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Attorney General Todd Rokita demands Kinsey Institute financial data from IU
On Wednesday, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Elise Nieshalla, state comptroller, sent a letter to Indiana University President Pamela Whitten and the IU Board of Trustees requesting proof of compliance concerning funding for the Kinsey Institute that was part of a state law passed last year. House Enrolled Act 1001 prohibits state dollars be used to fund the Kinsey Institute. The law went into effect on July 1, 2023. ...
Fatal Road Rage Incident: Man Killed, Woman Hurt in Chicago Suburbs (Video)
A road rage incident in Chicago’s western suburbs resulted in a man being killed and a woman injured. The incident involved a suspected shooter firing at several children in the car. Scene Description. The shooting took place on Irving Park near Scott Street, where the road was closed off...
Secretary of State Diego Morales tours Toyota Manufacturing of Indiana
PRINCETON– Secretary of State Diego Morales toured the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana plant in the Greater Evansville area of Gibson County today. The Auto Dealer Services Division is one of the four divisions under the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office. It regulates the process of manufacturing, selling, or salvaging a vehicle.
RFK Jr. officially on Indiana’s November presidential ballot
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Third-party presidential candidate and conspiracy theorist Robert J. Kennedy Jr. has officially landed a spot on Indiana’s November presidential ballot. After submitting his ballot access signatures to county election officials on July 1 and with the Indiana Election Division on July 15, his campaign announced Monday he’d been added to ballots in […]
LIVE RADAR | Tracking severe thunderstorms in Louisville and southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — More severe weather is moving through the Louisville area on Thursday. The storms will be slow-moving and will bring heavy rain which will increase chances of flash flooding. Recent rounds of rain earlier this week have brought damaging winds, torrential rain and frequent lighting with more...
Chicago police issue alert about child luring attempt on West Side
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago police issued an alert to residents about an attempted child luring on the city's West Side this week. The incident happened on Tuesday just before 7:30 p.m. in the 4600 block of West Jackson Boulevard in the Austin neighborhood. Police say the minors were walking...
Two Local Schools Receive DNR Field Trip Grant
INDIANAPOLIS - Students at 57 Indiana schools will experience the outdoors during the 2024-25 school year thanks in part to a grant program that supports field trips to Indiana State Parks. The Discover the Outdoors Field Trip Grant Program is for all K-12 schools and is administered through the Indiana...
Attorney General and State Comptroller demand IU prove no state money going to Kinsey Institute
In a letter to the Indiana University president and trustees, Indiana attorney general Todd Rokita and state comptroller Elise Nieshalla asked for detailed financial information on the Kinsey Institute. . The Indiana legislature passed an amendment to the 2023 state budget barring public funds from supporting the world-famous sex research institute....
Baptist Health brings urgent care waits down to 6 minutes with telemedicine
Staffing for urgent care sites has always been a challenge at Baptist Health, which is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and serves that state and Indiana. Staff at Baptist Health can look at prior patterns but still struggle at times to predict correctly for specific days and times. Further, with today's healthcare staffing challenges, even if Baptist Health recognizes a need for extra workers, it may not have the resources to upstaff appropriately.
I&M Ready for Summer Storms and Encourages Customers to Prepare
FORT WAYNE— Strong to severe thunderstorms today and Friday are predicted to impact communities across Indiana Michigan Power’s (I&M) service area. These storms are expected to bring damaging winds, which may lead to downed trees, power outages, local flooding and travel problems. I&M is closely monitoring the weather...
Chicago museums including Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute offering free admission days in August
The calendar has flipped to August and that means several Chicago museums are offering free admission this month for Illinois residents.That includes the Art Institute. Visitors can get in Thursday at no charge, from 5-8 p.m.And starting next week, the Shedd, Field Museum, and Adler Planetarium will all start rotating free dates into their calendars.Full list of Chicago free museum days for August 2024:Art Institute of Chicago (Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.)Adler Planetarium (Wednesdays 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.)Chicago Botanic Garden (Aug. 6 and Aug. 8)Field Museum (Every Wednesday in August)DuSable Museum (Wednesdays)Shedd Aquarium (Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27)Chicago History Museum (Aug. 28th)Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Aug. 19, 20, 26 and 27)Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (Tuesdays)For more information, visit .choosechicago.com/articles/museums-art/free-museum-days-in-chicago/
Landmark Chicago public housing discrimination settlement extended
A landmark public housing discrimination settlement in Chicago has been extended, giving the Chicago Housing Authority more time to complete development plans for public housing properties. The case, Gautreaux v. Chicago Housing Authority, was a class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of public housing resident and community organizer, Dorothy Gautreaux, and...
FBI Alerts Indiana Residents to New “Jugging” Crime Trend
In the news lately, there has been a rise in a type of crime called “jugging,” which has caused concern among law enforcement officials. My attention was brought to it when Maryland reported a disturbing number of cases in June and July. As I delved into the topic, I discovered that the trend has been appearing in various parts of the country. Although there have been no documented cases of jugging in Southern Indiana, the FBI is advising everyone to stay alert and attentive to their surroundings, as these types of crimes can potentially spread.