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Sonya Massey killing ignites widespread outrage: VP Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden Speak Out
Disturbing new body cam footage has surfaced, showing the tragic police shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman from Illinois, who was fatally shot by a police officer after calling 911 in fear of an intruder in her home. This footage has intensified public outrage and prompted a heartfelt response...
Major ticket update for โThe Legend of Sleepy Hollowโ at Buckley Homestead
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Indiana officials say state finances 'healthy' even as reserves decline
(The Center Square) โ Indiana closed its books for the 2024 fiscal year this week, and while the stateโs surplus fell by nearly 13% from the previous year, Gov. Eric Holcomb and other officials said the year-end report showed the stateโs financial standing remains solid. When the fiscal year ended June 30, Indiana finished with a surplus of $2.55 billion in its coffers. That total was down nearly $375 million from 2023. Operating revenues rose 1.5% from last year to $21.91 billion. ...
Two southern Indiana education centers receive $175K for youth apprenticeship pilot programs
INDIANAPOLIS โ Two education training sites in southern Indiana were each awarded $175,000 to launch youth apprenticeship pilots in their local communities. Southern Indiana Education Center in Jasper and Southern Indiana Works in New Albany were among four facilities chosen for the awards. Ascend Indiana, the talent and workforce...
Yelp Elites Claim This is the Best Fried Chicken in Indiana
The battle for the best fried chicken title continues in Indiana as Yelp Elites unveil their new favorite. Growing up in southern Indiana, fried chicken was a staple at my house. My family would usually order it from our local grocery store after church on Sunday, and it was always a meal I looked forward to. I've had a lot of great fried chicken over the years, so it's quite hard to pick a favorite. Some of the major chains that stick out in my mind are Church's Texas Chicken and Bojangles, but my regular go-to place is the JayC Food Store. That said, one restaurant in Indiana is now said to have the best fried chicken in the state.
Indiana State Police is accepting applications for a regional dispatcher at the Toll Road Regional Dispatch Center
ELKHART CO.- The Indiana State Police is accepting applications to be a Regional Dispatcher at the Toll Road Post to staff the Regional Dispatch Center that operates out of the facility at 52422 County Road 17. This dispatch center covers the length of the Toll Road and the Bremen District....
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.
Indiana State Fair: Themes, Discounts, and Free Activities
ย INDIANAPOLIS โ The Indiana State Fair is rolling out a lineup of themed days, exclusive discounts, and free activities to spice up this yearโs festivities. The fair runs from Friday, Aug. 2, to Sunday, Aug. 18, with no events on Mondays. Please take note of the following special discounts and themed days at the [โฆ] The post Indiana State Fair: Themes, Discounts, and Free Activities appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Crown Point Welcomes 2 New Police Officers
Crown Point Mayor Pete Land, left, swears in Crown Point police officers James Brock, badge No. 133, back left, and Zim Rivas, badge No. 134, front right, during the Wednesday, July 24, Board of Public Works and Safety meeting at Crown Point City Hall. Mayor Pete Land swore in the...
Pierogi Fest celebrates 30 years of Polish culture in Whiting, Indiana this weekend
Whiting's famous " Pierogi fest" kicks off this weekend. The festival begins this Friday, Jul 26 and runs through Sunday, July 28 in downtown Whiting Indiana.It is known as "The Wackiest Festival in the Midwest". It'll have a parade and more than 1,200 menu items. There will also be a free concert by 90's band, Sugar Ray on Saturday night. For parking and other information, click here.
Kamoira Anderson: Missing Chicago girl, 15, disappeared on Monday
CHICAGO - Chicago police are seeking the public's help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl. Kamoira Anderson was last seen on Monday in the 6700 block of S. Cornell Avenue, according to the Chicago Police Department. However, she last made contact with someone on Tuesday. At the time she was...
OrthoWorx CEO Named To Indianapolis Business Journalโs Indiana 250 List For 2nd Consecutive Year
OrthoWorx announced Bob Vitoux, president and CEO, has been named to the Indianapolis Business Journalโs Indiana 250 list for the second consecutive year. The annual list recognizes the stateโs most influential and impactful leaders across business, philanthropy, the arts, government and not-for-profits. โItโs truly an honor to have...
Cell phones, reading, state testing: See whatโs new as Indiana students head back to school
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indianaโs free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion Countyโs township districts, and statewide education news.Across the state, students are heading back to school soon. Students in Beech Grove and Warren Township start classes this week, followed by the rest of Marion Countyโs districts next week.With a new school year comes new rules about cell phones in classrooms, a new pilot program for shorter but more frequent state testing, and a new policy on holding back students who canโt read based on third grade reading exams.Read more about these changes and others youโll...
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