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New Indiana Law Designed To Reduce Chronic Absenteeism Could Lead To More Parent Prosecutions
INDIANA — After the death of her parents, an Indianapolis student’s attendance began to lapse — her guardians were busy, and school became a lower priority. Monarca Academy administrators talked to her guardians, and they promised she’d make it to school. But absences continued to stack up and Francisco Valdiosera, executive director of Monarca Academy, referred the case to the Department of Child and Family Services for educational neglect.
Winning $40,000 Mega Millions ticket sold in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – A Mega Millions ticket sold in Indiana for Tuesday’s drawing is worth $40,000. The ticket matched four numbers and the Mega Ball for the Aug. 20 drawing; the winning numbers were 5-20-26-49-51 with a Mega Ball of 24. The Megaplier was 4X, quadrupling the typical $10,000 prize. Someone bought the winning ticket at […]
Local News Headlines: August 22, 2024
Hoosier Delegates to the Democrat National Convention experienced a less than appetizing breakfast yesterday morning. Indiana Delegates have been staying at the Fairmont Chicago Hotel where someone allegedly placed crickets into their breakfast buffet. One person was treated and released by medics at the scene but there were no reports of anyone getting sick. It has been reported that a group of unknown women were spotted placing unknown objects at tables, but it I unknown whether or not it has any relation to the insects. The incident is now under investigation by the FBI.
Scott Beck Named American Seed Trade Assn. Central Regional VP
Scott Beck, president of Beck’s Hybrids based in Atlanta, Indiana, was recently elected as central regional vice president of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). He’ll represent Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin during his three-year term. “This role offers an incredible opportunity to represent and advocate for...
Indiana House Republicans looking for paid interns for the 2025 legislative session
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Indiana House Republicans are accepting statehouse internship applications for the 2025 legislative session. This opportunity is open to college students and recent graduates. According to area lawmakers, it's a great learning opportunity for students of all majors. "The Statehouse internship program is an excellent platform...
Indiana Public Access Counselor says IU Board of Trustees violated Open Door Law
Indiana’s Public Access Counselor agreed with WFIU/WTIU News that Indiana University’s Board of Trustees violated the state’s Open Door Law during its private meeting May 14, according to a strongly worded advisory opinion released Thursday. In the required citation of law justifying the closed meeting, the trustees...
Indiana’s Oldest Latino Hoosier Tradition Turns 100
Sunday, September 15, 2024, will be the 100th anniversary of the Fiestas Patrias parade in Indiana Harbor (East Chicago). One hundred years ago, this Mexican American community, coupled with the smaller community in Gary, gathered to celebrate Mexico’s Independence from Spain (1821). However, this inaugural Indiana parade had a deeper meaning. The early Mexican American community was taking refuge in their newfound Indiana home while recovering from post-revolutionary events. From 1910-1920 Mexico had another revolution, this time it was for economic equity, secularism and land reform. This would be followed by smaller battles (Cristero War) well into the 1920s. This war was in opposition to Calles Law, a secular anticlerical article that was amended to the Mexican Constitution in 1917. The political instability in Mexico during these years was among one of the factors propelling emigration into the United States.
Four bats found in residence halls in first week
Four bats have been found across multiple residence halls in the first week of school. One was found in the basement of Owen Hall at about 10:40 p.m. on Saturday. Three were found on Tuesday, one in Wiley Hall, one in Harrison Hall and the other in Cary Quad northwest.
Fans Convinced Caitlin Clark's Teammate Dropped Huge Hint on Future With Fever
After a difficult start to the season, the Indiana Fever are firing on all cylinders following the Olympic break. Fueled by the record-breaking performances of Fever guard Caitlin Clark, the team's chemistry has grown exponentially and they are stacking wins. As fans watch the Fever grow stronger ...
Medicaid advisory panel weighs in on HIP lawsuit, PathWays transition
Legislators on the state’s Medicaid Advisory Committee spent hours Wednesday questioning state officials about Indiana’s ongoing lawsuit over provisions of the Healthy Indiana Plan as well as progress reports on the state’s transition to managed care, otherwise known as PathWays. Of the lawmakers who spoke up during the meeting, all urged the Family and Social […]
Indiana to see ‘swift and severe’ slowdown in population growth
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — Indiana’s population growth will continue to lag through 2060 as the state’s births increasingly outnumber its deaths, researchers at Indiana University said Tuesday. Matt Kinghorn, senior demographer for the Indiana Business Research Center at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, said in a news release, “To underscore how swift and […]
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