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Participation in voucher-like education choice programs soars in Indiana after legal changes
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.Months after lawmakers loosened certain rules, two programs that provide students with state funding for education outside of their schools saw spikes in enrollment for the 2024-25 school year.The Education Scholarship Account (ESA) and Career Scholarship Account (CSA) programs have each reached maximum enrollment for the first time ahead of their application deadlines, according to the Indiana treasurer’s office, which administers both programs.The surging participation mirrors the growing popularity of Indiana’s private school voucher program, and underscores the...
Indiana suicide crisis hotline calls double in 2 years
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — When Indiana launched its 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number in July 2022, it received 3,700 calls that month. In July 2024, the lifeline received 7,700 calls. That number isn’t uncommon. According to the state’s Director of Behavioral Health Crisis Care Kara Biro, the lifeline now routinely receives about 7,000 calls monthly, […]
A small plane from Iowa crashed in an Indiana cornfield, killing everyone onboard
ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — A single-engine plane traveling from Iowa to Indiana crashed in a central Indiana cornfield Friday, killing everyone on board, authorities said. The plane left Fort Dodge, Iowa, just after 6:45 a.m. and was projected to land at Anderson Municipal Airport, about 9:55 a.m. but crashed into a nearby cornfield, said Capt. Darwin Dwiggins of the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. Dwiggins said the plane came in too high on its initial approach to the Anderson airport. “They were too high. They were told to reroute and make another approach.”
Indiana high school football scores: Week 3 updates, highlights from IHSAA Indy-area games
Mother Nature wreaked havoc on Indiana high school football last week. Friday night's forecast looks better, with just clouds instead of lightning that forced postponements and no contests across Central Indiana in Week 2. IndyStar will have live Week 3 score updates, instant highlights, photo galleries and more from across the Indianapolis-area. Be sure to follow along here. ...
Indiana State Rep. proposes to rename portion of U.S. 31 after fallen state trooper
INDIANAPOLIS –An Indiana State Representative from Whiteland wants to rename a section of highway after an Indiana State Police trooper who was struck and killed in 2023. According to a news release, Indiana State Rep. Michelle Davis, R-Whiteland, presented a proposal during the Interim Study Committee on Roads and Transportation meeting to rename a section […]
September 8 is National 988 Day
INDIANAPOLIS — September 8th is Nation 988 Day — a time to share the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline message to friends and family. 988 Days emphasizes the importance of mental health and suicide prevention and the resources available. The theme is "No Judgment. Just Help." 988 offers...
Provider of free legal aid services awarded $1.65 million grant
COLUMBUS Ind. (The Republic) — A provider of pro-bono legal services with an office in Columbus has announced that it received $1.65 million grant to provide legal assistance in civil cases to low-income Hoosiers. Pro Bono Indiana Inc., which has several local offices throughout the state, including River Valley Legal Aid in Columbus, said that […]
9/6 Highlight Zone Prep Football Scoreboard
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Check back here throughout the night to get your high school football scores from around northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio on Friday, September 6. Northrop — Bishop Luers —Concordia — Snider —Wayne — Homestead —Bishop Dwenger — North Side —South Side — Carroll —John Glenn at Blackhawk Christian – CANCELLEDEast […]
Indiana divests public pensions from China
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials with State Representative Tim O’Brien’s office say the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) recently completed divesting $1.2 billion in investments from Chinese government-controlled entities. Rep. O’Brien says Indiana was the first state to pass legislation mandating divestment from entities controlled by the People’s Republic of China or Chinese Communist Party. […]
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