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Catholic Charities given grant to assist Indiana's Immigrants
NORTHERN INDIANA, (WFFT) - Helping families going through the process of immigration in Indiana, the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation gave the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend (CCFWSB) a two-year grant today. The CCFWSB was given the $160,000 grant to help with the expansion...
Indiana SOS asks federal agencies to not engage in voter registration without state’s permission
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is asking federal agencies and departments to not engage in voter registration without the state’s permission in response to an executive order from President Joe Biden in 2021. According to a news release from the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office, Morales said that federal agencies and departments […]
Goodin to face three opponents for lieutenant governor nomination at Democratic convention
Indiana Democrats will have four candidates to choose from for the party’s lieutenant governor nomination later this month. State party convention delegates will gather in Indianapolis July 13 to choose the nominee. Former state lawmaker Terry Goodin is gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick’s preference for running mate. He’s largely expected...
IN book offers recycling resources for event organizers
Summer in Indiana produces a variety of festivals, outdoor concerts, and athletic competitions. These attractions produce large crowds and hundreds of pounds of trash and food containers which could end up in a landfill. "The Indianapolis Event Waste Guide" is an environmentally-focused publication with resources and contact information for nonprofits...
New $1.5 million READI grants will support arts and culture projects in Indiana
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) will spend up to $1.5 million to support arts and culture projects across the state, the organization announced Tuesday. The recent round of funding is part of the state’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) 2.0 grant program, which received a $250 million boost from the Lilly Endowment […] The post New $1.5 million READI grants will support arts and culture projects in Indiana appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
After 40-year ban, Hoosiers celebrate return of happy hour
Dustin Marcum and Ryan Moylen sat at the Five Iron Golf bar top a little after 4 p.m. They frequently stop by the downtown spot on the way home from work. On this Monday afternoon, in the mostly empty bar, Marcum's eyes widened after hearing the beer he ordered cost a mere $1. ...
Equity and empowerment: Indiana Black and Minority Health Fair
In a display of community solidarity, Indianapolis hosted the 2024 Health Fair from June 27-30, tailored specifically for its Black and minority residents. The event aimed to foster wellness and equity among diverse populations and offer resources to those often marginalized in care access. The fair was in halls J...
Surviving the Swelter: Understanding the summer heat
Indianapolis recently faced an intense heat wave, prompting residents to rethink how to stay cool and safe. The extreme temperatures have raised fresh concerns about climate change’s influence on local weather patterns and how to adapt to even hotter summers. The late June heat wave is a symptom of...
I Love to Read: Learning about Latin, Asian-American culture in Indiana
Nicole Martinez-LeGrand, the Multicultural Collections Curator at the Indiana Historical Society (IHS), joined us to discuss two significant books published by IHS Press: Hoosier Latinos: A Century of Struggle, Service, and Success and Asian American Voices in Indiana. Both of these books tell the stories of Asian and Latino communities in Indiana, covering over a […]
High-speed chase on I-94 ends with 2 arrests, charges in NW Indiana
PORTER, Ind. - A high-speed chase on I-94 ended with the arrest of two men Saturday in northwest Indiana. At approximately 1:30 a.m., an Indiana State Trooper observed a gray Toyota SUV traveling eastbound on I-94 near the Porter/LaPorte County line at an "extremely high rate of speed," with neither headlights nor tail lights on, police said. The vehicle was clocked at over 110 mph as the state trooper attempted to catch up, but the SUV continued to pull away, passing another vehicle on the shoulder.
Ball State Graduate Kalyn Melham Crowned Miss Indiana
Saturday, June 29, will be a day that Ball State University graduate Kalyn Melham, ’23 MS ’24, remembers for the rest of her life. After a week of arduous competition in the 83rd annual Miss Indiana pageant, Ms. Melham stood on stage at the STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville, Ind., waiting for her moment.
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