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USPS Warns IN Residents Alarming New Scam Wipes Out Bank Accounts
Many Indiana residents rely on the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a trusted service to deliver daily mail and packages. Unfortunately, scammers are preying on that trust and USPS has warned Indiana residents that thieves are using new tactics to clear cash out of bank accounts. USPS Warns IN...
IREAD results show improvement for Indiana schools. See how your school did
Indiana’s early literacy efforts continue to show promising results as the latest statewide scores, released Wednesday, reflect the largest single-year increase since the test was first given in 2013. The 2024 IREAD testing found that 82.5% of Indiana’s third graders, or around 67,500 students, were proficient readers, a 0.6 percentage-point increase from last...
Teachers uneasy about proposed Indiana diploma standards
WESTFIELD, Ind. (NETWORK INDIANA) — More people who work within education in Indiana are continuing to say that Indiana’s proposed new diploma standards for high schoolers will fall short of what Hoosier kids need to be successful. In a simple summation, the new GPS diploma standards are geared...
Kentucky, Indiana lawmakers meet with environmental leaders on ways to restore Ohio River basin
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Two area legislators met with environmental advocates Wednesday in Louisville as they look for the best way to invest federal money in the restoration efforts on the Ohio River. Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Louisville, and Indiana Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, hosted a private listening session to hear...
US tallies 19 billion-dollar disasters so far in 2024; 5 of them in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has updated its billion-dollar disaster report, which now includes the first seven months of 2024. Dating back to 1980, the administration that goes by the acronym NOAA has kept track of weather and climate events with damages or costs reaching or exceeding $1 billion based on […]
The Nature Conservancy: Reviving Northwestern Indiana’s Prairie Land
A restoration project in Northwest Indiana known as the Prairie Jewel is underway, the project is located at the Nature Conservancy’s Kankakee Sands in Newton County, where efforts are being made to restore native prairie land and reintroduce bison to the area. The Nature Conservancy, a global nonprofit and the largest conservation organization in the […]
Some SW Indiana historic farm families awarded
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say 103 Indiana farm families were presented the the Hoosier Homestead Award at the Indiana State Fair from Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb. Six families in the southwestern Indiana area of the Tri-State were among those recognized. According to the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), to be named a Hoosier […]
Indiana’s funniest crowns winner, shares advice
INDIANAPOLIS — There are just under 7 million people living in Indiana, but one has been dubbed the funniest of us all. Voted by a team of comedy aficionados, Gwen Sunkel, won Indiana’s Funniest Comedian competition at Helium Comedy Club in downtown Indianapolis on Wednesday, Aug. 7. “I joke around that being named the funniest […]
Bell Biv DeVoe at Indiana State Fair’s Hoosier Lottery Free Stage (Recap Gallery)
Bell Biv DeVoe (BBD) delivered an amazing performance at the Indiana State Fair’s Hoosier Lottery Free Stage on Friday, August 9th. Before hitting the stage, BBD participated in a special meet and greet, giving lucky fans the chance to connect with the iconic trio. This exclusive opportunity was made possible by Hot 100.9, which hosted […] The post Bell Biv DeVoe at Indiana State Fair’s Hoosier Lottery Free Stage (Recap Gallery) appeared first on Hot 100.9. The post Bell Biv DeVoe at Indiana State Fair’s Hoosier Lottery Free Stage (Recap Gallery) appeared first on 106.7 WTLC.
California jewelry business sues Indiana over cash seized at FedEx facility
In April, police inspectors at the Indianapolis FedEx distribution center seized a box containing nearly $43,000 in cash. Even though no criminal charges have been filed in connection with the package, it’s been in the government’s possession for about four months. Now, the box’s intended recipient, Henry Minh Inc., is pursuing a...
Historic Gun Suit Survives Serious Legal Threat Engineered by Indiana Republicans
A judge ruled that a law passed by Indiana’s GOP supermajority that tried to retroactively prevent cities from suing gun manufacturers goes too far. The decision allows one city’s decadeslong suit against gunmakers to continue.
STIFEL’S Bryan Ruder NAMED TO FORBES’ TOP NEXT-GEN WEALTH ADVISORS LIST
STIFEL’S Bryan Ruder NAMED TO FORBES’ TOP NEXT-GEN WEALTH ADVISORS LIST. ST. LOUIS, August 14, 2024 – Stifel is pleased to announce that Bryan A Ruder CFP®, MSPFP, CRPC™, AWMA™, AAMS™, AIF®, MPAS™ First Vice President/Investments with the firm’s Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated broker-dealer subsidiary, was named to Forbes’ 2024 Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State list, which spotlights 500 top-performing U.S.-based advisors under the age of 40.
Evansville’s Fall Festival Nominated for USA Today Readers’ Choice Award- How to Vote Now!
The West Side Nut Club Fall Festival has once again garnered national attention for being among the best festivals in the fall. The West Side Nut Club Fall Festival is an Evansville tradition dating back more than 100 years. According to the West Side Nut Club, the very first Fall Festival wasn't even a week-long event, it was a one-night event billed as a Halloween Carnival.
Clarksville Roosters announces reopening a year after devastating fire
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — More than a year after its Clarksville, Indiana restaurant was devastated by a fire, Roosters is ready to reopen its doors. The restaurant known for their chicken wings and being a “fun, casual joint” announced its location at 1601 Greentree Boulevard will have its grand opening on Aug. 19.
Owensboro Police identify suspect after deadly standoff
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Owensboro Police Department has confirmed that a man involved in a standoff near Southtown Boulevard and Farmview Drive on Tuesday has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. OPD identified the man as Timothy Roberts, 46, of Owensboro. An autopsy concluded that he died from injuries sustained from a self-inflicted gunshot. […]
Heavy police presence reported on 5th and Jed in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — A heavy police presence has been reported on 5th Street and Jed Place near Cravens Elementary in Owensboro. Owensboro police have confirmed that this incident is connected to a police standoff Tuesday. An Eyewitness News crew is at the scene. This is a developing story.
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