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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.
Indiana Stresses Mosquito Prevention as West Nile Virus Remains a Threat
Indianapolis, IN – Although West Nile virus is not new to Indiana, the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) continues to stress the importance of mosquito prevention. With ongoing concerns about mosquito-borne diseases, residents are urged to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their families. According to the IDOH,...
Focus on Food: Chef makes wraps with local goods
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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...
Indiana’s top 10 fashion trends, retail study finds
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — New research from fast-fashion company Boohoo reveals Indiana’s favorite fashion trends for 2024. Boohoo analyzed average monthly Google searches for various fashion items to determine the most popular trends in the state. Top Fashion Trends in Indiana: “We love discovering which fashion trends people are embracing each season. TikTok and Instagram are […]
USAC Indiana Sprint Week Results Friday At Lincoln Park Speedway
USAC National Sprints kicked off Indiana Sprint Week Friday night at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Indiana. Logan Seavey claimed the win over Kyle Cummins and Briggs Danner. It's Seavey's 4th straight win with the USAC National Sprints. 2024 USAC Indiana Sprint Week at Lincoln Park Speedway. Full results from...
Cellphones, reading, state testing: See what’s new as Indiana students head back to school
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters INDIANAPOLIS (CHALKBEAT) — 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 cellphones in […]
Local Food Week starts Friday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Local Food Week began Friday for the fifth year in a row. Local farm tours and food events will be hosted throughout northeast Indiana until Aug. 4. This year’s events include more than 110 tours, workshops, hayrides, tastings, dinners and celebrations hosted by 40 different farms, markets, restaurants, artisan food producers, and organizations across 7 Northeast Indiana counties.
Rokita Co-Leads 17 States Defending Indiana Teacher’s Religious Liberty Against Required Use Of ‘Preferred Pronouns’
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is co-leading 17 states in asking a federal appeals court to rule in favor of the religious liberty of a former Brownsburg High School teacher forced to resign because he declined to use the preferred names and pronouns of transgender students — an action that violated the teacher’s sincerely held beliefs.
Indy Cornhole Classic Aims to be Largest Tournament in the Nation
INDIANAPOLIS — The grounds of the America Legion Mall in downtown Indianapolis will be the site of the largest single-day cornhole tournament in the country. The first Indy Cornhole Classic: Throwing for Veterans will take place on August 19 from 2 to 6 p.m., and organizers are inviting cornhole enthusiasts from across the state to participate.
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.
Brownsburg High School band director gets $10K, standing ovation at Barry Manilow show
A Brownsburg High School band director received the Manilow Music Teacher Award Friday night, which came with a $10,000 prize and a standing ovation during Barry Manilow's Friday night show at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The award is part of the Manilow Music Project's effort to honor high school teachers in cities along the...
Pro-life group speaks on lawsuit against Indiana Department of Health
The lawsuit filed against the Indiana Department of Health claims that information on individual terminated pregnancy reports is now being withheld from those requesting it. In December, the IDOH stopped releasing the individual reports, rather compiling public statewide data quarterly. Leaders with Voices for Life, a pro life group based...
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