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Indiana college 'intellectual diversity' and tenure law into effect this school year
A small group of students and faculty held a candlelight vigil Sunday night and into the early hours of Monday at Indiana University’s Sample Gates. Candles flickered late into the night as protesters mourned the loss of free speech. The vigil ended peacefully. A few hours later, classes were...
Three Indiana bankers receive top honor
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Bankers Association recognized three members of the state’s banking community with Leaders in Banking Excellence awards, the Association’s highest honor. The awards were presented at a ceremony on Friday, Aug. 2, at the IBA’s headquarters in Indianapolis. Class of 2024 Honorees. Michael...
Deer Dying from EHD Across Indiana
STATEWIDE-Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) has been detected in deer across Indiana, says the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. While humans can’t contract EHD, it can be fatal to deer, but some deer can recover and develop immunity. “The biting midge, a small insect, transmits this disease. When it’s more abundant and the deer are found […] The post Deer Dying from EHD Across Indiana appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Pritzker issues state Disaster Proclamation for Winnebago County flood damage
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — On Friday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker issued a Disaster Proclamation for Winnebago and other counties that suffered damage from July’s heavy flooding. The proclamation covers affected areas of Cook County, Henry County, Fulton County, St. Clair County, Washington County, Winnebago County, and Will County from slow moving thunderstorms that produced heavy […]
'The future of Indiana is dying' | Teens pressure lawmakers to address mental health crisis
INDIANAPOLIS — Teenagers in Indiana are in crisis and need help. That was the message from a group of high school students who came to the Indiana Statehouse Wednesday, Aug. 28. The students came from across the state to be part of a youth mental health roundtable. They talked...
‘Go On, You N—er’: Indiana Woman Hits Pregnant Woman Holding a Baby with Baseball Bat During Racist Tirade, Court Documents Allege
Authorities arrested an Indiana woman accused of hitting a pregnant woman with a baseball bat while calling her multiple slurs and insults during a fiery […] ‘Go On, You N—er’: Indiana Woman Hits Pregnant Woman Holding a Baby with Baseball Bat During Racist Tirade, Court Documents Allege
Indiana Among States with the Most Motorcycles in the U.S.
Indiana is now among the Top 15 states in the U.S. with the most registered motorcycles, contributing to the nearly 9 million bikes registered nationwide. Despite the fact that I come from a family of motorcycle riders, I never learned to ride, and I don't own a bike. However, it is something I often think about, so I may end up pulling the trigger sooner or later. Perhaps I'll save it for my midlife crisis down the road? Either way, I think motorcycles are cool, and apparently a lot of other Hoosiers do as well. Indiana is home to some of the most registered motorcycles in the nation, along with a few other fellow Midwestern states.
Study says “The Crossroads of America” are aging.
You’re correct if you think the best paved road in Indiana is the one inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Indiana’s “Crossroads of America” are aging. The average local bridge is 46 years old, and 16% are over 70 years old, nearing the end of their lifespan. Only 28% of roads in cities and towns are […] The post Study says “The Crossroads of America” are aging. appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Cook County seeks input on guaranteed income program’s future
(The Center Square) – Cook County officials are looking at expanding a guaranteed-income pilot program, but a Chicago Republican is asking where the money will go. The Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot provides unconditional $500 monthly cash to 3,250 low-income households from December 2022 through December 2024. According to the county, 58% of the program’s households include children. The money comes from federal taxpayers via the American Rescue Plan...
Munster gas station robbed at gunpoint
MUNSTER, Ind. - A gas station was held up at gunpoint Friday morning in northwest Indiana. Around 5:45 a.m., four gunmen entered Speedway at 444 Ridge Road in Munster and stole cash from the register, according to police. The suspects fled the scene southbound on Harrison Avenue in a white...
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Crown Point High School holds career fair
Crown Point High School (CPHS) has started its new school year, marking a historic milestone with over 3,000 students enrolled. This significant growth underscores the rapid development in the Crown Point community, and the school is set to embrace the opportunities and challenges that come with such expansion. As CPHS...
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