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Gov. Holcomb breaks ground on READI 2.0 Kokomo project
KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, along with other local and regional officials, were in Kokomo on Tuesday to help break ground on the first quality of place project supported by the recent expansion of the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI 2.0). According to a...
IU Bloomington ranked highest in Indiana in US News’ Best Global Universities rankings
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University Bloomington has ranked highly in the recently released U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings for 2024-25. Of the 2,250 universities ranked worldwide, IU Bloomington ranked 135th overall for global impact, the highest of the ranked universities in Indiana. In subject-area rankings, IU Bloomington earned its highest ranking in education and educational research at No. 38.
Repairs Being Made to Damaged Historic Aqueduct
(Metamora, IN) – Repairs will be made to the historic Duck Creek Aqueduct in Metamora, which was damaged during last week’s storms. Several days of heavy rain caused flooding along Duck Creek, and a large tree that washed down the water way crashed into the aqueduct’s base (pictured).
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Docs: Muncie man’s dog was shot after he instructed it to attack a person
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie man’s dog was shot after he sent it to attack a person. According to an affidavit for probable cause filed Tuesday, officers with the Muncie Police Department were dispatched to the 1800 block of East Indiana Avenue around 1:45 p.m. on a report of shots fired. When police arrived at […]
Final roster set for Assembly Ball, IU’s TBT alumni team
Assembly Ball will begin play this Friday at 8 p.m. ET at 8 p.m. ET at Hinkle Fieldhouse against the Cru, the Valparaiso alumni team, on BTN. The No. 1 seed in the Butler Regional, Assembly Ball’s roster is full of former IU players and will become the first IU alumni team to participate in the event. This is the 11th year for the TBT.
Dayton Police Department hosts hiring event on Wednesday to address staff shortages, base pay nearly $78k
Dayton, Ohio – With a hiring event this Wednesday, the Dayton Police Department is intensifying its attempts to attract new officers in order to meet persistent challenges in staffing its ranks. Sessions for the event will be set for 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Montgomery County Job Center at 1111 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd.
‘Schitt’s Creek’-themed murder mystery dinner coming to Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Feeling “a little bit Alexis”? Don’t miss the Murder at the Rosebud Motel. David, Moira, Alexis and Johnny will be at Bock Family Brewing on Sunday, Aug. 18. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the show begins at 2 p.m. Event organizers...
The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is asking for volunteers
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is asking for volunteers and fosters. Last year volunteers and foster families donated nearly 133,000 hours of their time to the Humane Society to improve the lives of local animals. There are many different volunteer possessions available. Including working with...
Chris & Julie Jensen totally take county back to awesome 1980’s
Mayor Chris and Julie Jensen held their annual Jensen Summer Soirée last Friday at Embassy Suites and Conference Center. The event, which had an ’80s theme, raised funds for Noblesville Youth Assistance Program, Teter Retreat and Organic Farm, and Noblesville Sister Cities, the three legacy partners of Noblesville Fire Department Christmas Food & Toy Drive, Noblesville Youth Sports Alliance and the Noblesville Police Department Shop With a Cop.
East Indianapolis church offers free therapy sessions to community
INDIANAPOLIS — Church leaders on the east side of Indianapolis are working to transform their community through free therapy. For more than 30 years, Living Word Baptist Church has been working to transform and renew its east side community through initiatives like affordable housing and food pantries. "We are...
Jack Black says he is canceling Tenacious D tour, which included stop in Bloomington
Tenacious D frontman Jack Black told USA TODAY he is canceling the band's tour, which included a stop in Bloomington at IU Auditorium this fall, after a controversial statement by bandmate Kyle Gass. In a statement provided to USA TODAY, the "School of Rock" actor, 54, said he was "blindsided"...
Chef Oya’s The Trap to close in August
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Popular Indianapolis restaurant, Chef Oya’s The Trap, is closing next month. The walkup seafood joint hooked central Indiana with its Trap Buttah and generous servings, but now people have until Aug. 10 to enjoy the food. Owner Chef Oya Woodruff made the announcement on social media over the weekend. A post on the restaurant’s […]
Former Hope Educator Honored with Simon Youth Foundation Award
Former Hope educator, Todd Grimes, has been honored as the 2023 Teacher of the Year by the Simon Youth Foundation (SYF). Grimes, who is lead teacher at Simon Youth Academy at. Greenfield-Central High School, a part of Greenfield-Central Community School Corporation, and an HSJ Online contributor, says he “just happened to be at the SYF National Conference in Orlando” in November 2023 when he found out he’d been given the honor.
Man dies in road rage shooting at Thompson Road, Emerson Avenue
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A person died after a road rage shooting Tuesday night on the southeast side of Indianapolis, police say. The Marion County Coroner’s Office on Tuesday identified the victim as 29-year-old Gavin Dasaur. His death was ruled a homicide. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and Beech Grove Fire Department were sent shortly before 8:25 […]
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