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Truant students in Indiana schools will need more accountability with a new law, IMPD seeks leads after a man's body was found with fatal gunshot wounds, a warning has been issued in Indiana after reports of contaminated edibles, drug overdose deaths decrease in Marion County, and Columbus officials consider EV charger upgrades.
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Report: IN’s 988 success sets example but all states must improve crisis support
A new report gives Indiana high marks for its rollout of 988, a mental health crisis hotline, but also highlighted all states need to do more to …
Monday, July 1, 2024
IN book offers recycling resources for event organizers
Summer in Indiana produces a variety of festivals, outdoor concerts, and athletic competitions. These attractions produce large crowds and hundreds …
IN experts stress fireworks safety ahead of July 4th
As Hoosiers gear up for Independence Day, safety experts are stressing the importance of handling fireworks responsibly. Trevor Hash, division chief …
IN center hosts sites for National HIV Testing Day
Today is National HIV Testing Day. First observed in the U.S. in 1995, anyone who is sexually active is urged to get tested to know their HIV status…
New Indiana law: Protection for minors or privacy invasion?
A controversial new law is set to take effect next week, requiring Hoosiers to upload sensitive documents, including driver's licenses and Social …
Hoosiers push for statewide commission to tackle housing crisis
By Marilyn Odendahl for The Indiana Citizen.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Indiana News Service reporting for the Indiana Citizen-Free Press…
Conservationists tout IN old mines, brownfields to develop renewable energy
Today is the summer solstice, the day of the year with the most sunshine, and Indiana conservationists said they have a plan to make the best use of …
Juneteenth honors freedom amid possible IN graveyard extinction
Today is Juneteenth, the federal holiday recognizing this date in 1865 when slaves in Texas were told they were free, more than two years after the …
Culinary camp teaches IN teens cooking, business skills
Kids' summer camp means horseback riding, hiking and scavenger hunts. But one Indianapolis chef is using the school break to teach youths cooking and …
Indiana's rural climate impact: Urgent call for action
A new report from the Rural Climate Partnership revealed a significant climate impact on rural Americans, including more than one in five Hoosiers…
Report: Overall child well-being ranking slightly slips in IN
Indiana ranks 27th in child well-being, according to the 2024 Kids Count Data Book by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, slipping three spots from last …
Top Indiana industry leaders team up for youth STEM careers
Companies are consistently looking for fresh talent in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. A central Indiana organization is …