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Indiana Attorney General Leads 17-State Coalition Defending Ex-Brownsburg Teacher's Religious Rights Against Pronoun Policy
Attorney General Todd Rokita is forging an alliance with counterparts in 17 states, taking a stance on what he views as the protection of religious liberty in the workplace. The case centers around John Kluge, a former Brownsburg High School teacher whose resignation was prompted by the school's demand he adhere to using the preferred pronouns of transgender students, a requirement conflicting with his personal beliefs. According to an official report from the State of Indiana, Rokita and the other attorneys general are urging the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to overrule a lower court's decision which held that accommodating Kluge's religious convictions posed an "undue hardship" for the school.
Kyle Steckly breaks through in a Super in Redbud 400
The Redbud 400 trophy is staying north of the border. Kyle Steckly claimed his first Super Late Model victory on Saturday night at Anderson Speedway in Indiana and the Ontarian did it in one of the historic crown jewels of the ASA STARS national Super Late Model championship. The Rette...
USA TODAY Sports Network Big Ten football 2024 preseason media poll: It's Bucks and Ducks
It's a new era of Big Ten football with the addition of four Pac-12 programs, and the league swelling to 18 teams also means the end of divisions. It's a free-for-all with the top two teams meeting at Lucas Oil Stadium for the Big Ten Championship Game, Dec. 7. Michigan beat Big Ten newcomer Washington for the 2023 national championship, but neither crack the top two in this season's USA TODAY Sports Network Big Ten preseason media...
1 shot and killed on Indy’s near southeast side
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a shooting that killed a person early Monday morning. According to IMPD, officers received a report of a person shot in the 1400 block of Nelson Ave just before 12:30 a.m. Officers located a victim, who was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later […]
13-story Shinola Hotel planned for downtown Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — An investment group led by Herb Simon is planning to open a popular hotel in downtown Indianapolis. Boxcar Development LLC submitted a proposal to redevelop the site of the former "CSX building" on Pennsylvania Street, right across from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. According to the development group, investment for...
Leffel, McGraw, Mundy, and More at OPA’s Salon
The nonprofit organization Oil Painters of America (OPA) will mount its 2024 National Juried Salon at Indianapolis’s James R. Ross Fine Art this summer. Professional artist members from across the U.S. and Canada vied for only 100 spots, so there will be excitement during the opening reception when Master Signature artist Robert Johnson, in his role as juror of awards, distributes approximately $12,000 in awards.
5 injured in overnight shootings
INDIANAPOLIS – Police are investigating after five people were injured in various overnight shootings across Indianapolis. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, just before 12:30 a.m., officers responded to the 3500 block of Clifton Street on Indy’s near northwest side. When officers arrived, they located a male with a gunshot wound. He was reported […]
Gov. Holcomb breaks ground on first READI 2.0 project
Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined local and regional officials in Kokomo today to break ground on the first quality of place project supported by the recent expansion of the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI 2.0), which increases the state’s overall program commitment to $1 billion, marking an unprecedented state-led investment in cultivating vibrant communities that attract and retain top talent. In Kokomo, READI 2.0 funding will facilitate the expansion of University Park at Indiana University Kokomo, adding critical student housing and amenities to retain and attract top talent and support significant job creation plans in the region’s growing electric vehicle (EV) industry.
READI Accelerates New Housing, Rural Development in West Central Indiana
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation joined local and regional officials today in Staunton to cut the ribbon on a new development that will increase housing availability in West Central Indiana. The project, Clay Court development, is part of the Homes for the Future program – a pilot initiative to incentivize homebuilders and developers to build new, age-friendly homes that is being supported by Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI).
Indiana Grown: Modest Midwest Wax Co.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each and every Saturday, WISH-TV highlights a local company together with our partners at Indiana Grown. This week, Olivia Neal with Modest Midwest Wax Co. joined News 8 at Daybreak. Neal shares with News 8 her company’s commitment to sustainability and mission to create clean home options, such as dye-free and mica-free […]
IMPD: 1 injured after reported road rage shooting in west Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — Officials with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said an apparent road rage incident on the west side of Indianapolis led to a shooting Sunday evening. According to officials in the department, officers responded to the 6400 block of W 11th Street Sunday evening on a report of a person shot. IMPD said that […]
Preparing for pop-up thundershowers at times this upcoming week
TONIGHT Central Indiana will see scattered showers tonight, especially over the southeast half. Mostly cloudy skies with a low around 67°F. Light northeast winds. A stray thunder rumble isn’t off the table as deeper moisture moves in from the south. TOMORROW Expect a mix of sun and clouds with afternoon temperatures reaching the mid-80s. Light […]
Furious Fans Call for 50k Fine for Corey Heim After Indianapolis Truck Incident
Furious Fans Call for 50k Fine for Corey Heim: The recent clash at Indianapolis Raceway Park has ignited a firestorm among NASCAR Truck Series enthusiasts, with fervent calls for a $50,000 fine against Corey Heim following his controversial altercation with Christian Eckes. This incident has not only sparked debate over Heim’s on-track conduct but also raised broader questions about the current state of sportsmanship within the sport. Fans’ demands for harsher penalties highlights a growing desire for accountability and respect among drivers, reflecting deeper concerns over the balance between competitive aggression and fair play. How will NASCAR respond to these impassioned calls for action?
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