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All Indiana Artist: Mona Mehas recites poetry
The Poetry Society of Indiana, dedicated to fostering the art of poetry, is now accepting submissions for its annual poetry contest through December 1. Co-director of the contest and 2023 winner of two categories, poet Mona Mehas, shared more about the event. Mehas has been writing poetry since she was five years old, inspired by […]
All Indiana Artist: Jason DeVore performs ‘Count Me In’
Authority Zero frontman Jason Devore will be performing in Shelbyville tonight as part of the Punk Rock Saves Lives event, alongside fellow artists Russ Baum and his band Meager Kings. The event aims to support the mission of Punk Rock Saves Lives, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds for cancer research and bone […]
Clark-Pleasant leaders join Gov. Holcomb to sign HB 1104
WHITELAND, Ind. – Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation leaders stood alongside Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb at the Statehouse on Thursday for the signing of House Bill 1104. Superintendent Dr. Timothy Edsell, Clark-Pleasant Police Chief Chad Pryce, and Officer Shari Mullins were invited as guests of State Representative Michelle Davis. The...
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...
After backlash, Indiana education board makes 2nd plan for high school diplomas
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana State Board of Education on Wednesday unveiled its new plan for high school diplomas. The board’s first plan got major backlash from state leaders as well as parents and educators. Secretary of Education Katie Jenner said Wednesday that the new plan is simpler than the first one. “We have been […]
Star Hoosier singer | Hottest dinner | $5 eats
Indy's hottest dinner reservation Dining reporter Bradley Hohulin is using that adjective quite literally. At Open Fire, star chefs cook a multi-course meal over, well, an open flame. The mission? To eat pure, simple dishes and make new friends. Do you know someone who might like this newsletter? Share this email or our signup page with...
LL Flooring files for bankruptcy, plans to close 3 Indiana locations
INDIANAPOLIS — LL Flooring, formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, has filed for bankruptcy and will close 94 of its stores across the United States, including three stores in Indiana. But the retailer is not liquidating itself immediately, as the company recently announced that it had entered Chapter 11, which...
Traffic alert issued for boaters on the Ohio River near downtown Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Attention boaters!. If you’re planning on hitting the water this weekend, Vanderburgh County EMA is urging you to use caution when boating near downtown Evansville. EMA officials say the Corps of Engineers is working on their “pump out project” Saturday and Sunday. Officials...
Indiana AG drops suit over privacy of girl who traveled for abortion
Indiana's attorney general has dropped a lawsuit that accused the state's largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion.A federal judge last week approved Attorney General Todd Rokita's request to dismiss his lawsuit, which the Republican had filed last year against Indiana University Health and IU Healthcare Associates, The Indianapolis Star reported.The suit accused the hospital system of violating HIPAA, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and a state law, for not protecting patient information in the case of a...
Indiana Women’s Prison maternal health unit runs on charity donations
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Women’s Prison Maternal Health Unit is run entirely by charity donations. Every item given to new moms living on the unit, including diapers, formula, baby food, and clothes, is a gift. The unit is most in need of the following items: To donate, email Devon Gregory at degregory@idoc.in.gov. Gift cards […]
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