Articles tagged as: IPB
July 11, 2024
Is there an outbreak of Lyme disease this year? No, but tick diseases are on the rise.
We’re seeing more ticks as their habitat and food sources grow. As we develop land, people come in contact with ticks more often. Purdue experts say climate change could also create a better environment for ticks.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2024
Four CTE centers receive $700,000 apprenticeship grant
Four career and technical education centers around Indiana will split $700,000 to pilot local youth apprenticeship programs. The grant, which was awarded by Ascend Indiana, will fund apprenticeships in healthcare, information technology, advanced manufacturing and business.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2024
Attorney General Todd Rokita sues East Chicago, alleging sanctuary cities ban violation
Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing East Chicago, arguing the northwest Indiana community is violating the state’s ban on sanctuary cities.
Read MoreJuly 9, 2024
Federal protections for a rare snake could help preserve some Indiana wetlands
The Kirtland’s snake is a small snake with a bright red belly that primarily lives in wet meadows and prairies. It’s endangered or threatened in every state where it lives — mostly due to habitat loss.
Read MoreJuly 9, 2024
Loretta Rush to seek a third term as Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice
Loretta Rush announced Tuesday she will seek another five-year term as Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court.
Read MoreJuly 8, 2024
Indiana's unemployment rate is increasing, expert explains fluctuations
Indiana’s unemployment rate has gradually increased to 3.7 percent over the last six months, according to preliminary data.
Read MoreJuly 8, 2024
How do language barriers affect lead education outreach efforts?
Lead exposure can lead to long-term consequences for children, especially if not caught and treated quickly. Outreach on the risks of lead often falls to , but what happens when there is a language barrier?
Read MoreJuly 8, 2024
Biden administration approves Indiana's plan to spend $868M for improved internet access
Indiana is cleared to go “from planning to action” in connecting Hoosiers with affordable high-speed internet under a federal program.
Read MoreJuly 3, 2024
Marian University engineering camp aims to grow interest, diversity in field
Marian University's Innovation Through Engineering Camp for high school students is meant to increase diversity in engineering and encourage students to learn more about industries with a high demand for engineers.
Read MoreJuly 3, 2024
Indiana on track to meet budget plan revenues after May tax collections
Indiana officials will soon close the books on the state’s 2024 fiscal year, which officially ended June 30, and the state headed into that final month on track to meet budget expectations.
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