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Medicaid advisory panel weighs in on HIP lawsuit, PathWays transition
Legislators on the state’s Medicaid Advisory Committee spent hours Wednesday questioning state officials about Indiana’s ongoing lawsuit over provisions of the Healthy Indiana Plan as well as progress reports on the state’s transition to managed care, otherwise known as PathWays. Of the lawmakers who spoke up during the meeting, all urged the Family and Social […]
Indiana to see ‘swift and severe’ slowdown in population growth
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — Indiana’s population growth will continue to lag through 2060 as the state’s births increasingly outnumber its deaths, researchers at Indiana University said Tuesday. Matt Kinghorn, senior demographer for the Indiana Business Research Center at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, said in a news release, “To underscore how swift and […]
Enrollment open for Code/IT Academy in Loogootee; applications due Sept. 23
LOOGOOTEE – Enrollment is now open for Code/IT Academy, a 10-week upskilling program that is coming to Martin County. Ivy Tech and the Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth Inc. announced this week that applications are being accepted and are due Sept. 23 to take advantage of the free training that will help Hoosiers acquire in-demand tech skills and access higher paying jobs.
Monroe County gov’t operation of family planning clinic to stop at least for now, maybe for good
Monroe County government’s operation of its Futures Family Planning Clinic will be suspended for 30 days, maybe longer, even for good. That’s the outcome of a special meeting of Monroe County’s board of health held on Wednesday afternoon. Based on the way board president Stephen Pritchard opened...
Indiana men’s soccer set to face Maher, Saint Louis in first match of the season
On Feb. 6, former Indiana men’s soccer center back Joey Maher officially announced his transfer to Saint Louis University. Six months later, he’s set to face the Hoosiers, who travel to Saint Louis to face the Billikens on Friday. Maher spent four years in Bloomington, accumulating 83 starts...
2024 IU Football Position Preview: Secondary
The new look IU Football defense under defensive coordinator Bryant Haines has emphasized the importance of rushing the passer. It’s been the identity of the defense since Haines became the defensive coordinator at James Madison under Curt Cignetti. He’s not looking to change that identity as he wants to...
Evansville diner owner ordered to pay $390K to employees in back wages, damages
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — The owner of an Evansville diner has been ordered to pay nearly $400,000 in back wages and damages to dozens of employees. Back in March, 44News reported on the US Department of Labor investigation underway into Friendship Diner and its owner, Bardhyl Shabani. Now, the...
City of Bloomington to do two street maintenance projects downtown and along West Third Street
The City of Bloomington will begin two street maintenance projects in late August and September downtown and along West Third Street. The projects will involve asphalt resurfacing and safety and accessibility enhancements. The Downtown Street Maintenance Project will cover 4th Street (from Madison Street to Indiana Ave.), 6th Street (from...
City of Bloomington's proposed 2025 budget now available for public review
The City of Bloomington's proposed budget for 2025 now is now available for public review ahead of budget hearings with the City Council. The hearings start Monday evening and will continue each evening through Thursday in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The 2025 budget proposal includes several initiatives that...
Bloomington rejects Graduate Hotel request for historic protection
The City of Bloomington is refusing to recognize the Graduate Hotel building on Kirkwood Avenue as part of a local historic district, which means it won’t be able to sell alcohol. The Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission voted Thursday, seven to zero, against the request by the hotel’s parent company...
IU researcher building statistical models to identify Alzheimer’s risk
Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating condition affecting memory, thinking and behavior. While there is no cure, treatment options are available that could alter its progression, so identifying at-risk patients as early as possible is vital to improving their quality of life. As one...
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.
SCCH holds annual employee field day
SULLIVAN, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Sullivan County Community Hospital held its annual employee field day Thursday. This event began just a few years ago, but has now grown into a favorite at the hospital. Early Thursday afternoon, 64 members of the hospital staff competed in the individual event. This was a timed obstacle race that competitors […]
Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce honors businesses and individuals
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WAWV/WTWO)–The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce held its 111th annual meeting, Wednesday night. More than 500 people filled the Terre Haute Convention Center. The event honored businesses and individuals who’ve worked to help make Terre Haute an even better place to live. Throughout the year,...
Local Sports News: August 23, 2024
Valentyna Kadlecova Added to The Indiana University Women’s Basketball Roster for the 2024-25 Season Indiana women’s basketball head coach Teri Moren has announced the addition of freshman forward Valentyna Kadlecova to the 2024-25 roster. Kadlecova (pronounced Cad-lets-so-vah), who hails from Czech Republic, most recently averaged 12.1 points, 3.0 assists and shot 42.9 percent from the floor at the U20 European Championships. The 6-foot guard has also appeared with the Czech Republic at the FIBA U19 World Cup, FIBA U18 Championships and FIBA U16 European Championships. She played club basketball with DSK Levhartice Chomutov in 2023-24 where she averaged 11.6 points 2.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and shot 43.9 percent from the floor and 74.7 percent at the free throw line in the regular season. In EuroCup action, she averaged 11.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 steals in six games.
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