INDIANAPOLIS–Jennifer Dorfmeyer has been appointed as the new director of the Indiana Department of Child Services, replacing former Director Adam Krupp, who will now serve as a special advisor to Governor Mike Braun on child welfare issues. Dorfmeyer, who previously served as chief deputy director at DCS, expressed gratitude for the appointment and confidence in […]
STATEWIDE–The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed three cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in white-tailed deer in Noble, Franklin, and Rush counties. “This was part of our routine hunter harvest surveillance that we do every year. Hunters bring us deer to test and they also bring them to our partner taxidermists,” said […]
DCS director endorses faith-based teen program despite abuse claims, raising conflict of interest concerns
INDIANAPOLIS–The John Boner Neigbhorhood Center is helping Marion County families with what they call their Indy Energy Assistance Program. The deadline to apply for that is April 20. You can apply online at indyeap.org or in person at the John Boner Center (2236 E. 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201 at Door #2) along with a […]
INDIANAPOLIS — In 2023, the Arsenal Technical High School football team in Indianapolis finished the season without a single win, but the team rallied the last two seasons with winning records in conference play. The team took a different path. Through a pilot program supported by a grant from the Riley Children’s Foundation, these athletes […]
STATEWIDE–Hoosiers will have to get ready to “spring forward” at 2 am on Sunday March 8 due to daylight saving time. One Indianapolis doctor breaks down how this time of year can have negative health impacts on people and what to do about it. “We see a lot of children undergo significant sleep challenges during […]
INDIANAPOLIS–The Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) has started what they call a new effort to “raise awareness about abusive insurer practices that leave Hoosiers without the ability to get the medically necessary treatment.” It’s called “Access Denied”. It features a web portal that breaks down how insurance companies block care, shares stories from the media with […]
NOBLESVILLE, Ind–A Noblesville girl who was born with “half a heart” was selected to be a 2026 Riley Champion, an award that showcases resilience and grit by turning challenge into strength while inspiring others as they navigate complex medical situations with courage. Hannah Ginther is 11 years old now. She was born with hypoplastic left […]
STATEHOUSE–Testimony was heard Wednesday at the Statehouse on a bill that would ban kids from using cell phones in schools altogether. If it ends up passing, it would mandate that kids either leave their cell phones at home or place their phones in a secure storage space until the school day is over. “As both […]
STATEWIDE–Indiana is one of the states in the U.S. least affected by workplace burnout risk, according to a new study. The research was done by by GLP-1 provider Nutrition NC. They analyzed five metrics across US states, including weekly working hours, commute times, availability of mental health support providers, days of lost productivity due to health […]
INDIANAPOLIS–Hospitals in Marion County will soon begin temporary visitor restrictions due to what they call a steady increase in flu activity and RSV. “Influenza-like illness reported by patients at hospital emergency departments in Marion County is on the rise, with the highest activity among infants and children in the 0-17 age group. RSV activity is […]
STATEWIDE — Indiana hospitals are making progress toward lowering health care costs, according to new national rankings and reports. Multiple analyses highlighted Monday by the Indiana Hospital Association showed improved hospital pricing and more cost-effective care for Hoosiers. Recent data from WalletHub placed Indiana as the 8th-best state in the nation for health care costs […]