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Sean Astin was all Hoosier when the DNC delegates delivered for Kamala Harris
There were some familiar faces among the state delegations at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday in Chicago — and we’re not talking about politicians. Actors, filmmakers and musicians could be spotted amongst the delegates as they committed to Vice President Kamala Harris during the ceremonial roll call. Harris had already locked up the...
High-rise replaces Chauncey Hill
The Area Plan Commission approved every project presented in Wednesday night's meeting, including a 13-story high-rise that will replace the Chauncey Hill Mall and a new building for the Wesley Foundation at Purdue. Chauncey Hill, a strip mall at the corner of Chauncey Avenue and State Street, is now fully...
Tick Tock Tavern to be on America's Best Restaurants
GREATER LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — A local restaurant in the area was recognized Wednesday afternoon by the reality TV show, America's Best Restaurants. The eatery is being recognized after a tip was sent to the show about their amazing environment. Tick Tock Tavern was founded in 1934 and has...
Sheridan’s Bud Wright enters 60th season as head coach
SHERIDAN, Ind. (WISH) — “Special.” “Enigma.” Those are just two words used to describe Sheridan’s Bud Wright. The high school football icon enters his 60th season as a head football coach in the state of Indiana — 59 of those with the Blackhawks. “He is Sheridan football,” Sheridan senior lineman Owen Trietsch said. Wright not […]
Study: New weight loss drug cuts diabetes risk by 94%
INDIANAPOLIS (NETWORK INDIANA) — Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, tirzepatide, has been shown to cut the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 94% in overweight individuals, according to a new study. The three-year study, the longest on this drug, involved over 1,000 patients with prediabetes. Those taking...
Eagles Trade Proposal Swaps OL Tyler Steen for 24-Year-Old Playmaking WR
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Tyler Steen is at the center of one of the more intriguing — and realistic — trade proposals to come around in quite some time. With Philly’s need for a WR3 behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith well documented, Jimmy Kempski of The Philly Voice came up with a player-for-player trade idea: The Eagles could send Steen to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for third-year wide receiver Alec Pierce.
Local Doctor’s Initiative Grants Wishes to Those With Critical or Terminal Illnesses
Dr. Gregory Taylor is doing more than saving lives; he’s granting wishes. The Fishers resident is a board-certified emergency medicine physician at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, as well as Riverview Hospital in Fishers/Carmel with Cross Country Locums and TeamHealth. Beyond the hospital, Taylor serves in the United States Air Force stationed at Grissom Air Reserve Base, and functions as a flight surgeon and emergency medical service/fire department medical director.
Wapahani volleyball outlasts Delta in five sets
Muncie - Wapahani volleyball began their warmups tonight in warm-up shirts that read “Don’t Be Satisfied”. The team embodied that message and competed last night with an unsatisfied mentality. Senior Sophia Beeson came up with the saying this offseason and encouraged the team throughout their training with...
State Plans For $50 Million To Be Used For LEAP District Water Needs
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana plans to fork over around $50 million to fund the efforts to increase the amount of water that goes to the city of Lebanon and surrounding areas. This is so the new LEAP District being developed by the IEDC will have a sufficient water sufficient water supply. The LEAP District is […] The post State Plans For $50 Million To Be Used For LEAP District Water Needs appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Urgent Need: Special Olympics Indiana Seeks Coaches
Special Olympics Indiana urgently needs more coaches to support their expanding roster of athletes. Humans have a fundamental need to be around other humans. As a child, I don't think there was any greater emotional pain than being excluded from an activity or game with peers. It's a sting that lingers, and one that can really ding your self-worth. Inclusion matters, as highlighted in the Special Olympics mission statement. The organization has been empowering athletes for decades, specifically those with intellectual disabilities. However, to do that, they need community support and, of course, athletic coaches.
Loretta Rush re-appointed as Indiana Chief Justice
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Loretta Rush has been re-appointed as Chief Justice of Indiana. Chief Justice Rush was appointed to the high court in 2012 and was first selected to serve as Chief Justice in 2014 and was reappointed in 2019 and now in 2024. She led efforts statewide and nationally to transform how courts address […]
New Indiana law designed to reduce chronic absenteeism could lead to more parent prosecutions
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.This story was written by journalists at the Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism at Indiana University in partnership with Chalkbeat Indiana.After the death of her parents, an Indianapolis student’s attendance began to lapse — her guardians were busy, and school became a lower priority.Monarca Academy administrators talked to her guardians, and they promised she’d make it to school. But absences continued to stack up and Francisco Valdiosera, executive director of Monarca Academy, referred the case to the Department...
READI-made Housing Solutions Advancing Quality of Life and Place in Greater Lafayette
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation joined local and regional officials in Delphi today to break ground on Bowen Estates, a new single family residential subdivision being supported by matching funds from Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). Governor Eric J. Holcomb established the $1.25 billion READI program...
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