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New IPS school year brings reconfigured grades, new academic offerings, and a revised dress code
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.Big changes await Indianapolis Public Schools parents, students, and teachers on the first day of classes Aug. 1.There will be changes linked to the district’s ongoing overhaul of grades and curriculum known as Rebuilding Stronger. There will be new leadership at George Washington Carver School 87 after an uproar over the alleged abuse of a student, as well as a new IPS student safety task force stemming from that controversy. And there’s even a new dress code.Read more...
Indiana football coach took a shot at Purdue. The Boilermakers kept receipts.
BLOOMINGTON — Purdue football coach Ryan Walters told reporters at Big Ten media days that the school’s entire athletic department is going into the 2024 season with a “chip on our shoulder” after being picked to finish last in the conference. The Boilermakers ranked No. 18 in the USA TODAY Sports Network preseason media poll and the cleveland.com poll this week. ...
Kyle Busch discusses his frustrating finish at the 2024 Brickyard 400
Kyle Busch was going to have a much-needed top-10 finish in the 2024 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but his day quickly went south. With a few laps to go, Busch dived inside Denny Hamlin, only to slightly drift up the race track. It was enough for the No. 8 car to spin out. Busch ended up with a disappointing 25th-place finish. Following the event, Busch spoke about his day in Indianapolis. While it was an unfortunate ending, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion was happy that his team put him in the best position to succeed. “Randall Burnett and everyone...
Advancing DNA technology helps ID Westfield serial killer’s victims
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Advances in DNA technology are helping identify victims of suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister more quickly. Dr. Krista Latham, director of the Human Identification Center at the University of Indianapolis, informed I-Team 8 that the process will be slow because they want to be 100% certain they can identify all the remains. […]
Carmel celebrates summer with Brews on the Boulevard
Fun has always been a summer theme and this summer’s fun will continue when the third annual Brews on the Boulevard returns to Carmel from 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 3, rain or shine. “This event increases exposure to our local breweries and wineries on our Brews and Barrel...
Chauncey Hill Mall tenants must be out by Aug. 1
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — After roughly eight years filled with rumors, questions and withdrawn plans, Chauncey Hill Mall businesses are packing up and moving out. In a notice provided to the Journal & Courier dated June 4, Core Lafayette Chauncey, owner of the Chauncey Hill Mall, stated current tenants would be required to surrender possession of their spaces no later than Aug. 1. ...
Complaint filed against Indiana University for "pervasive" race-based scholarships
A conservative legal advocacy group has filed a complaint against Indiana University with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for maintaining at least 19 race-based scholarships across the Kelley School of Business, the IU Indianapolis McKinney School of Law and the IU Indianapolis campus. The group, Equal Protection Project, has filed complaints against race-based scholarships and programs at approximately 30 universities across the U.S., and says in response, universities have voluntarily changed their...
Monroe County property transfers: July 23
Property transfers filed at the Monroe County Assessor’s Office. Information includes property address, seller, buyer, sale price and date of sale. Names may reflect representatives of buyers and sellers. June 11 4583 E. Compton Blvd., Bloomington; Runwei Li and Jun Lyu of Las Cruces, New Mexico, sold to Lin Wang of Bloomington; $380,000; June...
Indy mom told son not to return to 'god-forsaken' city. 5 months later he was dead.
INDIANAPOLIS — Michelle Taylor told her son not to return to Indianapolis. It's the city where she grew up and raised him. But she did not call it home. In 2021, Taylor moved her family out of Indianapolis more than 500 miles to Kennesaw, Georgia, after her son, then-17-year-old Edgerrin James Michael Hoover,...
