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Three Indiana bankers receive top honor
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Bankers Association recognized three members of the state’s banking community with the Association’s highest honor, the Leaders in Banking Excellence Awards. The awards were presented at a ceremony on Friday, Aug. 2, at the IBA’s headquarters in Indianapolis. Class of 2024 Honorees. Michael L....
You can learn to spot investment fraud red flags
Indiana Securities Division rolls out “Shielding the Community” program. Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is ready to launch a new consumer outreach and education initiative by the Indiana Securities Division to combat investment fraud. The Secretary of State Securities Division’s “Shielding the Community” program is designed to...
Local News Headlines: August 22, 2024
Hoosier Delegates to the Democrat National Convention experienced a less than appetizing breakfast yesterday morning. Indiana Delegates have been staying at the Fairmont Chicago Hotel where someone allegedly placed crickets into their breakfast buffet. One person was treated and released by medics at the scene but there were no reports of anyone getting sick. It has been reported that a group of unknown women were spotted placing unknown objects at tables, but it I unknown whether or not it has any relation to the insects. The incident is now under investigation by the FBI.
Indiana House Republicans looking for paid interns for the 2025 legislative session
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Indiana House Republicans are accepting statehouse internship applications for the 2025 legislative session. This opportunity is open to college students and recent graduates. According to area lawmakers, it's a great learning opportunity for students of all majors. "The Statehouse internship program is an excellent platform...
Indiana Public Access Counselor says IU Board of Trustees violated Open Door Law
Indiana’s Public Access Counselor agreed with WFIU/WTIU News that Indiana University’s Board of Trustees violated the state’s Open Door Law during its private meeting May 14, according to a strongly worded advisory opinion released Thursday. In the required citation of law justifying the closed meeting, the trustees...
Indiana to see ‘swift and severe’ slowdown in population growth
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — Indiana’s population growth will continue to lag through 2060 as the state’s births increasingly outnumber its deaths, researchers at Indiana University said Tuesday. Matt Kinghorn, senior demographer for the Indiana Business Research Center at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, said in a news release, “To underscore how swift and […]
Hanover Football Second in Pre-Season HCAC Poll
CARMEL, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) announced the results of the Football preseason poll, with the Mount St. Joseph University Lions picked to take first place in a vote amongst league coaches. The Lions from Mount St. Joseph took the first-place slot with 36 points and...
New Chapel EMS employees discuss chaotic workplace, search for new jobs
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — Dozens of employees at New Chapel EMS in Clark County are looking for new jobs, as the department has announced a significant downsize effective Sept. 1. "We wanted it to succeed, we did, all of us did," Lt. Jordan Boulard said. She's worked at New Chapel...
Diner’s Owner Ordered To Pay Thousands In Back Wages
The owner of Friendship Diner has been ordered to pay nearly $400,000 in back wages to 44 employees. An investigation into the diner’s owner Bardhyl Shabani was announced in March after he was accused of intimidating workers and denying back pay. The payment will resolve litigation brought after the...
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.
Enrollment open for Code/IT Academy in Loogootee; applications due Sept. 23
LOOGOOTEE – Enrollment is now open for Code/IT Academy, a 10-week upskilling program that is coming to Martin County. Ivy Tech and the Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth Inc. announced this week that applications are being accepted and are due Sept. 23 to take advantage of the free training that will help Hoosiers acquire in-demand tech skills and access higher paying jobs.
Goodwill hosts Grand Opening for new store
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- After a lengthy construction period, the old Sears store at Washington Square mall is set to re-open with a new purpose. The building has been transformed into a Goodwill store and a ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 8:45 this morning, ahead of the store’s Grand Opening. Vendors and food trucks […]
Mid-States Corridor could make century-old farm disappear
HUNTINGBURG, Ind. (WEHT) – The LCBar Farm in southern Dubois County has been in Cathy Wagner’s family for 111 years. And while they are looking back to celebrate their accomplishments over the past century, they are looking ahead to a future filled with uncertainty. The farm sits on more than 400 acres adjacent to the […]
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