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New Indiana law designed to reduce chronic absenteeism could lead to more parent prosecutions
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.This story was written by journalists at the Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism at Indiana University in partnership with Chalkbeat Indiana.After the death of her parents, an Indianapolis student’s attendance began to lapse — her guardians were busy, and school became a lower priority.Monarca Academy administrators talked to her guardians, and they promised she’d make it to school. But absences continued to stack up and Francisco Valdiosera, executive director of Monarca Academy, referred the case to the Department...
Richmond man faces 5 drug-dealing charges in wake of raid
RICHMOND, Ind. — A Richmond man whose home was raided by the Wayne County Drug Task Force has been charged with five drug-dealing counts. According to an affidavit, when officers entered a home in the 2000 block of South 15th Street about 6 a.m. on Aug. 8, they found 28.57 grams of heroin, 20.66 grams of fentanyl, 5.31 grams of cocaine, six suboxone tablets and 207 grams of Kratom, a synthetic drug that has "the same effects...
Cincinnati Police, local businesses prepare for 80,000 people downtown Thursday
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - An unlikely duo is taking downtown by storm Thursday night. That's the band Green Day and the Bengals. Green Day will be rocking out at Great American Ball Park and the Bengals will take on the Indianapolis Colts in their final preseason game at Paycor Stadium. Cincinnati...
Kentucky's income tax rate set to drop again. Here are the details
The individual income tax rate in Kentucky is set to drop again at the start of 2026. Republican leaders in the General Assembly announced this week that the state’s budget has hit the required triggers to lower Kentucky’s income tax rate from 4% to 3.5%, as part of a system put in place two years ago when the legislature passed House Bill 8. ...
Indiana’s First Donut and Beer Festival Is Happening in Evansville this October
This family-friendly festival celebrates breakfast and brews. Over the past several years, we've seen the popularity of food-based festivals skyrocket. Evansville is no stranger to hosting festivals surrounding different types of food. And there's something unique about being able to go to one place and try out different variations on your favorite food or beverage. One festival heading to Evansville is very unique as it celebrates breakfast and brews.
Families still forced to choose between food and other necessities, Ohio study shows
A new study found that Ohio families are still being forced to make hard decisions when it comes to basic expenses and meals. The Ohio Association of Food Banks conducted a study called “Hunger in Ohio 2024” to “help guide the development of programs, policies and solutions that improve food security for individuals and their […]
Morning Notes for August 22, 2024
Italian Air Force Flyover — From Hillary Howard: “The Italian Airforce streaks the sky over DC + Arlington with its colors. The show finished as the jets turned near the @USairforce Memorial.” [Twitter, Twitter]. Pushback on Towing Changes — “Proposed changes to the Arlington government’s ordinance on...
READI-made Housing Solutions Advancing Quality of Life and Place in Greater Lafayette
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation joined local and regional officials in Delphi today to break ground on Bowen Estates, a new single family residential subdivision being supported by matching funds from Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). Governor Eric J. Holcomb established the $1.25 billion READI program...
Carrie Returns to Sunday Night Football
Carrie Underwood returns to Sunday Night Football next month. The country music icon will debut a brand-new show opener on September 8th, when the Rams take on the Lions. Look for Underwood to perform the opening from the home of her Las Vegas residency, Resorts World Theatre. This is her 12th year as the voice of SNF. It airs live on NBC.
Job Cuts Loom as Indiana Auto Parts Factory Announces Closure in Richmond; Many Impacted
A company in the heavy-duty vehicle industry has informed the state of Indiana about its decision to permanently close its facility in Richmond. TBK Col. Ltd. specializes in manufacturing brakes and water pumps for engine cooling systems used in heavy-duty vehicles such as trucks and buses. The closure of the Japanese company was not immediately announced, leaving the reason undisclosed.
ELDER-BEERMAN DEMOLITION CONTRACT TO BE AWARDED THURSDAY
(Richmond, IN)--The demolition of the former Elder-Beerman building and the skywalk that connects it to the city’s parking garage will take a big step forward Thursday. Richmond’s Board of Works is expected to approve a contract with a Cincinnati company after it bid $711,000 for the work a week ago. That company was the higher of two qualified bids, but it has significantly more experience with large projects than the other bidder.
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