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AgriNovus Indiana Sets Goal for State to Grow Agbioscience Economy by $8 Billion Before 2030
$69.6 billion! That’s how much Indiana’s agbioscience sector contributes to the state’s economy, according to a new study from RTI International—the details of which were announced this week during the AgriNovus Indiana QUADRANT event at VisionLoft Stutz in Indianapolis. “The insights from the study show the...
Experts promote daily habits, parental help to boost student literacy in the summer and beyond
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters (CHALKBEAT) — Summer reading can increase your child’s literacy skills. But literacy experts say things like the traditional focus on reading books from a lengthy list shouldn’t be students’ sole goal when schools are out. Instead, they say, parents should also be reinforcing other language […]
All INdiana Podcast Network Featured Podcast of the Week: All Indiana Politics
Each Friday on Daybreak we highlight a podcast from the All INdiana Podcast Network that we think you’ll love. This week we are featuring the All Indiana Politics podcast. The attempted assignation of former president Donald Trump threw a spotlight on America’s harsh political rhetoric. WISH-TV Government Reporter talked to IIU Political Science professor, Steven […]
Indiana records first human West Nile virus case of the summer. Why that's important.
A Lake County resident is the first person in the state this summer to contract West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease that can cause severe symptoms, the Indiana Department of Health announced Thursday. “Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance—their bites can potentially lead to serious illness,” State Health Commissioner...
Bridging the Gap: Professor Lynell W. Cooper Highlights Workforce Readiness at Indiana Mental Health Roundtable Summit
The 2024 Indiana Mental Health Roundtable Summit brought experts and stakeholders from across the state together to discuss the multifaceted impact of mental health. Amongst these experts was Professor Lynell Westbrook Cooper, MSW, LCSW, from the Phylis Lan Lin School of Social Work and Counseling at the University of Indianapolis.
Indiana burger chain named one of the best regional fast food brands in the nation
A northwest Indiana dining scene staple has been named one of the best regional fast food chains in the U.S. Schoop’s Hamburgers was ranked number 10 in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards Best Regional Fast Food category released Wednesday. The 1950s-style restaurant chain is known for...
Bowen Center now offers 24/7 crisis service in Pierceton
WARSAW — Bowen Center unveiled its new crisis receiving and stabilization unit in Pierceton on Thursday. The facility is now part of the existing psychiatric hospital and provides 24/7 access to people facing a mental health or substance abuse crisis. The services were funded by a $4.4 million grant...
Gov. Holcomb Surprises Craig Allebach With Sagamore Of The Wabash
WINONA LAKE — Craig Allebach’s health may affect his future as the Winona Lake town manager, but Thursday, July 18, he was shown how much he’s appreciated and loved for everything he’s done for the local communities over more than four decades. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb...
Huntington votes down golf cart ordinance
HUNTINGTON — The majority of Huntington City Common Council members voted Tuesday, July 9, against a proposed golf cart ordinance for the city. The council had tabled ordinance, 6-C-24, at a previous meeting so a subcommittee could update it to limit the streets where people could drive golf carts in the community.
Blog: How global Microsoft outage is impacting Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A global Microsoft outage that began late Thursday has caused stress and frustration worldwide as millions of people sit stranded in airports, fail to pay bills online, or even call 911. Indianapolis International Airport told travelers Friday morning to check with their airline before heading to the terminal as airlines — including […]
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