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Administrative Assistant Celebrates 50 Years At Manchester University
NORTH MANCHESTER - Jill Biehl, administrative assistant for admissions, celebrated her 50th anniversary working at Manchester University on Monday, July 15. Biehl arrived at Manchester in 1974, after her sister, who already worked on campus, dropped her resume off in the admissions office. She has worked in MU admissions in various capacities ever since, according to a news release from Manchester University.
US surgeon general calls for warning labels on social media
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling on Congress to put warning labels on social media apps as it does on cigarettes or alcohol, stating that social media poses a harm to the mental health of children and teens. Studies show 95% of ages 13-17 are on social media: Children and adolescents who […]
Vote for Indiana State Police in the Best Looking Cruiser Contest
INDIANA – The American Association of State Troopers is conducting its annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest. The Florida Highway Patrol cruiser was voted the “2023 Best Looking Cruiser.” This contest began as a friendly competition between state agencies and was a fun way to allow community support and interaction with law enforcement positively.
Unseasonably cool stretch through Brickyard weekend | Live Doppler 13 Weather Blog
INDIANAPOLIS — Better weather has arrived in central Indiana now that we sit on the back side of a cold front. TODAY: Sunshine, comfortable and unseasonably cool high temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. The average high for Indy at this point in the season is still 85.
AVCA recognizes NE Indiana volleyball programs for academic excellence
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- The American Volleyball Coaches Association recognized multiple NE Indiana volleyball teams for their academic success this past year. The organization honored several high school and college programs throughout the country Wednesday with Team Academic awards. The awards celebrate volleyball teams that maintain a 3.30 cumulative...
Indiana’s ILEARN test scores are flat
Indiana’s ILEARN state standardized test results show that students in grades 3-8 in Indiana are still struggling to make progress. This continues a trend of learning loss following the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest ILEARN scores reveal that 41% of Indiana students met proficiency standards in English and Language Arts (ELA) this spring. This is almost […] The post Indiana’s ILEARN test scores are flat appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana DNR looking for feedback on accessibility
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is looking to the people for input on accessibility. The DNR has created a short five-question survey online asking people where they like to visit and if there are barriers that would keep people from coming. This is in an effort to support accessibility options for […]
UE President named to IBJ Media's Indiana 250 list
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV)— University of Evansville President Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz has been named to the IBJ Media Indiana 250 list for the second year in a row. The list includes 250 of the most influential executives across the state in an array of economic sectors. During the nomination process,...
$50K Powerball ticket sold in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — A $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold for Wednesday’s drawing in Fort Wayne. The Hoosier Lottery says the winning ticket was purchased at Phil’s One Stop, located at 3411 Lower Huntington Road. Players can check their tickets with the free Hoosier Lottery Mobile...
City given $5M to help fund Pufferbelly Trail bridge over Coliseum Boulevard
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Construction could start as soon as 2026 on a bridge expanding the Pufferbelly Trail over Coliseum Boulevard, thanks to a $5 million gift. Mayor Sharon Tucker made the announcement at a press conference Thursday morning. The funds were donated by the Vann Family Foundation,...
Baby Formula Faces Temporary Shortage After Tornado Damages Indiana Warehouse
A tornado damaged a third-party warehouse in Mount Vernon, Indiana that stored raw materials and finished products for Reckitt's Mead Johnson baby formula. The warehouse is out of action, diverting deliveries to other U.S. warehouses in the short term. Some formula varieties will be affected in the short term until the warehouse is operational again. Reckitt is working with customers, suppliers, and the global supply chain to minimize disruption by using other U.S. warehouses and inventory.
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