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How Indiana government uses AI for some services
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indiana’s top information technology officials on Wednesday told lawmakers the state government is adopting artificial intelligence slowly to ensure technology doesn’t get out ahead of their ability to regulate it. Wednesday marked the first time the state’s AI task force had convened since Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb signed legislation establishing it this […]
Loretta Rush reappointed as Indiana chief justice
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Judicial Nominating Commission on Wednesday unanimously reappointed Loretta Rush as chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, extending her leadership of the state’s judicial branch for another five-year term. Rush, who was appointed to the state’s highest court in 2012 by then-Gov. Mitch Daniels, was selected as Indiana’s first female chief […]
Back-to-school shoe drive collects hundreds of shoes for local students
Children throughout several counties are benefitting from a shoe drive held as part of Baptist Health’s 100 Days of Service campaign marking the health system’s centennial. Baptist Health Hardin physicians and staff contributed more than 350 pairs of shoes for students of LaRue County Schools, Meade County Schools,...
Indiana scraps unpopular diploma plan, proposes new option for college-bound students
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters After months of criticism from educators, parents, school leaders, and higher education institutions, the Indiana Department of Education has released its second attempt at redesigning the state’s high school graduation requirements. The draft of the plan, which the department presented to the State Board of […]
After second draft released, questions linger over Indiana’s proposed diploma changes
A revamped high school diploma model proposed by Indiana education officials appears to have earned approval from the state’s higher education institutions and several school advocacy groups, but others around the state — including parents, teachers, business owners and lawmakers — say they still have questions about the plan. Many said their support hinges on unreleased […]
Attention remains on backed-up car rider lines, while JCPS applauds back-to-school bus routes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Board is applauding the improvements to the bus routes to start off the school year, but now all eyes are turned to the car rider lines that are getting congested along the roads. JCPS Chief Operations Officer Dr. Rob Fulk...
Don't Waste Your Money | Consumers still feeling the pains of inflation
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Some good economic news: The inflation rate has dropped below 3% for the first time in almost four years!. After checking those numbers, some areas are still showing rising prices. Insurance rates are still rising. One woman received her renewal letter in the mail and it...
Forecaster Says Indiana Could Get ‘Worst of Winter’ in 2024
A brand new warning about the upcoming winter comes from an online forecaster who says Indiana can expect to get what he describes as the "worst of winter". If you're like me, you absolutely loathe winter weather. When you are a kid, it's cool because when it snows a lot (well, a lot for Indiana), you get the day off and enjoy playing in the snow. When you are an adult, you don't get that luxury. You are still expected to get out of that mess and drive to work. Throw in those frigid cold temperatures as another reason why I am not a fan of winter. Now, I realize that we haven't even gotten into fall, and the temperatures really haven't dropped too much yet. However, there are a lot of people who are already looking forward to winter weather here in Indiana.
Hoosier Art Salon celebrates 100 years of art in Indiana
The annual Hoosier Art Salon is celebrating 100 years of championing Indiana art and artists this year. The 100th annual Hoosier Art Salon, also known as Indiana’s preeminent juried art exhibition highlighting Indiana artists, will feature more than 140 works of art during its run Aug. 24-Oct. 20 at the Indiana State Museum. To celebrate the Hoosier Art Salon centennial, guests are invited to explore the organization’s history and legacy in the Stories of the Salon exhibition, which will be open alongside the Hoosier Art Salon exhibition.
Forecaster Says Indiana Could Get ‘Worst of Winter’ in 2024
A brand new warning about the upcoming winter comes from an online forecaster who says Indiana can expect to get what he describes as the "worst of winter". If you're like me, you absolutely loathe winter weather. When you are a kid, it's cool because when it snows a lot (well, a lot for Indiana), you get the day off and enjoy playing in the snow. When you are an adult, you don't get that luxury. You are still expected to get out of that mess and drive to work. Throw in those frigid cold temperatures as another reason why I am not a fan of winter. Now, I realize that we haven't even gotten into fall, and the temperatures really haven't dropped too much yet. However, there are a lot of people who are already looking forward to winter weather here in Indiana.
FBI investigating bug attack on Indiana delegation breakfast at Democratic National Convention
The FBI is investigating whether protesters deliberately put bugs in the breakfast of the Indiana delegation at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Wednesday morning. The big picture: Mostly peaceful marches dominated headlines earlier in the week but surprise protests have popped up around Chicago as activists disrupt meetings, events...
Special Olympics Indiana in ‘urgent need’ of volunteer coaches
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WPTA) - As the number of athletes joining the Special Olympics Indiana continues to grow, organizers of the nonprofit say they are in dire need of volunteer coaches. Leaders of the nonprofit organization, which aims to empower athletes with intellectual disabilities, say they are looking for compassionate Hoosiers...
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