Indiana

Indiana is advocating for a new postsecondary educational model where students enter the workforce through high school apprenticeship and internship programs, rather than going directly to college. The state's goal is helping more students secure high-paying jobs in fields facing shortages, with degrees serving as means of advancement later on. This initiative includes launching Indiana Career Apprenticeship Programs (INCAP) and involves Ivy Tech Community College for focused workforce development.

Congress created the Workforce Pell Grants to help pay for career training programs lasting less than four months, broadening the scope of Pell Grants beyond traditional degree programs. This expansion makes short-term job credentialing more affordable and accessible to low-income students. These grants provide an opportunity for individuals to enter the workforce faster with little or no debt.

The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public help locating a missing 15-year-old girl named Anice Graves, last seen near Lambeth Mill Road in Siler City after being picked up from her residence by an adult family member without parental consent. Authorities believe the two may be traveling to Indiana in a silver or gray Honda Odyssey.

Indiana charter schools could receive an estimated $49.5 million from upcoming ballot questions regarding property tax increases across several counties this November. While state law mandates that districts share these revenues, nearly all of the funds—$48.7 million—are not accounted for in official spending plans, leading to limited oversight on how the money might be used for operations like staff salaries or academic programs.

Indiana school districts are asking voters for higher property tax rates to cover operating expenses and adapt to new taxes like Senate Enrolled Act 1 from 2025. The article warns that some ballot questions may misleadingly suggest a new rate is added on top of existing taxes, when it may actually replace the current lower rate.

Devastating floods struck Indiana this week, resulting in at least five deaths. The National Weather Service reported that more than 11 inches of rain fell over a two-day period in some areas. Officials urged residents to heed evacuation warnings near neighborhoods along the White River in Indianapolis.

Indiana authorities reported that at least five people died across the state due to severe storms and flooding this week. Flooding prompted Mayor Joe Hogsett to call it the most severe event in over 30 years, leading to hundreds of evacuations and multiple rescue operations. Heavy rains caused rivers like the White River to reach record levels, prompting more than a dozen counties to declare local disasters.

Heavy rain pummeled the Midwest, causing flooding, washed-out roads, and record river crests like the White River in Anderson, Indiana. Governor Mike Braun responded by declaring a statewide disaster emergency and mobilizing the Indiana National Guard. Flood watches remain active through Sunday as the region continues to face severe weather.

A reported generator explosion sparked a house fire in Crown Point, injuring an Indiana man. These events occurred amid widespread power outages continuing after the area experienced severe weather.

Following severe storms in the region, governors of Illinois and Indiana announced efforts to help residents who suffered significant losses. While seeking federal assistance is a possibility, evidence suggests that the Trump administration may tend to provide aid more frequently to red states than blue states.

Severe storms caused power outages across the US midwest, cutting supply to about 540,000 homes and businesses. Indiana was identified as the hardest-hit state, reporting over 267,000 outages due to severe thunderstorms and wind.

A National Weather Service report confirms that an EF-1 tornado traveled through Munster, and an EF-2 tornado entered St. John, Indiana. The event series across Northwest Indiana resulted in reports of damage, power outages, and gas shortages.

Deadly storms wrecked havoc on neighborhoods in NW Indiana. Following the devastation, clean up efforts have begun. People residing in Portage, Indiana, reported unprecedented levels of destruction.

Strong storms in Indiana are linked to the death of a 4-year-old boy when a tree fell on his home in Geneva Township. The Jennings County Sheriff’s Office responded after finding the victim trapped in the back bedroom, where he was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputies noted that heavy winds caused the incident and advised residents to prepare for severe weather alerts.

A 4-year-old boy died after a tree fell on his home during strong storms in Indiana. The Jennings County Sheriff’s Office responded to the heavily wooded area of Geneva Township and found the victim trapped in a back bedroom, where he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 4-year-old boy was killed when a tree fell on his home in Geneva Township, Jennings County. Deputies from the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office found the victim trapped inside a back bedroom where he was pronounced dead at the scene. Three other people were safely able to exit the home.

The Trump administration is granting states greater flexibility in utilizing federal education funding by issuing waivers and Education Flexibility Partnership (Ed-Flex) authority. Six states consolidated over $109 million through Returning Education to the States waivers, allowing flexible use of funds for initiatives like literacy or math improvement. Additionally, 22 states received Ed-Flex authority, enabling them to waive certain federal educational requirements.

Although Michigan was predicted to become an abortion “haven state” following rulings that overturned Roe v. Wade, local clinics are experiencing a slowdown in patient volume. Data indicates that fewer than 2,000 people traveled into Michigan for abortion care in 2025, which is lower than the numbers recorded in both 2023 and 2024.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun is extending the state's gas tax holiday beyond its 120-day limit, maintaining lower gasoline prices in Indiana amid rising prices nationwide due to the ongoing war in Iran.

