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Errington plans town hall meeting on proposal to change state diploma system
MUNCIE, Ind. — State Rep. Sue Errington has scheduled a town hall meeting for Friday, July 26, on plans by the Indiana Department of Education to restructure Indiana's high school diploma system. The meeting, open to the public, will be 6-8 p.m. at Kennedy Library, 1700 W. McGalliard Road.
SEI Trio Named to Preseason All-State Teams
INDIANAPOLIS – Three high school football stars from southeastern Indiana received recognition from Indiana Preps over the weekend. Lawrenceburg senior Noah Knigga and Milan senior Dylan Offill were named to the 2024 Small School Top 22 All-State Team, while South Dearborn junior Brady Ballart landed on the Underclassmen Top 22 All-State Team.
Local News Headlines: July 23, 2024
The Indiana Department of Health announced that the West Nile virus was reported for the first time in the state, this year. A Lake County Resident acquired the disease that is transmitted from Mosquittos. Most who test positive for West Nile develop zero or mild flu-like symptoms, however some do go on to experience a more serious form of the virus affecting the nervous system that in some extreme cases has led to death.
Indiana Attorney General candidates present platforms before November election
INDIANAPOLIS — The candidates are set for Indiana’s attorney general race this November. During their respective party conventions, Republicans selected Todd Rokita, the incumbent attorney general, to represent the Republican Party in November, while Destiny Wells, an attorney and combat veteran, was chosen by Democrats as their candidate. Take a look below at the platforms […]
Woman arrested and charged with reckless homicide of 10-year-old
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- Official court documents have been released regarding the arrest of 49-year-old Valparaiso resident Jennifer Lee Wilson after 10-year-old Dakota Stevens died on April 27. Authorities say they responded around 3:37 p.m. on April 25 to a residence on Falcon Way in Valparaiso, regarding an unconscious...
Strategic Planning information available via website
The Steering Committee guiding the development of PNW’s next strategic plan, “Excellence Evolving: PNW 2025-2030,” launched the planning process in mid-May and has been hard at work this summer analyzing our internal and external environments. Benchmarking other higher education institutions and conducting a series of focus groups, surveys and community outreach are among the ways we are working to inform the process.
Registration open for 2024-25 Leadership Northwest Indiana program at Purdue Northwest
HAMMOND/WESTVILLE, Ind. (WNDU) - Registration is still open for the for the 2024-2025 Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) program at the Purdue University Northwest Leadership Institute. The 2024-2025 LNI program will include eight in-person sessions of instruction and activities held once a month, a 360-leadership assessment, and custom one-on-one coaching. The...
'An additional $6,000?': More Cook County residents confront assessor about property tax hike
COOK COUNTY - South suburban residents are expressing frustration and anger over soaring Cook County property taxes. Adrienne Hatton, who has been a resident of Markham for 17 years and currently finds herself surrounded by abandoned homes, is now struggling to meet her tax obligations. Hatton was one of 700...
Crown Point Schools Community/Parent Tour Day
Crown Point Community School Corporation says it is hosting a district tour day for community members and parents on August 8. 2024, to see what’s new in Crown Point schools. An announcement from the school district said the tour will visit five sites, explore the $350 million in capital improvements throughout the buildings, and provide information about the district’s curriculum, programming, and student services. Registration is required at the district’s website . For more information, visit the district’s website or call the Crown Point Community School Corporation’s office at 219-663-3371.
Mascot Hall of Fame in NW Indiana to close
NOTE: The above video is from a 2021 segment covering the Mascot Hall of Fame. WHITING, Ind. — Get ready for a “Grand Fur-nale” from the hallowed hall of mascots. The Mascot Hall of Fame, located in Whiting, Ind., announced on social media Monday that they will close for good on Sept. 14 after over […]
Unlicensed Driver from Honduras Cited After Crash
(La Porte County, IN) - There were no injuries in a single vehicle crash in La Porte County by an unlicensed driver from another country. According to La Porte County Police, the investigation shows the 24 year old man was traveling in a road construction zone on U.S. 20 near 300 West when he veered off the highway and struck a tree on Friday. That stretch of highway is down to one lane in each direction because of the road work.
Staggering IRS Data Shows 262,000 People Fled Illinois in 1 Year
I'm no math genius, but this is a stunning number of people who said goodbye to Illinois in just one calendar year. New data just shared by the IRS reveals more than a quarter million residents left the Land of Lincoln recently. I saw this story today by Wirepoint which...
Charges filed against man accused of shooting 7-year-old during road rage incident on Dan Ryan Expressway
CHICAGO — Felony charges have been filed against a Calumet Park man accused of shooting a 7-year-old boy during an alleged road rage incident on the Dan Ryan Expressway early Sunday morning. Illinois State Police (ISP) troopers said 54-year-old Ulyesee Burns has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm. ISP troopers […]
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