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Zionsville South Village gone, but not forgotten
The South Village planned unit development has been voted down. But it’s unlikely to be the last word on development plans for 110 acres of land between the brick Main Street and Old 106th Street. On Aug. 5, the Zionsville Town Council voted no on the PUD at the...
State Treasurer to return a record $301 million to Illinois residents
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss the upcoming and record breaking return of $301 million to the residents of Illinois through the state’s unclaimed property program. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Deputies safely capture loose emu near U.S. 36 in Vermillion County
VERMILLION COUNTY, Ind. — Sheriff’s deputies in Vermillion County responded to an unusual type of call this week. According to the Vermillion County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to State Road 63 and U.S. 36 around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday to locate an emu. Vermillion County Dispatch said several callers reported that an emu was […]
Indiana Humanities urges high schools to get involved with Poetry Out Loud
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Humanities urges high schools to get involved with Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry contest with cash prizes. This national arts education program from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition for high school students. The program helps students master public speaking skills and build self-confidence, while also learning more about both classical and contemporary poetry.
USPS Warns IN Residents Alarming New Scam Wipes Out Bank Accounts
Many Indiana residents rely on the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a trusted service to deliver daily mail and packages. Unfortunately, scammers are preying on that trust and USPS has warned Indiana residents that thieves are using new tactics to clear cash out of bank accounts. USPS Warns IN...
Everyone in Indiana May Have Had Social Security Number Stolen
This is some scary news for anyone who lives in Indiana. Your social security number may have been stolen. Everyone knows that a social security number is a very private thing. You never want to give that out to anyone. Granted, there are times when you have to give it out to prove your identity for financial purposes, but in general, the rule of thumb is to never give that information to anyone. Your social security card, in the hands of the wrong person, could cause a lot of problems for you that you really don't want to deal with.
‘UnPHILtered’ | Helping veterans find careers in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A local nonprofit aims to help veterans start careers in Indiana. They’re called INvets. The group says they’ve helped relocate hundreds of veterans to the Hoosier state. News 8’s Phil Sanchez goes UnPHILtered Wednesday with CEO Sarah Harrison to talk more about the group’s efforts
Indiana’s Corn Checkoff Spends Summer Promoting Ethanol
The ninth annual Shift S3ctor Indy Airstrip Attack wrapped up a weekend of racing at the Marion Municipal Airport on Sunday. Yet, this was only one of several projects aimed at expanding the reach of ethanol to consumers across the state by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council (ICMC) this summer.
You Won’t Believe What is the Hottest City in Indiana
It's been a very hot summer in Indiana this year. You might be surprised to find out which Indiana city is the hottest in the entire state. It's no secret that we have had one of the hottest summers on record in 2024. The heat was especially bad here in southern Indiana. We've seen temperatures in the 90s several days in a row this summer, and that doesn't even include the humidity and heat index. There were quite a few days where the heat index was in the triple digits. It was miserable outside! All of that being said, it was a very hot summer, but do you think you know what the hottest city in Indiana is?
Indiana unschooling parents push for child-led learning, but some worry about lax regulation
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Kori Simmons teaches her children at home, but doesn’t follow a curriculum. She doesn’t give many written tests or traditional homework. And she provides lots of educational flexibility for each child. On Monday, the Shelbyville mom might focus on Native American culture. She’ll play her […]
U.S. District Court dismisses ACLU lawsuit against controversial higher education bill
INDIANAPOLIS — A U.S. District Court judge approved the Hoosier state’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana to block portions of Senate Enrolled Act 202, a higher education and tenure-related bill. ACLU of Indiana said the suit, which was originally filed in May, sought to “protect the […]
Does new Indiana on law chronic absenteeism at school hurt families?
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – A new state law for the 2024-25 school year introduced measures aimed at curbing chronic absenteeism among students. WISH-TV contributor Emil Ekiyor joined News 8 on Wednesday to discuss the legislation. It mandates that schools actively identify and address students with chronic absenteeism. Students would be considered truant if they miss 10 […]
Koenig president: ‘We can never forget who got us here’
BOTKINS — Koenig Equipment dealerships are celebrating their 120th anniversary as an agricultural hardware store. Originating in Botkins in 1904, the business has opened 15 locations in Ohio and Indiana. Maintaining a relationship with John Deere for four generations, they have and continue to serve agricultural farmers, homeowners, professional...
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