Kaden Manuel Lewis Shurm, 18, is accused of biting a 9-day-old infant's face repeatedly, causing severe injuries described as resembling a 'busted up egg.' The incident occurred in Indiana, according to a report by FOX59.

A water main break is impacting thousands of residents in Lake Station, Indiana. Crews are working to repair the break on Tuesday evening.

Residents of Lake Station, Indiana are under a Boil Water Advisory due to a water main break. Indiana American Water crews are working to repair the break.

OPENLANE, Inc. reported second-quarter net income of $44.3 million with earnings per share of 32 cents, surpassing Wall Street's 35-cent per share estimate. The company also exceeded revenue forecasts with $554.6 million, up from an expected $521.5 million, and projected full-year earnings between $1.40 to $1.50 per share.

Gas prices in 20 U.S. states rose the most in July, with Indiana experiencing the largest increase at 14%. The national average remained above $4 per gallon amid the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran, which began in late February. Four states (Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii) saw slight price declines.

A 6-month-old child abducted by babysitter Jasmine O’Sullivan was safely recovered in Kentucky after a multistate search. O’Sullivan, from Georgia, was arrested and faces a federal kidnapping charge, while the child was taken to a hospital and reunited with family.

A 6-month-old child abducted by a babysitter in Indiana was safely recovered in Kentucky after a multistate search. The suspect, Jasmine O’Sullivan, was arrested and faces a federal kidnapping charge, while the child was reunited with her family.

Two teenagers from Indiana have been sentenced to more than 200 years in prison for the murder of a woman. The case involved a brutal crime leading to a lengthy combined sentence.

A woman in Indiana is accused of stabbing her father to death and cutting out his heart. Serena Desiree Dolnics, 32, was arrested at the scene, covered in blood, and charged with murder. Three bloody knives were recovered, and investigators are seeking a motive.

A wanted man from Indiana was arrested in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee after a traffic stop revealed he was driving a stolen vehicle. License plate reader cameras alerted officers to the vehicle, leading to his arrest on warrants for assault and related charges. He will be extradited to Indiana to face the charges.

Indiana has implemented a new law requiring stricter checks on commercial truck drivers, focusing on English proficiency and license verification to ensure eligibility for operating large vehicles.

A 15-year-old named Jo'Majze Larry was convicted of murder by an Indiana jury and sentenced to 100 years in prison.

CNO Financial Group Inc. reported a second-quarter profit of $125.9 million with earnings of $1.33 per share, adjusted to $1.26 per share excluding non-recurring gains. The company generated $1.29 billion in revenue, with adjusted revenue at $1.3 billion.

An Indiana man who was reported missing in Chicago after being discharged from a hospital has been located and found safe by authorities.

A study finds that teachers with math teaching anxiety negatively impact student progress, particularly among struggling learners. Over 11% of Indiana's elementary and middle school teachers reported significant math anxiety, with new and early-grade educators most affected. Students with disabilities, low-achieving students, and those from lower-income families were more likely to have anxious teachers, exacerbating learning gaps.

President Donald Trump is launching the Freedom Haulers initiative to expand pathways for military veterans to obtain commercial driver’s licenses while intensifying efforts to remove illegal immigrant and non-English-speaking truckers from U.S. highways. The initiative includes partnerships with the Departments of Transportation, Veterans Affairs, and Labor, as well as states like Indiana and Wyoming, and involves removing over 24,000 commercial driver's licenses under stricter enforcement.

President Trump is launching the Freedom Haulers initiative to recruit military veterans into the trucking industry by expanding eligibility for expedited commercial driver's licenses and offering training. The initiative coincides with stricter enforcement against non-English-speaking and improperly licensed commercial drivers, including the removal of over 24,000 licenses under heightened English-language requirements.

A former Ann Arbor resident was sentenced to 19 years in prison for exchanging sexually explicit messages with children as young as 10 and soliciting pornographic images. The case began after a Texas mother reported her daughter's sexual conversations with the suspect on Discord, leading to an investigation that uncovered multiple victims and additional graphic chats.

Indiana, historically reliant on coal, has transitioned to clean energy with significant solar installations and coal plant closures. However, EPA proposals to sustain coal operations could threaten the state's drinking water.

A new study finds that teachers with math teaching anxiety negatively impact student learning, particularly affecting students already struggling in math. In Indiana, 11% of teachers reported significant apprehension about teaching math, with new and early-grade educators more likely to lack confidence. Students with disabilities, low-achievers, and those from lower-income families were disproportionately taught by these anxious teachers, leading to modest declines in learning rates.

Rural districts in Indiana, through the Rural Alliance Zone – 32 (RAZ-32), collaborate to expand career and technical education (CTE) pathways for students. Six districts share classes, instructors, and resources to offer diverse courses like welding, agriculture, cybersecurity, and public service, addressing workforce needs and student interests.