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MARION COUNTY, Ind. — When you send your kids to school, you want to be sure they’re safe. School police departments are key to keeping the kids safe, and that’s why one of the top cops in Indianapolis want school police departments supported. In a statement released Friday, Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal said he […] The post Marion Co. Sheriff Wants to See School Safety Improved, Recommends Solution appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–The Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition (IGWC) wants to build a coalition of graduate workers at universities throughout Indiana. The IGWC just wrapped up a three-day strike at the Indiana University campus in Bloomington. They want union recognition along with better pay. “We’re calling upon other universities to begin organizing and get in contact with […] The post How Graduate Workers at Indiana University Hope to Expand Their Calls for Better Pay appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
INDIANAPOLIS — Police in Indianapolis arrested several people and collected a large amount guns and drugs this week. In a joint operation between Indianapolis Metro Police, Violent Crimes Task Force and SWAT, officers executed a search warrant at West 32nd Street. That operation led to the arrests of four men: John Whitfield, Deandre Miller, Arian […] The post Guns, Pills, Cocaine & More Collected in Indy North Side Drug Bust appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
STATEWIDE–252 communities across Indiana will get more than $207 million that can be used for things like road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, and other items. The funding was made available through the state’s Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. State Representative Jim Pressel of Rolling Prairie says the upgrades are vital. Pressel is […] The post 252 Communities in Indiana Get Money To Help with Roads and Bridges appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
INDIANAPOLIS — A two-year transportation planning study called ProPEL Indy will determine INDOT’s next major projects. The study will focus on improving the roads within the I-465 Loop in Indianapolis. Leaders say its goal is to improve transportation, fairness, economic opportunities, and overall well-being. The main focus will be upgrading I-65 and I-70 inside the […] The post INDOT: ProPEL Indy Will Shape Indianapolis’ Transportation Future appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A school in Lafayette is the first in the state to move to a four-day school week. Vinton Elementary School is implementing the new calendar. During a school board meeting on Wednesday leaders with the Lafayette School Corporation approved the change. The school district got a waiver from the state to proceed […] The post Lafayette Elementary School The First In State To Move To Four-Day Week appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
STATEWIDE — Saturday is a symbolic day for people throughout the country who support the use of marijuana. Saturday is 4/20. “4/20 is the unofficial marijuana liberation day,” said Keith Johnson with Indiana NORML on Indy Politics. “It started back in the ’70s.” More specifically, 4/20 has its origins in California where a group of […] The post Saturday Is 4/20: Expert Says Stigma Against Pot In Indiana Is Dying Off appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
INDIANAPOLIS — If you have seen more fire trucks than normal in the Circle City this week, as well as crowds of people wearing red or blue shirts, there is a reason for that. FDIC International is happening now at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. This year’s Fire Department Instructors Conference kicked […] The post FDIC International Happening Now in Indianapolis appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. — If you want to make a donation in honor of fallen Deputy Fred Fislar, police want to make sure you’re using a legitimate link. Scammers will try and take advantage of any situation, even remembering the life of a fallen officer. That’s why the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office has established an […] The post How to Make a Legitimate, Safe Donation in Honor of Deputy Fred Fislar appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
MUNCIE, Ind.–There was a fatal crash not far from Ball State University Thursday morning. State Police say a Henry County Sheriff Deputy tried to pull over a Dodge Dart for a traffic violation on State Road 3 near a county road, but the driver sped away. The deputy believed the driver might be impaired. The […] The post Fatal Crash Near Ball State University appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Lafayette School Corporation Board of Trustees approved one elementary school in the area to switch to a four-day school week beginning next school year. Vinton Elementary School will be the first public school in the state of Indiana to adopt the four-day school week. The ruling takes effect in August of […] The post Vinton Elementary Becomes First School to Transition to Four Day School Week appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
STATEWIDE — One popular grocery store chain has removed a certain fresh herb from its shelves in 29 states, including Indiana, after multiple people contracted salmonella. The Mayo Clinic describes salmonella as a bacterial infection that affects the intestines, often causing “diarrhea, fever and…cramps.” While not common, it can lead to more serious complications. Now, […] The post Herb Sold at Trader Joe’s Linked to Recent Salmonella Outbreak appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.