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Farm groups and legislators poised to work on high farmland property taxes in 2025
Every year, farmers like Terry Hayhurst of Terre Haute contend with operating costs and fluctuations in prices for what they grow. “Beans are down roughly about 25 percent what they were last year, and corn is down closer to 40 percent less than what it was last year,” he said. “So those two things are kind of going against one another. Even though our profitability is extremely limited, our expenses from property taxes continue to go up.”
'They live through all the positive actions they did' | 3 Indy community leaders killed by gun violence within a year
INDIANAPOLIS — George Nelson Sr., Ron Gee, and Mike Treez. Three men with a similar mission: Bettering their community. "They live through all the positive actions they did," said Tevin Studdard, a fellow activist. Nelson was shot and killed outside his restaurant, Pa and Ma's Backyard BBQ, Wednesday night...
Fred & Friends Traveling Tavern brings mobile bar experience to events
Fred & Friends Traveling Tavern is making a statement in the mobile food scene with its innovative mobile bar service. Lindsay Bradley, manager of Fred & Friends Traveling Tavern, shared how her traveling tavern is giving event-goers something new. Among the features of Fred & Friends, their Sangria Wine Slushee usually knocks it out of […]
Music Ed Fest: A celebration of Dominican music and education
A sparkling event featuring live music, dance, and a cause will come to Indianapolis. The Music Ed Fest includes performances by Pavel Polanco-Safadit and Direct Contact, with very special guest singer-songwriter Pavel Núñez, on Sunday, August 25, at 1:00 p.m. right at The Jazz Kitchen. Tickets for the event are $50, plus a $3.50 small […]
Indy GreekFest returns to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) — The Indianapolis GreekFest returns to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Friday. The festival is a fundraiser for the Saint Basil Food Pantry, The Lord’s Pantry at Anna’s House and the cathedral. People can expect traditional Greek food like gyros, spanakopita, and plenty of Greek pastries. Throughout the weekend, the cooks […]
WARNING: Toxic Drinks Pulled From Stores In Michigan And Indiana
Several drinks on the market in Michigan and Indiana grocery stores claim to be healthy. While some may hold up to those claims, some contain hidden dangers. One drink found to be highly toxic is now being pulled from store shelves in Michigan and Indiana. Toxic Drinks Pulled From Stores...
A struggling franchisee closes 25 KFC restaurants in the Midwest
EYM Group, a multi-concept operator that has closed dozens of units and placed others into bankruptcy protection, has closed more than two-dozen KFC restaurants in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. KFC confirmed local reports of the closures, including a pair of units in Indianapolis and several near Rockford and Peoria, Illinois.
We Are Family: A new stage play by Shandrea Funnye
This morning, Shandrea Funnye joined us with actors Keith Baker and KJ Dullen to talk about a new stage play called We Are Family. The play secures the stage with a very powerful story about love, unity, and keeping family relevant. Keith Baker and KJ Dullen star in the play with the latter as the […]
You can learn to spot investment fraud red flags
Indiana Securities Division rolls out “Shielding the Community” program. Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is ready to launch a new consumer outreach and education initiative by the Indiana Securities Division to combat investment fraud. The Secretary of State Securities Division’s “Shielding the Community” program is designed to...
New Indiana Law Designed To Reduce Chronic Absenteeism Could Lead To More Parent Prosecutions
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 of Child and Family Services for educational neglect.
Local News Headlines: August 22, 2024
Hoosier Delegates to the Democrat National Convention experienced a less than appetizing breakfast yesterday morning. Indiana Delegates have been staying at the Fairmont Chicago Hotel where someone allegedly placed crickets into their breakfast buffet. One person was treated and released by medics at the scene but there were no reports of anyone getting sick. It has been reported that a group of unknown women were spotted placing unknown objects at tables, but it I unknown whether or not it has any relation to the insects. The incident is now under investigation by the FBI.
Scott Beck Named American Seed Trade Assn. Central Regional VP
Scott Beck, president of Beck’s Hybrids based in Atlanta, Indiana, was recently elected as central regional vice president of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). He’ll represent Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin during his three-year term. “This role offers an incredible opportunity to represent and advocate for...
Four bats found in residence halls in first week
Four bats have been found across multiple residence halls in the first week of school. One was found in the basement of Owen Hall at about 10:40 p.m. on Saturday. Three were found on Tuesday, one in Wiley Hall, one in Harrison Hall and the other in Cary Quad northwest.
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