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Opioid settlement fund fuels anti-addiction battle in Indiana
Indiana is stepping up its fight against addiction with a boost from an opioid settlement fund. The money comes from a $54 billion 2021 Opioid Settlement Fund created by manufacturers, distributors and retailers to address their role in the nation's opioid epidemic. Indiana will receive $508 million from the fund over the next several years.
Purdue Extension to present engaging art and nature demonstrations at Indiana State Fair
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair kicks off Aug. 2 and highlights the theme “The Art & Nature of Fun” in collaboration with Newfields. Fairgoers will have the opportunity to speak with Purdue University representatives about agricultural and nature-related topics, which are available year-round through Purdue Extension.
Indiana DNC endorses Kamala Harris for President
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana DNC Delegation voted unanimously to endorse current Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy for President. According to officials, Indiana’s delegates voted to endorse Harris to replace President Biden on the ballot this evening in a virtual call. Indiana Democratic Party Chair Mike Schmuhl says, “Vice President Kamala Harris has already […]
IDC: Indiana’s gubernatorial candidates to participate in televised debate
INDIANAPOLIS — Three Indiana gubernatorial candidates will participate in a televised debate in October. According to a press release, Republican Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater will debate live at WFYI — the public TV station in Indianapolis — on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. The Indiana Debate Commission will organize the […]
New Indiana law will speed delivery of disaster relief funds
INDIANAPOLIS — The recovery process from Thursday night's tornadoes is going to cost time and money. But in early March, Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a new law that will improve the way people get money from the state's Disaster Relief Fund. Since the law didn't take effect until July,...
Local News Headlines: July 23, 2024
The Indiana Department of Health announced that the West Nile virus was reported for the first time in the state, this year. A Lake County Resident acquired the disease that is transmitted from Mosquittos. Most who test positive for West Nile develop zero or mild flu-like symptoms, however some do go on to experience a more serious form of the virus affecting the nervous system that in some extreme cases has led to death.
Information about certification deadlines for the Democratic nominee
INDIANAPOLIS— The Indiana Secretary of State’s Office is providing information regarding certification deadlines for the Democratic nominees for president and vice president. For the General Election (November), September 10, 2024, at noon Indianapolis time, is the deadline for the Indiana State Party Chair of the Democratic Party to...
READI Accelerates New Housing, Rural Development in West Central Indiana
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation joined local and regional officials today in Staunton to cut the ribbon on a new development that will increase housing availability in West Central Indiana. The project, Clay Court development, is part of the Homes for the Future program – a pilot initiative to incentivize homebuilders and developers to build new, age-friendly homes that is being supported by Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI).
As the attorney general’s deadline passes, most of Indiana’s ‘sanctuary cities’ appear unfazed
As the attorney general’s deadline passes, most of Indiana’s ‘sanctuary cities’ appear unfazed. Although the July 1 deadline that Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita set has passed, only one of four municipalities threatened with legal action if they did not rescind what he called their “illegal sanctuary city” policies appears to have made changes to comply.
Hanover Lodge #652 Charity Golf Scramble
(Hanover, IN) - The Hanover Lodge #652 is hosting a charity golf scramble on Saturday August 10. This event runs from eight until five that evening. The event will take place at the Butler Falls Golf Course at 4766 W Butler Falls Dr Hanover, IN. Registration is at eight with...
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