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Early voting information and where to register
It is that time of the year again. Are you registered to vote?. According to Indiana Secretary of State, Hoosiers who are registered have the right to cast their vote come November if they meet the following criteria: They are both a U.S. citizen and a resident of Indiana, at least 18 years old, not currently in prison after being convicted of a crime and have lived in the precinct where they vote for at least 30 days prior to the election.
Instead of enforcing litter fines, tax food and drink packages
I read with interest Patricia Keller’s letter to the editor in IndyStar on raising the fines for littering. While enforcement of existing littering laws would be helpful, I’m not sure raising the fine would be much of a deterrent. I feel like our law enforcement officers are already busy enough with more serious crimes throughout the city, county and even the state. Instead of penalizing after the fact, I think it would be more beneficial to hit...
Indy Man Gets 110 Years Behind Bars for 2021 Double Homicide
MARION COUNTY, Ind. — A man in Indianapolis will spend the next 110 years behind bars for a 2021 double homicide. Two men were found shot on the north side of Indianapolis on December 1st, 2021. Both men, later identified as Blake Coffman and Andrew Jones, were found in critical condition and later died at […] The post Indy Man Gets 110 Years Behind Bars for 2021 Double Homicide appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Prosecutors won't charge Bucks player for throwing basketball at Pacers fans
INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County prosecutor will not file charges against Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverly, who threw a basketball at Indiana Pacers fans during a playoff loss. In a statement, a spokesperson with the Marion County Prosecutor's Office said, "After a thorough review of law enforcement’s investigation, it...
Indiana Weather Alert
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED. The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a. Southeastern Hamilton County in central Indiana…. * At 609 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing. heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of. rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of...
Indy Summer Learning Labs helps bridge learning loss for students across the state
School is starting across Marion County, but some students have continued learning for most of the summer. At IPS Butler University Laboratory School 60 on the city’s near northside, nearly 300 students were taking classes. They are a part of the Indy Summer Learning Labs, a five week program for students across the state to get instruction during the break between academic years.
Indiana’s new high school diplomas may be accepted at IU, but not Purdue, letters say
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.Indiana’s proposed new diplomas for the Class of 2029 and beyond may not meet the entrance requirements at Purdue University, but students who take an academic path may still make the cut at Indiana University, according to letters from each school.Indiana’s two largest universities offered feedback this month on the state’s proposed redesign of its high school diplomas, which place more emphasis on work experience in high school. Under the proposal, the Core 40 diploma and its Academic...
Indiana law bans cellphone use in class. Indy-area schools wrote exceptions into policies
Central Indiana school districts are tweaking cellphone usage policies after a law went into effect this year banning “portable wireless devices” from classrooms. The law applies to cellphones, tablets, laptops, gaming devices, and any device that can provide communication between two parties. ...
Overhaul of Indianapolis Housing Agency underway after HUD takeover
An overhaul of the Indianapolis Housing Agency is underway. Local and federal officials said work to improve agency operations starts with basic record reconciliation. This past spring the federal government stepped in to help right years of dysfunction and mismanagement at IHA. The agency is responsible for providing housing for low-income residents in Marion County.
Indy ambulances to carry naloxone kits to curb overdoses
INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — Indianapolis ambulances will carry naloxone kits on board and distribute them at the scenes of overdoses to prevent future fatalities. The Marion County Public Health Department and Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services created Naloxone Leave Behind, a project expanding access to medications that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. On average, […]
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