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IHCDA receives grant to expand services for youth at risk of homelessness
INDIANAPOLIS (July 2, 2024) – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a $1.5 million award to the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) that will benefit youth and young adults (YYA) who live with homelessness and housing insecurity throughout Indiana. The Youth Homelessness System...
Study: Indiana is losing farmland but producing more crops
INDIANAPOLIS — A new report shows Indiana is losing farmland. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture issued the results of its study that show the state lost 345,682 agricultural acres between 2010 and 2022, a decrease of 1.89%. Most of that land became residential property in areas around the...
Severe Weather Likely Wednesday, Impact on 4th of July Possible
INDIANAPOLIS — Early Wednesday, severe weather is expected to sweep through, bringing thunderstorms with damaging winds to parts of the state. There’s also a possibility of severe weather on the 4th of July, but forecasters are uncertain about the timing of the storms and whether they will affect your fireworks celebration. “We are looking for […] The post Severe Weather Likely Wednesday, Impact on 4th of July Possible appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana’s Education Scholarship Accounts see boosted participation ahead of 2024-25 term
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — The number of Hoosier families using an Indiana Education Scholarship Account (ESA) — meant to help students who require special education services — is up 200% for the upcoming school year, the Indiana Treasurer of State announced Monday. The agency said more than 50% of the $10 million appropriated for ESAs in […]
How the environment impacts fair housing in Indy
A new annual report from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana looks at how historically discriminatory housing practices have combined with climate change to create a losing scenario for some Hoosiers. Zoom in: The report found that just 20 of Indiana's 54 Superfund sites have been cleaned and returned...
Indiana: Semi-Truck Fire Shuts Down I-65 Early Tuesday
Lafayette, IN – I-65 is currently shut down in both directions at the 156-mile marker following a semi-truck fire early Tuesday morning, causing significant traffic disruptions. According to the Indiana State Police-Lafayette District, the fire occurred just after 2 a.m. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. Authorities have diverted...
Indiana woman stuck in Grenada as Hurricane Beryl hits the island
INDIANAPOLIS — 13News spoke with a Hoosier who, quite literally, had to weather the storm as the small island of Grenada was hit this week by Hurricane Beryl. "It was nerve-racking," said Elaine Pesto, who said she is currently stuck on the island. Pesto said she is in Grenada...
Impacts of new Indiana wetlands law on Saint Joseph River and local taxpayers
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- New development could threaten Hoosier wetlands. A new law that took effect Monday strips protections for Indiana wetlands by loosening regulations and opening up the opportunity for more development. Critics call it a recipe for flooding because these wetlands are natural protections for communities downstream.
Residents worry how Google data center air pollutants will impact health at IDEM public hearing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Monday, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management or IDEM hosted a public hearing to discuss air quality concerns with the Google Data Center. The meeting is a step in the process of an application for the property to be approved that would allow backup...
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