Leadership Changes at Newfields, High School Graduation Rates, $18 Million for Childcare, How to Avoid Employment Scams, Protecting Water Rights

January 04, 2024

Two new members were added in recent leadership shifts at the Museum of Art at Newfields, after the Board of Trustees lost another member last month. More Indiana students graduated from high school in 2023 than the year before, but the new graduation rate still lags behind the highest percent a decade ago. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration is awarding 18 point one million dollars in childcare grants to a total of 64 employers. There are several “red flags” Hoosiers can look out for to steer clear of employment scams. Central Indiana residents have their eyes on the legislative session to see if lawmakers create potential safeguards to help regions keep their water in place.

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Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Darian Benson, Abriana Herron, Drew Daudelin and Kendall Antron with support from Sarah Neal-Estes.