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The NIL support for Indiana basketball has always been strong — now opposing college coaches believe it, too
Mike Woodson hasn’t shied away from discussing NIL and how it’s impacted college basketball — and more specifically the Indiana basketball program. With the ever-changing waters of college basketball recruiting and the impact NIL has had on numerous programs and coaches, it has been *unofficially* evident that Indiana basketball has had one of the most competitive NIL backings and support nationally over the last few years.
Health Spotlight | Zapping away high blood pressure
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — It’s called a silent killer. Nearly half of all adults in the US have it and many don’t even know it. We’re talking about high blood pressure. Most of the time, there are few, if any, symptoms. For some, lifestyle changes like exercising, eating right and not smoking can help. Medications are also […]
‘We want them to feel special and honored’
PENDLETON — A chance remark at a funeral set sisters Amy Mercer and Vicki Ashton on a mission. Mercer, 54, and Ashton, 58, were attending a funeral of a close friend in June when they heard Nina Krisher, 89, say to their dad, “I hate that I only see my people at funerals.”
West Lafayette's plans for the Levee continues to take shape
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — West Lafayette's plan to convert the Levee to a downtown-style grid of streets is continuing to take shape. The city is getting a first look at the possible street layout and the vision for a future Tapawingo Park. In 2020, West Lafayette developed its...
Indiana State Fair reports attendance increase from 2023
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 850,000 people descended on the Indiana State Fairgrounds during the 167th iteration of the Indiana State Fair, an increase from 2023’s attendance. According to a news release from the state fair, this year’s attendance reached 854,236, compared to 2023’s attendance of 840,414. Officials said many vendors and partners also reported record […]
2024 Ride Of Hope Speeds Off Through Howard & Carroll Counties Tomorrow, Aug. 24
The community has been invited to participate in the 2024 Ride of Hope speeding off tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 24 with all motorcycles and Jeeps welcome to participate for the cause. The event, organized by Harley-Davidson of Kokomo, kicks off in Kokomo with registration at Harley-Davidson of Kokomo from 10 a.m....
Hoosierland TV Game of the Week: Carroll vs Caston
The HoosierlandTV crew is headed to Flora for week one of the high school football season for a rematch of last year’s sectional semifinal tonight, Friday, Aug. 23 with a kickoff at 7 p.m. Sam Wort and Kyle Etherington will be on the call. Tune in early to catch...
A struggling franchisee closes 25 KFC restaurants in the Midwest
EYM Group, a multi-concept operator that has closed dozens of units and placed others into bankruptcy protection, has closed more than two-dozen KFC restaurants in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. KFC confirmed local reports of the closures, including a pair of units in Indianapolis and several near Rockford and Peoria, Illinois.
WOMENSTATE SENATOR VANETA BECKER SELECTED CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER WOMEN-OF-YEAR
STATE SENATOR VANETA BECKER SELECTED CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER WOMEN-OF-YEAR. Indiana Stae Senator Vaneta Becker selected City-County Observer Woman-Of-Year. The City County-County ObserverCommunity Service Awards Luncheon will be held on September 20 at Bally’s in Evansville. United States Senator Mike Braun will be the keynote speaker at the City-County Observer Community...
Indiana House Republicans looking for paid interns for the 2025 legislative session
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Indiana House Republicans are accepting statehouse internship applications for the 2025 legislative session. This opportunity is open to college students and recent graduates. According to area lawmakers, it's a great learning opportunity for students of all majors. "The Statehouse internship program is an excellent platform...
Melissa Herzner Named 2024 Indiana GAL/CASA Program Director of the Year
Herzner is the executive director of SEI Voices for Children. (Southeast Indiana) – SEI Voices for Children Executive Director Melissa Herzner has been chosen as the Indiana GAL/CASA Program Director of the Year. Herzner was chosen from nominations sent in from across the entire state and she will be...
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