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Wanted: Non-Democrat to serve on Monroe County’s board of health
For a while now, one of the positions on Monroe County’s seven-member board of health has been vacant. It’s the position that is newly defined in state code by Indiana’s state legislature in 2023, as appointed by the “county executive” from a list of three recommendations by the “executive of the most populous municipality in the county.”
Western conference team reportedly pursued Indiana Pacers guard
Earlier this morning, the Indiana Pacers and guard Andrew Nembhard officially came to terms on a three-year, $59 million contract extension. With this new contract, Nembhard will be on Indiana's books through the 2027-28 season. After his impressive playoff performance last season, this contract extension comes as no shock. However,...
Shock Twist in Indianapolis Family Slaughter Trial as Judge Declares Mistrial Amid Tearful Testimonies
In Indianapolis, a trial that has held the city's collective breath took an unforeseen turn when a mistrial was declared in the case of Raymond Childs III, the young man accused of the tragic and heinous murder of six members of his family. The presiding judge in Marion County set the ground for a new phase of legal proceedings after something said during witness testimony led to the mistrial, as reported by WTHR. While details were scant, this disruption in the trial indicates the challenges of navigating through emotionally charged testimonies and the weight of ensuring a fair trial.
Docs: Richmond mom leaves kids alone in trailer, faces neglect charges
INDIANAPOLIS — A Richmond woman was charged after reportedly leaving her four children at her trailer home unattended. Shantell Caballero, 29, was charged with four counts of Neglect of a Dependent, a Level 6 Felony. The Richmond Police Department was dispatched to the 800 block of Northwest 5th St. in Lot 77 on Friday, July […]
Chef Oya gets ready to say goodbye to The Trap
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Indiana basketball set to face Marian University — coached by Pat Knight — in Exhibition game
Indiana basketball has an exhibition game set for the upcoming 2024-25 season against a team with huge ties to the program. As it was announced via Twitter, Marian University will return to Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on November 1st in an exhibition matchup. The Marian Knights are coached by by first year head coach and son of legendary Indiana basketball head coach Bobby Knight, Pat Knight.
NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing top 6 teams for 4-star 2025 PF Dezmon Briscoe
Dezmon Briscoe is a consensus top-150 overall prospect in the 2025 NCAA Basketball recruiting class, coming from Indianapolis, Indiana. He's listed at 6'8 and 225 pounds and a physical big man, capable of playing both inside positions. Briscoe is a solid athlete with a nice motor, whose post skills should...
New Study Reveals Indiana Has One of the Best School Systems in America
Choosing the right school for your kiddo is a huge decision for parents. But, what does that even mean - the "right" school? That answer is probably different for every student. So how does a parent - especially parents of youngsters just starting school - make that decision? WalletHub just released a report that might provide some insight to parents.
Police Warn Indiana Parents Against Back-to-School Photo Trend
If you plan on taking photos of your kids on their first day of school, there are some things that you need to know about before you post them on social media. Summer break is nearing its end. It feels like just yesterday, the kiddos were getting out of school and eager to take advantage of summer. In less than a month's time, kids will be returning to school. By now, you might have already started back-to-school shopping for clothes and supplies so the kiddos will be looking sharp on their first day back. Over the past few years, there has been a trend on social media where parents take photos of their kids on the first day of school posing with a sign to celebrate the first day of a new school year. These signs could be revealing more personal information about your child than you realize, and can all be used by predators, scammers, and other people looking to endanger your child, family, or finances.
Big Lots Shutting Down Stores Amid Financial Uncertainty
Big Lots is planning to shutter around 40 stores as the company opens up about their ability to continue. I've been shopping at Big Lots for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I could spend hours in the toy aisle, and even as a teenager, I spent quite a bit of time thumbing through the DVD and Blu-ray selections. My wife and I still shop at Big Lots on a regular basis today. It's safe to say that it's one of my all-time favorite stores. Need groceries? Done. Kitchenware? Easy. How about some furniture? They've got all kinds of options out on the floor.
DEI bullying assumes people didn’t earn their jobs
This commentary originally appeared in the Indiana Capital Chronicle. One of the most disheartening things I saw following the failed attempt to assassinate Donald Trump was a concentrated, days-long social media flogging of a female U.S. Secret Service agent. Social media users clipped shots of her from video, spread them and commented on her hair, […]
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits Midwest States
Dozens sick and 2 dead as a new listeria outbreak from deli meat spreads through the Midwest to the East Coast. The CDC is currently investigating the source of this most recent listeria outbreak and has so far connected this issue to meat sliced at delis,. Many people in this...
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