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Parents may be overlooking students’ individualized educational plans
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A lack of awareness about individualized educational plans could put children behind in school. The solution could be better education for parents to understand how to advocate for the vital resource that educators often refer to by the acronym IEPs. The plans are tailored to the educational needs and goals of students […]
Jon Stewart says this Indiana native writer's books should be on everyone's shelves
"The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart has pretty high praise for the work of one of Indiana's biggest writers. Apparently, Indianapolis’ own Kurt Vonnegut Jr. was a major influence on the comedian; so much so that when an audience member asked about essential reading, Stewart's response was all Vonnegut. Well, almost all. ...
Another public corruption case, infinite intrigue
This week was one big information dump, from study committees at the Statehouse to policy proposals by gubernatorial candidates to a guilty plea in a tantalizing public corruption case. It's the kind of pace that reminds us Labor Day is just around the corner. Forwarded this newsletter from a friend? Sign up for Checks and...
McCormick calls for more private school accountability in education plan
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Democratic candidate for governor Jennifer McCormick on Thursday said private schools taking public money should be held to public school standards. McCormick, a former teacher and principal and Indiana’s last elected superintendent of public instruction, released her education policy plan early Thursday afternoon. The plan includes more funding for child care and […]
Week 2 preview: Caston seeks first win against vulnerable North White pass defense
North White (0-1) at Caston (0-1), 7 p.m. North White allowed 223 passing yards in last week’s 14-8 loss to Taylor. Caston’s Gavin Mollenkopf had 80 yards passing against Carroll (Flora) in a 55-6 loss last week. Logan Mollenkopf had three catches for 68 yards. These teams split...
Nippon Steel to Boost Capital Commitment to US Steel Plants
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Nippon Steel Corp. raised its capital commitment Aug. 29 by more than $1 billion to spend on U.S. Steel’s plants amid entrenched political and labor opposition to the Japanese company’s nearly $15 billion acquisition of the iconic American steelmaker. Nippon Steel’s $1.3 billion commitment...
Indiana energy advocates say that It is time to pursue alternative forms of energy to help bolster reserves
WABASH VALLEY, Ind. (WTHI) - At a recent energy conference in Indianapolis, executives with the Midcontinent Independent Systems Operator (MISO) highlighted the importance of expanding Indiana's energy reserves to keep up with the flood of data centers coming to the Hoosier state. Data centers are large facilities that house high...
Omar Apollo on music, acting and going from Indiana to the Venice Film Festival
Omar Apollo has had a whirlwind success since his debut album Ivory dropped in 2022: The Indiana-raised musician performed at Coachella, received a “Best New Artist” nomination at the Grammys and opened for SZA on her “SOS” tour. Riding the success of his first full-length release,...
Congressman Carson and Mayor Hogsett unveil $15 Million initiative for EV charging stations
Congressman André Carson, D-Indianapolis, and Mayor of Indianapolis Joe Hogsett unveiled a $15 million grant aimed at expanding Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure throughout Indianapolis on Aug 29. This endeavor will focus on addressing disparities in the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan, which inadequately aided urban...
FAA: Over 300 laser strikes reported by Indiana pilots in 2024
(WXIN/WTTV) — The Federal Aviation Administration is warning Hoosiers about shining lasers at airplanes overhead, citing over 300 reports of laser strikes in Indiana this year. The FAA released a report Thursday collecting laser strike reports from across the world, with over 13,000 pilots reporting them in 2024. The administration has logged 317 such instances […]
Indiana Department of Correction prepared to resume executions
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and Attorney General Todd Rokita announced back on June 26 that they are seeking a date to resume prisoner executions starting with convicted murderer, Joseph Corcoran. State executions have been on hold for 15 years due to Indiana not being able to...
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