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Indiana placed 9th highest state in proportion of Olympians headed to Paris
INDIANAPOLIS — The 2024 Paris Olympic Games begin on July 26. Around 10,500 athletes will represent 206 different National Olympic Committees, many of which are a part of Team USA. But how many of those athletes come from the Hoosier state? According to a study from LiveSportsOnTV.com, Indiana came in the top ten states for […]
Downtown Indy Starbucks Joins Indiana’s Unionized Stores
INDIANAPOLIS –Workers at the Mass Ave Starbucks in downtown Indianapolis voted 13-3 on Wednesday night to join Starbucks Workers United, affiliated with the Workers United Labor Union. Iris Mctarsney, who works at the store, says that it took employees a couple of years to hold the vote, but she believes it was worth the wait. […] The post Downtown Indy Starbucks Joins Indiana’s Unionized Stores appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Yelp Elites Claim This is the Best Fried Chicken in Indiana
The battle for the best fried chicken title continues in Indiana as Yelp Elites unveil their new favorite. Growing up in southern Indiana, fried chicken was a staple at my house. My family would usually order it from our local grocery store after church on Sunday, and it was always a meal I looked forward to. I've had a lot of great fried chicken over the years, so it's quite hard to pick a favorite. Some of the major chains that stick out in my mind are Church's Texas Chicken and Bojangles, but my regular go-to place is the JayC Food Store. That said, one restaurant in Indiana is now said to have the best fried chicken in the state.
Cops cycling for survivors memorialize fallen officers in southern Indiana
Current and former police enforcement officers, as well as friends and family, go on an annual bike ride throughout Indiana in tribute and support. Cpl. Craig Jackson with the Jeffersonville Police Department has been a part of this journey since 2015. “Over the 13 days of the ride, it’s usually...
Kat Von D Shines Light on Her ‘Polar Opposite’ Lifestyle in Indiana in a Town of 1200 People
Kat Von D has settled into her life in Indiana — but there are a few things that she misses about living in Los Angeles. “I live in the middle of nowhere in Indiana,” Von D, 42, exclusively told Us Weekly while promoting her new single, “Illusion,” and her second album, My Side of the […]
Indiana records first West Nile Virus case of 2024
LAKE COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana has recorded its first case of the West Nile Virus of 2024 in Lake County. The Indiana Department of Health announced Thursday that the virus was reported for the first time this year in a Lake County resident. While this is the first example of human transmission so far this […]
Indiana State Police Participating In ‘Best Looking Cruiser Contest’
The American Association of State Troopers is conducting their annual "Best Looking Cruiser" contest. The Florida Highway Patrol cruiser was voted the “2023 Best Looking Cruiser.”. This contest began as a friendly competition between state agencies as a fun way to allow community support and interaction with law enforcement...
Center for Workforce Innovations Awarded $1M Through Career Coaching Grant
Valparaiso-based Center of Workforce Innovations (CWI) was awarded $1 million as part of the state’s $25 million Career Coaching Grant through the Indiana Commission for Higher Education – one of only 28 organizations selected. CWI will work with school districts across Northwest Indiana to administer the state’s innovative model for preparing students to make informed decisions about their college and career paths.
Gov. Holcomb Surprises Craig Allebach With Sagamore Of The Wabash
WINONA LAKE - Craig Allebach’s health may affect his future as the Winona Lake town manager, but Thursday he was shown how much he’s appreciated and loved for everything he’s done for the local communities over more than four decades. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb surprised Allebach, 69,...
Teacher, lawmaker not surprised by new ILEARN scores
MARTINSVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — A longtime elementary school teacher on Thursday said the 2024 ILEARN scores match her own observations in the classroom. Cheyenne Mappes has taught fourth and fifth grade in Morgan County for nearly 20 years. She said the third graders that took the ILEARN test this year were in kindergarten and first […]
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