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Upcoming School Year Calls for Healthy Habits
INDIANAPOLIS— School bells are ringing for many children in Indiana. The new school year is an exciting time for students and educators and perfect for refocusing and reprioritizing healthy habits. Celebrating its 100th year of lifesaving work, the American Heart Association says it is important to develop healthy habits at a young age given that the early years play a vital role in the development of health-related behaviors that carry into adolescence and adulthood.
Indiana Rural Summit Aiming To Increase Voter Turnout in Rural Parts of the State
JASPER — The Indiana Rural Summit is a group of nine Democratic State House candidates that are rallying for support from rural voters in the Hoosier state. These nine candidates would represent 24% of Indiana across 22 counties. They are visiting these areas with the message of improving healthcare, schools, and jobs in small towns. […] The post Indiana Rural Summit Aiming To Increase Voter Turnout in Rural Parts of the State appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Yelp Elites Claim This is the Best Fried Chicken in Indiana
The battle for the best fried chicken title continues in Indiana as Yelp Elites unveil their new favorite. Growing up in southern Indiana, fried chicken was a staple at my house. My family would usually order it from our local grocery store after church on Sunday, and it was always a meal I looked forward to. I've had a lot of great fried chicken over the years, so it's quite hard to pick a favorite. Some of the major chains that stick out in my mind are Church's Texas Chicken and Bojangles, but my regular go-to place is the JayC Food Store. That said, one restaurant in Indiana is now said to have the best fried chicken in the state.
Indiana State Police announces Kelly Mitchell as its new Chief Financial Officer
INDIANAPOLIS – The Superintendent of the Indiana State Police, Doug Carter, has announced hiring former Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell to serve as the Department’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mitchell, who began her new position yesterday, July 29th, assumes the duties of ISP’s previous CFO, Mickey James, who...
Indiana wants high school students to have college credit and career training. IPS says it’s ready.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. INDIANAPOLIS (CHALKBEAT INDIANA) — As Indiana prepares to require high schools to offer both college-level courses and work experiences, some educators share a concern: Is it feasible for high schools and for students? Beginning this year, all high schools must offer or have a plan […]
German American to merge with Ohio-based Heartland Bank in $330M deal
JASPER – German American Bancorp Inc. and Heartland BancCorp announced Monday that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge Heartland into German American in a deal valued at $330 million. Upon completion of the transaction, Heartland’s subsidiary bank, Heartland Bank, will be merged into German American’s subsidiary...
Indiana ranks 28th state with most people in financial distress
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Here is a look at Tuesday’s business headlines with Jane King where she discusses the new financial distress list, student loans and more. Indiana ranks 28th in new financial distress list WalletHub in July published its study, titled “States with the Most People in Financial Distress.” The company used nine key metrics, […]
Indiana Tax Court Declares One-Acre Limit on Property Tax Cap Unconstitutional
Judge Justin McAdam of the Indiana Tax Court recently issued a significant ruling in the case of Dr. Tulsi and Kamini Sawlani v. Lake County Assessor, addressing the constitutionality of statutory tax caps under the Indiana Constitution. The Sawlanis, owners of a property in Crown Point, challenged the statutory provision...
State attorneys reject pleas from Indiana death row inmate, press for court to set execution date
After death row inmate Joseph Corcoran challenged the state’s motion for an execution date to be set, counsel at the attorney general’s office are attempting to poke holes in Corcoran’s legal arguments and pressing for the Indiana Supreme Court to grant the execution request. Earlier this month, Corcoran’s lawyers said in court filing that he […]
Plaintiffs push back against state’s legal response in HIP lawsuit
Plaintiffs rejected a state motion to reinstate its authority to impose premium-like charges on Medicaid beneficiaries under the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) late Friday, urging the court to reject the state’s arguments. The filing comes nearly two weeks after the state sought a stay in case and appealed, saying the federal ruling invalidated the state’s […]
Retro Indy: Meet Indiana's Socialist presidential candidate who ran from a prison cell
The first man to run for president from prison was a Hoosier known for his radical views and support for workers' rights. In 1920, Indiana native Eugene Debs led a Socialist Party campaign for the presidency from a Georgia prison cell, garnering nearly a million votes. Jailed for speaking out against World War...
Storm threat highest southwest Indiana today
Isolated thunderstorms are possible this evening and tonight. The severe weather threat is higher in southwest Indiana. Rain chances increase again tomorrow. We could see more strong to severe storms and heavy rain. Thunderstorms are most likely on Friday. Sunday will likely begin a dry stretch!. Indianapolis Weather Forecast:. Tonight:...
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