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U.S. 30’s Future May Depend On Indiana’s Next Governor
Whoever the next governor of Indiana is, current Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said it’s crucial that they get on board with the U.S. 30 freeway project. “I think it’s critically important that 30 comes to fruition, and it’s an immensely important corridor that speaks to not just the potential but the demand for growth in an area like this,” he said. “I mentioned how special this community is. The same can be said going across the northern part of our state. It’s beautiful, it’s safe, it’s high-quality of life, and businesses increasingly are wanting to grow where people want to live. And so, it’s really a win-win-win when we get done with all the due diligence on 30 and get busy finishing it.”
Marion County becomes majority non-white
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Marion County, Indiana’s most populous county, became majority non-white between 2020 and 2023, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau data. The consolidated city-county recorded a net loss of about 8,000 residents over that period. It gained about 7,000 Black, 5,000 Hispanic and 3,900 Asian residents but lost nearly 200 Native Americans. […]
Indiana delegate from Lafayette says he's hopeful after Republican convention
MILWAUKEE — Waking up Friday morning after spending the week attending the Republican National Convention, Chad Chism said the tune of "Back Home Again in Indiana" was playing in his head as he packed up his hotel room. Chism, an alternate delegate for Indiana's Congressional District 4, said after...
Findlay Kitchen offers scholarships to food businesses
Findlay Kitchen is accepting applications for a pair of scholarships designed to support small food-oriented businesses looking to grow or up-scale operations. The available scholarships are The Hubert Family Foundation Mobile Pop Up Scholarship ($8,000) and the Bakery Scholarship ($7,500). Recipients will receive access to the Findlay Kitchen space and professional support as well as financial assistance for necessary licensing, startup costs and other expenses entrepreneurs face when starting a business.
Newly minted vice presidential candidate JD Vance spotted shopping at Jungle Jim's fresh off RNC acceptance speech
FAIRFIELD, Ohio — Newly minted vice presidential candidate and Cincinnati resident JD Vance was spotted shopping at Jungle Jim's Fairfield location on Friday. This comes a day after Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination for president and two days after Vance gave his first big speech on the national stage to accept the vice presidential nomination.
Suspect hurt bailing from car in wild police chase
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A suspect was hurt bailing from a vehicle during a police chase in Oakley, according to Cincinnati police. It happened in the 4200 block of 31st Avenue shortly before 1:30 p.m. Saturday. The suspect’s injuries were described as “minor” and police say they found a gun lying...
ABE Graduates At Ivy Tech
EVANSVILLE, IN – Ivy Tech Community College Evansville has 42 students who have completed their Adult Basic Education journey at Ivy Tech – earning their High School Equivalency Diploma. On July 12, a graduation ceremony and celebration honored the 42 graduates, 8 of whom received honor’s designations. Six...
Task force apprehends Evansville man accused of E. Louisiana Street killing
EVANSVILLE — A multi-jurisdictional effort by Southern Indiana law enforcement on Friday led to the apprehension of Martin K. Miniard, the man investigators now accuse of carrying out a fatal shooting in Evansville earlier in the week. Miniard, 54, was booked into the Vanderburgh County jail just after midnight...
North Side pizzeria says it's closing
Heady's Pizza, a popular North Side pizzeria, has announced on social media that it will close soon. "It is with a heavy heart that we announce we will be shutting down," a post on the shop's Facebook page stated. "After years of serving our community, we will be closing our doors for the final time after we sell out of inventory."
National labor board overrules Indiana company's objections, affirms employees' union vote
The National Labor Relations Board this week overruled a metal powder manufacturing company’s objections to a successful unionization vote by its workers. The ruling means the union will now be able to move forward in the collective bargaining process. Workers at Metal Powder Products in Campbellsburg voted in April...
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