Indiana

College-going rate for Indiana high school students continues to flatline, new data shows

By Casey Smith | Indiana Capital Chronicle · Thursday, May 16,2024 3:49 p.m.

The rate of Indiana high school seniors who go directly on to college remains stagnant, according to the latest data released by state officials.

Medicaid rolls higher than pre-pandemic enrollment as unwinding concludes

By Whitney Downard | Indiana Capital Chronicle · Thursday, May 16,2024 3:45 p.m.

Medicaid rolls in the Hoosier State are higher today than they were in February of 2020, more than four years after the emergence of COVID-19 and accompanying federal health coverage protections.

Geomagnetic storm to persist through at least Sunday

By Jack Forrest · Saturday, May 11,2024 4:55 p.m.

The aurora borealis may be visible again in parts of Indiana.

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Indiana teachers call on state board to reconsider literacy licensure requirement

By Casey Smith | Indiana Capital Chronicle · Thursday, May 9,2024 3:54 p.m.

Teachers from around Indiana spent hours before the State Board of Education on Wednesday, criticizing a new literacy licensure requirement that was adopted by the General Assembly earlier this year.

BREAKING: Valerie McCray wins Democratic senatorial primary

By Andrew Miller · Tuesday, May 7,2024 7:22 p.m.

McCray will now face Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Banks and Libertarian Andy Horning in the general election.

BREAKING: Mike Braun wins Republican gubernatorial primary

By Andrew Miller · Tuesday, May 7,2024 7:13 p.m.

Braun will now face Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater in the general election.

Outside spending in three of Indiana’s congressional races ranks in the nation’s top ten

By Whitney Downard | Indiana Capital Chronicle · Tuesday, May 7,2024 4:25 p.m.

Outside groups have targeted the state of Indiana with so much money that three federal primary races have landed in the top ten most expensive contests nationwide.

Monroe County under tornado watch until 9 p.m. Tuesday

By Andrew Miller · Tuesday, May 7,2024 2:39 p.m.

The alert covers parts of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin.

ACLU sues Purdue University to challenge university oversight, tenure law

By Mia Hilkowitz · Tuesday, May 7,2024 1:09 p.m.

Senate Enrolled Act 202 is set to go into effect July 1, 2024.

Amazon Web Services to build $11B Indiana data center campus

By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz | Indiana Capital Chronicle · Tuesday, April 30,2024 11:11 a.m.

An Amazon subsidiary focused on web services plans to invest $11 billion into the construction of a data center campus in north-central Indiana, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Thursday.

New EPA rules will force fossil fuel power plants to cut pollution

By Robert Zullo | Indiana Capital Chronicle · Monday, April 29,2024 10:31 a.m.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday released a sweeping set of rules aimed at cutting air, water and land pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants.

President of Indiana Hospital Association Brian Tabor to step down

By Whitney Downard | Indiana Capital Chronicle · Friday, April 26,2024 12:53 p.m.

After 16 years with the state’s powerful hospital lobbying group, Indiana Hospital Association President Brian Tabor will step down once the organization selects a new president.

Childs-Templeton elementaries to merge, interim superintendent appointed at MCCSC board meeting

By Nadia Scharf · Tuesday, April 23,2024 10:07 p.m.

The board voted to consolidate the schools and to confirm Markay Winston’s appointment.

Who are the Republicans running for County Commissioner District 3 seat?

By Mia Hilkowitz · Tuesday, April 23,2024 3:06 p.m.

Joe VanDeventer and Paul White Sr. have filed declarations of candidacy.

Property taxes in the tax reform spotlight

By Whitney Downard | Indiana Capital Chronicle · Monday, April 22,2024 1:45 p.m.

The chief budget architect for the Indiana House of Representatives outlined property tax concerns Wednesday for the next legislative session, with a focus on school referendums and the use of excess levy appeals.

Eclipse successful for local businesses despite lower visitor numbers than anticipated

By Grace Romine · Thursday, April 18,2024 6:28 p.m.

Bloomington expected 200-300,000 visitors. Early estimates say it was most likely tens of thousands.

Behind your eclipse viewing experience: How the universe made it possible

By Andrew Miller · Thursday, April 18,2024 4:42 p.m.

You are only alive because of pure coincidence — countless numbers of them.

Bloomington under flood warning until 5 p.m. Thursday

By Ryan Murphy · Thursday, April 11,2024 2:39 p.m.

The National Weather Service advises caution when driving.

Monroe County FAFSA completions are low as April 15 priority deadline approaches

By Nadia Scharf · Thursday, April 11,2024 2:16 p.m.

The FAFSA form has changed. Here’s what you need to know.

Indiana’s FAFSA deadline is one week away. Can the state still meet its application goal?

By Casey Smith | Indiana Capital Chronicle · Tuesday, April 9,2024 8:55 a.m.

Just one week out from Indiana’s deadline for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, the latest data shows only about one-third of Hoosier high school seniors have completed the form.

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