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Where in Indiana to see trees grown from seeds flown on moon missions
RICHMOND, Ind. (WISH) — An east central Indiana arboretum has planted a sweetgum tree grown from a seed sent on a moon mission in 2022. Hayes Arboretum planted the tree seedling May 30, and will dedicate it next month. The Moon Trees seed traveled aboard Artemis I, the first in a series of launches for […]
Cellphones, reading, state testing: See what’s new as Indiana students head back to school
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters INDIANAPOLIS (CHALKBEAT) — Across the state, students are heading back to school soon. Students in Beech Grove and Warren Township start classes this week, followed by the rest of Marion County’s districts next week. With a new school year comes new rules about cellphones in […]
Alabama commit Justin Hill ranks high among Greater Cincinnati’s top 10 linebackers
With the start of another high school football season around the corner, The Enquirer is ranking the best players in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. Linebackers are typically the leaders of the defense while calling out signals and showcasing their versatility by covering against the pass and crashing the gaps near...
Hollywood in the Circle City: The Duel premieres after filming in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — The glitz and glam of Hollywood is coming to the Circle City this weekend. ‘The Duel’ will premiere at the historic Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indy this weekend. The film is about two best friends in love with the same woman. They decide to settle their differences with an 18th-century style duel. […]
New Study Reveals Indiana Has One of the Best School Systems in America
Choosing the right school for your kiddo is a huge decision for parents. But, what does that even mean - the "right" school? That answer is probably different for every student. So how does a parent - especially parents of youngsters just starting school - make that decision? WalletHub just released a report that might provide some insight to parents.
Meet the Indiana swimmers competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics
Indiana's influence on international swimming keeps growing. Fresh off the U.S. Olympic Trials in Lucas Oil Stadium, the state has several representatives competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics: ∎ 7 Indiana University swimmers competing for Team USA. ...
INDEMS says VP Harris’s presidential campaign is the fuel needed to break Republican supermajority
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Democrats see the momentum that’s building behind Vice President Kamala Harris’s new presidential campaign – momentum several party leaders say could help them take the Governor’s office this November. In the wake of Vice President Kamala Harris’s historic visit to the Zeta Phi Beta Grand Boule in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Indiana Democratic […]
The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet July 30
LAWRENCE COUNTY- The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet at 9:30 a.m. on July 30 at the courthouse in Bedford. The agenda for the meeting is as follows:. Approval of Minutes for July 16, 2024 Regular Meeting. July 22, 2024, Executive Minutes. Approval of Claims. Approval of Payroll. Appointments:. Items for...
Tuition-Free vet tech certificates available
Vincennes University is now offering eligible Hoosiers the chance to earn a tuition-free certificate in Pre-Veterinary Technology. Indian’s First College says it’s all thanks to Indiana’s Next Level Jobs program. This one-year certificate is said to open doors to career advancement in an in-demand field and meet...
Docs: Victim of murder was ‘like a father’ to Suspect
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A witness described the victim of a recent Vincennes murder as “like a father” to the man police say shot and killed him. That’s according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Knox County Superior Court in relation to the arrest of 18-year-old Calvin James Wittmer. Police were called to a […]
New Illinois Law Requires Weather Radios In Certain Homes
It's been a rough tornado season and a new Illinois law is taking aim at that. We can all agree it's been a messy summer. In the Chicago area alone last week, there were 33 tornadoes, compared to their usual 5 or 6 per year. With the derecho that moved through last week, 5 tornadoes rolled through the QCA. In Iowa, May was ridiculous. We average 11 tornadoes in May. But this year, we had over 80 tornadoes in May alone.
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