Riley
LATEST NEWS
AIM Media Indiana’s new general manager named
AIM Media Indiana, LLC (“AIM” or the “Company”) recently announced the appointment of Steve Swails as General Manager with responsibility across all AIM media properties in Indiana. The promotion is effective Aug. 1 and Swails will also retain his current position and responsibilities as Group Circulation Director.
LIST: Here's when classes start in Kentucky and Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It's nearly time to pack away the swim floaties and pool noodles. The first day of school is fast-approaching for many students in Kentucky and southern Indiana. The vast majority of Kentucky-Indiana area schools open on Wednesday, August 7. Kentucky's largest school district, Jefferson County Public...
Listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meat hits Midwest, East Coast. Find out where
Two people in the United States have died, and 28 people have been hospitalized across 12 states from a listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meat, federal health officials said Friday. No cases have been reported in Indiana as of Tuesday. ...
Age Group Talents Shine at Indiana Swimfest 2024
LCM (50m) The Indiana Swimfest took place from July 11 to July 14 at the IUPUI Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The state of Indiana has long been renowned for its ability to produce top-tier swimming talent, having placed 6 swimmers on the US Olympic team, more than any other state.
Miss Indiana Teen USA talks with WDRB Mornings ahead of national pageant
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- One of Scott County's own will be competing in the Miss Teen USA 2024 Pageant in August. Aleah Dean, 17, from Austin, Indiana, was crowned Miss Indiana Teen USA 2024 in June. She visited WDRB Mornings on Tuesday to talk about her life after the state...
Feedback on Indiana’s diploma overhaul plan continues to pour in as state officials deliberate
As state education officials pump the brakes on a plan to overhaul Indiana’s high school diplomas, concerns from Hoosier teachers, students and families are mounting over the proposed graduation requirements. With the deadline fast approaching for the State Board of Education (SBOE) to finalize the changes, state leaders are asking for more statewide feedback — […] The post Feedback on Indiana’s diploma overhaul plan continues to pour in as state officials deliberate appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Opioid settlement fund fuels anti-addiction battle in Indiana
Indiana is stepping up its fight against addiction with a boost from an opioid settlement fund. The money comes from a $54 billion 2021 Opioid Settlement Fund created by manufacturers, distributors and retailers to address their role in the nation's opioid epidemic. Indiana will receive $508 million from the fund over the next several years.
ISU’s Zeta Tau Alpha sorority won big awards at international convention
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)—The ZTA International Convention was held this last week in Indianapolis and ISU’s chapter came away with 5 big awards. The girls at the ISU chapter received top awards in all the possible categories at the event. Because of their performance this landed them a top rank among worldwide chapters. The girls […]
Cybercrime is a Growing Threat Indiana Communities Need to Address
MUNCIE, IN – The threats we face in the digital world are evolving at a frightening pace. From phishing schemes and ransomware attacks to identity theft and deepfake impersonations, the list of cyber threats keeps expanding. As technology advances—and the internet becomes ever more integrated into our daily lives—the security of our information and systems has never been more critical.
Road rage incidents on the rise in Indiana
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- According to an Evansville Police report, a man pointed a gun at a woman during a road rage incident in Evansville. The incident occurred around 7:15 on Monday morning in 3100 block of North Green River Road, and Evansville Police say that the driver and vehicle have not been located. This is […]
FOR SALE: Pickleball Rocks to sell inventory as part of forced bankruptcy liquidation
(WXIN/WTTV) — Are you in the market for a new pickleball paddle… or maybe thousands of them? If so, you’re in luck. The auction Starting Monday, Christy’s of Indiana is running an online auction of the entire inventory of the now-defunct business, Pickleball Rocks. “I think this is going to be a good auction. I […]
Ivy Tech holds graduation ceremony for incarcerated welding students
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAV) – A special graduation ceremony was held Tuesday by Ivy Tech and the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility. It was a celebration for seven people incarcerated at the facility who recently completed Ivy Tech’s welding training program. The 90-hour program took place on Ivy Tech’s Terre Haute campus. It helps offenders learn […]
Customers, advocates ask state to say no to CenterPoint settlement that would raise rates
EVANSVILLE — With CenterPoint's proposed settlement on the table, customers and consumer advocates are asking the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to say no. "Please have compassion for us in Southern Indiana and deny this rate hike," a customer letter filed by the Office of Utility Consumer Counselor states. "I hope this rate...
Congressman Mrvan announces $963,000 in funding for Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana
HAMMOND, Ind. (WNDU) - A beacon of educational excellence and innovation for the last 25 years in Hammond is getting nearly $1 million in funding. Indiana 1st District Congressman Frank Mrvan and board members of the Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana announced that the center will receive $963,000 in community project funding during a news conference on Friday morning.
A Hiker's Path: Back home in Indiana's Canyon Forest Nature Preserve
Canyon Forest Nature Preserve has been owned by Sycamore Land Trust since 2013, and was dedicated as an Indiana State Nature Preserve in May 2020 by the Indiana Natural Resources Commission. This dedication recognizes the preserve as one of the most significant natural areas in our state. In August 2020,...
Local officials raise awareness for dead trees and branches
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — After the severe weather earlier in the summer, local officials are speaking out about trees in the area. With consecutive years of severe storms in the area, there is a close eye being kept on dead trees or hanging branches that could cause damage to power lines and property. Duke […]
Sycamore swimmer selected as flag bearer for her home nation during Olympics Opening Ceremony
An Indiana State University swimmer is set to be an Olympic flag bearer for her home country. ISU said Tuesday that swimmer Chlore Farro would hoist the flag for Aruba during the opening ceremony in Paris. This makes her the first Sycamore to be selected to represent their nation since...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.