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Indiana celebrates 50 new US citizens ahead of Fourth of July
The stage at Wolf Lake Pavilion in suburban Hammond was full of people who’ve waited years to be able to call themselves American citizens, and that dream came true Wednesday. “Feels great, so, so great. So good to be a part of this country,” said Sukseir Ghag, a new...
Veteran assistance organization expands employment resources to west central Indiana
There are currently more than 325,000 veterans living in Indiana, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And though the unemployment rate for veterans is lower than the national rate, the number of unemployed veterans has increased over the last year. An Indianapolis-based veterans assistance organization recently expanded its employment services...
Analysis finds that Indiana’s housing affordability gap is growing
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — The housing affordability gap for Indiana’s minimum wage workers grew according to the latest “Out of Reach” report, finding that those Hoosiers would need to work 122 hours per week to afford a Fair Market Rate two-bedroom apartment. “The new Out of Reach 2024 report finds that Indiana’s 2024 Housing Wage of […]
Happy hour | New State Fair foods | July concert guide
Need something to do? Here are 40+ performances to check out this month Summertime in Indianapolis brings no shortage of things to do, and this month is no exception. Domenica Bongiovanni and I pulled together a list of more than 40 performances happening across Central Indiana in July that you can check out — and that's not even all that's happening this month. ...
Hoosier flying saucer keeps getting pulled over
ROSWELL, N.M. — Indiana's own UFO car has been running into legal troubles on a road trip to the heart of UFO excitement. Steve Anderson drives the custom-built UFO on wheels. But even extraterrestrial rides need to have their registration. On June 28, Anderson was pulled over on Interstate...
2024 Midwest Leak Awards look to honor helpful Hoosiers
The curtain rises on July 7 for the 2024 Midwest Leak Awards, a night dedicated to honoring the brightest stars of Indianapolis’ entrepreneurial and entertainment stage. Hosted by Midwest Leak magazine, the ceremony will be held at the Vogue in the Broad Ripple neighborhood, recognizing excellence across various categories.
United Way, Indy Racing Experience team up for fundraising
If you want to fly around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway while also raising money for a good cause, the United Way of Central Indiana and the Indy Racing Experience have the opportunity for you. United Way announced on Tuesday that registrations were open for their “Speed for Community Need” event...
2024 Indiana Democratic State Convention is Saturday, July 13
INDIANAPOLIS – The 2024 Indiana Democratic State Convention is quickly approaching. It will be held on Saturday, July 13, at the Indiana Convention Center (100 S. Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225). At the event, Democratic state delegates from across Indiana will select the party’s nominees for Attorney General and...
Secret’s out! Yelp outs Indy’s best kept fried chicken spot as state’s best
INDIANAPOLIS — National Fried Chicken Day is July 6 so celebrate by taking a bite of flavor at a local Indy joint named by Yelp Elites as the best fried chicken in Indiana. The secret is out! Shani’s Secret Chicken, located at 4930 Lafayette Road on the city’s northwest side, was named as Indiana’s representative […]
Indiana Michigan Power wins $17.3M rate hike as regulators ask utility to ‘do better’
Michigan regulators OK’d a $17.3 million electric rate increase for Indiana Michigan Power on Tuesday, July 2, while giving the power company an earful over how it handled the process of asking to up customers’ bills. The rate hike is roughly half what was requested by the utility,...
Indiana officer adopts dog she rescued from car in 90-degree heat
INDIANAPOLIS — A dog that was rescued from a car in 90-degree heat in Indiana now has a forever home — and it's with the officer who saved her. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department posted about the heartwarming update to an initially tragic story. The dog was initially...
Here's how you could get 75% off the cost of a safe room through a state program
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is accepting applications for the Residential Safe Room Program. It gives you a rebate for installing a safe room in your home. The state will select 25 applicants at random. They will receive up to 75% reimbursement for the safe...
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