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NWS: Preliminary EF-1 tornado damages west Louisville, another hits southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two tornadoes reportedly caused damage in Louisville and southern Indiana on the Fourth of July. The National Weather Service in Louisville said damage reports along Woodland Avenue, near Catapla Street and Cypress Street, in Louisville were consistence with damage from a preliminary EF-1 tornado. WHAS11 sent...
Chalkbeat Indiana story: Indiana’s revamped reading law could have big consequences for students from low-income families
Mariama Shaheed, Global Preparatory Academy’s head of school, works with students during Summer Learning Lab on June 27. Students attend the free program to practice reading skills ahead of the IREAD-3, or to get ahead on math and literacy. (Photo/Aleksandra Appleton of Chalkbeat) This story was originally published by...
John Deere purchases 234 acres of land in Northwest Indiana
LOWELL, Ind. — John Deere has purchased 234 acres of land in Northwest Indiana, according to a press release from Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty. The bank’s release indicates the agriculture equipment manufacturing giant bought the parcel for $7 million. The bank reported that John Deere plans to build a 1.2-million-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility on the plot.
IMMIGRATION IMPASSE: Most targeted municipalities appear unfazed as AG Rokita’s sanctuary cities deadline passes
The city of Gary said it is “unwavering in its commitment” to help and welcome all members of its community. (Photo/Davon Clark at Capital B Gary) Although the July 1 deadline that Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita set has passed, only one of four municipalities threatened with legal action if they did not rescind what he called their “illegal sanctuary city” policies appears to have made changes to comply.
Rochester Man Killed in Fatal Collision on Old US 31 in Fulton County
A tragic incident unfolded in Fulton County when a Rochester man lost his life in a vehicular collision. The crash, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon, involved two vehicles and resulted in serious injuries and a fatality. According to a news release from the Indiana State Police, just after 4 p.m., law enforcement from the Indiana State Police and Fulton County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the site near 4960 North Old US 31 in Rochester.
Michigan budget includes tuition-free Pre-K, community college
(The Center Square) – The recently passed Michigan budget would guarantee tuition-free community college for all residents, and expands access to tuition-free preschool. The tuition-free community college program is paid for by $330 million in taxpayer dollars, an increase of $30 million from last year. The new program gets rid of income caps, so any student can receive free tuition at an in-district community college. The Community College Guarantee builds...
RVer Finds Inspiration with RV Technical Institute Training
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Assocation (RVIA). DeLaine Triplitt is spending her retirement embracing outdoor opportunities. She’s an avid RVer, a small business owner, and a certified service technician through the RV Technical Institute. Since enrolling in the RV...
Michigan writer can't stop with terrible Notre Dame football takes
The Notre Dame football team’s rivalry with Michigan might be on hold on the football field, but it’s clear there’s no love lost between the two sides off the field. Especially when it comes to recruiting. Maybe that’s why there is one Michigan beat writer that just...
Berrien Springs hosts its fourth annual Pickle Festival
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. - Berrien Springs is hosting its fourth annual Pickle Festival. The one-day festival will be held at the Berrien County Historical Association Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival has games, vendors, and of course, pickles. ABC57's Giselle Valentin was live in Berrien Springs this...
Kentucky, Indiana Counties on Alert for Severe Thunderstorms Until 7 PM
Louisville, KY – A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of northern and northeastern Kentucky until 7 p.m. today. According to the US National Weather Service Wilmington, OH, the watch encompasses major cities including Louisville, Lexington, and Elizabethtown. Several counties in southern Indiana, such as Clark, Floyd, and Harrison, are also under the watch. The advisory warns of potential tornadoes, isolated hail up to quarter size, and scattered wind gusts reaching up to 70 mph.
Elkhart race car driver celebrates 50th June Sprints race
ELKHART, Wis. — Road America in Elkhart is home to a four-mile track. That track is also home to one driver who has reached a mark that no one has met before. Mike Froh has been racing since 1972. He recently finished his 50th June Sprint race, something no other driver has done.
Use of deadly force policy changes statewide
INDIANAPOLIS – Starting July 1, a handful of new laws went into effect in Indiana. This includes an update to deadly force policies for law enforcement. For the last 1.5 years, the Law Enforcement Training Board has been working to create a uniform policy for all agencies in the state to follow when it comes […]
Indiana’s New Reading Law and Summer School Initiatives Aim to Boost Literacy Skills for Low-Income Students
Indiana’s New Reading Law and Summer School Initiatives Aim to Support Low-Income Students. Summer Learning Labs in Indiana: Addressing Educational Disparities Through Literacy Programs. Indiana’s new reading law could have significant effects on students from low-income families particularly in how it addresses third-grade retention based on the IREAD-3 test,...
Indiana celebrates 50 new US citizens ahead of Fourth of July
The stage at Wolf Lake Pavilion in suburban Hammond was full of people who’ve waited years to be able to call themselves American citizens, and that dream came true Wednesday. “Feels great, so, so great. So good to be a part of this country,” said Sukseir Ghag, a new...
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