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GRC Superintendent Martin Christensen Starts as New Park Leader
New George Rogers Clark National Park superintendent Martin Christensen is now in place as the park’s leader. Christensen takes over as superintendent, following the interim leadership of Vance Noles. Christensen knows the first weeks will be a learning experience from those people who are already in place. The last...
Evansville woman killed in wrong-way crash in Webster County, Kentucky
An Evansville woman was killed Wednesday morning after she collided with a truck while driving the wrong direction on an interstate highway in Webster County, Kentucky, officials said. Kentucky State Police publicly identified the woman as 25-year-old Krista N. Brune. The Webster County Coroner’s Office pronounced Brune dead at the...
Gov. Holcomb breaks ground on READI 2.0 Kokomo project
KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, along with other local and regional officials, were in Kokomo on Tuesday to help break ground on the first quality of place project supported by the recent expansion of the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI 2.0). According to a news release from Holcomb’s office, funds […]
Pritzker looks to build up 'blue wall' with stops in Indiana, Ohio
Pushing through concerns of age and a shaky debate performance, Gov. JB Pritzker has been adamant that President Joe Biden is the man to defeat former President Donald Trump come November while shooting down claims that he himself could enter the race. Still, some Midwest Democrats think the Democratic governor...
Minton bridge has scheduled 2 more directional closures
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – The Sherman Minton Renewal project team has scheduled two more directional closures and extended lane restrictions to continue work on the bridge, which caries I-64 and US-150 traffic over the Ohio River between Louisville and Southern Indiana. Weather permitting, the following restrictions and closures will...
2024 ILEARN statewide results show slight ELA growth but math scores unchanged
Hoosier students saw only slight increases in their English language arts scores and their math scores stayed virtually the same compared to last year’s ILEARN standardized testing scores. Overall statewide results released Wednesday showed that 41% of Hoosier students were proficient in ELA standards and 40.7% proficient in math standards while 30.8% are...
Big Lots is closing up to 40 stores across America. Will Indiana locations be impacted?
Discount retailer Big Lots expects to close up to 40 stores this year as it battles with worsening financials and a tough consumer market. According to a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the retailer plans to close 35 to 40 stores this year and open three. ...
Indiana Ranks Among the Cheapest States to Live in the Nation
Recently, Forbes took a deep dive into the cost of living in each state to determine which ones in the nation are the cheapest to live in. Just How Much Does the Average American Spend a Month to Live?. In the study, Forbes reveals data from the U.S. Bureau of...
Indiana launches Firefighters PFAS Biomonitoring Pilot Program
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Firefighters in South Bend and across Indiana can now apply for the Indiana Firefighter PFAS Biomonitoring Pilot Program. The pilot program analyzes PFAs, also known as 'forever chemical' due to their longevity and toxicity, levels in firefighters' blood. The test results are then used to improve safety procedures and better protect firefighter health.
Indiana DNR Accepting Applications for Shooting Range Grants
The DNR Shooting Range Grant Program is accepting applications for the development of rifle, handgun, shotgun firing, and archery opportunities for public use. While growing up in southern Indiana, I always looked forward to trips to the shooting range. I started out at just seven years old with a simple single shot .22 rifle, before making my way up to a 12-gauge shotgun around the age of 11. Eventually, I was given the opportunity to fire a few different handguns. The hobby has stuck with me through the years, and I've since become fascinated with old military surplus rifles. I still make regular trips to the shooting range today.
Celebrate Indiana's newest shipwreck preserve. Or wander prairie wildflowers in full bloom.
Do ya get seasick? No problem. The festivities for a new shipwreck preserve in Lake Michigan are all on shore. Or, if you're even more of a landlubber, how about prairie flowers in full bloom. Here are some offerings from this week's Outdoor Adventures column. Shipwreck dedication. Indiana will dedicate...
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