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‘UnPHILtered’ | Helping veterans find careers in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A local nonprofit aims to help veterans start careers in Indiana. They’re called INvets. The group says they’ve helped relocate hundreds of veterans to the Hoosier state. News 8’s Phil Sanchez goes UnPHILtered Wednesday with CEO Sarah Harrison to talk more about the group’s efforts
Fighting for firefighters | Volunteer fire departments across Indiana struggle with staffing as call volume increases
BROWN COUNTY, Ind. — Near historic Nashville, Indiana, where time seems to stand still, Mike Morris' mission is to beat the clock. He’s a volunteer firefighter. He’s also 71 years old. "I'm old!” Morris chuckled. “I shouldn't be doing this, but I’m the only one available during...
Indiana’s Corn Checkoff Spends Summer Promoting Ethanol
The ninth annual Shift S3ctor Indy Airstrip Attack wrapped up a weekend of racing at the Marion Municipal Airport on Sunday. Yet, this was only one of several projects aimed at expanding the reach of ethanol to consumers across the state by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council (ICMC) this summer.
You Won’t Believe What is the Hottest City in Indiana
It's been a very hot summer in Indiana this year. You might be surprised to find out which Indiana city is the hottest in the entire state. It's no secret that we have had one of the hottest summers on record in 2024. The heat was especially bad here in southern Indiana. We've seen temperatures in the 90s several days in a row this summer, and that doesn't even include the humidity and heat index. There were quite a few days where the heat index was in the triple digits. It was miserable outside! All of that being said, it was a very hot summer, but do you think you know what the hottest city in Indiana is?
'Lord of the Rings,' 'Stranger Things' actor Sean Astin hits the road for Kamala Harris
It’s Middle America rather than Middle Earth, but Samwise Gamgee is charging in to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris. Sean Astin on Tuesday announced on social media that he plans to be in Indiana Wednesday to support Harris’ presidential bid. ...
Hoosiers with disabilities welcome caravan supporting federal legislation
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Hoosiers with disabilities on Wednesday welcomed a national caravan to Indianapolis for a rally at White River State Park. The Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice represents people with disabilities and their allies. The Indianapolis stop was designed to bring to light the struggle for disability rights, promote nonpartisan voter registration, and […]
Indiana unschooling parents push for child-led learning, but some worry about lax regulation
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Kori Simmons teaches her children at home, but doesn’t follow a curriculum. She doesn’t give many written tests or traditional homework. And she provides lots of educational flexibility for each child. On Monday, the Shelbyville mom might focus on Native American culture. She’ll play her […]
U.S. District Court dismisses ACLU lawsuit against controversial higher education bill
INDIANAPOLIS — A U.S. District Court judge approved the Hoosier state’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana to block portions of Senate Enrolled Act 202, a higher education and tenure-related bill. ACLU of Indiana said the suit, which was originally filed in May, sought to “protect the […]
Does new Indiana on law chronic absenteeism at school hurt families?
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – A new state law for the 2024-25 school year introduced measures aimed at curbing chronic absenteeism among students. WISH-TV contributor Emil Ekiyor joined News 8 on Wednesday to discuss the legislation. It mandates that schools actively identify and address students with chronic absenteeism. Students would be considered truant if they miss 10 […]
Koenig president: ‘We can never forget who got us here’
BOTKINS — Koenig Equipment dealerships are celebrating their 120th anniversary as an agricultural hardware store. Originating in Botkins in 1904, the business has opened 15 locations in Ohio and Indiana. Maintaining a relationship with John Deere for four generations, they have and continue to serve agricultural farmers, homeowners, professional...
Indiana AG drops suit over privacy of girl who traveled for abortion
Indiana's attorney general has dropped a lawsuit that accused the state's largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion.A federal judge last week approved Attorney General Todd Rokita's request to dismiss his lawsuit, which the Republican had filed last year against Indiana University Health and IU Healthcare Associates, The Indianapolis Star reported.The suit accused the hospital system of violating HIPAA, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and a state law, for not protecting patient information in the case of a...
Star Hoosier singer | Hottest dinner | $5 eats
Indy's hottest dinner reservation Dining reporter Bradley Hohulin is using that adjective quite literally. At Open Fire, star chefs cook a multi-course meal over, well, an open flame. The mission? To eat pure, simple dishes and make new friends. Do you know someone who might like this newsletter? Share this email or our signup page with...
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