Indiana
Friday, December 1, 2023
Indy, Bloomington recognized for environmental action plans
Bloomington and Indianapolis are getting some international recognition for the work they're doing to help the environment. The two have been named …
World AIDS Day 35: Remember and Commit
As World AIDS Day turns 35, the mother of an Indiana teen who became the public face of the disease is a reminder of the importance of never …
Shoppers' guide directs people to products 'Made in America'
Consumer watchdogs say Black Friday sales might have set records this year, as retailers offer deep discounts to get shoppers into their stores…
Small Business Saturday highlights survival, growth of entrepreneurs
Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, an opportunity for small businesses to market their products and services out of the shadows of "big-box" stores …
Hoosier hunters team with food banks to fight hunger
Indiana food banks are in dire need of meat for families who simply cannot afford to buy it at the grocery store and local hunters are doing their par…
New urgency to close skills gap between college and employment
Preparing students to find a job straight out of college is not always easy in Indiana. However, barriers graduates must jump to successfully …
IN family caregivers need more support
About 790,000 Hoosiers are family caregivers for relatives in declining physical or mental health. But Indiana ranks fairly low in support for family …
Renewable energy fuels major economic payoffs in rural Indiana
Wind and solar projects are powering a big surge for Indiana's economy. You've probably seen tall wind turbines and row after row of flat panels on …
Wellness center offers mental-health services specific to people of color
No Indiana county has enough mental-health professionals to meet the local needs according to the Rural Health Information Hub. Add to that an …
Mixed early voting turnout in Indiana municipal elections
Voters are selecting leaders for their cities and towns in Tuesday's 2023 Indiana Municipal Elections. Low voter turnout isn't unusual in many …
IN gets multiyear grant for climate pollution research
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is using a $3 million federal grant to track greenhouse-gas pollution in the state. The Climate …
November spotlights successful adoptions, Indiana kids still waiting
November is National Adoption Month, a time to boost awareness of the need for adoption and the number of children in foster care seeking permanent …