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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.
Ironman National returns to Crawfordsville for Motocross Finale
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH)- The Pro Motocross Championship is the world’s most prestigious off-road motorcycle racing series. It features the fastest racers on the planet, with athletes from all over the world coming to the U.S. to compete at the sport’s highest level. The Ironman National will effectively double the population of the city of Crawfordsville for Saturday’s event […]
Football practice field being turned into farmland
BAINBRIDGE, Ind. – A youth athletic program in Putnam County is facing an uncertain future after a town council voted to turn their practice field into farmland. North Point Park is surrounded by crops and if the town council gets their wishes, the one and a half acres will be just more of that. Renee […]
Warmer and more humid this weekend; a 90° heatwave through next week
Indianapolis high temperatures have been below average for the last six days, but summer gets back on track starting tomorrow. Our jet stream is retreating to the north. A hot dome of high pressure has been concentrated in the southwestern side of the states. With this change in our pattern, we will see the heat expand north and east across the region, sending us into a late August heat wave. We’ve only had three days with high temperatures in the 90s, exactly half of what we normally see in August.
Panel could look into mayor’s office handling of sexual harassment allegations
LATEST: News 8’s Adam Pinsker reports the Indianapolis City-County Council rules committee on Friday evening recommended passage of a proposed ordinance to review the city government’s procedures associated with sexual harassment of its employees, and “reviews training” to prevent it. The commission also advanced a separate proposed ordinance to create a special committee to investigate […]
The City League Honors Award Banquet highlights and wrap-up
Basketball awards banquets aren’t typically part of the August sports calendar. But on Aug. 20, The City League (TCL) faithful gathered on the near east side for the 3rd annual TCL Honors Awards Banquet. TCL Honors is designed to bring a fitting end to seven weeks of basketball and...
Carmel Clay History Museum reaches milestone
The Carmel Clay Historical Society held a ceremony Aug. 15 to celebrate the placement of the final beam in the Carmel Clay History Museum, which is under construction at 211 1st St. SW. The museum will include gallery space, community meeting space, the CCHS archives, a children’s area and rooftop garden. (Photos courtesy of Debbie Gangstad)
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