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Labor of Love: Summit on infant mortality to convene in Indianapolis this week
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Department of Health is hosting the annual Labor of Love infant mortality summit in Indianapolis this week. Organizers say this year’s theme is “Expecting More” – a call for more emphasis, action, and collaboration in continued efforts to improve infant and maternal health outcomes. The event is on Tuesday from […]
Ball State University opens its first-in-state Forensics program
Ball State University says it will become the only university in the state offering what it calls “a comprehensive forensics program.” IPR’s Thomas Ouellette reports on the new degree program. Benjamin Gibbs heads the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Ball State University. He says the...
New science of reading curriculum for IPS elementary schools will stress background knowledge
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.Elementary students in Indianapolis Public Schools will learn English language arts with a new curriculum this coming school year that emphasizes background knowledge and foundational skills.The district is switching to the Amplify Core Knowledge curriculum in time for the state deadline for all schools to adopt reading curriculums based on the science of reading by the 2024-25 school year. The science of reading is a large body of research on how kids learn to read that advocates for...
Prince Property Group, LLC: Real estate developer on a new mission
Brian Prince, recently named to the 2024 Indianapolis Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 list, is making significant strides in the real estate development sector. His dedication to community growth and enhancement is evident through his various roles and contributions. He joined us this afternoon to share more information about Prince Property Group, LLC. Prince serves […]
Meridian Health Services to Host Back-To-School Event on Wednesday
MUNCIE, IN— Meridian Health Services is hosting the Back-to-School Fit Fair, presented by Pridemark Construction, on Wednesday, July 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Southside Middle School located at 1601 E. 26th St., Muncie, IN 47302. This event is being held in conjunction with Muncie Community Schools’ registration day. The community and people of all ages are invited to the Back-to-School Fit Fair featuring:
Tens of Thousands Join Mile-Long Eucharistic Procession in Downtown Indianapolis at Historic National Congress
In a grand show of faith and tradition, tens of thousands of Catholics filled the streets of downtown Indianapolis in a Eucharistic procession that covered a mile, marking a peak moment of the National Eucharistic Congress, the first of its kind in over eight decades. According to OSV News, Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens, the chairman of the National Eucharistic Congress, Inc., addressed the large assembly and emphasized the need for missionary work despite the impressive turnout, stating that their immense numbers were still 'too small.
Indy Jazz Fest returning to downtown Indy this fall
INDIANAPOLIS — The smooth sounds of brass and string instruments will fill the downtown air this fall when the Indy Jazz Fest returns!. From Sept. 17-28, a lineup of international stars including Chaka Khan, Marcus Miller and Michael Franks will take the stage at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park.
Ivy Tech FW/Warsaw named a 2024 Metallica Scholars College
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A local community college is getting a boost from a very well-known metal band. Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Warsaw is one of 18 community colleges nationwide joining the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) this year. Ivy Tech be receiving a $75,000 grant to enhance the student experience across career and technical education programs.
Woman sentenced to prison for dealing meth
BEDFORD – Lawrence Superior Court I Judge John M. Plummer III sentenced a Bedford woman to ten years in the Indiana Department of Correction after she pleaded guilty in a negotiated plea deal. Kaci L. Prewitt, 38, pled guilty to a Level 3 felony for conspiracy to commit dealing...
Northern Indiana Forecast: Showers and Thunderstorms Expected Today Through Wednesday
Fort Wayne, IN – Showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact Northern Indiana later today and continue through Wednesday. The US National Weather Service Northern Indiana reports that the best chances for severe weather will occur on Wednesday. Today’s high temperatures are forecasted to range between 79-85°F, with periodic showers and thunderstorms throughout the afternoon. Tonight, temperatures will drop to 63-67°F with continued storm potential.
AIM Media Indiana’s new general manager named
AIM Media Indiana, LLC (“AIM” or the “Company”) recently announced the appointment of Steve Swails as General Manager with responsibility across all AIM media properties in Indiana. The promotion is effective Aug. 1 and Swails will also retain his current position and responsibilities as Group Circulation Director.
Miss Indiana Teen USA talks with WDRB Mornings ahead of national pageant
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- One of Scott County's own will be competing in the Miss Teen USA 2024 Pageant in August. Aleah Dean, 17, from Austin, Indiana, was crowned Miss Indiana Teen USA 2024 in June. She visited WDRB Mornings on Tuesday to talk about her life after the state...
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.
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