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Bowling Against Bullying Looks To Strike Down Growing Bullying Statistics
During the 2022-23 school year, 38% of reported bullying incidents in Indiana schools were verbal, with 30% being physical. Social/relational bullying and a combination of bullying each were 11%, while written/electronic bullying was 10%, according to the Indiana Department of Education website. In total for the 2022-23 Indiana school year, there were 5,460 reported bullying incidents, up from 5,103 in 2022; 1,984 in 2021 and 4,495 in 2020.
DNR: A frog species that mysteriously disappeared from the Tri-State in the 1980s is back
A species of prairie-dwelling amphibians that disappeared from the Angel Mounds Historic Site a generation ago has been reintroduced there, Indiana state officials said this week. The crawfish frog, endangered in the Hoosier State, is back following an effort led by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Angel Mounds. ...
Horses at Animal Holding Facilitiy
Horses graze outside the Animal Holding Facility at 410 S. University St. A June report by the USDA found the facility contained a water receptacle for horses that allegedly had algae and larvae swimming in it. Israel Schuman | Summer Editor.
Person killed in crash along County Line in Greenwood
GREENWOOD, Ind. — A person died in a crash along County Line Road in Greenwood. According to the Greenwood Fire Department, first responders responded to County Line Road and Combs Road for a fatal crash. The Johnson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 76-year-old Caren K. Gilcrist of Indianapolis. Traffic was blocked on the […]
9-year-old boy died after semi crashes into 3 cars, another semi on I-465
LATEST: The Marion County Coroner’s Office on Friday identified the 9-year-old boy who died in a crash on I-465 as Eamon Charles Goodrich. INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A 9-year-old boy died in a crash that police say was due to a semitractor-trailer failing to slow down in backed-up, rush hour traffic Thursday on I-465 eastbound. Investigators […]
How to buy Purdue football tickets? See prices for games on 2024 schedule
The Purdue football team is coming off a 4-8 season and hopes to prove others wrong. Coming into the year, Purdue was given a consensus last-place Big Ten ranking from most major lists, including the USA TODAY Network preseason poll. Head coach Ryan Walters said the team has 'a large chip' on its shoulder...
Purdue facing complaint for animal welfare violations
A research watchdog is urging fines against Purdue for three animal welfare violations discovered in a June inspection, an analyst for the organization said. A copy of the inspection report was obtained from the USDA by the watchdog organization SAEN, and the report gives 410 S. University St. as the address of the inspection.
Man’s body with gunshot wound found in home ‘in fairly quiet neighborhood’
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis police on Thursday found the body of a man with a gunshot wound in a home on McCarty Street on the city’s west side. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was called to a death investigation at 12:20 p.m. Thursday to the 2200 block of West McCarty Street. That’s in an area with homes and industries just west of the I-70 overpass for South Belmont Avenue.
Prosecutor: Man who crashed into SUV carrying six kids was going 85+ mph. Now faces 13 charges.
Update: Charges were officially filed in this case Friday, July 26, 2024. This article was updated to include those charges and the suspect's name. INDIANAPOLIS — Before a horrific crash that injured six children and their mother, the 27-year-old man accused of causing it recently walked out of federal prison. ...
Driver found dead in cab after veering off interstate
A truck driver was found dead inside of his truck cab after veering off of an Indiana interstate on Wednesday afternoon. The accident happened on July 24th on Interstate 65 just north of the Indiana 43 exit in Lafayette, Indiana at around 3:30 p.m. According to… the semi truck veered...
Docs: Indy man pointed firearm, attempted to steal vehicle from off-duty IMPD officer
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indy man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he attempted to carjack an off-duty officer in downtown Indy last week. Andrew Pernell, 44, was arrested on Friday, July 19 and charged with a level 4 felony of unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon and pointing a […]
'Purdue sucks:' IU football coach Curt Cignetti explains Purdue comment from last winter
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti said Thursday he will worry about Purdue and the Old Oaken Bucket when Game 12 rolls around on the schedule. Shortly after his hire last winter, though, Cignetti directly mentioned the Boilermakers while introducing himself to the crowd at a Hoosiers men's basketball game. He even...
Missing: Police ask for help finding woman with Asperger’s syndrome
INDIANAPOLIS — Police are looking for help finding a woman who went missing on Wednesday, July 24. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said Amaka Onochie was last seen around the 3400 block of Hyannis Port Drive at approximately 2:30 p.m. riding a white 10 speed bicycle. Onochie is a 27-year-old black female. She is 5’6 […]
Door Dash driver, child held at gunpoint during southeast side pizza delivery
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis woman delivering for Door Dash food delivery service was held at gunpoint with her child in the car this week on the city's southeast side. According to court documents, the woman was delivering food just after midnight on July 24 on Carson Avenue to Larry Mauer when he became upset with the driver's inability to provide change for his $20 bills.
Police use license plate tracking system to gather evidence in southern Indiana murder
A Bloomington man shot in the head and left 20 feet off the side of a dead-end gravel road in Owen County likely died the day before someone passing by discovered his body. Court documents filed after Thursday’s arrest of suspect Quentin Lamont Porter Jr. described blood and shards of broken glass on Stephenson Road near 23-year-old Malik Sims’ body. Blood also was found inside the victim’s car, which police say was stolen by his killer.
United States Cold Storage Announces Facility Expansion To Welcome Gorton’s Seafood Into Lebanon
United States Cold Storage, Inc. announced the expected completion of a 107,200 square-foot addition to its Lebanon public refrigerated warehouse by spring 2025 to continue its operations in the Indiana markets with a new seafood partner. The business will partner with Gorton’s Seafood to construct its own attached seafood processing...
The Blue Collar Virtual Trade School Opens in Indianapolis
The Blue Collar Recruiter (TBCR), a skilled labor permanent placement firm, has opened a franchise location to serve the Indianapolis region. Mindy Paulin, president/CEO of the new location, is dedicated to filling the gap in the skilled labor market. Mindy and husband Chad own CMP Plumbing and CMP Electric, thriving companies located on the southside. Prior to opening The Blue Collar Recruiter and Virtual Trade School, Mindy built her career in the banking industry.
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