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Use of deadly force policy changes statewide
INDIANAPOLIS – Starting July 1, a handful of new laws went into effect in Indiana. This includes an update to deadly force policies for law enforcement. For the last 1.5 years, the Law Enforcement Training Board has been working to create a uniform policy for all agencies in the state to follow when it comes […]
Indiana State Fair Announces Final Set of 2024 Free Stage Concerts
Your paid admission into the Indiana State Fair allows you to see some really amazing musicians performing on the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage. The second wave of musical acts was just announced by fair organizers. See them below. Beatles Tributes - Hard Day's Night (2pm) & Live and Let Die...
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.
Fallen tree causes damage to Evansville home and another building
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A large tree caused damage in Evansville Wednesday, and it was before the line of storms moved in. The tree fell in the 700 block of North Weinbach around 3:15 p.m. It badly damage the front porch of a home, and caused minor damage to a...
Sláinte! Long-awaited Irish pub opens on Main Street.
EVANSVILLE – Sláinte! Evansville has an Irish pub once more. Patsy Hartigan's Irish Pub recently opened on Main Street under owners Joshua Pietrowski, Alan Braun and Scott Schymik. "Hartigan’s started when Alan Braun approached me two years ago," said Pietrowski, who also owns Doc's Sports Bar. "We were in the 711 Tavern,...
PHHS grads awarded educator scholarship
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Commission for Higher Education awarded two Pendleton Heights graduates with Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. Emily Benages, Butler University, and Ellie Ray, Indiana State University, were among the more than 300 recent scholarship recipients statewide. Students are selected through a competitive process based on academic...
Veteran assistance organization expands employment resources to west central Indiana
There are currently more than 325,000 veterans living in Indiana, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And though the unemployment rate for veterans is lower than the national rate, the number of unemployed veterans has increased over the last year. An Indianapolis-based veterans assistance organization recently expanded its employment services...
ISP shares tips for drivers while traveling for the 4th of July
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — With 4th of July weekend being upon us, Indiana State Police said this is set to be one of the busiest traffic weekends of the year. Sgt. Matt Ames said that during this time last year, they had 14 fatalities and over 2400 accidents. He said that as traffic picks up, […]
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, —...
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...
Kentucky, Ohio bald eagle population soaring just in time for July 4th
The symbol of America continues to thrive in the Bluegrass State and the Buckeye State. Just in time for the Fourth of July, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has announced that its 2024 annual spring survey, in a statement shared with the Dispatch, found a "robust" estimate of 841 active bald eagle nests, according to ODNR's Division of Wildlife.
Skyline up for top 10 regional fast food chain by USA Today readers
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Skyline Chili is in the running once again for a top ten regional fast food chain by USA Today readers. Voting ends at noon on Monday. The top 10 restaurants will be announced on July 17. “This chain of Cincinnati-style chili eateries started up in Ohio 75...
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