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Marion County becomes majority non-white
Marion County, Indiana’s most populous county, became majority non-white between 2020 and 2023, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau data. The consolidated city-county recorded a net loss of about 8,000 residents over that period. It gained about 7,000 Black, 5,000 Hispanic and 3,900 Asian residents but lost nearly...
Indiana SAT scores continue downward trend, latest test results show
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Only a quarter of Hoosier high schoolers who took the SAT during the last academic year earned college-ready scores in both reading and math, according to newly-released results. More than 80,000 high school students, primarily juniors, took the test in 2023-24. Of those, about 24% of students met the readiness benchmark […]
Mitchel Moles Wins Midwest Thunder Feature at Paragon
PARAGON, IN (July 20, 2024) — Mitchel Moles won the Midwest Thunder 410 Sprint Series feature Saturday night at Paragon Speedway. Carson Garret, Jake Scott, Shane Cottle, and Travis Berryhill rounded out the top five. Midwest Thunder 410 Sprint Series. Paragon Speedway. Paragon, Indiana. Qualifying (3 Laps) 1. 19AZ-Mitchel...
Indy Shorts Film Festival helps give local filmmakers shot at stardom
(THE REPORTER) — Indy Shorts International Film Festival is running July 23 through 28. It is made possible by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and presented by Heartland Film. For seven years, the festival has brought together local and global filmmakers. The short films are 40 minutes or less. The festival presents them to viewers […]
Big Ten football preseason media polls: Look away IU fans
Perhaps the best place to start when discussing Big Ten football preseason media polls is 2021. Fresh off one of the best seasons in program history, Big Ten writers convinced themselves the Tom Allen era was the real deal and placed the Hoosiers third in the Big Ten East division, ahead of Michigan.
IMPD: 4 arrested after series of robberies at Dollar Tree, Dairy Queen, gas stations
INDIANAPOLIS — Officers arrested four individuals on Thursday for their suspected role in a series of armed robberies. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department arrested the following males:. Emmanuel Collins, 25. Jajuan Beecher, 23. Tayveon Majors, 21. and an unidentified 15-year-old boy. According to IMPD, officers responded to a Dollar...
Worldwide Outage’s Effects Last for Days
INDIANAPOLIS — A bad update from Crowdstrike released on Friday caused a global IT outage, and it’s still impacting banks, healthcare providers, energy companies, and the US government. Damon Bradley manages IT for the Applied Behavior Center for Autism in Fishers. He says the outage affected over 300 users at the company. “From the time […] The post Worldwide Outage’s Effects Last for Days appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
More HOT Weather Ahead – Be Prepared and Plan Ahead
Some rainfall has brought a bit of relief to North Alabama – over the past few days BUT there’s a LOT of Summer left and a LOT of HOT days ahead!. Bear in mind, the interior of a car is one of the most dangerous places for young children and pets during a heat wave, but everyday items can also be dangerous.
Easterseals Crossroads: Empowering people during Disability Pride Month
For nearly 90 years, Easterseals Crossroads, one of 68 Easterseals affiliates, has dedicated itself to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. Serving Central Indiana, Easterseals Crossroads offers a wide range of services designed to promote greater independence for children, adults, and families. Easterseals Crossroads is not just focused on...
IU Police names first deputy superintendent and chief law enforcement officer
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University Public Safety has appointed Anthony Williams as its first deputy superintendent and chief law enforcement officer. Williams will oversee IU Police operations on all nine campuses in Indiana and set performance standards for the department. “I’m humbled and excited about the opportunity to join...
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