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2024 Indiana State Fair Sees Massive Crowd and Record Sales
The 2024 Indiana State Fair welcomed over 850,000 people to Indianapolis, with many vendors reporting record sales. It was a hot opening weekend for the 2024 Indiana State Fair, but that didn't stop hundreds of thousands of folks from enjoying all the annual festivities. The fair ran from August 2nd through the 18th, featuring two weeks worth of summer fun, competition, education, and entertainment. According to a news release from the Indiana State Fair Media Department, the event was a huge success, netting over 10,000+ exhibitors and youth competitors.
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...
It Ain’t Easy Being Sneezy: Peak Allergy Season Hits Indiana
September may mark the beginning of fall, but it's also peak allergy season for many in the Hoosier State. I love fall, from the leaves changing colors to bonfires with friends on a chilly Saturday evening. That said, September comes with a price for some of us. While I’d much rather be shopping for new flannels for the incoming cooler weather, instead I’m stocking up on tissues, nasal spray, and any other allergy medication I can get my hands on. Welcome to the peak allergy season for weed pollen.
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 6 Bishop Luers 40Concordia 6 Snider 41Wayne 8 Homestead 22Bishop Dwenger 14 North Side 6South Side 0 Carroll 49John Glenn at Blackhawk Christian – CANCELEDEast […]
Indiana Leads Nation in Powerball Jackpot Wins
Since Powerball began in 1992, the Hoosier State has been home to 39 jackpot wins—the most in the entire United States. It’s fun to sit and dream about what life would be like if you won a multi-million dollar lottery jackpot. For me, I’d probably start by paying off all my debts before taking a lavish worldwide vacation. Upon returning to the United States, I’d likely buy a nice house on a large piece of land and might even start a small barbecue joint. I’d probably continue my radio career in some capacity as well. That said, I’m no lottery winner, but that could always change for me—or you—if you live in the state of Indiana.
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. […]
Water main break to shut down State Road 64 in Oakland City
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A water main break has been reported on state road 64 in Oakland City. The Mayor of Oakland City James Deffendall says the road will be shut down for several hours. Officials have not yet said if a detour will be put into place. Eyewitness News is working to get more […]
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 […]
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 […]
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