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Indiana schools embrace AI, but hope to ‘keep humans in the loop’
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters The Indiana Department of Education’s first formal foray into artificial intelligence led to thousands of students working with AI tutors and learning from lesson plans created by AI. A total of 112 schools across all grade levels in 36 districts participated in the department’s nearly […]
Indiana biotech hub receives $51 million grant; state no longer ‘hidden gem’ of biotech industry
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Around $51 million in federal funds have been awarded to Indiana-based Heartland BioWorks, a biotech hub part of the Applied Research Institute. BioWorks‘ five-year plan is to develop future medicines, train future workers, house new technologies and facilities, and support other biotech companies. Andrew Kossack, BioWorks’ executive vice president, told News 8 […]
Applications open for state's ‘best’ manufacturing workplace
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Best Places to Work in Manufacturing contest returns for a third year to celebrate the state’s extensive manufacturing industry. The survey and awards program, which is presented by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, honors Hoosier manufacturing employers that are making their workplaces great. “Manufacturing has long been one of the pillars of the Indiana economy, and ...
After nearly 40 years, happy hours return to Southern Indiana bars
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - After nearly 40 years, bars in Indiana can now once again offer happy hour specials. In March, Governor Eric Holcomb signed House Bill 1086 into law, allowing happy hours to return beginning on July 1. Hourly drink discounts were banned in the Hoosier state in 1985...
Man arrested, child dead after lengthy SWAT standoff in Elkhart County
ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. — A man was arrested after a lengthy standoff with police in Elkhart County. According to a press release, deputies with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office were called to the 57000 block of Pendleton Drive around 9:06 p.m. Saturday to conduct a welfare check. The subjects police were asked to check on […]
Memory of Carson Hughes honored
Congresswoman Houchin Honors the Memory of Carson Hughes with Congressional Art Competition Win. Washington, D.C. (July 3, 2024) – Congresswoman Erin Houchin was deeply honored to host Jason and Mandy Hughes of Osgood, Indiana, parents of the late Carson Hughes, in Washington, D.C. last week. Carson, a Jac-Cen-Del student, was a passionate outdoorsman who channeled his love for nature through the art of photography.
Rain or shine, Fourth of July celebrations thrive
Despite the pouring rain, Hoosiers refused to let it dampen their spirits as they gathered to celebrate freedom and unity across central Indiana. “Last year, all of our faces were sunburned,” said Carmel resident Brandi Lehikoinen. “We were trying to get all the water we could selling from the Boys Scouts and there was nowhere to sit.”
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s journey through Northwest Indiana
Historic walking pilgrimage travels through Northwest Indiana. On July 1 the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, a historic walking journey with Jesus in the Eucharist, arrived in Northwest Indiana for a dynamic and diverse five-day excursion through the Diocese of Gary. Father Declan McNicholas, director of missionary discipleship and evangelization for the...
Democratic lieutenant governor challengers say party’s base needs better representation
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Two challengers to Terry Goodin’s bid for lieutenant governor on Friday said Democratic voters are tired of business as usual and want real change at the top of the ticket. Indiana Democratic Party delegates will gather on July 13 to decide who will join governor primary winner Jennifer McCormick’s ticket. McCormick has […]
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