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State attorneys reject pleas from Indiana death row inmate, press for court to set execution date
After death row inmate Joseph Corcoran challenged the state’s motion for an execution date to be set, counsel at the attorney general’s office are attempting to poke holes in Corcoran’s legal arguments and pressing for the Indiana Supreme Court to grant the execution request. Earlier this month, Corcoran’s lawyers said in court filing that he […]
State Could Soon Implement Changes To High School Diploma Requirements
INDIANAPOLIS — A bill approved by the state legislature in 2023 set out to “reimagine” high school for Hoosier students. It has yet to be implemented by the State’s Education Department headed up by Education Secretary Dr. Katie Jenner, and the state has until December to implement changes to some of the diplomas that Hoosier […] The post State Could Soon Implement Changes To High School Diploma Requirements appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana lieutenant governor candidates Beckwith, Goodin and Hudson to face off in debate
Update 7/30: Libertarian Party nominee Tonya Hudson will also participate in the debate, the party announced Tuesday afternoon. Hudson, of Mitchell, is a real estate broker and former vice chair of the state Libertarian Party. Indiana's two candidates for lieutenant governor, Republican Micah Beckwith and Democrat Terry Goodin, will go head-to-head on agricultural issues during a debate in two weeks. ...
FDA recalls produce sold at Indiana Kroger stores over possible Listeria contamination
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration announced a recall on produce and other products due to a possible Listeria contamination. The recalled produce purchased from Weirs Farm was sold in Kroger stores in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio. This includes all produce packaged at the Supreme Service Solution facility in […]
Connecting Students to Agbioscience Careers through AgriNovus Indiana’s Field Atlas Program
There are countless career opportunities in the agbioscience industry—but many college students may not even know they exist. That’s why AgriNovus Indiana is helping students to make those connections through their Field Atlas program. “I feel like that’s been the most shocking thing I’ve learn while being in...
Madison County woman describes aftermath of Monday night’s tornado
MADISON COUNTY, Ind. — The National Weather Service (NWS) Indianapolis confirmed an EF2 tornado touched down near Perkinsville in Madison County just before 10 p.m. on Monday. The tornado was on the ground for three miles leaving behind considerable damage to the Frankton Lapel Community Schools Administration building, the Perkinsville Cemetery and at least two […]
Hoosier athletes earn Olympic medals at weekend games in Paris
Athletes with ties to Indiana are already bringing home medals after big wins over the weekend, in the early days of the summer 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. As of Sunday night, Team USA was leading with 12 medals. The team has earned three gold medals, six silver medals and three bronze medals so far.
IU basketball announces addition of 7-footer Dallas James to 2024-25 roster
Indiana has added a 13th scholarship player to the 2024-25 roster. Via release, IU head coach Mike Woodson announced the addition of transfer center Dallas James to the Indiana men’s basketball program on Tuesday. James will utilize his fifth year of eligibility at Indiana after spending four seasons at...
Popular comedian Matt Rife adds stop in Indianapolis to world tour
INDIANAPOLIS — Popular comedian and actor Matt Rife is coming to Indianapolis!. Rife announced Monday that he is adding a show on Friday, Dec. 6 to his "ProbleMATTic World Tour" at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available starting with presales on Tuesday, July...
Video shows Beech Grove HS student being attacked in classroom
BEECH GROVE, Ind. (WISH) — It was the third day of school and sophomore Justin Stewart found himself dragged and beaten in a closet at Beech Grove High School by two students. The boy’s mother, Debbi Khanthamany, said she was so angry upon seeing a video of the incident that she began to shake. She […]
New massive Fishers race shop secured, team being built, Prema Racing begins driver search
INDIANAPOLIS -- From the rear parking lot of their brand-new, gargantuan shop – which stands to be one of the largest in the IndyCar series – is a taunting view of what Prema Racing hopes to be in just a few years’ time. IndyCar’s newest program, set for its 2025 debut as a...
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