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The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis has been awarded a $2 million federal Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) grant from the U.S. Department of Education to expand its successful Indiana Pathways to Careers and Postsecondary (P-CAP) program to 12 additional high schools across Indiana.

CHICAGO — As Maxwell Downing listened to speakers at the Democratic National Convention’s Youth Council meeting Tuesday, one question was on their mind: would the Harris-Walz campaign commit to combatting climate change?. The 21-year-old activist — attending the convention in Chicago this week on behalf of the non-violent...

Tess Gunty’s The Rabbit Hutch (Knopf) has won the Fiction category of the 2024 Indiana Author Awards. Unfadeable by Maurice Broaddus (Katherine Tegen) won in the Middle Grade category. The awards “celebrate the best books by Indiana authors written in eight different categories and published during the previous two years.”

A new study commissioned by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce found Indiana has an abundant supply of water, but has a greater need for managing its water resources. (Photo/Pexels.com) This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. As Indiana contemplates a massive and controversial water pipeline, a new...

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Talking about politics with children can be challenging. News 10 sat down with the President and CEO of Indiana Youth Institute, Tami Silverman, to get some tips. She says it's always good to start with the basics. That can look like talking about how the...

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A delayed report shows what many lawmakers have already heard: Kentucky’s road paving industry has little competition, lots of single-bid contracts.

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Indiana is one of the states that has benefited the most from clean energy projects spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act. That’s according to the green business advocacy group E2. Since the federal law passed two years ago, more than $7.8 billion worth of private investment has come to...

Since Indiana's near-total abortion ban went into effect more than a year ago, some reproductive health care providers said they’ve had to adjust the conversations they have with patients about birth control.

Researchers analyzed meteorological data from nine Upper Midwest states from 1979–2021, tracking trends in extreme heat and cold over every 4-kilometer square of that territory. They found striking regional differences in the extremes. Many parts of the Upper Midwest experienced significant upticks in the number of extreme heat days over the 40 years—an increasing trend—while others saw a rise in extreme cold events. Some communities experienced more of both extremes. Others appeared to be more resistant to changes in extreme heat or cold.

Pickleball Kingdom, the world's largest indoor pickleball court operator, has announced a significant expansion into Indiana. Pickleball is rapidly becoming one of America's fastest-growing sports, and its popularity continues to surge. Personally, I've never played, having next to no athletic ability. That said, everyone I know who does play absolutely loves it. According to Sports Imports, the game involves using paddles and a perforated plastic ball, blending aspects of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. USA Pickleball notes that the sport was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island and is played on a court the same size as a doubles badminton court.

The Indiana Energy Independence Fund on Tuesday announced it would begin lending services for green, energy efficient projects. “We are excited to introduce this new financing option to enable organizations across the Hoosier state” to take on such proposals, Executive Director Alex Crowley said in a news release. He...

Kenneth Rickenbaugh was reportedly found in a room that police said smelled of feces

NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WDRB) -- A local family-owned business just made a deal that's the first of its kind in Indiana. Huncilman Sheet Metal Fabrication has merged with Nix Industrial, and an event was held to announce the merger Tuesday at the business on Security Parkway, off Grant Line Road, in New Albany.

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - The Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation is kicking off its school year, and with the start of school comes new beginnings. P-H-M will be using a new mode of communication this year. It’s called ParentSquare. This platform is made for parents to keep them in...

For many, recycling in the Region has proven to be a cryptic process plagued by tales of recyclables in landfills and misconceptions about the final resting place for pizza boxes. A “why try?” attitude has left many to practically abandon the practice altogether, some going as far as assuming that their recycling tote is just an extra trash bin. The harsh realities of recycling indifference were brought to light after a series of articles were published in the NWI Times during the spring of this year. At the time of publication, Hobart and Portage had just withdrawn their curbside recycling programs and many argued that this was a major blow to local environmentalism, furthering the notion that recycling is a fruitless and unnecessary effort. For many, the articles fueled further doubt surrounding the fate of their milk jugs and cans. For local environmental advocates, the articles sparked frustration and fear of further recycling ambivalence amongst neighboring citizens. To reference the previously published articles, many have issued a call for response among local leaders and governments to not only educate citizens about proper recycling efforts, but to develop incentivized programs to encourage recycling. While these may be notable suggestions, the burdening reality of cascading landfills and overwhelming waste bring a much greater cost to our health and environment than any financial incentive may amount to. While systems may remain far from perfect, perhaps an unseen culprit in the recycling rebuttal may include a lack of awareness of the Regions’ recycling successes, and systems in place to make local recycling a more accessible, effective, and believable practice.

Provide safe and orderly transportation of members to and from designated schools on assigned bus route(s) or other destinations in accordance with the traffic and safety rules of Federal, State and local government agencies, and the Boys & Girls Clubs rules, policies and procedures. Incumbent is responsible for communicating on condition of buses, vans and their equipment. Complying with a regular and preventive maintenance schedule is required. The position will also carry out responsibilities such as reporting, tracking, and maintaining routes. The driver is responsible for the enforcement of order and safety on the buses and vans, resulting in a safe and positive environment for youth.