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Police Warn Indiana Parents Against Back-to-School Photo Trend
If you plan on taking photos of your kids on their first day of school, there are some things that you need to know about before you post them on social media. Summer break is nearing its end. It feels like just yesterday, the kiddos were getting out of school and eager to take advantage of summer. In less than a month's time, kids will be returning to school. By now, you might have already started back-to-school shopping for clothes and supplies so the kiddos will be looking sharp on their first day back. Over the past few years, there has been a trend on social media where parents take photos of their kids on the first day of school posing with a sign to celebrate the first day of a new school year. These signs could be revealing more personal information about your child than you realize, and can all be used by predators, scammers, and other people looking to endanger your child, family, or finances.
Greenwood Comprehensive Plan input meeting is Wednesday
GREENWOOD, Ind. — Greenwood Mayor Mark W. Myers recently announced the development of a new Comprehensive Plan which will serve as Greenwood’s all-encompassing “blueprint for the future.” The city last updated the existing Comprehensive Plan in 2007. Designed to guide future growth and development, it will...
New Indiana law will speed delivery of disaster relief funds
INDIANAPOLIS — The recovery process from Thursday night's tornadoes is going to cost time and money. But in early March, Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a new law that will improve the way people get money from the state's Disaster Relief Fund. Since the law didn't take effect until July,...
Congressman Mrvan announces $963,000 in funding for Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana
HAMMOND, Ind. (WNDU) - A beacon of educational excellence and innovation for the last 25 years in Hammond is getting nearly $1 million in funding. Indiana 1st District Congressman Frank Mrvan and board members of the Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana announced that the center will receive $963,000 in community project funding during a news conference on Friday morning.
As the attorney general’s deadline passes, most of Indiana’s ‘sanctuary cities’ appear unfazed
As the attorney general’s deadline passes, most of Indiana’s ‘sanctuary cities’ appear unfazed. 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.
Zionsville Mulberry Fields Splash Pad Closed Until Further Notice
The Zionsville Parks and Recreation Department announced on Monday, July 22 around 3:30 p.m. that the splash pad in town will be closed for maintenance until the foreseeable future. The Town of Zionsville released a statement today that the splash pad at Mulberry Fields is currently closed for maintenance, and...
Whitestown Police Purchase New Medical/Trauma Bags Through Brownsburg Walmart Grant
The Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department was recently awarded a grant from the Brownsburg Walmart to purchase new supplies for the officers. The Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department announced that the Brownsburg Walmart has awarded the department with a grant to purchase 20 new medical and trauma bags for its officers to aid in first responder calls where a patient is in dire need of medical assistance before emergency medical personnel can arrive on the scene.
$85 million public safety center to be built in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — An $85 million public safety center is coming to Hamilton County. According to a press release, officials will break ground on the new facility next week. The building will be three stories high and sprawl across 108,000 square feet. The safety center will house 911 dispatch and be home to other […]
'It just sends a shockwave through the entire community | Madison County anti-violence group reacts to mass shooting
ANDERSON, Ind. — Anderson Police continue to investigate a mass shooting that injured seven people this weekend. The shooting stemmed from a "Stop the Violence" block party. "It's very sad that was the location and what happened," Madison County Prosecutor Rodney Cummings said. Police say just after midnight Sunday...
Indy’s latest roundabout coming to Post Road and Raymond Street
INDIANAPOLIS – Preparations are underway for a new roundabout in Indianapolis. The city’s latest roundabout will be located at Post Road and Raymond Street, according to the Indianapolis Department of Public Works. DPW said the $2 million project includes federal funding; planning started five years ago. The roundabout is intended to reduce traffic congestion. “People […]
Big Ten 2024 Media Days begin today: When will Penn State’s contingent make an appearance?
The start of the 2024 college football season is close. Want proof? Big Ten Media Day sessions begin this morning at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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