For every 1,000 births in Indiana, 17 of them are from 15 to 19 year olds. America’s Health Rankings shows that regardless of the lowering teen pregnancy rates in the nation, Indiana has one of the highest rates in the country. However, despite the high rate, sex education is not required in the state.
Whenever I tell high school students in classes I visit that I appreciated learning about slavery as a child growing up in the Caribbean, they often look confused.
Daily News high school sports beat reporter Zach Carter gives his awards for the Delaware County spring sports season.
Indiana has the highest failure rates for its driver’s license test in the U.S., with more than 1,362,100 Hoosiers failing the test from 2020 to 2023, according to a recent USA Today report. The inability to pass the test can harm residents in Indiana, one of the most car-dependent states in the country.
In May, ten journalism students of Ball State University traveled to Europe for a study abroad experience titled “Travel Writing in France and Italy.” During the visit, our professor, Kate Elliot, coordinated meetings with notable alumni who work internationally. These experiences enriched our journey as many of us aspire to work in different corners of the world. The most personally impactful rendezvous was with a communications lead at a high-level energy company.
The board of trustees met June 14 to discuss the current and upcoming budget for students and staff, facility pay increases, benefits for staff and a new addition for the university. Two people were also recognized for their hard work and contributions to Ball State University.
Senate Bill 17 requires that “adult-oriented websites” hosting explicit materials — such as pornography or other “material harmful to minors” — verify a user’s identity before allowing access. That could be by scanning a driver’s license or registering with a third-party verification service.
Check out some of the events happening in the community this weekend.
Imagine you’re given a bag of mixed candies; some contain excruciating poison, and some are perfectly sweet. The illusion of choice has been eliminated; you are starving and must eat regardless. This is the reality of children in foster care.
Indianapolis will host the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for swimming June 15-23 ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics. More than 1,000 athletes will compete in hopes of securing one of 52 spots available for Team USA.
The power-guzzling facilities are increasingly locating in the Hoosier state, thanks in part to generous incentives.
The event, which was attended by community members, students and politicians, discussed gun saftey and gun reform legislation.
This is a multi-stage paver repair project that is expected to be completed by June 24, according to the news release.
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, approximately 95% of State prisoners will be released at some point. Despite this, there is a lack of programs to help returning citizens, or people who were previously incarcerated, and it’s a reason the recidivism rate in the United States is so high.
“The motivation to start the program is similar to our current goal. We wanted to help keep kids from the summer slide, and keep them reading during the summer. We also wanted to bring people into the library, and help them connect with their community,” Lauren Davis, the youth services librarian at the Yorktown Library, said.
The first debate will occur on Fox 59/CBS 4 Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 followed by a WISH-TV debate on Thursday, Oct. 3. Those two stations also hosted primary debates, relying on company criteria to winnow down the crowded Republican field.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty in a hush money trial that's been ongoing since mid-April. The decision makes Trump the first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes.
In this age, Americans find themselves lonelier than ever, according to GCF Global. This may be a reason people turn to cults.
Redactions lifted from earlier copies show $100,000 spent in the weeks surrounding Bernard’s case before the Indiana Medical Licensing Board
