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Annual ‘Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana’ competition registration opens
Brown County Democrat - Indiana
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August 19, 2025
If you’re an Indiana manufacturer and make something you think is super cool, now is the time to show off your wares and see if your product rises to the top. The tip-off of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s fifth annual Coolest Thing Made IN...
Catalytic converter thefts sideline Indiana school buses, force e-learning day
FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois
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MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. - Michigan City Area Schools shifted to e-learning Tuesday after vandals stole catalytic converters from about 20 school buses, police said. What we know: School transportation staff discovered the damage early this morning,...
Indiana American Water’s acquisition of Lake Station’s water system helps to “Keep Life Flowing” in the city and the Region
Valpo Life - Indiana
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August 19, 2025
On October 22, 2019, Indiana American Water officially procured the City of Lake Station’s outdated water system in a $20.68 million acquisition. Due to the condition of Lake Station’s nearly eight-decade old water infrastructure, residents of the...
IndyGo Unveils $432 Million Budget for Blue Line Construction
WIBC 93.1 FM - Indiana
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August 19, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS — IndyGo has unveiled a proposed $432 million budget for 2026, which would mark a significant increase in spending for the transit agency. The budget’s main focus is the construction of the Blue Line and a new bus garage, but it also...
Agriculture experiences engage families
The Kokomo Tribune - Indiana
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Farm-to-table experiences are well within the realm of possibility for families visiting rural towns throughout central Indiana. An array of local farms are open to the public to share a passion for agriculture with the community’s families and...
AES Indiana Proposes Power Rate Increase
WIBC 93.1 FM - Indiana
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August 19, 2025
Source: PHOTO: Chris Davis/Urban One INDIANAPOLIS — AES Indiana wants to raise your power bill, and people aren’t happy about it. For the first time, state regulators heard directly from customers Monday night at a public hearing on the company’s...
USDA forecasts record corn yield and production, decreased soybean production
Farm Talk - Kansas
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Progressive Farmer Staff reported that the “USDA on Tuesday forecast a record corn crop at a whopping 16.7 billion bushels with record yields projected for corn at 188.8 bushels per acre — shattering another record. USDA also bumped up the soybean...
On This Day: August 19, 1909 – Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hosts Its First Auto Race
WIBC 93.1 FM - Indiana
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August 19, 2025
On This Day: August 19, 1909 – Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hosts Its First Auto Race On August 19, 1909, the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) staged its inaugural auto race—a historic milestone that marked the dawn of motor racing in...
Indiana Landmarks Announces Year’s 10 Most Endangered Sites
Ink Free News - Indiana
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August 18, 2025
InkFreeNews.com Posted Aug 18, 2025 Updated: Aug 18, 2025 @ 5:06 PM West Side Recreation Club in South Bend is one of the ten landmarks in Indiana’s 10 most endangered landmarks. Photo from Indiana Landmarks. News Release INDIANA — Indiana...
Indiana Connections Academy Kicks Off 2025-2026 School Year for K-12 Students Statewide
Newsbug.info - Illinois
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More than 5,500 students across the state recently started the new school year online with Indiana Connections Academy, a tuition-free full-time online public virtual school serving students statewide in grades K-12. “The beginning of a new school...
Popular Chain Restaurant In Indiana Shutting Down Locations
107.7 WRKR - Michigan
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August 19, 2025
Indiana is home to thousands of chain restaurants, where you can expect to enjoy your favorite menu items every time you dine. However, it may be harder to frequent one popular chain restaurant in Indiana, as the company will be shutting down...
trucknews.com named official media sponsor of FTR Transportation Conference
Truck News
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August 19, 2025
Against the backdrop of a persistent rate recession, soft freight market, and uncertainty around tariffs and trade, trucknews.com has signed as media sponsor of FTR’s Transportation Conference Sept. 8-11 in Indianapolis, Ind. The four-day...
Bring back the bison: How an on-campus movement resurrected Indiana's mascot after 50 years
ESPN Singapore
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What, exactly, is a hoosier? It's a riddle pondered by many. The simplest answer is the strongest: It's a person from Indiana. The specifics, though, get more difficult. There have been dozens of theories and explanations over the years. A bill...
Indiana regulators hear frustrations as AES faces backlash over proposed electric rate increase
WTHR - Indiana
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Frustrated Hoosiers spoke out at a public hearing against AES Indiana’s proposed $21 rate hike, urging regulators to reject it as the utility cites rising costs. INDIANAPOLIS — Seldom has a library checked out this much frustration. On Monday, the...
Ray Winstone On ‘Black Widow’ Reshoots, Why Marvel “Takes Away From Cultural Films Getting Made” & Working With Gary Oldman, Martin Scorsese & More — Sarajevo
Deadline
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August 19, 2025
British actor Ray Winstone, who is renowned for his tough guy performances in films such as The Departed and Sexy Beast, touched down at the Sarajevo Film Festival this week where he participated in a wide-ranging masterclass about his career,...
Indiana student's life saved by quick response at Parkview Middle School
WHAS 11 - Kentucky
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August 19, 2025
A quick response by a resource officer and staff at Parkview Middle School saved a student's life on August 13, according to Jeffersonville Police. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Quick action by a Jeffersonville Police school resource officer and staff at...
Indianapolis woman killed in crash on I-65N near Sellersburg
WDRB - Kentucky
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- An Indianapolis woman was killed in a crash just near Sellersburg in southern Indiana Monday evening. State police said the two-vehicle crash happened just before 5:30 p.m. on Interstate 65 North, just past the exit to...
Sophie Cunningham hypes up Indiana Fever teammate after Caitlin Clark praise
Irish Star
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August 19, 2025
Indiana Fever standout Sophie Cunningham took to Instagram to celebrate Kelsey Mitchell following her own knee injury during the matchup against the Connecticut Sun. On Sunday, Mitchell delivered a spectacular 38-point performance while dishing...
Toyota expands employee childcare centers at four U.S. manufacturing sites
North Raleigh Today - North Carolina
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August 19, 2025
Toyota has announced plans to expand its childcare support for employees by adding four new childcare centers at manufacturing sites in North Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, and West Virginia. These new facilities will join existing centers at...
Indiana's House GOP congressional contingent lines up behind Trump's redistricting effort
WFYI - Indiana
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August 19, 2025
Indiana’s entire House GOP congressional delegation pledged support Monday for President Donald Trump’s plan to craft new federal district maps in an attempt to pick up one to two additional Republican seats in 2026. Meanwhile, Indiana House...