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New study explores the impact of environmental change on housing in Indiana
A new analysis examines how pressing environmental issues can impact housing throughout the state. One key finding is that historic policies such as redlining continue to haunt minority communities in Indiana. The report, from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, or FHCCI, looked at environmental concerns that neighborhoods are...
Indiana SOS asks federal agencies to not engage in voter registration without state’s permission
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is asking federal agencies and departments to not engage in voter registration without the state’s permission in response to an executive order from President Joe Biden in 2021. According to a news release from the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office, Morales said that federal agencies and departments […]
Happy Hour returns to Indiana after nearly 40 years
Evansville, In. (WEHT)- Most people think Happy Hour is common everywhere, but for those in Indiana it’s only the beginning. David Parker owns Prime Time Pub & Grill. Parker says, “People who live here, kind of know how it works in Indiana. in Indiana, the old law was really that if you had a special, […]
IN book offers recycling resources for event organizers
Summer in Indiana produces a variety of festivals, outdoor concerts, and athletic competitions. These attractions produce large crowds and hundreds of pounds of trash and food containers which could end up in a landfill. "The Indianapolis Event Waste Guide" is an environmentally-focused publication with resources and contact information for nonprofits...
FSSA halts POWER Account contributions after federal ruling
The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) will stop enforcing collections of premium-like payments — the agency announced Monday, the same day it was set to restart the program. The action comes after a Thursday ruling from a federal judge striking contributions to POWER Accounts for Indiana’s Medicaid expansion enrollees. “The implications of the decision […] The post FSSA halts POWER Account contributions after federal ruling appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
'Compete, compete, compete at a high level.' Teague looks to keep building Pike in second season
It is probably safe to assume there has not been a high school basketball coach in Indiana with Jeff Teague’s resume. “It’s just us playing around,” Teague said of the podcast, which he started with DJ Wells and Brandon Hendricks in early 2023. “It’s nothing serious but I have a good time doing it. It keeps me busy and something I enjoy doing. We felt like people would like it and felt like they would enjoy the...
BMV set to close Indianapolis Madison Ave. branch
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced on Wednesday that the Indianapolis Madison Ave. branch will close on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. “The decision to close Madison Ave. came after a thorough review of feedback received from area residents, as well as an assessment of branch activity over the past several years,” said BMV Commissioner Joe B. Hoage.
Steuben County Judicial Center officially open for business
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) – The new Steuben County Justice Center officially opened for business on Monday. The modern three story building was built across the street from the Steuben County Community Center and it replaces the historic 155-year-old Steuben County Courthouse for judicial matters. The old courthouse opened in...
Indiana Silver Alert canceled for 74-year-old man missing from South Bend
LATEST: The Indiana Silver Alert for William Casey has been canceled. The South Bend Police Department said in a Facebook post that he was found safe. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WISH) — The South Bend Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating a 74-year-old man missing from South Bend since Tuesday. William Casey was described […]
As Indiana seeks to resume lethal injections, 2 Evansville-area men sit on death row
EVANSVILLE – After a 15-year pause, Indiana plans to resume lethal injections – but there’s no word on when the eight convicted killers on death row, including two Southern Indiana men, may have their sentences carried out. Erin Murphy, a spokeswoman for Gov. Eric Holcomb, declined to tell the Courier & Press where the state will get the pentobarbital it plans to use to kill people, saying it’s confidential information under state law. And when asked if...
Urbana City Council discusses energy supply, traffic resolutions
The Urbana City Council met on Monday for its weekly meeting, which began with public input and was followed by focusing on a number of resolutions. The first resolution proposed was support for an Illinois Community Development Block Coronavirus grant. Illinois has received $15 million from the Community Development Block...
51-year-old woman ID’d as victim in crash near Jefferson Pointe
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – The coroner has identified the victim in Monday’s fatal accident on Jefferson Blvd. 51-year-old Kelly Barnhart, of Fort Wayne, died after crashing around 1:40 a.m. The cause of death is blunt force injury. Barnhart is the 16th motor vehicle fatality in Allen County...
Few spotty rain showers possible for your Wednesday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - A few communities across 21Country are having their Independence Day fireworks displays today. Will the rain showers play any role in outdoor plans? First Alert Meteorologist Caleb Saylor lets you know.
Lutheran Life Villages is getting a new transport bus
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — A new transport bus is coming to Lutheran Life Villages. The organization recently ended their 2024 Transportation Fundraising Campaign. With a goal of $130,000, Lutheran Life Villages was able to gather over $100,000 from donors and employees. The organization’s Board of Directors finished the...
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