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THAT’S A CROWD! Event marks Wendell Willkie’s 1940 speech in Elwood that attracted hundreds of thousands
Michael McQuillen’s memorabilia collection includes one of the original lamppost signs that greeted Wendell Willkie when he returned to his boyhood home of Elwood, Indiana, on Aug. 17, 1940, to give his speech accepting the Republican nomination for president. (Photo/Marilyn Odendahl) Eight-four years after he returned to his boyhood...
Better Cancer Screening Bill Signed
Gov. Eric Holcomb ceremonially signs State Rep. Sharon Negele's (R-Attica) law improving breast cancer screening and prevention for Hoosier women Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Bill co-authors State Reps. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) (seated, left), and Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) (standing, fourth from left) joined Holcomb (seated, center), State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) (standing, fifth from right) and Negele (seated, right). Representatives from Dant Advocacy, Hoosier Breast Cancer Advocacy, Lilly, Indiana University of Medicine, Indiana Commission for Women and Catalyst were also present.
Sean Astin was all Hoosier when the DNC delegates delivered for Kamala Harris
There were some familiar faces among the state delegations at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday in Chicago — and we’re not talking about politicians. Actors, filmmakers and musicians could be spotted amongst the delegates as they committed to Vice President Kamala Harris during the ceremonial roll call. Harris had already locked up the...
The Dark Tower in Scorpius
In silhouette against a crowded star field along the tail of the arachnological constellation Scorpius, this dusty cosmic cloud evokes for some the image of an ominous dark tower. In fact, monstrous clumps of dust and molecular gas collapsing to form stars may well lurk within the dark nebula, a structure that spans almost 40 light-years across this gorgeous telescopic portrait. A cometary globule, the swept-back cloud is shaped by intense ultraviolet radiation from the OB association of very hot stars in NGC 6231, off the upper right corner of the scene. That energetic ultraviolet light also powers the globule’s bordering reddish glow of hydrogen gas. Hot stars embedded in the dust can be seen as bluish reflection nebulae. This dark tower and associated nebulae are about 5,000 light-years away.
Student distributes "look-alike" candy to Portage Middle School students
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — “Look-alike” candy was distributed to students at Portage Middle School. While Fort Wayne Community Schools has not released what the “look-alike” candy consisted of, they sent the following statement to middle school families:. “Dear Families:. I am writing to inform...
High-rise replaces Chauncey Hill
The Area Plan Commission approved every project presented in Wednesday night's meeting, including a 13-story high-rise that will replace the Chauncey Hill Mall and a new building for the Wesley Foundation at Purdue. Chauncey Hill, a strip mall at the corner of Chauncey Avenue and State Street, is now fully...
Tick Tock Tavern to be on America's Best Restaurants
GREATER LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — A local restaurant in the area was recognized Wednesday afternoon by the reality TV show, America's Best Restaurants. The eatery is being recognized after a tip was sent to the show about their amazing environment. Tick Tock Tavern was founded in 1934 and has...
NWS: Expect Warmer Temperatures Across Indiana Soon
STATEWIDE–Temperatures are about to increase all across Indiana. “Most places will get high temperatures around 88 on Friday. Then it’s around 89 on Saturday. By early next week, we’ll have highs in the low 90s,” said Jason Puma, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. Puma says no rain is expected in Indiana for […] The post NWS: Expect Warmer Temperatures Across Indiana Soon appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Urgent Need: Special Olympics Indiana Seeks Coaches
Special Olympics Indiana urgently needs more coaches to support their expanding roster of athletes. Humans have a fundamental need to be around other humans. As a child, I don't think there was any greater emotional pain than being excluded from an activity or game with peers. It's a sting that lingers, and one that can really ding your self-worth. Inclusion matters, as highlighted in the Special Olympics mission statement. The organization has been empowering athletes for decades, specifically those with intellectual disabilities. However, to do that, they need community support and, of course, athletic coaches.
Loretta Rush re-appointed as Indiana Chief Justice
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Loretta Rush has been re-appointed as Chief Justice of Indiana. Chief Justice Rush was appointed to the high court in 2012 and was first selected to serve as Chief Justice in 2014 and was reappointed in 2019 and now in 2024. She led efforts statewide and nationally to transform how courts address […]
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...
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