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80s return with cooler temps this weekend | Sept. 4, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A warmer Wednesday across much of the state today. High temperatures will be climbing near normal with even warmer conditions for Thursday. TODAY: Sunny skies through much of the day. It is going to be a beautiful afternoon with highs right around normal for this time of year near 84. We are […]
Penrod Arts Fair turns 57
"Indiana's Nicest Day" is back on the calendar Saturday. Why it matters: The 57th annual Penrod Arts Fair is the biggest single-day arts fair in the U.S., and organizers expect more than 20,000 people to pack the Newfields gardens this weekend to participate. The big picture: Organized by the all-volunteer...
Voucher dilemma: Taxpayer cost jumped from $15.5 million to more than $300 million
Due to an editing error, an earlier version of this story mischaracterized the percentage of state education funding directed to private schools. 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 Reverses Course on Controversial Diploma Changes Following Public Outcry
State Board Faces Backlash Over Lowered Academic Standards. The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has backtracked on its proposed changes to high school graduation requirements after significant public backlash and criticism from state universities. The initial proposal, which sought to lower academic standards by reducing learning hours for core subjects and eliminating honors programs, was met with fierce opposition from educational institutions, local school districts, and political figures across the state.
Four more Indiana counties are now eligible to register for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is continuing to expand in counties across Indiana. Thanks to a partnership with United Way of South Central Indiana, Greene, Lawrence, Orange and Owen counties are now eligible for the program that sends free books monthly to children younger than five. ...
IHSAA football Super 25 rankings Week 3: Four new entries in statewide power poll
In addition to our USA TODAY Network Indiana high school football poll, which is voted on by a statewide group of media members, we are also unveiling an IndyStar Super 25 this season, which will rank the top-25 teams in the state regardless of class. My power poll going into Week 3: ...
Federal judge rules against Indiana’s Medicaid provider in disability services dispute
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A federal judge on Tuesday said the state’s Medicaid agency likely violated federal law when it forced families of medically complex children off the attendant care program. The order from Judge Tanya Wilson Pratt is the latest twist in the monthslong fight over eligibility for the attendant care program. The Family and […]
Protecting your kids from lunch box shaming
As students prepare to return to school, families are encountering a surprising and concerning issue: lunch box shaming. This form of food-based bullying happens when a child feels embarrassed or made to feel bad about the food they bring from home, which often reflects their family’s culture or traditions. In a recent live Zoom event, […]
Indiana Among States with the Most Motorcycles in the U.S.
Indiana is now among the Top 15 states in the U.S. with the most registered motorcycles, contributing to the nearly 9 million bikes registered nationwide. Despite the fact that I come from a family of motorcycle riders, I never learned to ride, and I don't own a bike. However, it is something I often think about, so I may end up pulling the trigger sooner or later. Perhaps I'll save it for my midlife crisis down the road? Either way, I think motorcycles are cool, and apparently a lot of other Hoosiers do as well. Indiana is home to some of the most registered motorcycles in the nation, along with a few other fellow Midwestern states.
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