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Britt Gross named assistant superintendent at Sturgis Public Schools
Britt Gross has been named assistant superintendent at Sturgis Public Schools. The board of education approved the decision Monday at a special meeting, where she was introduced. Gross served in several capacities at Polk County Public Schools in Frloida, most recently as middle school principal at Lake Alfred Polytech Academy....
Indiana Attorney General candidates present platforms before November election
INDIANAPOLIS — The candidates are set for Indiana’s attorney general race this November. During their respective party conventions, Republicans selected Todd Rokita, the incumbent attorney general, to represent the Republican Party in November, while Destiny Wells, an attorney and combat veteran, was chosen by Democrats as their candidate. Take a look below at the platforms […]
Indiana Man Apprehended Following High-Speed Chase Through Construction Zone
On Friday night, a man from Indiana was caught after a high-speed pursuit in DeKalb and Noble counties, which resulted in a patrol car crash and several felony charges. At around 9:30 p.m., Dusty E. Dawkins, 43, was pursued by the Indiana State Police after allegedly driving without tail lights. The chase started when a trooper tried to stop him on SR327 near Warfield Street in Garrett. Dawkins chose to ignore the trooper, sped off south on SR327, and disregarded the “road closed” sign on CR56 due to ongoing construction.
Purdue, INDOT want your thoughts on U.S 231 EV charging testbed
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Researchers at Purdue University want your thoughts on the recent electric vehicle charging testbed on U.S. 231. As we've reported, Purdue and the Indiana Department of Transportation recently installed wireless EV charges beneath the pavement of a small section of the highway to test technology that could wirelessly recharge cars as they drive.
Indiana Arts Commission Announces New Team Members, Staffing Changes
Indiana Arts Commission Announces New Team Members, Staffing Changes. (INDIANAPOLIS) The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) has added several key staff members, with an additional staff member stepping into a new role. Lydia Campbell-Maher joined the IAC in February as the Communities Services Manager. In this newly created role, she works...
‘All INdiana Politics’ | July 21, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Sunday’s edition of “All INdiana Politics,” former President Donald Trump accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention. News 8’s Garrett Bergquist talked with Steven Walker, a political science professor at Indiana University. Walker discussed the election, voters, partisan identity, and more. Later in the show, Bergquist brought […]
Indiana Attorney General Leads 17-State Coalition Defending Ex-Brownsburg Teacher's Religious Rights Against Pronoun Policy
Attorney General Todd Rokita is forging an alliance with counterparts in 17 states, taking a stance on what he views as the protection of religious liberty in the workplace. The case centers around John Kluge, a former Brownsburg High School teacher whose resignation was prompted by the school's demand he adhere to using the preferred pronouns of transgender students, a requirement conflicting with his personal beliefs. According to an official report from the State of Indiana, Rokita and the other attorneys general are urging the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to overrule a lower court's decision which held that accommodating Kluge's religious convictions posed an "undue hardship" for the school.
South Bend history enthusiast has his second and third book out and another in the works
SOUTH BEND — In 2022, Aaron Helman was promoting his book “An Incomplete History of St. Joseph County” when he heard comments about things he had missed. “I heard about Playland Park and the Huckleberry Queen.” Time and time again, a reader at an event would mention another oddity from local history. He...
LEARN Resource Center behind on donations for annual backpack giveaway
NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE)— The LEARN Resource Center has less than two weeks until their annual backpack giveaway, but they are behind in donations compared to last year’s event. The most needed items right now are backpacks, pens, pencils and folders, according to Sharon Wilson, executive director of...
Illinois HS State Finalist Luke Bucaro Commits to Notre Dame (2025)
With another year still ahead of him to improve, Bucaro's time in the 1000 free would have been seven seconds behind the top time this season at Notre Dame. Current photo via Luke Bucaro. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all...
Notre Dame Graduate Arike Ogunbowale Sets Record at WNBA All-Star Game
PHOENIX, AZ.–Notre Dame graduate Arike Ogunbowale set the record for most points in a WNBA All-Star game with 34 points. She helped propel Team WNBA past Team USA 117-109 Saturday night. Ogunbowale, who plays professionally for the Dallas Wings, also had six assists and three rebounds while knocking down...
'Hometown Days' festival happening July 26-28 in New Carlisle
NEW CARLISLE, Ind. -- The summer festival tradition in New Carlisle, 'Hometown Days' is taking place from July 26 to 28 at New Carlisle Memorial Park. The events take place all three days throughout the course of the festival and organizers are hoping to provide family-friendly fun throughout the weekend.
City of South Bend hosting 'Meet the Mayor and Team South Bend' event on July 30
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The City of South Bend has announced that it is hosting the next 'Meet the Mayor and Team South Bend' event on Tuesday, July 30. The event, held quarterly, is taking place at the Howard Park Event Center at 219 S. St. Louis Blvd. in South Bend from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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