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So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
IU trustees violated open door law, says state public access chief
Indiana’s Public Access Counselor agreed with WFIU/WTIU News that Indiana University’s Board of Trustees violated the state’s Open Door Law during its private meeting May 14, according to a strongly worded advisory opinion released Thursday. In the required citation of law justifying the closed meeting, the trustees...
IMPD investigating after inmate found dead at Marion County Adult Detention Center
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is conducting an investigation after an inmate at the Marion County Adult Detention Center was found dead last week. Around 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, Bailey Scott Lyle, 27, was found unresponsive at the jail. Medical staff at the jail provided aid until IEMS and IFD...
2024 PIT count results show a 7% decrease in veteran homelessness in Indy
Our partners at the Coalition for Homeless Intervention and Prevention (CHIP) recently released the results of the 2024 Point in Time Count. The Point in Time count is conducted every January as required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This count allows communities to better understand the number of individuals experiencing homelessness. While […]
Marion County jury convicts Indianapolis murder suspect
Update (Aug. 26, 2024) Officials with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office stated that Caden Smith was convicted of the following charges during the trial: According to a news release from the office released on Monday, Smith was convicted after a five-day trial in relation to the October 2021 shooting deaths of Michael James, Abdullah Mubark […]
Heritage Fund announces ‘Love Where You Live’ party
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Heritage Fund of Bartholomew County invites residents to downtown Columbus to “Love Where You Live” (LWYL) on Saturday, October 5, starting at 2 p.m. The party will feature free activities to celebrate the community foundation’s commitment to building a better community and an opportunity for the public to learn about the impact of its work and how your support can make a difference.
Indianapolis man found guilty of 2021 triple homicide that fueled serial killer rumors
INDIANAPOLIS — A Marion County trial ended in a guilty verdict for an Indianapolis man accused of carrying out a 2021 triple homicide when he was 16 years old, according to prosecutors. Friday, a jury ruled Caden Smith guilty of three counts of murder, two counts of felony murder, two counts of...
Mike Woodson expects Trey Galloway could be ready for start of practice
Indiana fifth-year guard Trey Galloway continues to progress towards being ready to play ahead of the start of the 2024-25 season. “I think he might be ready to go, first day of practice,” Woodson told Jon Rothstein on the College Hoops Today Podcast released on Monday. “We kind of...
2024 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 5 Days (Ke'Shawn Williams)
Welcome back to the 2024 Hoosier Huddle Countdown! From now until Indiana’s opening day against the FIU Golden Panthers, the Hoosier Huddle staff will feature every player on the Hoosiers football roster for 2024. Today, the featured player as we are 5 days out is #5 Ke’Shawn Williams.
5 storylines to follow for Indiana football heading into the 2024 season
The widely anticipated 2024 season for Indiana football is here. After a long nine-month offseason which consisted of a major roster overhaul and coaching change, Indiana is set for a new era of football. Curt Cignetti brings a winning culture to Bloomington, looking to change a culture that has gone...
US national parks receiving gift of $100M from Lilly Endowment
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The official nonprofit organization of the National Park Service is set to receive the largest grant in its history, a $100 million gift the fundraising group described as transformative for the country’s national parks. The National Park Foundation, which Congress created in the 1960s to support national parks, will receive the […]
LifeWise Academy to coordinate religious instruction program with Centerville schools
CENTERVILLE, Ind. — A new state law passed this year requiring public schools to give permission to parents to allow their children to leave for religious instruction during the school day has led to a Wayne County school welcoming one such program. Centerville-Abington Schools will introduce and make available the LifeWise Academy, a religious education program, for seventh- and eighth-graders, for those who wish to attend. ...
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