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Voucher Dilemma Part 2: Unraveling impact of school choice program on education in Indiana
This is the second of a two-part series. Read Part 1 here. As the chair of the powerful Indiana Senate Appropriations Committee, State Sen. Ryan Mishler is used to getting answers from public schools that depend on the legislature for their funding. But when he felt that a minority student at a private high...
What to Know About Indiana’s Purple Paint Law Before Hunting Season Begins
If you see purple paint on trees in Indiana, they aren't for decoration. That purple paint means that you need to leave immediately. As the weather starts to cool off, and the leaves begin to change, many people start to think about being in the woods again. After the heat and humidity, and bugs, are gone, there is something special about the woods in the fall. That's especially true for hunters. I have never been much of a hunter, but my friends are avid deer hunters. I know that this is the time of year when they are gearing up for that big buck that they never can seem to get. You might know everything there is to know when it comes to hunting, but there are still some out there who don't abide by the rules. Deer hunting season in Indiana kicks off very soon, so consider this a heads-up before you wonder out into the woods.
Local farmers prepare for possible drought
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Many local farmers have spent the last several days preparing for harvest season. However, there is potential for a dry spell that could impact crops. Harvest season is approaching for local farmers and a dry spell is expected to carry on for weeks. Despite this, farmer Joe Eslinger says the […]
Indiana announces top 3 Teacher of the Year finalists
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced the top three Teacher of the Year finalists Wednesday. Those lucky finalists are Chet Dixon, of Mooresville Consolidated School District; Ellie Minogue, of Tippecanoe School Corporation; and Graciela Miranda, of the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township. “Teachers make a...
Governor candidates Jennifer McCormick, Mike Braun release first general election TV ads
Corrections and clarifications: An original version of this story listed the wrong start date of Jennifer McCormick's television ad buy. Her ads started streaming today, but go on air Thursday. It's officially election season: Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Republican Mike Braun are both hitting the television airwaves tomorrow with their first ads of...
Voucher Dilemma: Taxpayer cost jumped from $15.5 million to more than $300 million
This is the first story of a two-part series. Read Part 2 here. Juan Garcia wanted his daughter to attend a high school with a strong academic program, but he also wanted their faith to play a role in her education. ...
Indiana justices to decide if elected officials are full-time employees
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Supreme Court will decide if county elected officials count as full-time employees. The state’s highest court announced Tuesday it will hear the case of Keith Huck, an elected member of the Perry County Council. Huck sued after the county’s Board of Commissioners declined to offer him health insurance in 2023. […]
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