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3 Indiana-specific takeaways from the 2024 Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — The balloons dropped. The speeches were given. And Republicans officially nominated former President Donald Trump and Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as the party’s official ticket in November at the 2024 Republican National Convention. Indiana was there through all of it. The Hoosier State’s delegation, with 58 official delegates, had one of the best floor spots inside Fiserv Forum throughout the week, in the center of the convention hall behind the state of Florida. ...
RNC Edition: Inside Indiana's Delegation
This week we've got the RNC edition of Checks and Balances. First and foremost, our own Brittany Carloni was on the ground at the Republican National Convention all week, and she has the inside scoop from the Indiana delegation. It was also a sweet homecoming for the Milwaukee native! Forwarded this newsletter from a...
Rose Hulman President featured again among Indiana influential leaders
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)—Now for the second year Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology President Robert A. Coons has been recognized in the Indiana 250. The Indiana 250 recognizes those that are considered the most influential and impactful leaders across the state. They cover many different categories for their selections from business, education, government, philanthropy, the arts, […]
Apartments with past-due water bills tied to man accused of stealing tenants’ water payments in Indiana
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – An apartment complex that recently had its water shut off for nonpayment in Jackson is owned by the same man facing charges for embezzling some $1.7 million in renters’ water payments in Indiana. Earlier this month, JXN Water temporarily suspended water service for the...
Starbucks on Mass. Ave becomes 7th store to unionize in Indiana
The employees at the Starbucks on Mass. Ave have voted to unionize, increasing union density in the national chain that has seen a massive wave of union efforts in the last three years. The Mass. Ave store will be the 7th unionized store in Indiana and the first in downtown...
Cummins (CMI) Secures $75M Grant to Transform Indiana Facility
CMI - Free Report) has secured a $75 million grant from the Department of Energy to transform around 360,000 square feet of its Columbus Engine Plant (CEP) in Indiana into a facility for zero-emissions components and electric powertrain systems. This grant, the largest ever awarded solely to Cummins, is part of the funding from the Inflation Reduction Act.
Recount results for races still not certified over two months after primary election
Indiana’s primary election results have still not been certified more than two months after the May 7 primary. Holding up the certification are two ballot recount efforts, which the Indiana Recount Commission approved in May despite large margins of victory. Initial tallying for one of the disputed races has not even started. In May, the […] The post Recount results for races still not certified over two months after primary election appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
PRESS RELEASE: Today -- Mental Health Movement Kicks Off!
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.—The National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as NAMI Indiana, is hosting a community kickoff to officially begin the NAMIWalks event season. The catalyst event will take place tonight at The FAR Center for Contemporary Arts in Bloomington. NAMIWalks is the largest, most vibrant mental health event...
Dairy Queen to give free Dilly Bars for National Ice Cream Day
INDIANAPOLIS — Dairy Queen will be rewarding customers with a free Dilly Bar to celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 21! To get the sweet-treat customers have to place an app order of at least $1. There are approximately 197 Dairy Queens in Indiana so you’re sure to find a location that serves […]
Eight individuals appeared for arraignment
GREENVILLE — Eight individuals appeared for arraignment Thursday in the Darke County Common Pleas Court. Judge Travis L. Fliehman presided. Bobby S. Hicks, 32, of Gettysburg entered a not guilty plea to both count one: aggravated possession of drugs, a felony of the first degree and count two: tampering with evidence, a felony of the third degree. If found guilty, Hicks faces nine months up to 19 1/2 years and a $30,000 fine. Defense Attorney Randall Breaden entered a not guilty plea for his client, and it was agreed that the $50,000 bond that Hicks posted would be continued. Her next court date is scheduled for Aug. 23rd.
Driver cited in rollover crash
GREENVILLE — On July 18, at approximately 10:06 a.m., Darke County Deputies along with Greenville Township Rescue, Greenville Township Fire and Greenville Police Department responded to U.S. Route 36 East and Jaysville-St. Johns Road for a two-vehicle injury accident with one vehicle rolled over. Preliminary investigation revealed a red...
Muncie man convicted of 2022 murder outside of bar
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie man was convicted of a murder stemming from 2022 that left a teen with seven gunshot wounds outside of a bar near Ball State’s campus. Malek Williams, 23, was convicted of Murder, a Felony, after the jury deliberated for three hours. “I am glad the jury saw through the Defendant’s […]
Marion County becomes majority non-white
But non-white population increases aren't the biggest factor in the new designation for Marion County, per Census Bureau data. The post Marion County becomes majority non-white appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Police investigating shooting on Fort Wayne’s east side Thursday night
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A police investigation is happening on Fort Wayne’s east side Thursday night. Police confirm with 21Alive that they are investigating a shooting that happened in the 4600 Block of East Washington Boulevard, near South Coliseum Boulevard, around 9:15 p.m. A 21Alive team member saw...
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