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BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–Indiana University and IU Football Coach Curt Cignetti have agreed to terms on a new eight-year contract with an average annual compensation of approximately $11.6 million.  Cignetti’s new contract runs through November 30, 2033. “At Indiana University, we are committed to performing at the highest levels in everything we do, and no one has exemplified […]

INDIANAPOLIS–Beginning Monday, October 20, Capitol Avenue will close between 14th and 16th streets to allow for construction of a pedestrian skybridge connecting the new downtown hospital to the new medical office building. The new skybridge is set to provide a safe, convenient and weather-protected connection between the two facilities, providing access for patients, visitors, and staff. The […]

ELKHART, Ind.–Elkhart Community Schools is battling both financial challenges and declining enrollment. In a State of the District address Wednesday night, Superintendent Dr. Larry Huff spoke both about the district’s progress, but also spoke about the need for consolidation. He said the effects of Senate Bill 1 going into law mean less money for the […]

STATEWIDE — Indiana education officials unveiled major updates to the state’s proposed school accountability system — including new reading and “back on track” indicators — as they work to finalize rules that will replace the state’s former A-F grading model by the end of the year. The presentation to the State Board of Education marked […]

LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind.–Two lawsuits have now been filed in a LaPorte County crash back in May that involved both a box truck and two New Prairie United School Corporation minibuses. The crash happened May 8 at the intersection of U.S. 20 and Fail Road when the New Prairie JV baseball team was on its way […]

INDIANAPOLIS — On World Restart a Heart Day, the Indianapolis Colts are teaming up with the American Heart Association (AHA) and the NFL to stress the importance of learning CPR, naming Defensive Tackle Neville Gallimore and Linebacker Austin Ajiake to the 2025 Nation of Lifesavers™ Player Ambassador Class. The two Colts players join a roster […]

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — An 18-year-old woman from Attica was shot and killed inside a Lafayette apartment Wednesday night. The Lafayette Police Department responded to the apartment in the 900 block of N 9th St. just before 11 p.m. and found Dynasty Battle inside. She was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel. After investigating […]

INDIANAPOLIS — AES Indiana announced that they have reached a partial settlement in the Regulatory Rate Review to reduce their proposed rate increase. In a release sent out Thursday morning, the utility company said their original proposal that would’ve seen Hoosiers paying an average of $21 more a month would reduce to $10 more a […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) on Wednesday joined Fox Business’s The Claman Countdown with Liz Claman to discuss the ongoing federal government shutdown, placing the blame squarely on Senate Democrats for obstructing efforts to reopen the government and stressing the impact on military families’ paychecks. Senator Young, who stated he has voted […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana University has fired Jim Rodenbush, the school’s director of student media, after he refused to enforce what many are calling an attempt to censor the Indiana Daily Student, the university’s independent student newspaper. The move came Tuesday, just days after Rodenbush reportedly pushed back against administrators who tried to limit what could […]

INDIANAPOLIS — A fast-moving weather system is set to bring gusty winds and steady rain to much of Indiana this weekend, forecaster Andrew White with the National Weather Service says. Rain will start Saturday afternoon, moving in from the east, and continue through the night before tapering off Sunday morning. White says the system will […]

INDIANAPOLIS — A plan to rezone land to build houses for homeless people on the west side of Indianapolis is moving forward. The Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development approved the rezoning for construction of 10 duplexes for homeless people on the property of Lynhurst Baptist Church, located on South Lyndhurst Drive near West Washington Street. […]