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Mastodons, frequently found in Indiana, could become first ‘national fossil’
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Indiana U.S. Sen. and GOP gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun’s latest bill would officially name the mastodon as the first U.S. national fossil. If the National Fossil Act is passed by the House and signed into law, the mastodon would join the bald eagle, bison, rose, and oak tree as enduring national […]
Michiana school districts working to attract teachers back to the classroom
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Statewide there are more than 3000 job openings posted on the Indiana Department of Education Website. ABC57’s Jackie Bauer is looking into how the shortage is impacting some local districts, while others shared how they were able to keep their staff coming back. A full...
Attorneys for Indiana death row inmate call for Supreme Court to block execution
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Attorneys for an Indiana death row inmate convicted of murdering four people have again asked the Indiana Supreme Court to block his execution. In a court filing Monday, attorneys for Joseph Corcoran called on the state’s highest court to use “modern, contemporary standards” when it considers potential execution of a defendant who […]
New Illinois pro-union law bans employers from forcing political or religious views
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed the Worker Freedom of Speech Act which bans employers from disciplining employees who fail to attend mandatory meetings where opinions on political or religious matters are shared. According to the National Labor Relations Board, 89% of all employers hold mandatory meetings as a response […]
Family medicine physician joins Franciscan Physician Network in Dyer
Family medicine physician Narayan Prabhakar, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Dyer. Dr. Prabhakar is board-certified and attended medical school at the American University of the Caribbean in St. Maarten and completed his residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. In...
MC Salvation Army Offers Class to ‘Get Ahead’
12-week ‘Bridges Out of Poverty: Getting Ahead’ class to start August 14. The Salvation Army of Michigan City will launch another 12-week session of “Bridges Out of Poverty: Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’ By World” beginning on Wednesday, August 14. Classes will take place every Wednesday at The Salvation Army, 1201 Franklin Street, at 5:00 pm. This will be the sixth series of Bridges hosted by The Salvation Army, a program that Major Becky Simmons feels is needed in the Michigan City community as a way of helping residents identify and overcome barriers.
East Chicago ends sanctuary city law after Rokita files suit
(The Center Square) – A northwestern Indiana city is now following state law banning sanctuary city policies and no longer facing a lawsuit from Attorney General Todd Rokita. On Tuesday, Rokita announced his office has voluntarily withdrawn its lawsuit against East Chicago after officials there last week repealed the city’s “Welcoming City Ordinance.” The 2017 city law prohibited its agencies and employees from investigating an individual’s citizenship or immigration status or aiding another office’s inquiry into one without a court order. ...
Powers Health Medical Group surgeon offers free hernia screenings
Men and women suffering with pain or a bulge in the abdomen or groin area have two opportunities in August to meet with a surgeon for a free hernia screening. Powers Health Medical Group Surgeon Carlos Gonzalez, MD, will screen people and offer hernia treatment information during 15-minute appointments. Screenings will take place from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at St. Catherine Hospital, 4320 Fir St., Suite 410, East Chicago, and from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at South Shore Surgical, 10110 Donald Powers Drive, Suite 202, Munster. Call 219-836-3477 to schedule an appointment.
Tornado Damage or Not? Evansville Area Will Find Out Soon
Many Hoosiers in Gibson,Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties are reporting down trees and power lines from Tuesday’s severe weather. The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky is unable to say if the damage was caused by a tornado. They plan to survey that part of the state into today to analyze the damage. Indiana has been getting hit with lots of storms this week, along with above average temperatures and humidity.
Former General Motors executive becomes CEO of Bollinger Motors
Former General Motors (GM) executive James Taylor is the new CEO of Bollinger Motors. “I am grateful and excited for this opportunity to continue moving Bollinger Motors toward a leadership role in the electric vehicle industry,” commented Taylor. Bollinger Motors Inc. is a commercial electric vehicle manufacturer in Oak...