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Ports of Indiana to Establish Container Port Serving Chicago Metropolitan Area
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has approved a proposal from Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor to establish the first international sea cargo container terminal on Lake Michigan. This would create the only all-water container route for ocean vessels to serve the greater Chicago metropolitan area via the Great Lakes. The...
Indiana Commission for Higher Education awards 300 scholarships to address teacher shortage
INDIANAPOLIS — This week, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) awarded roughly 300 high school students the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship — a special scholarship designed to address the state’s teacher shortage. ”This is a really strong example of a program that is working right,” Greg Harrell, the director of legislation and programs […]
A new candidate has been chosen for the Indiana Democratic Party
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)– We now know who the Democratic candidate will be for Indiana state representative in district 42. As we’ve reported the Indiana Democratic Party was searching for a candidate. That’s because Chad Harmon who filed and won the nomination was forced to withdraw due to a health situation. Today we learned Ashlee Vitz […]
Happy Hour returns to Indiana after nearly 40 years
Evansville, In. (WEHT)- Most people think Happy Hour is common everywhere, but for those in Indiana it’s only the beginning. David Parker owns Prime Time Pub & Grill. Parker says, “People who live here, kind of know how it works in Indiana. in Indiana, the old law was really that if you had a special, […]
Indiana’s revamped reading law could have big consequences for students from low-income families
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.To get students to attend summer school, the staff at Global Preparatory Academy in Indianapolis do whatever it takes: Flyers and messages, conferences, and even stopping parents to talk at pick-up and drop-off.They strongly encourage some students to attend for “more at-bats,” or to practice key reading skills before taking the state’s third grade reading test, known as the IREAD. Others are there to prevent summer learning loss, said Assistant Principal Jessica Pumphrey.Known as Summer Learning Labs, —...
TSA: Carelessness most common culprit with guns at airports
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A firearms lawyer on Tuesday said fines are nearly guaranteed but criminal charges are uncommon when someone brings a gun to an airport checkpoint. U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz was one of two Hoosiers who ran afoul of the TSA’s firearms regulations on Friday. Her office said she accidentally brought a handgun to […]
Home care providers pay $4.5M to settle false claims allegations
Three home care agencies operating in Texas, Ohio and Indiana agreed to pay nearly $4.5 million to resolve allegations that they provided illegal kickbacks in exchange for Medicare referrals, the Justice Department disclosed on Monday. Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati, which are owned...
Chautauqua-Wawasee Offers John Wooden Presentation
SYRACUSE - It is remarkable how little many Hoosiers know about the history of our state and the amazing people it has spawned. Some of the greatest athletes, composers, entertainers, entrepreneurs, innovators, leaders, musicians, philanthropists, politicians, preachers, public servants, scientists, teachers and writers in U.S. history were nurtured by this soil, according to a news release provided by Chautauqua-Wawasee.
Indiana Supreme Court rules local judge ‘erred’ in not allowing for jury trial in former FWFD captain, VeoRide lawsuit
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A lawsuit between a former Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) captain and scooter rental company VeoRide can move forward with a jury trial, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The state’s highest court ruled that Allen Superior Court Judge Jennifer DeGroote erred by entering a...
New use of force policy takes effect for Indiana police
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Police officers across the state now have to follow a new use of force policy created by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. The policy allows officers to use chokeholds, a move that was banned in 2020 by the Indiana Metropolitan Police Department after the death of George Floyd. The law enforcement training […]
Know The Rules: Fireworks Laws For Hoosiers In Indiana
With Independence Day on the way, many of you will be heading outside with family and friends for cookouts and fireworks, but when can you legally light off your fireworks?. Fireworks are an American tradition when it comes to celebrating the 4th of July, and while they certainly can be fun, they are still explosives that pose a serious threat to the safety of yourself, others, and surrounding personal property. Because of the potential for danger, there are laws governing when and where you can set off your July 4th fireworks.
An Indiana School System Asks Parents to Pick Up the Summer Sun Meals They Order
Summer can be a real challenge for parents, right? It feels like kids never stop eating! Just yesterday, we were driving back from Florida and decided to treat ourselves with a stop at McDonald's (a rare indulgence at our house). They had this deal—$5 for a meal with a double-patty burger, fries, four chicken nuggets, and a drink. My 11-year-old finished her entire meal. As for me, I only managed to eat half of my burger and a few fries. But wouldn't you know it, about 30 minutes later, she polished off the rest of my meal. And then, less than two hours after she ate, she was already saying she was hungry again!
More Saharan dust is on the way for the US
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — This week, parts of Texas have been dealing with hazy skies due to Saharan dust that was transported across the Atlantic Ocean. Hurricane Beryl continues its march through the Caribbean as a Category 5 storm. Behind this system, another large plume of Saharan dust is being carried through the tropics. Where is […]
Initiative Aimed at Preventing Drinking & Boating Accidents will Return in 2024
Operation Dry Water, a national campaign aimed at educating recreational boaters about the hazards of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, will return to Indiana in 2024. Why Is Operation Dry Water Important?. The mission of this annual campaign is to reduce the occurrence of alcohol-related boating accidents...
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