Indiana critical race theory debate continues with Todd Rokita’s ‘Parents Bill of Rights’

On Wednesday, Rokita released a document that tells parents how to “exercise their legal right to have a voice in their children’s education.”        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

Indianapolis hosts Snacks & Sweets Expo, the first convention since COVID-19 began

Photos from opening of the 2021 Snacks & Sweets Expo at the Indiana Convention Center, the city’s first convention since the COVID-19 pandemic began.        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

‘Straight up segregation’: Parents, principals ask for change to IPS enrollment policies

A group of parents is asking Indianapolis Public Schools to take action on the racial equity commitment it made last summer.        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

A Facebook blocking over a BLM video leads to ACLU lawsuit against Franklin mayor

The ACLU is suing Franklin Mayor Steve Barnett, after the mayor blocked a man on Facebook when the man repeatedly tagged Barnett in a video.        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

Lawrence North football player Jordan Jackson killed in June 17 shooting

The incident occurred near 86th Street and Allisonville Road around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Indianapolis police said.        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

Celebrity chef Paul Wahlberg meets and greets public at Wahlburgers restaurant in Carmel

Celebrity chef Paul Wahlberg toured the Carmel Wahlburgers on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. He runs the chain with actor brothers Donnie and Mark Wahlberg.        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

A Facebook blocking over a BLM video leads to ACLU lawsuit against Franklin mayor

The ACLU is suing Franklin Mayor Steve Barnett, after the mayor blocked a man on Facebook when the man repeatedly tagged Barnett in a video.        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

Man killed in 2-car crash that injured 5 others on northeast side of Indianapolis Sunday

William Wiley was killed in a two-car crash on the northeast side of the city shortly before 1:30 a.m. Sunday, according to authorities.        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

WTHR meteorologist Chuck Lofton part of Al Roker’s world record-breaking weather team

Longtime WTHR news personality Chuck Lofton is used to breaking news about Indianapolis weather — now he’s breaking records with Al Roker.        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

Indiana University students sue over COVID-19 vaccine requirement

Eight IU students filed a lawsuit alleging the mandate violates both the U.S. Constitution and state law.        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

Federal unemployment benefits ended in Indiana June 19. Here’s what you need to know.

Gov. Eric Holcomb pulled Indiana out of federal unemployment benefits to try to kick start the economy.        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

97 cases of COVID-19 Delta strain have been found in Indiana. Are new variants a concern?

The future of the COVID-19 pandemic could rest on what happens with COVID variants.        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

Butler University requiring COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff

Butler joins a growing list of colleges and universities requiring the vaccine prior to a return to campus in the fall.        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

‘Keep that door locked’: Man posing as utility worker assaulting women, police warn

The suspect, described as a man in his 20s or 30s, reportedly poses as a utility worker to gain entry into homes in Indianapolis and Lawrence.        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

Chat with IndyStar’s Pulitzer Prize winners at 3 p.m. Wednesday

Two of the journalists involved in the project, editor Alvie Lindsay and reporter Ryan Martin, will answer your questions at 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday.        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

DNR officials recover body of Indiana teen from Tipton Lake swimming area

Indiana Conservation Officers said 17-year-old Tyrell D. Bowers of Columbus went underwater Saturday night and did not resurface.        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

Strong EF2 tornado left path of destruction 5 miles long, 500 yards wide in Jay County

Friday’s tornado had an estimated peak wind speed of 130 miles per hour, and a path about 5.2 miles long and 500 yards wide, weather experts report.        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

A chance at Colts season tickets enough to get more vaccinated? Marion Co. offers perks

Marion County hosts school clinics and offers prizes to encourage people to get they COVID shots.        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

Check out the inside of the new AMP food hall at Indianapolis’ 16 Tech north of IUPUI

AMP food hall’s 19 food vendors will officially open next week in 16 Tech, the new innovation district in the Riverside neighborhood.        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

Indianapolis artists repaint murals in Fountain Square alleyway

Several artists who had their graffiti painted over had the opportunity to paint their works again .        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

Local Indianapolis artists repaint Graffiti Alley in Fountain Square

Several artists who had their graffiti painted over had the opportunity to paint their works again after the owner of Square Cat Vinyl, Mike Angel, gave permission and paid the artists with a GoFundMe on Saturday, June 19, 2021.        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

Storms bring estimated 9 inches of rain, flash flooding to Bloomington, southern Indiana

Spencer in Owen County recorded 7.41 inches of rain while radar estimated that more than 9 inches might have fallen in that county.        Top Featured Tags: – Indiana News Press Release Distribution Service

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