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Monrovia debates merits of town manager position
MONROVIA — The Monrovia town council had one item to discuss at its special meeting last week — what to do about the town manager position. The day before, July 16, was town manager Danny Chenault’s last day on the job, having tendered his resignation earlier in the month. It was not made clear at the meeting why Chenault resigned, and he did not respond to requests for comment.
The Oldest Public Cemetery in Indiana is Older Than the State Itself
This cemetery is over 230 years old, older than the Hoosier State!. Over the past few months, I've been on a journey to highlight some of the oldest places around Indiana. A few places highlighted previously have some seriously interesting history, like Indiana's oldest store which was founded the same year Abraham Lincoln was elected President, and it's STILL open to this day! We also recently learned about the oldest high school in the state, and the oldest continually open high school (which happens to be right here in Evansville). And of course, we can't forget Indiana's oldest city, which is even older than the United States of America.
Indiana lawmakers lower age to sell and serve alcohol
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers passed a bill that now gives 18-year-olds the opportunity to sell or serve alcohol. Senate Bill 146 lowered the age from 19 to 18 during the 2024 legislative session. According to the law, restaurants and hotels in Indiana can now hire servers who are 18...
New year, new rules as students start getting back to school
Across the state, students are heading back to school soon. Students in Beech Grove and Warren Township start classes this week, followed by the rest of Marion County’s districts next week. With a new school year comes new rules about cell phones in classrooms, a new pilot program for...
Slightly smoky skies continue over Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis has been experiencing moderate levels of wildfire smoke this week, with the air quality index (AQI) hovering around 50. This is a stark contrast to the summer of 2023, when the AQI often soared to levels nearing 300, posing significant health risks. Last year, extensive wildfires across the Western United States […]
Paving operations planned in Morgantown
MORGAN COUNTY— Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to begin work on State Road 135 and State Road 252 in Morgantown on or after Monday, July 29, to complete paving operations in Morgan County. Work will take place in Morgantown between mile markers 112 and 113 and is...
Join us on Friday, August 16th for our monthly luncheon meeting
MORGAN COUNTY ADMIN BUILDING ~ 180 S. MAIN ST. PRESENTERS: Lisa Rollings, Executive Director – Central Indiana Police Foundation and Sgt. Kessie of IMPD. CIPF fosters community-wide support for law enforcement by supporting traumatically injured officers and their families, providing supplemental resources for officers in the line of duty, and building positive officer-community partnerships.
Kokomo man jogging the entire perimeter of the US | Inspiring Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Anyone who has run long distance knows the final stretch can be the toughest, but Kokomo's Cameron Balser, a modern day Forrest Gump, has everybody beat. He's in the final miles of a run across America. Check that — not across, but around. Balser is jogging the...
Mooresville Park Board approves design work
MOORESVILLE — The Mooresville Park Board gave its approval for park staff to move forward on a design contract with V3 Companies for the Pioneer Park improvement project, pending legal review, during a short special meeting last Friday. At the beginning of the meeting, Mooresville Park Superintendent Phil Cornelius...
Police Warn Indiana Parents Against Back-to-School Photo Trend
If you plan on taking photos of your kids on their first day of school, there are some things that you need to know about before you post them on social media. Summer break is nearing its end. It feels like just yesterday, the kiddos were getting out of school and eager to take advantage of summer. In less than a month's time, kids will be returning to school. By now, you might have already started back-to-school shopping for clothes and supplies so the kiddos will be looking sharp on their first day back. Over the past few years, there has been a trend on social media where parents take photos of their kids on the first day of school posing with a sign to celebrate the first day of a new school year. These signs could be revealing more personal information about your child than you realize, and can all be used by predators, scammers, and other people looking to endanger your child, family, or finances.
The Empty Tomb of an Angry Riverboat Captain Sits Abandoned in Indiana Woods
An old tomb overlooks the Ohio River, and the legend behind this empty grave is quite eerie. WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Unique Hoosier Graves. When someone passes away and you're walking...
Opioid settlement fund fuels anti-addiction battle in Indiana
Indiana is stepping up its fight against addiction with a boost from an opioid settlement fund. The money comes from a $54 billion 2021 Opioid Settlement Fund created by manufacturers, distributors and retailers to address their role in the nation’s opioid epidemic. Indiana will receive $508 million from the fund over the next several years.
Braun introduces property tax plan
INDIANAPOLIS (NETWORK INDIANA) — Property tax increases have been something Hoosiers have been dealing with for the last couple of years. Some Hoosiers, especially senior citizens who are retired, have been priced out of their homes due to massive increases based on the latest appraisals of their property by the state.
Indiana Begins Testing Speed Cameras on I-70
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — People speeding in the construction zone on I-70 between the 95- and 105-mile markers near Greenfield will soon be ticketed through the Indiana Safe Zones pilot program, which will use cameras to enforce speed limits. The 95-mile marker is near the Mount Comfort Road interchange, and the 105-mile marker is just over a […] The post Indiana Begins Testing Speed Cameras on I-70 appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
New Study Reveals Indiana Has One of the Best School Systems in America
Choosing the right school for your kiddo is a huge decision for parents. But, what does that even mean - the "right" school? That answer is probably different for every student. So how does a parent - especially parents of youngsters just starting school - make that decision? WalletHub just released a report that might provide some insight to parents.
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