INTERVIEW: Fighting the Addiction Stigma with Overdose Lifeline
INDIANAPOLIS — Fighting the stigma and shame of drug addiction, while also helping those in recovery, is the goal of Overdose Lifeline. The organization celebrated its tenth anniversary Tuesday with the unveiling of the expanded Heart Rock Recovery Center in Indianapolis. Founder and CEO Justin Phillips created Overdose Lifeline after she lost her 20-year-old son […] The post INTERVIEW: Fighting the Addiction Stigma with Overdose Lifeline appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
'It was like 'The Fast and the Furious,' six children and two adults involved in crash
Update: The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 27-year-old man for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and for his involvement in Tuesday evening's crash on the east side of the city. INDIANAPOLIS — Jehan Hardin was with his family at the tire shop that sits right on the corner intersection of North State Avenue and East New York Street when he saw what he knew was about to be a "bad crash." ...
Local Argentinian restaurant Chechori to appear on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
Chechori, a west side Argentinian restaurant, is set to make a national television debut on Food Network's ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.’ The episode will air on Friday, August 2 and 9.p.m. ET/PT.
Frankfort 12U Baseball Team Snags State Champion Title
The Frankfort 12U baseball team has officially secured their State Champion Title last night after facing off in the competitive 2024 Town and Country Tournament. The Frankfort 12U team served as the underdogs heading into the State Championship faceoff against Alexandria as they battled through the elimination bracket to secure their spot in finals. The team battled back on Sunday as they lost a difficult game against Alexandria in the morning, which lit a fire in the players to continue their heightened level of play. The spark never died as the team faced off against Bunker Hill where they claimed victory, eventually facing off against Alexandria once more to secure their position in the State Championship in Monticello. After battling back to have their chance for victory, the team rose to the occasion and brought home the title.
Meet Adam Ross: Assembly Ball's head coach, Will Sheehey's former coach and 'ready to be adopted' by IU fans
The first time Adam Ross truly experienced Indiana basketball was in late 2009. He was the head boys' basketball coach at Sagemont High School in Weston, Fla., at the time, and the trip to Bloomington wasn't for himself. Instead, he was accompanying one of his players on an official visit...
Noblesville Schools to hold 10th annual Back to School BASH
The 10th annual Noblesville Schools Back to School BASH will kick off the school year from 5 to 8 p.m. July 26 at Beaver Stadium on the west end of the Noblesville High School campus, 1779 Field Dr. According to Marnie Cooke, director of marketing and communications for Noblesville Schools,...
Fishers officials recommend Republic for citywide trash services
Three waste removal contractors submitted bids to provide citywide trash and recycling for the City of Fishers, and after a review of the proposals, city officials have recommended a 10-year contract with Republic Services. Chief of Staff Jordin Alexander gave a presentation during the July 23 Fishers Board of Works...
Indiana Development Utilizes New State Housing Credit
A 120-unit development in Muncie, Indiana, is being built with the help of a new state housing tax credit. The approximately $29 million Kilgore Place is TWG Development’s first community utilizing the new resource. Featuring one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, the development will revitalize the site of the former End Zone Bar & Grill that was destroyed in a fire in 2022.
Greenwood’s Aspen Creek Grill to open in late fall
GREENWOOD, Ind. – One of Greenwood’s newest restaurants plans to open in the fall. Officials with Aspen Creek Grill held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday at 1287 N. Emerson Ave. near Walmart. Once finished, the restaurant will seat up to 275 people, according to managing partner Mike Bennett. Unlike the Aspen Creek Grill in Noblesville, the […]
Iconic Indiana ice cream shop plays starring role in short film
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Indy Shorts International Film Festival is this week, and it includes a world premiere that prominently features a popular Hoosier restaurant. The iconic Columbus, Indiana ice cream shop known for serving up sundaes with a side of historical charm now has a new claim to fame: star of a film.
Home Repairs for Good: Providing home repairs at no cost
Home Repairs for Good, formerly known as NeighborLink Indianapolis, marks a significant milestone in its decade-long journey of serving Marion County. The organization reaffirms its dedication to enhancing the lives of low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities through essential home repairs, provided at no cost. Home Repairs for Good has been a lifeline for […]
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