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Education town hall discusses new Indiana diploma requirement bills
In a town hall at the Tippecanoe County Public Library Tuesday evening, state representatives Chris Campbell and Sheila Klinker said the Indiana State Board of Education should revise the state’s proposal for new high school diploma requirements. The town hall was called in response to House Bills 1002 and...
IU law students trying to help fill attorney shortages
BLOOMINGTON, Ind (WISH) — According to the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, the Hoosier state ranks near the bottom, 44th in the nation, for ratio of residents to lawyers. Maurer launched its Rural Justice Initiative in 2019 to address the problem. Anne McFadden, associate dean for student services at the Maurer School of Law, […]
6 can’t-miss Indy Oktoberfest events
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — If Munich isn’t on the books this year, fret not, as Indianapolis hosts a variety of Oktoberfest celebrations, offering visitors a range of activities, food, and entertainment inspired by the traditional German festival. Here’s a roundup of last-minute events taking place across the city. Yachtoberfest – A Yacht Rock Oktoberfest Herron-Morton Place […]
Indy FOP President Expresses Safety Concerns about Billy Joel-Sting Concert
INDIANAPOLIS–Staffing of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is one of the many concerns Indy FOP President Rick Snyder has about the February 2025 concert featuring Billy Joe and Sting at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis. In a letter to Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett Thursday afternoon, Snyder said the excitement about the concert announcement was […] The post Indy FOP President Expresses Safety Concerns about Billy Joel-Sting Concert appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Medical research exhibit’s tour starts in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The National Institutes of Health’s nationwide effort to rebuild trust in medical research kicked off Tuesday in Indianapolis. Rebuilding and earning trust is the goal of the National Institutes of Health as they come with the interactive mobile exhibit “All of Us Journey.” Mäe Sandberg, senior manager of community engagement for the federal […]
Indiana’s Largest Christkindlmarkt Looks Straight Out of Cozy Winter Storybook
The images from this Christkindlmarkt are exactly what come to mind when you think of a cozy old-fashioned Christmas. Christkindlemarkts have been around for quite some time, the word means "Christmas Market." According to Oktoberfest Haus over the past century, Christkindlmarkts have gained massive popularity in the United States, but they originated in Germany during the 14th century.
'We need some help here' | Petition to accelerate Washington St. bridge project surpasses 1,000 signatures
INDIANAPOLIS — A traffic headache on Indianapolis' west side is expected to stick around until summer 2025. Now, however, more than a thousand citizens who live and work near the construction zone are asking the city of Indianapolis to "prioritize and accelerate" the project. The Washington Street bridge over...
Duke Energy crews heading to Florida
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Duke Energy is sending some of its crews to Florida. According to Duke Energy, crews from Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio are preparing to help Florida recover from the effects of Hurricane Helene. Crews are being sent to four locations in the Sunshine State. Duke crews in the following fields are being […]
Report: State loses out on $4.2B annually due to child care shortage
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — The lack of affordable child care options in the state is costing the state — not just on an individual level, but also in terms of “economic potential,” according to a new study from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Early Learning Indiana. The price tag is $4.22 billion each year, […]
McCormick drops economic proposal geared toward IEDC reform
The latest plan from the Democratic gubernatorial candidate would reverse the newest iteration of the Indiana Economic Development Corp. and return it to its “original purpose” — deprioritizing efforts to attract large businesses to refocus on workforce and quality of life improvements. Jennifer McCormick, with running mate Terry Goodin, accused the quasi-public agency of “picking […]
Why property taxes have become the election issue
Happy Friday and happy wedding day to one of our newsletter writers, Kayla. 👰 I guess that's a pretty good reason to skip out on writing the newsletter this time. We're officially labeling next week Debate Week, with the vice presidential candidate debate on Tuesday and back-to-back gubernatorial debates later in the week. Here's more information on how to watch the debate on Oct. 2 and the debate on Oct. 3. Or you can check back...
Circle City Classic events continue despite weather
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — There’s still plenty happening at the Circle City Classic in Indianapolis this weekend, despite some cancellations. The pep rally at Lucas Oil Stadium was cancelled, but the Circle City Classic’s President’s Gala at the The Indiana Roof Ballroom will continue as planned on Friday night. The leaders of this year’s HBCUs Norfolk […]
Feeling confident in elections, whether voting in-person or by mail
Will you be voting in this fall’s election? You can bet I will, and I know my vote will be counted. And matter. Did you know in 2019 a city council race in Columbus was decided by one vote? And that race also swung the political control of the body? One vote! Imagine if you […]
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