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Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Indiana’s Education Scholarship Accounts see boosted participation ahead of 2024-25 term
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — The number of Hoosier families using an Indiana Education Scholarship Account (ESA) — meant to help students who require special education services — is up 200% for the upcoming school year, the Indiana Treasurer of State announced Monday. The agency said more than 50% of the $10 million appropriated for ESAs in […]
Indiana’s revamped reading law could have big consequences for students from low-income families
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.To get students to attend summer school, the staff at Global Preparatory Academy in Indianapolis do whatever it takes: Flyers and messages, conferences, and even stopping parents to talk at pick-up and drop-off.They strongly encourage some students to attend for “more at-bats,” or to practice key reading skills before taking the state’s third grade reading test, known as the IREAD. Others are there to prevent summer learning loss, said Assistant Principal Jessica Pumphrey.Known as Summer Learning Labs, —...
Initiative Aimed at Preventing Drinking & Boating Accidents will Return in 2024
Operation Dry Water, a national campaign aimed at educating recreational boaters about the hazards of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, will return to Indiana in 2024. Why Is Operation Dry Water Important?. The mission of this annual campaign is to reduce the occurrence of alcohol-related boating accidents...
How the environment impacts fair housing in Indy
A new annual report from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana looks at how historically discriminatory housing practices have combined with climate change to create a losing scenario for some Hoosiers. Zoom in: The report found that just 20 of Indiana's 54 Superfund sites have been cleaned and returned...
PathWays for Aging launches for 123,000 eligible senior Hoosiers
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) on Monday announced its PathWays for Aging program launched for more than 123,000 eligible Hoosiers aged 60 and over. “This is an exciting day for Indiana as we go live with this transformative program,” Indiana Medicaid Director Cora Steinmetz said. “We thank our partners across the state […] The post PathWays for Aging launches for 123,000 eligible senior Hoosiers appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Will it rain July 4 in Indiana? NWS says storms are possible, but it's not all bad news
Rain could put a damper on Fourth of July fireworks Thursday night as thunderstorms creep over Central Indiana this week, but local meteorologists say it's not all bad news. Beginning Wednesday, a cold front will drape itself across the Hoosier state, according to the National Weather Service in Central Indiana, bringing rain and possible thunderstorms to large swaths of the Midwest. Skies Thursday, July 4 will be mostly cloudy around Indianapolis with more rain on the horizon.
'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...
Indiana man pulled over in Missouri in out-of-this-world ride
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mo. — An Indiana man was stopped by police in Missouri over the weekend while driving his vehicle that is totally "out of this world." Steve Anderson was pulled over on Interstate 44 in Crawford County, Missouri in his custom-built UFO. The deputy stopped Anderson to check out the unique vehicle and to talk to him about his out-of-state registration.
Indiana woman stuck in Grenada as Hurricane Beryl hits the island
INDIANAPOLIS — 13News spoke with a Hoosier who, quite literally, had to weather the storm as the small island of Grenada was hit this week by Hurricane Beryl. "It was nerve-racking," said Elaine Pesto, who said she is currently stuck on the island. Pesto said she is in Grenada...
Impacts of new Indiana wetlands law on Saint Joseph River and local taxpayers
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- New development could threaten Hoosier wetlands. A new law that took effect Monday strips protections for Indiana wetlands by loosening regulations and opening up the opportunity for more development. Critics call it a recipe for flooding because these wetlands are natural protections for communities downstream.
Residents worry how Google data center air pollutants will impact health at IDEM public hearing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Monday, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management or IDEM hosted a public hearing to discuss air quality concerns with the Google Data Center. The meeting is a step in the process of an application for the property to be approved that would allow backup...
Is the billion-dollar incentive deal for Eli Lilly a good deal for taxpayers?
INDIANAPOLIS — It is the most expensive incentive package ever offered by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). Price tag: just over $1.25 billion. That’s what Eli Lilly got in return for placing two pharmaceutical manufacturing plants in the IEDC’s Leap District in Boone County. Lilly remains, for now, the only tenant in the 9,000-acre, […]
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