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Indiana budget leaders announce FY 2024 report
INDIANAPOLIS — As Indiana reaches the halfway point of the current budget cycle, the state now has roughly $2.6 billion in reserves according to Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla —down from more than $6 billion in reserves just two years ago. ”We are an example of how to turn things around now sitting as the […]
Feedback on Indiana’s diploma overhaul plan continues to pour in as state officials deliberate
As state education officials pump the brakes on a plan to overhaul Indiana’s high school diplomas, concerns from Hoosier teachers, students and families are mounting over the proposed graduation requirements. With the deadline fast approaching for the State Board of Education (SBOE) to finalize the changes, state leaders are asking for more statewide feedback — […] The post Feedback on Indiana’s diploma overhaul plan continues to pour in as state officials deliberate appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
IDC: Indiana’s gubernatorial candidates to participate in televised debate
INDIANAPOLIS — Three Indiana gubernatorial candidates will participate in a televised debate in October. According to a press release, Republican Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater will debate live at WFYI — the public TV station in Indianapolis — on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. The Indiana Debate Commission will organize the […]
Three From Wabash Valley Named To Indiana’s Top 250 List
Indianapolis, In. – IBJ Media the producers of The Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside Indiana Business and Indiana Lawyer have named three Wabash Valley residents to their third annual Business and Community Leaders top 250 list. The list represents public and private companies, law firms, universities, not-for-profits, government and community organizations. The three are President of Rose Hulman Institute of Technology Robert A. Coons, Greg Gibson president of Gibson Development and Paul Thrift president and CEO of Thompson Thrift Development. All three have been on the list before.
STDs In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Among Highest In The Nation
A new study shows that 7 cities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have a concerning number of STD cases. Here's what you should know. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections aren't easy to talk about. However, the stigma that comes with STDs and STIs adds to the difficulty of protecting people from them. The United States is currently experiencing a substantial rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The number of syphilis cases has risen nearly 30% since last year. That is part of a shocking trend according to InnerBody.com,
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...
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,...
Man arrested outside of Jackson County fairgrounds after a vehicle pursuit
BROWNSTOWN — An Austin man was arrested Sunday on drug and resisting arrest charges after a vehicle pursuit began in Crothersville and ended at the entrance of the Jackson County Fairgrounds. Police arrested 53-year-old Richard Smith on felony charges of dealing meth, possession of meth and marijuana, and resisting...
Water main break near Jonesville Road results in Boil Water Advisory
TAYLORSVILLE, Ind. – Eastern Bartholomew Water Corporation (EBWC) issued a Boil Water Advisory following another water main break on Monday morning. The area affected is east and west of Jonesville Road, between County Roads 450S and 850S. EBWC customers in the area are now under a Boil Water Advisory...
INDOT: Employee seriously injured in Henry County crash involving rollover dump truck
HENRY COUNTY, Indiana — An INDOT employee was seriously injured in a crash involving a rollover dump truck in Henry County Tuesday morning. The incident was reported around 10:15 a.m. July 23 along Indiana State Road 38 near the town of Markleville, around 14 miles west of New Castle.
New IPS school year brings reconfigured grades, new academic offerings, and a revised dress code
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.Big changes await Indianapolis Public Schools parents, students, and teachers on the first day of classes Aug. 1.There will be changes linked to the district’s ongoing overhaul of grades and curriculum known as Rebuilding Stronger. There will be new leadership at George Washington Carver School 87 after an uproar over the alleged abuse of a student, as well as a new IPS student safety task force stemming from that controversy. And there’s even a new dress code.Read more...
Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools Prepares to Welcome Students
Staff preparation and student achievement topped the agenda at the last school board meeting before the first day of school for Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools. The board was provided a curriculum update, including the ILEARN assessment results for 2024. In addition, they were given an overview of summer 23-24 Advance Placement testing, transportation services, staff preparedness, and reappointments. In other business, the agreement with the City of Jasper for School Resource Officers Fiscal Year 25 budget was approved. Authorization was also given to publish the CPF and Bus Replacement Plan on the GJCS website.
Crop duster killed in plane crash southwest of Oxford in Benton County
OXFORD, Ind. ― A 35-year-old man crop dusting in southeastern Benton County died Monday evening after his plane crashed, Benton County Coroner Matt Rosenberger said. The yellow single-engine plane crashed around 6:40 p.m. Monday, and there were no direct eyewitnesses, Rosenberger said. ...
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