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Recount results for races still not certified over two months after primary election
Indiana’s primary election results have still not been certified more than two months after the May 7 primary. Holding up the certification are two ballot recount efforts, which the Indiana Recount Commission approved in May despite large margins of victory. Initial tallying for one of the disputed races has not even started. In May, the […] The post Recount results for races still not certified over two months after primary election appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Tomorrow's Leaders, Today's Community Members
At the Elkhart Leadership Academy, community members can enroll and gain the necessary skills and knowledge to lead their community or business. Natalie Bickel, a graduate of the Academy herself, came by the studio to chat with Rhoni about what the Academy entails and how one can enroll and become a leader in their community. To find out more information on the application process, check out the Elkhart Leadership Academy website.
Golden Steps Autism Awareness Walk
Lauren and Jill of Golden Steps ABA of Indiana came by the studio on Wednesday to talk with Rhoni about what their center offers as well as what "ABA" therapy entails. They also shared with us that the 1st Annual Autism Awareness Walk is happening in Mishawaka July 27th. The first steps for a child's life on the spectrum can be golden with awareness and education. To find out how you can join the walk, donate, or find out more about the center, check out their Facebook page.
Newsstand: Notre Dame lands at No. 6 in Phil Steele’s Preseason Top 10
Phil Steele predicted the AP preseason Top-10 teams, for which he has a 95.3 percent accuracy rate. Notre Dame is No. 6. The post Newsstand: Notre Dame lands at No. 6 in Phil Steele’s Preseason Top 10 appeared first on On3.
ND Shakespeare Festival offers zany performances for both families and 'adults only'
SOUTH BEND — The Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival will bring back favorite performances of “ShakeScenes” on July 20 at the University of Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and “Shakespeare After Hours” on July 26 at LangLab. “ShakeScenes,” which starts at 2 p.m. July...
Plant Pride with Botany Ben
Ben Futa of South Bend's The Botany Shop came by the studio on Wednesday with Rhoni to share information on the shop's 3rd year celebrations & how to have Plant Pride. To find out more about the event, head on over to their Facebook, and if you're in the area, visit The Botany Shop to find your plant match.
Notre Dame football elevates Zaire Turner to director of player personnel
On Tuesday afternoon, a report by John Brice of FootballScoop outlined some changes inside the recruiting offices for Notre Dame football. The Irish will elevate Zaire Turner to director of player personnel, after she was hired away from Virginia Tech a few seasons ago. He mentioned that along with Callie Cameron, Notre Dame as “the first-ever female directors of player personnel in collegiate football.” Brice also goes on to mention two more moves. The Irish will elevate Olivia Mitchell to the position of assistant athletics director for football operations, and Katy Lonergan to advisor to the head football coach. Notre Dame (@NDFootball) continues to make impressive moves in its personnel dept. The Irish are elevating Zaire Turner to DPP, among the first females to hold that title in college football, & also have lured back Caleb Davis, @FootballScoop has learned: https://t.co/pFhaZOOah3 — John Brice (@JohnDBrice1) July 16, 2024 Once again, head coach Marcus Freeman is making his mark on the Notre Dame program in a positive way. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Mike on X: @MikeFChen
Indiana’s new ILEARN test scores show student progress remained stagnant in 2024
New state standardized test results show stagnant progress among Hoosier students in grades 3-8, signaling a continued struggle to reverse widespread learning loss following the COVID-19 pandemic. New ILEARN scores show 41% of Indiana students who were tested earlier this spring were at or above proficiency standards in English and language arts (ELA), according to […] The post Indiana’s new ILEARN test scores show student progress remained stagnant in 2024 appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Democratic AG nominee Destiny Wells focuses campaign on medical and workers’ rights
Democratic Attorney General nominee Destiny Wells on Tuesday said she would strengthen the state’s medical privacy protections, workers’ rights and the integrity of the state office if elected. She said her policy focuses have not changed since she launched her campaign in late 2023. Wells shared her priorities during a press conference three days after […] The post Democratic AG nominee Destiny Wells focuses campaign on medical and workers’ rights appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
A look back at Monday night’s derecho and how often they occur
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - People across 21Country are still cleaning up after a derecho swept through the Midwest and Great Lakes region, causing a large path of damage that stretched from Iowa to Indiana. According to the National Weather Service, derecho is defined as a storm complex that has...
Three Tornadoes Possibly Linked to Derecho Outbreak
ELKHART, IND — The National Weather Service reported that three tornadoes struck northern Indiana early Tuesday, one of which impacted residential areas in Elkhart. A weak tornado with 75 mph gusts touched down at 12:09 a.m. in Marshall County, uprooting trees along a three-quarters-mile path. At 12:21 a.m., a tornado with 90 mph gusts […] The post Three Tornadoes Possibly Linked to Derecho Outbreak appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
US 30 Summit Brings Local & State Leaders Together In Warsaw
WARSAW — If US 30 doesn’t become a freeway, it could not only mean the loss of jobs and economic growth for the seven Indiana counties along the corridor, but also more lives lost from accidents. That message was made clear during three panels of discussion at the...
6 Thoughts on a Thursday
Notre Dame’s 2018 and 2019 defenses could be correctly described as loaded. Seven starters from the 2018 defense ended up being drafted. That didn’t include Te’von Coney, one of the top inside linebackers in the country. They had two other defensive linemen in the rotation who would also end up being drafted.
Notre Dame’s New AD Feels Better About Independence Now Than Upon Taking Job
The college sports world is a crazy place right now as TV deals mean more than traditions that have forever shaped the sports, and conference realignment and the speculation surrounding it only continues. Despite that, and despite the differences in money Notre Dame is getting from NBC by remaining independent instead of joining the Big Ten, Notre Dame athletic director Ken Bevacqua feels better about independent status now than he did upon taking the job. “I feel better about our independence sitting here right now than I felt even when I first came into the role,” said Bevacqua, who spent eight months shadowing...
Woman killed after fiery crash into train
BAUGO TWP., Ind. (WNDU) - A 36-year-old woman has died after she crashed her SUV into a moving train. She has not yet been identified. Police say the crash happened just before midnight at a railroad crossing at Ash Road and Lincoln Way in Osceola. The say preliminary evidence indicates...
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