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New Indiana law designed to reduce chronic absenteeism could lead to more parent prosecutions
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.This story was written by journalists at the Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism at Indiana University in partnership with Chalkbeat Indiana.After the death of her parents, an Indianapolis student’s attendance began to lapse — her guardians were busy, and school became a lower priority.Monarca Academy administrators talked to her guardians, and they promised she’d make it to school. But absences continued to stack up and Francisco Valdiosera, executive director of Monarca Academy, referred the case to the Department...
Greenwood Christian Joins Indiana Crossroads Conference in 2025
Greenwood Christian Academy will join the Indiana Crossroads Conference (ICC) in July 2025, amid significant conference realignment in Johnson County. This new alignment includes seven small private schools, such as Cardinal Ritter and Covenant Christian. The move comes as Beech Grove, Monrovia, and others leave for the newly formed Hoosier Legends Conference. GCA's entry into the ICC places its football program in a competitive environment, especially with teams like Indy Lutheran, recent state champions. Athletic director Shon Cottle acknowledges the challenges ahead but sees the overall competitive field as beneficial for the program.
Eagles Trade Proposal Swaps OL Tyler Steen for 24-Year-Old Playmaking WR
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Tyler Steen is at the center of one of the more intriguing — and realistic — trade proposals to come around in quite some time. With Philly’s need for a WR3 behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith well documented, Jimmy Kempski of The Philly Voice came up with a player-for-player trade idea: The Eagles could send Steen to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for third-year wide receiver Alec Pierce.
Indiana’s First Donut and Beer Festival Is Happening in Evansville this October
This family-friendly festival celebrates breakfast and brews. Over the past several years, we've seen the popularity of food-based festivals skyrocket. Evansville is no stranger to hosting festivals surrounding different types of food. And there's something unique about being able to go to one place and try out different variations on your favorite food or beverage. One festival heading to Evansville is very unique as it celebrates breakfast and brews.
IMPD seeking assistance in locating missing 68-year-old woman
INDIANAPOLIS — Officials with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public’s help in locating a 68-year-old woman who was last seen on the near northwest side of Indianapolis. According to a news release from IMPD, 68-year-old Cynthia Evans was last seen in the area of 1400 Udell St. at around 9 a.m. […]
Caitlin Clark, Assistant Coach Tully Bevilaqua visit NICU families at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital
INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark is known for her Indiana Fever stardom. But earlier this month, she and Fever Assistant Coach Tully Bevilaqua became stars in the hearts of multiple NICU families at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. According to a press release, Clark and Beveliaqua introduced themselves to parents, siblings and babies in August when they […]
Chreece Hip-Hop Festival to take over Fountain Square
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The lineup is set and the music is ready for the seventh edition of the Chreece Hip-Hop Festival on Saturday. The festival will host performances and events at seven venues in Fountain Square. The Chreece festival will also shut down the streets of the neighborhood for the first time for the 2024 […]
Southwest adds new nonstop flight to start just before spring break travel
Southwest will add a daily nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Nashville starting on March 6, 2025, the company announced Thursday. Airport executives praised the addition of the flight, saying it is a result of market demand seen by the Indianapolis economic community. “We’ve been pursuing this nonstop flight with Southwest for over...
Chick-fil-A opens 'first of its kind' 4-lane drive-thru restaurant
Chick-fil-A has opened a "first of its kind" location with four drive-thru lanes and an elevated kitchen with a "unique meal transport system." The location in Atlanta opened on Thursday, and the restaurant chain says the new concept was "strategically designed to increase speed-of-service and simplify the drive-thru experience for guests."
Recalling Old-Time Center Grove
Scott Hines moved to the Center Grove area with his family in 1970, right after his sixth birthday. They settled into the Carefree subdivision, which at the time had more vacant lots than houses. Hines and his friends watched as house after house sprang up. “We had a blast picking...
Colts' Jonathan Taylor: Starters slated to play Thursday
Taylor and the Colts' starters are on track to play into the second quarter of Thursday's preseason finale against the Bengals, James Boyd of The Athletic reports. After Taylor gets his anticipated reps Thursday, look for Tyler Goodson, Evan Hull, Zavier Scott and Demetric Felton to have an opportunity to make their cases for depth slotting in an Indy backfield that also includes Trey Sermon, who's been dealing with a hamstring issue. As the coming season approaches, Taylor is healthy and entrenched as his team's clear-cut lead back, a context that should result in a high-volume role in the team's Anthony Richardson-helmed offense.
Former Pacers guard and Indiana native announces his return to the team
The Indiana Pacers have already filled out their roster. Additionally, they have used up all three of their two-way contract spots this offseason. However, it seems that the team is still making moves a little over one month ahead of training camp. In a recent interview with Tony East of...
Notes, Quotes & Photos From Bucchero Stakes: Demolisher
SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024) — It was a tall ask for Demolisher, the three-year-old Indiana bred son of Dominus. But the youngster stepped up in a major way to win his first-ever trip around the turf and his first race against older horses in the 20th running of the $100,000 Bucchero Wednesday, Aug. 21 at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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