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Cellphones, reading, state testing: See what’s new as Indiana students head back to school
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters INDIANAPOLIS (CHALKBEAT) — Across the state, students are heading back to school soon. Students in Beech Grove and Warren Township start classes this week, followed by the rest of Marion County’s districts next week. With a new school year comes new rules about cellphones in […]
Police caution drivers on bus safety as kids head back to class
BEECH GROVE, Ind. — The school year is starting for some Indiana students and police have a message for anyone driving near school zones. Beech Grove students are back in class as of Wednesday and their buses are back on the roads. While kids are waiting at the bus stop, cars passing by should be […]
‘It takes a village’: Job fair helps formerly incarcerated people find work
Martin University hosted a job fair Thursday to help formerly incarcerated people find employment. The university partnered with the Indiana Department of Correction to provide more than 45 resource vendors to people reentering the workforce after incarceration. Job fair attendee James Walker was incarcerated last year and he has not...
Indy Summer Learning Labs helps bridge learning loss for students across the state
School is starting across Marion County, but some students have continued learning for most of the summer. At IPS Butler University Laboratory School 60 on the city’s near northside, nearly 300 students were taking classes. They are a part of the Indy Summer Learning Labs, a five week program for students across the state to get instruction during the break between academic years.
The Top 5 drugs fueling the overdose crisis in Indianapolis
If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health or substance abuse problems, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for help. Anyone grieving the loss of someone to overdose can text 'mental' to 317-435-5281 to get connected with mental health resources. INDIANAPOLIS — Drugs are continuing...
On the road to reading takes books to Indy’s littlest readers
(MIRROR INDY) — The kids at Little Blessings of Solid Rock Preschool can hardly wait their turn as Lisa Anderson with the Indianapolis Public Library system flips through the pages of “Is There a Dog in this Book?” With each page, she stops in front of a different child. “I’m going to go around the circle, and everybody’s going to get a […]
IPS cuts back tutoring as federal COVID aid expires and a new state reading law takes effect
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.Tutoring programs last year appeared to spur academic gains for Indianapolis Public Schools, but the district is scaling them down as funding ends.Like districts across the country, IPS leaned on in-person and virtual tutoring to drive academic recovery after the pandemic, fueled in part by the availability of federal relief dollars earmarked for accelerating learning. The district last year offered free, after-school virtual tutoring for all students who wanted it, as well virtual tutoring at 24 schools during...
9-year-old boy died after semi crashes into 3 cars, another semi on I-465
LATEST: The Marion County Coroner’s Office on Friday identified the 9-year-old boy who died in a crash on I-465 as Eamon Charles Goodrich. INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A 9-year-old boy died in a crash that police say was due to a semitractor-trailer failing to slow down in backed-up, rush hour traffic Thursday on I-465 eastbound. Investigators […]
Former CGHS Fishing Club Member Wins College-Level Competition
Scott Sledge, a former Center Grove High School Fishing Club member and 2020 graduate of Greenwood Community High School, and this teammate, Tyler Cory, recently won the 2024 Strike King Bassmaster College Classic, presented by Bass Pro Shops. Sledge, a senior at the University of Montevallo, said he and Cory qualified for the Bassmaster College Classic because they placed second in the 2023 Strike King Bassmaster College Series.
Let Them Talk: Local Group Hosts Safe Summer Kickbacks
Daniel Mills and Heather Savage joined us today to discuss the “Let Them Talk” initiative. This program aims to provide more resources and opportunities for youth through continuous engagement and strong relationships. Recognizing the importance of ongoing involvement, the program will transition from summer-specific activities to year-round initiatives. These will be offered through the Let […]
American Idol Alum set to sing in Indy July 27th
Singer-songwriter Cody Fry is set to perform with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO) at Kroger Symphony on the Prairie. The concert will take place on Saturday, July 27, at 8 p.m., replacing “She’s Got Soul” with Capathia Jenkins, which will still be performed on Friday, July 26. Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly will conduct both […]
Oregon Ducks First Big Ten Football Media Days: Everything from the Week in Indianapolis
From a giant inflatable Duck to more on the giant inflatable Duck, Oregon Football's Dan Lanning and players Dillon Gabriel, Jeffrey Bassa, and Terrance Ferguson delivered in UO's first Big Ten Media Days. Get caught up in everything said about the Ducks.
2 arrested for I-65 road rage shooting that critically injured semi driver
WHITESTOWN, Ind. — Police have arrested two Indy residents for a road rage shooting earlier this month on Interstate 65 in Boone County that critically injured a semi-truck driver and heavily impacted central Indiana traffic. James Brown, 44, and Kendra Johnson-Brown, 44, both of Indianapolis, were arrested on Thursday after being charged with criminal recklessness, […]
Health Spotlight | Gum disease symptoms you should look out for
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Periodontal disease is a common and a growing issue. About 40% of adults ages 30 and over have some form of it. That number increases to 70% for people over age 65. Here are some of the symptoms to look for and why it’s so important to catch it early. Periodontal disease […]
New Fountain Square gaming store goes 24/7, just in time for Gen Con
INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — During the COVID-19 pandemic, John Rantanen found himself at a crossroad. After a little more than a decade as a chef — at Indy’s Ram and HopCat — he was over the industry. With his childhood friend, Scott Wooldridge, the two self-professed nerds decided to open Elf ’N Moon, a shop dedicated […]
‘He’s somebody I can count on’: How Quinn Schulte went from walk-on to Indianapolis
Big Ten Media Days are an opportunity for teams to highlight their star players. The Hawkeyes chose to bring one of their best stories to Indianapolis in former walk-on Quinn Schulte.
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