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Upland breaks ground on revitalization campaign
UPLAND, Ind. –Governor Eric Holcomb today joined community and academic leaders for a groundbreaking and two ribbon cuttings to launch the largest series of revitalization projects in Upland’s history. Today’s groundbreaking was for a pivotal mile-long pedestrian connection that will link downtown Upland and the business district with...
Lafayette area high school sports to watch (Aug. 19 - 24)
LAFAYETTE — The Lafayette area is in for a busy week of high school sports. The start of high school football kicks off Friday while many soccer and volleyball teams begin their first games of the fall. ...
Runners, soccer players and volleyball among J&C Athlete of the Week nominees
LAFAYETTE — Cross country, high school girls and boys soccer players and volleyball players dominated the local scene as high school sports across the Lafayette area commenced last week. Six students from Harrison, West Lafayette, Rensselaer Central, Lafayette Jeff and North White have been nominated for the Journal & Courier Athlete of the...
Gull denies two motions from defense team in Delphi case
CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. (NETWORK INDIANA) — Special Judge Fran Gull has denied two motions from the defense team representing suspect Richard Allen. The defense team in the Delphi murders case wanted charges dismissed based on what they called exculpatory evidence that would prove Allen’s innocence, but Judge Gull ruled Friday they could not prove that evidence was exculpatory.
Westfield Washington Schools receives construction updates
Progress continues on Westfield Washington Schools’ latest construction projects, part of the district’s “Destination Westfield” long-term strategic plan for expansion to address growth. Jonathan Haggarty, executive vice president of Meyer Najem Construction, provided the board of education with updates on construction projects at the district’s new...
Bill shielding Hoosiers from surprise ambulance bills ceremonially signed by Holcomb
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A bill meant to protect Hoosiers from surprise ambulance bills was ceremonially signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb last week. The bill, House Enrolled Act 1385, requires health insurance companies to reimburse for ambulance services that are not part of a person’s coverage plan. It also allows for out-of-network ambulance providers to receive payments from health insurance operators at locally set rates or a capped rate based on Medicare benchmarks.
AT&T workers strike in Tri-State, across the country
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Thousands of AT&T workers are on strike including many across Western Kentucky. Communications Workers of America, CWA, protest unfair labor practices they say AT&T has committed amid contract negotiations. More than 17,000 AT&T technicians, customer services reps, and other employees are on strike across nine states...
Chamber: Indiana needs a statewide water plan to avoid conflicts over development
The LEAP pipeline project has created a tug-of-war over the water supply in Tippecanoe County — between residents there and those who want to create an industrial district in Lebanon. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce said conflicts like this show the state needs to start water planning now. A...
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers Open for Eligible Counties
In northern Indiana, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security says businesses and residents in Porter, Elkhart, and contiguous counties may qualify for low interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) following damage incurred from severe storms that occurred July 15, 2024 The SBA and Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) will operate Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOC) at separate locations in Porter and Elkhart counties to assist residents in filing claims and answering questions regarding potential assistance to recover from damages. These centers are for those impacted by the July 15, 2024, storms only. A news release also said these services are available for residents in the following Indiana counties (additional to Elkhart and Porter): Jasper, Kosciusko, LaGrange, La Porte, Lake, Marshall, Noble, St. Joseph and Starke; and the Michigan counties of Berrien, Cass and St. Joseph.
Two northeast Indiana properties make 10 Most Endangered list
NORTHEAST INDIANA (WFFT) — Two northeast Indiana properties made their way on Indiana Landmarks’ annual 10 Most Endangered list. Fort Wayne’s International Harvester Engineering Building and Wabash’s Sposeep & Sons Building, along with statewide historic fraternal lodges, are considered “in jeopardy” for 2024. The...
Indiana High School Named One Of The Most Expensive In The Nation
Whether Indiana families choose a public or private school, every parent wants their children to receive the best education to ensure a solid foundation for their future. However, a quality education could come at a greater cost than most. One high school in the Hoosier State could cost parents as much as college tuition, as it was recently named one of the most expensive schools in America.
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