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Better Cancer Screening Bill Signed
Gov. Eric Holcomb ceremonially signs State Rep. Sharon Negele's (R-Attica) law improving breast cancer screening and prevention for Hoosier women Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Bill co-authors State Reps. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) (seated, left), and Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) (standing, fourth from left) joined Holcomb (seated, center), State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) (standing, fifth from right) and Negele (seated, right). Representatives from Dant Advocacy, Hoosier Breast Cancer Advocacy, Lilly, Indiana University of Medicine, Indiana Commission for Women and Catalyst were also present.
Sean Astin was all Hoosier when the DNC delegates delivered for Kamala Harris
There were some familiar faces among the state delegations at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday in Chicago — and we’re not talking about politicians. Actors, filmmakers and musicians could be spotted amongst the delegates as they committed to Vice President Kamala Harris during the ceremonial roll call. Harris had already locked up the...
EPD: Three charged with organized theft after walking out of store with 73 unpurchased items
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Three people are facing organized theft charges in Evansville after police say they walked out of the store with dozens of items they didn't pay for. Officers were called to the Walmart on the city's east side on Wednesday to investigate a theft. Police say...
Sheridan’s Bud Wright enters 60th season as head coach
SHERIDAN, Ind. (WISH) — “Special.” “Enigma.” Those are just two words used to describe Sheridan’s Bud Wright. The high school football icon enters his 60th season as a head football coach in the state of Indiana — 59 of those with the Blackhawks. “He is Sheridan football,” Sheridan senior lineman Owen Trietsch said. Wright not […]
Bloomington closes Rail Trail encampments, adds homelessness coordinator in 2025 budget
Another homeless encampment has been cleared in Bloomington, this time along the Rail Trail south of Country Club Drive and North of Gordon Pike. At a news conference in the first week of August, Bloomington mayor Kerry Thomson said that the encampments along the Rail Trail, which had 30-day notices posted towards early July, were still on course for removal “in the next couple of weeks.”
State Plans For $50 Million To Be Used For LEAP District Water Needs
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana plans to fork over around $50 million to fund the efforts to increase the amount of water that goes to the city of Lebanon and surrounding areas. This is so the new LEAP District being developed by the IEDC will have a sufficient water sufficient water supply. The LEAP District is […] The post State Plans For $50 Million To Be Used For LEAP District Water Needs appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Monroe City Under Boil Order due to Hydrant Replacement
The town of Monroe City is now under a boil order, due to a replacement of a fire hydrant. The order involves those who are served by the Monroe City Water District. The boil order will be in place until further notice.
NWS: Expect Warmer Temperatures Across Indiana Soon
STATEWIDE–Temperatures are about to increase all across Indiana. “Most places will get high temperatures around 88 on Friday. Then it’s around 89 on Saturday. By early next week, we’ll have highs in the low 90s,” said Jason Puma, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. Puma says no rain is expected in Indiana for […] The post NWS: Expect Warmer Temperatures Across Indiana Soon appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Urgent Need: Special Olympics Indiana Seeks Coaches
Special Olympics Indiana urgently needs more coaches to support their expanding roster of athletes. Humans have a fundamental need to be around other humans. As a child, I don't think there was any greater emotional pain than being excluded from an activity or game with peers. It's a sting that lingers, and one that can really ding your self-worth. Inclusion matters, as highlighted in the Special Olympics mission statement. The organization has been empowering athletes for decades, specifically those with intellectual disabilities. However, to do that, they need community support and, of course, athletic coaches.
Loretta Rush re-appointed as Indiana Chief Justice
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Loretta Rush has been re-appointed as Chief Justice of Indiana. Chief Justice Rush was appointed to the high court in 2012 and was first selected to serve as Chief Justice in 2014 and was reappointed in 2019 and now in 2024. She led efforts statewide and nationally to transform how courts address […]
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