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New Indiana law: 3rd graders must pass reading exam
(WISH) — About 1 in 5 third graders in Indiana are struggling to read, the state’s Department of Education says. Earlier this year, lawmakers banked on new legislation, which took effect Monday, to encourage more readers. In the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, third graders who don’t pass the Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment exam […]
Indiana health officials investigating cases of poisoning from Diamond Shruumz edibles
Indiana officials are investigating several cases of illnesses associating with eating Diamond Shruumz sweets, a product line of edibles that promises to deliver energy boosts, euphoria and focus through microdosing. The company is recalling its products after dozens of people have been sickened across the country with symptoms such as...
Predator Hunters Indiana report leads to arrest in Parke County
PARKE COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — An Indiana man has been arrested and charged with child solicitation after reportedly being in contact with the online group Predator Hunters Indiana. According to Parke County Sheriff Jason Frazier, the group contacted his office on June 30, with evidence collected of their interaction with a local man. Sheriff Frazier […]
A place of hope: Second Safe Haven Baby Box installed in Westfield
First passed in 2000, the Indiana Safe Haven Law allows a person to surrender their infant anonymously without fear of arrest or prosecution. In 2017, Indiana expanded the Safe Haven Law to allow for baby boxes at hospitals, and in 2018 those locations were expanded to include fire stations with available 24/7 emergency medical services.
Monroe County to provide roadside storm debris pickup for its residents
MONROE COUNTY, Ind. — Roadside storm debris removal will be available for Monroe County residents starting next week. According to a press release, county officials have hired a private contractor to help remove tree debris from the area. Many trees and power lines around Monroe County were downed during a storm on June 25. Photos […]
Celebrate mail carriers on National Postal Workers Day
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Monday marked National Postal Worker Day, a day to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of postal carriers across the country. Whether rain or shine, postal workers are on the front lines, ensuring mail is delivered quickly and efficiently. Postal workers are celebrated for their tireless efforts, working through various weather conditions […]
Purdue's MMRL Announces New Indianapolis Presence
In an effort to accelerate physical, digital and sustainable manufacturing efforts across Indiana, Purdue University's Manufacturing and Materials Research Laboratories (MMRL) will establish a presence in Indianapolis at 16 Tech Innovation District, the city's destination for innovation and entrepreneurship, deep inside the heart of the Hard-Tech Corridor. MMRL will locate in 16 Tech's Machyne makerspace, the region's leading makerspace for prototyping. Purdue University in Indianapolis, Purdue's new, comprehensive urban campus in Indiana's capital city, officially launched July 1.
Car show to benefit Boys and Girls Club of Morristown
The Boys and Girls Club of Morristown will host a Car Show on July 28 in conjunction with the annual Derby Days celebration in Morristown. Registration for the car show starts at 2 p.m. The fee is $20 to enter your car or vehicles. Judging follows at 3 p.m. There...
Mooresville police issue warning about 2 credit card scammers using a U-Haul
MOORESVILLE, Ind. — The Mooresville Metropolitan Police Department issued a warning about a pair of credit card scammers on Monday. According to a Facebook post, MMPD wants to make the public aware of two men who have been going to local businesses in a U-Haul truck and making large purchases with stolen credit cards. Police […]
Rossville state champion wrestler Noah Weaver commits to Purdue
WEST LAFAYETTE — Keeping a quiet profile and staying modest about accomplishments is the way incoming senior Rossville wrestler Noah Weaver was raised. And while Weaver maintains his unassuming posture, the captain put Hornets' wrestling on the map in 2024. Weaver took his talent to unprecedented heights, going 50-0...
Docs: Man arrested for raping mother and 12-year-old daughter at west side home
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A 21-year-old man was arrested after police say he broke into a west side home on Saturday and raped a mother and her daughter while recording it on his phone. Teshon Gardner has been preliminarily charged with two counts of rape, online records show. According to court documents obtained by News 8, […]
Indy man pegged as mastermind behind deadly robbery; lured victims to meetups using OfferUp, LetGo
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man will join his co-conspirator in federal prison after being found guilty of masterminding four armed robberies, including one that resulted in the slaying of a 26-year-old man. On Monday, the United States Attorney’s Office Southern District of Indiana announced that 29-year-old Demetris Campbell was found guilty by a federal jury […]
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