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Indiana colleges say proposed high school diplomas won't meet admissions requirements
Some of Indiana's largest universities are voicing their concerns with the current proposals for the state's new high school diplomas, saying they wouldn't meet university admission requirements. The Indiana Department of Education just closed its first round of public comment on its redesign of Indiana’s high school diplomas on Tuesday. With it,...
Why Indiana is Now Among the Poorest States in America
A new ranking by Insider Monkey recently found the 25 poorest states in the country, and Indiana made it on the list. Money seems tight for everyone these days, but it's clear some have it worse than others. According to Insider Monkey, nearly 38 million people in the U.S. live below the poverty line, which is about 11.6% of the population. The researchers note that disparity in economic prosperity between states can be chocked up to several factors, including geographic locations, economic policies in local governments, and access to resources.
People With HIV Have Been Arrested in Indiana for Donating Plasma
Eighteen people living with HIV in Indiana were arrested between 2001 and 2019 for donating plasma, though, thanks to effective screening methods, none of them posed a risk of transmitting the virus, found a new report by the Williams Institute. The Williams Institute is a research center focusing on law...
Carmel police investigating police vehicle break-ins
Carmel police are investigating seven vehicle break-ins, including three police vehicles, that occurred the morning of July 31 near the Home Place area. A firearm was stolen from a Carmel Police Department vehicle, according to a CPD spokesperson, and a handgun was stolen from a Westfield Police Department vehicle, according to a WPD spokesperson.
Young Carmel golfer’s first hole-in-one makes 10th birthday unforgettable
It was a birthday Tyler Schneider will never forget. Schneider sank his first hole-in-one on his 10th birthday July 21 at Ulen Country Club in Lebanon. Schneider was playing for Broadmoor Country Club in a PGA Junior scramble golf tournament. “I was overjoyed,” he said. “At first, I didn’t notice...
Indianapolis airport gets money to renovate runways
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis International Airport has received one of the largest grants from the FAA to finish a runway and taxiway project. The $26.6 million grant brings the federal investment in the project up to $146 million. The airport is strengthening one of its runways and a taxiway....
Anna Wypych commits to Butler University
ROCKFORD, Mich. — On Tuesday, Rockford incoming senior Anna Wypych announced her commitment to the Butler women's basketball program. Wypych chose the Bulldogs over Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Toledo, Kent State, Robert Morris, Northwestern and Bowling Green. "It's a proud moment not only for me but for everyone who...
‘It takes a village’: Musician’s stolen guitar found thanks to public’s help
INDIANAPOLIS — A musician who recently performed in Central Indiana asked the public for help after her guitar was stolen outside an Indianapolis hotel. Due to public outcry, the guitar was found and will soon be reunited with its owner. Lisa Loeb, a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, took to social...