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July 1: New laws now in effect
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The first day of the month meant a wave of new laws from the 2024 state legislative sessions went into effect around the Tri-State, including Indiana’s happy hour law . After years of work, Hartigan’s Irish Pub is finally open to the public. “Man,...
Local resident sparks debate about city development after sharing images of home in middle of massive, desolate parking lot: 'This is sad'
"It's like the movie Up except there are no balloons, no adventure, and not even any big buildings." One Redditor recently posted a photo of a house in the middle of a massive parking lot in Indianapolis to the r/UrbanH*** subreddit, prompting a predictably disgusted response from the subreddit's other members.
A new Burlington store is coming to downtown Indianapolis
Burlington Stores, a national discount retailer known for carrying major brand names for a fraction of the price, will open a new downtown Indianapolis location this fall. Burlington, formerly known as Burlington Coat Factory, will open in the basement of the Claypool Court building at 110 West Washington Street. The space previously housed the 20,000-square-foot Rhythm! Discovery Center, an interactive drum and percussion museum run by the Percussive Arts Society, which is headquartered in Indianapolis.
Study Finds Indiana Has Second Longest Prison Sentences
STATEWIDE — A study looking at federal data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics says that Indiana has, on average, the second longest prison sentences per person. In the Hoosier state an individual can expect to spend an average of 93.6 months. (or 7 years, 9 months, 2 weeks, and 5 days) in prison. That […] The post Study Finds Indiana Has Second Longest Prison Sentences appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Happy hour is back in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Monday, happy hour will again be legal in the state of Indiana after nearly 40 years. Happy hour was first banned in 1985 in an effort to curb drunk driving. The effort has proven to be less than effective, according to several studies, including one done by Suffolk University. In March, […]
Green alert system goes into effect to help at-risk missing Indiana veterans
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Monday, legislation that passed during the 2024 legislative session meant to help Indiana’s veterans will go into effect across the state. Housing Enrolled Act 1021 which creates a Green Alert, similar to Indiana’s Amber and Silver alerts, that will notify law enforcement and the public that a missing person is an […]
‘Smiling faces of all ages’: 94th annual Marion County Fair
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — From free jazz, funnel cakes, and farm animals, there’s a spot for every person at this year’s Marion County Fair. The fair kicked off Friday and will run until July 7. General admission tickets cost $8 and can be purchased online or through the fair’s website. “We have attractions and rides and […]
Know The Rules: Fireworks Laws For Hoosiers In Indiana
With Independence Day on the way, many of you will be heading outside with family and friends for cookouts and fireworks, but when can you legally light off your fireworks?. Fireworks are an American tradition when it comes to celebrating the 4th of July, and while they certainly can be fun, they are still explosives that pose a serious threat to the safety of yourself, others, and surrounding personal property. Because of the potential for danger, there are laws governing when and where you can set off your July 4th fireworks.
Indiana’s revamped reading law could have big consequences for students from low-income families
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.To get students to attend summer school, the staff at Global Preparatory Academy in Indianapolis do whatever it takes: Flyers and messages, conferences, and even stopping parents to talk at pick-up and drop-off.They strongly encourage some students to attend for “more at-bats,” or to practice key reading skills before taking the state’s third grade reading test, known as the IREAD. Others are there to prevent summer learning loss, said Assistant Principal Jessica Pumphrey.Known as Summer Learning Labs, —...
New Indiana laws on teen workers, happy hours take effect Sunday
(The Center Square) – Sunday not only starts a new fiscal year for Indiana, but it is also the day several laws passed by the state’s General Assembly earlier this year will take effect. One high-profile measure that will become official is House Bill 1086, which will allow bars across the state to hold happy […]
Will it rain July 4 in Indiana? NWS says storms are possible, but it's not all bad news
Rain could put a damper on Fourth of July fireworks Thursday night as thunderstorms creep over Central Indiana this week, but local meteorologists say it's not all bad news. Beginning Wednesday, a cold front will drape itself across the Hoosier state, according to the National Weather Service in Central Indiana, bringing rain and possible thunderstorms to large swaths of the Midwest. Skies Thursday, July 4 will be mostly cloudy around Indianapolis with more rain on the horizon.
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