Four-day school weeks could soon become an option for more schools across Indiana. The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has released new guidance outlining the requirements for school districts interested in adopting a four-day school week. Under the new policy, districts must first earn an “A” accountability grade and demonstrate that a shortened school week […]
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man faces criminal charges after police say he fired 13 shots into a ride-share driver’s car while standing drunk and barefoot on a near-south-side road. Dravin Hanley, 21, was arrested last week on felony criminal recklessness charges and booked into the Marion County Jail without bond. During an initial hearing on […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Chuck Goodrich was officially introduced as Indiana’s next commerce secretary on Tuesday. The CEO of Gaylor Electric and former state representative from Noblesville will lead the state’s commerce offices and agencies, including the Indiana Economic Development Corp. and the Indiana Destination Development Corp. “I am really excited to serve the people of Indiana […]
Parasite Cyclosporiasis spreads, linked to raw produce; cooking can kill it but washing doesn't; vigilance needed to avoid debilitating illness.
LEBANON, Ind. — A woman died in a motorcycle crash in Lebanon this week. The Lebanon Police Department said the crash happened near the intersection of State Road 39 and Anderson Lane just after 10 p.m. Monday. Officers at the scene of the crash said the motorcycle hit a utility pole, causing the male driver […]
WESTFIELD, Ind. — A Westfield woman has pleaded guilty to defrauding an elderly person out of more than $500,000. According to court documents, Shayna Williams, 51, was involved in a car accident with an elderly woman six years ago. Since then, Williams defrauded the victim and the victim’s friend of $672,086. Williams falsely claimed that […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Association of REALTORS® (IAR) has released its mid-year real estate update, revealing that statewide home sales and new listings grew steadily through the first six months of 2026. The surge puts the state on track for its most active year of real estate since 2022, fueled largely by easing mortgage rates […]
Carmel, IN debates Amazon facility; highlights town's focus on appearances over real issues like traffic congestion.
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LEBANON, Ind. (July 14, 2026) — With artificial intelligence rapidly reshaping the business landscape, local entrepreneurs in Central Indiana are getting some help from one of tech’s biggest players. On Monday, more than 50 local small business owners gathered at the Lebanon Public Library for a free, intensive AI workshop. The event was hosted by […]
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INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis council committee has approved a proposal that would implement a data center moratorium. During a meeting on Monday, the Indianapolis City County Council’s Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee voted for Proposal No. 238. The proposal now moves to the full council for their consideration at a meeting on August 10 in […]