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Indiana secretary of state targets BlackRock for alleged fraud over ESG funds
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales sent a cease and desist letter on Thursday to BlackRock — the world’s largest asset manager — for alleged securities fraud, accusing the company of making “false and misleading statements” about their environmental, social or governance (ESG) funds and allocation focus. Morales issued the letter via the Indiana Securities […]
Winning $40,000 Mega Millions ticket sold in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – A Mega Millions ticket sold in Indiana for Tuesday’s drawing is worth $40,000. The ticket matched four numbers and the Mega Ball for the Aug. 20 drawing; the winning numbers were 5-20-26-49-51 with a Mega Ball of 24. The Megaplier was 4X, quadrupling the typical $10,000 prize. Someone bought the winning ticket at […]
Medicaid advisory panel weighs in on HIP lawsuit, PathWays transition
Legislators on the state’s Medicaid Advisory Committee spent hours Wednesday questioning state officials about Indiana’s ongoing lawsuit over provisions of the Healthy Indiana Plan as well as progress reports on the state’s transition to managed care, otherwise known as PathWays. Of the lawmakers who spoke up during the meeting, all urged the Family and Social […]
Bourbon Town Council Holds August Meeting
The Bourbon Town Council held their regular meeting for August. The Council approved participation in a program offered by the Indiana Department of Rural Water that funds an apprentice to be trained in water certifications. The funding for the apprentice’s training is made available through the Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) for almost two years. At the end of that training the town will then decide if they would like to offer a permanent position of employment to the apprentice; if not the apprentice can apply for other permanent positions with their certifications. There is a waiting list for the opportunity; Bourbon will be placed on the waiting list. Once Bourbon is officially approved for the grant they will advertise for applicants for the apprenticeship.
Marshall County Sheriff Recognizes Dispatchers
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel recently recognized and congratulated several dispatchers. Marshall County 911 dispatchers Molly Laidig, Morgan Hite, Jessica Johnson and Nichole Law achieved national recognition for receiving their Excellence in Dispatching certifications through the National Emergency Number Association. This distinguished achievement is awarded to dispatchers who have completed...
Ceremony Shines Light On ‘Reflection,’ Warsaw’s Newest Art Piece
Many hands played a part in the creation of the newest art piece in Warsaw, down at Central Park. Friday afternoon, the piece, titled “Reflection,” was unveiled during a ceremony and generated “oohs,” “ahhs” and “wows” as the crowd took it in for the first time.
Starke County Community Foundation in Midst of Gift VIII
Starke County Community Foundation (SCCF) is on its way to a $750,000 match in funding from the Lilly Endowment. The Foundation is participating in Lilly’s GIFT VIII. So far, more than $57,000 has been raised locally in the 2-1 matching program. Lilly Endowment will provide $750,000 if the community foundation raises $375,000 for community funds by the end of 2025. Community Funds generate flexible grant dollars, allowing the Foundation’s grant committee to assess the greatest local needs to help address. Local non-profits and charitable groups can apply for this funding all year round and the committee considers applications on a quarterly basis.
Update: Owner responds to reported problems at LaSalle apartments
SOUTH BEND, IN (WSBT) — Tenants have been upset over issues at 300 East LaSalle Apartments in South Bend. According to developer Dave Matthews, both elevators in the building have been fixed. But tenants still want wrongs to be righted. They are not forgiving and forgetting. Over the last...
Warmer temps Friday, steamy conditions return this weekend | Aug. 23, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A late season surge of Summer temperatures could bring the hottest air of the season. This morning: It’s another clear, quiet, and cool start this morning, but temperatures are not quite as chilly, especially in outlying areas, as in the past few mornings. Friday: Winds continue to shift to the south and […]
WCHS students achieve top honors at Envirothon In New York
WARSAW — Five Warsaw Community High School (WCHS) students had the opportunity to compete at the NCF Envirothon competition in Geneva, N.Y. The Envirothon is a competition focused on environmental and natural resource conservation problem-solving, where students develop solutions to both local and global environmental issues. Having already won at the regional and state levels earlier this year, the students went on to represent Indiana against teams from other states, Canadian provinces, China and Singapore, according to a news release from Warsaw Community Schools.
Four developers bid on the former Gates Service Center Building
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - It’s out of the hands of bare hands. Four hopeful developers offered to take the former Gates Service Center Building off the city’s hands today. The structure, complete with garage doors, lies just north of Four Winds Field in South Bend. Plans to...
Luxury townhomes project in the works near Howard Park
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A South Bend developer is eager to finish what he started, and the city is willing and able to help. The president of Century Builders says he’s been a builder for a half century. He says he spent the first 40 years moving people to the suburbs, and the last 10 years bringing them back.
Oliver Anthony Goes Off-Roading in Indiana Before Concert
Country/folk singer-songwriter Oliver Anthony was all smiles after having some fun at an Indiana off-road park ahead his concert in Indianapolis. When I first ran across Oliver Anthony Music on TikTok, I was immediately intrigued. I've been listening to his music since the beginning, and I've enjoyed every tune that he's thrown at fans. Most recently, the artist was spotted hanging out in Indiana at an off-road park before a concert at White River State Park in Indianapolis. The singer-songwriter looked like he was having a fantastic time and took to social media to capture the moment.
WARNING: Toxic Drinks Pulled From Stores In Michigan And Indiana
Several drinks on the market in Michigan and Indiana grocery stores claim to be healthy. While some may hold up to those claims, some contain hidden dangers. One drink found to be highly toxic is now being pulled from store shelves in Michigan and Indiana. Toxic Drinks Pulled From Stores...
We Are Family: A new stage play by Shandrea Funnye
This morning, Shandrea Funnye joined us with actors Keith Baker and KJ Dullen to talk about a new stage play called We Are Family. The play secures the stage with a very powerful story about love, unity, and keeping family relevant. Keith Baker and KJ Dullen star in the play with the latter as the […]
Three Indiana bankers receive top honor
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Bankers Association recognized three members of the state’s banking community with the Association’s highest honor, the Leaders in Banking Excellence Awards. The awards were presented at a ceremony on Friday, Aug. 2, at the IBA’s headquarters in Indianapolis. Class of 2024 Honorees. Michael L....
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