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High School Students Get a Glimpse of College Life at UIndy Summer Success Camp
In June, the University of Indianapolis hosted more than 80 high school students from Perry Township on campus for the Second Annual UIndy Summer Success Camp. The Summer Success Camp, offered at no-cost to students thanks to a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., offers attendees the opportunity to learn more about college life with the goal of encouraging more students to pursue higher education.
STEM camp aims to boost diversity while driving a love of motorsports
Kids from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Indianapolis got to sit in the driver's seat this week to learn about STEM skills used in racecars. The camp comes ahead of the NASCAR Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. With the hum of engines on Main Street, organizations got in on the excitement with efforts to diversify the motorsports industry.
Peyton Manning wants to coach in Olympics
Peyton Manning has an interesting aspiration. Manning was a guest on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday and talked with the host about flag football, including the coaching he has done for his child’s flag football team. Manning then volunteered that he would like to coach the U.S. Olympic flag football team for the 2028... The post Peyton Manning wants to coach in Olympics appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Man injured in overnight robbery on near east side
INDIANAPOLIS – A person was injured during a reported robbery early Friday morning on the near east side. According to an incident report from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the incident happened around 12:16 a.m. in the 2600 block of East Washington Street. The report indicated officers were initially dispatched to the location for a […]
Bridging the Gap: Professor Lynell W. Cooper Highlights Workforce Readiness at Indiana Mental Health Roundtable Summit
The 2024 Indiana Mental Health Roundtable Summit brought experts and stakeholders from across the state together to discuss the multifaceted impact of mental health. Amongst these experts was Professor Lynell Westbrook Cooper, MSW, LCSW, from the Phylis Lan Lin School of Social Work and Counseling at the University of Indianapolis.
Hammerin' the B1G: 7 Big Ten Media Days storylines I am most interested in
Alright, now that the SEC has had its fun, it’s just about time for the Big Ten to step into the spotlight. Sure, the ACC will begin its annual media days one day ahead of the B1G, but who truly cares about that league at this point in time? The biggest story the ACC has going for it is some of its top programs trying to bully their way out of the conference while the B1G is embarking on truly elite expansion that will keep the conference on par with the SEC.
Residents of public housing claim that conditions have worsened under private management
The management of the Laurelwood Apartments on the southside of Indianapolis is handled by a property services firm. However, the property is co-owned by private equity investors and the Indianapolis Housing Agency. Presently, the Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, D.C. is overseeing the Indianapolis Housing Agency. This situation creates a scenario where everyone is in charge, but no one is in charge.
Scout compares Colts’ Anthony Richardson to two All-Pro QBs
Though Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson’s rookie season was cut short due to a shoulder injury in Week 4, he made enough of an impression on one NFL scout who believes the 22-year-old is a mix of two pretty accomplished quarterbacks.In the Athlon Sports 2024 NFL season preview magazine, a scout stated that Richardson reminds him of two All-Pro signal-callers, both of whom won a league MVP — Baltimore Ravens passer Lamar Jackson and former Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton.“Saw enough out of Anthony Richardson to understand he’s a cross between Lamar Jackson and Cam Newton as a runner and...
Authorities investigating fatal crash at U.S. 31 and Main Street in Greenwood
Update 7/20/2024: One man has been identified as a victim of the crash. According to the Johnson County Coroner’s Office, Connor David Stevens, a 20-year-old Indianapolis motorcyclist, died Friday evening. GREENWOOD, Ind. — Greenwood police are investigating a fatal crash Friday night that has shut down all northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. 31. The […]
Center Grove Schools names new school board member
GREENWOOD, Ind. – The Center Grove Community School Corporation (CGCSC) Board of School Trustees voted to appoint Jane Dunigan-Smith to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Gary Robinson in June. Mrs. Dunigan-Smith will serve through December 2026. Dunigan-Smith is the Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy...
Indiana SAT scores continue downward trend, latest test results show
Only a quarter of Hoosier highschoolers who took the SAT during the last academic year earned college-ready scores in both reading and math, according to newly-released results. More than 80,000 high school students, primarily juniors, took the test in 2023-24. Of those, about 24% of students met the readiness benchmark on both subject portions, according […] The post Indiana SAT scores continue downward trend, latest test results show appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
All INdiana Podcast Network Featured Podcast of the Week: All Indiana Politics
Each Friday on Daybreak we highlight a podcast from the All INdiana Podcast Network that we think you’ll love. This week we are featuring the All Indiana Politics podcast. The attempted assignation of former president Donald Trump threw a spotlight on America’s harsh political rhetoric. WISH-TV Government Reporter talked to IIU Political Science professor, Steven […]
Indiana records first human West Nile virus case of the summer. Why that's important.
A Lake County resident is the first person in the state this summer to contract West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease that can cause severe symptoms, the Indiana Department of Health announced Thursday. “Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance—their bites can potentially lead to serious illness,” State Health Commissioner...
Indiana burger chain named one of the best regional fast food brands in the nation
A northwest Indiana dining scene staple has been named one of the best regional fast food chains in the U.S. Schoop’s Hamburgers was ranked number 10 in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards Best Regional Fast Food category released Wednesday. The 1950s-style restaurant chain is known for...
Caitlin Clark's Popularity Is Taking NASCAR To New Heights
Caitlin Clark is everywhere. She's an international sensation. Even as a rookie, she is already the face of the WNBA. And while all eyes will be glued to WNBA All-Star Weekend, that gets under way Friday night, a few (million) eyes may also take a peek at Clark's latest form of marketing. With the ...
IndyStar: Women Accuse Top Hogsett Aide Of Preying On Subordinates For Years
Locally, the biggest story. Holy moly, I read it. Ohh my gosh. This story about Thomas Carl Cook, the longtime deputy mayor of Joe Hogsett and the guy who has been in charge, who we for years on this show, I’ve been describing as a creepy guy, an odd guy. He won’t respond. He’ll retweet, but he won’t respond. He won’t come on the show, won’t put people on the show. We can’t get Hogsett on the show. That was the time where I started saying it’s not that Joe Hogsett’s afraid to come on. His staff won’t let him. He is surrounded by children. You heard me say this repeatedly. When the IndyStar wants to do local reporting. They do it. (below)
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