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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
USI to propose no tuition increase at public forum June 5
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The University of Southern Indiana (USI) is proposing that tuition and mandatory fees be held flat for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years in response to a recommendation by the Governor and Indiana Commission for Higher Education, as well as a desire 'to maintain affordable educational excellence.' Officials say a hearing to solicit public comment will take place at 10 a.m. on June 5 in the Griffin Center. Under Indiana Code, each state educational institution is required to set tuition and fees for a two-year period following the adoption of the State's biennial budget and to hold a public hearing before the adoption of any proposed rate increases. IN State Comptroller Nieshalla calls to delist Chinese companies According to USI, the university recommends that the 2025-26 and 2026-27 per-semester, credit-hour student fee remain at the 2024-25 amount of $299.19 for Indiana resident undergraduate students; $446.94 for Indiana resident graduate students; $727.23 for non-resident undergraduate students and $875.33 for non-resident graduate students. Officials say it is also recommended that the other mandatory fees not be increased for 2025-26 and 2026-27. It should be noted USI is the latest in a list of schools opting for no tuition increase. This comes on the heels of Harvard offering free tuition for families that make less than $200K. Eyewitness News is looking into other area universities who are considering a similar approach. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Indianapolis Star
10 hours ago
- Health
- Indianapolis Star
Can you leave your kids home alone in Indiana? What the law says, what experts recommend
Note: A version of this story first published in July 2024. It might be for a quick trip to the grocery store or because of an 8-hour work day, but all parents eventually ask themselves: "Can I leave my kid home alone?" For that matter, is it legal in Indiana? Here's what the law says in the Hoosier state about leaving children home by themselves, and what parents might want to consider regarding their child's welfare before shutting the door and stepping away for a few hours. Story continues after photo gallery. Technically, there's no law in the Indiana Code that prevents children from being left home alone. Hoosier parents have discretion on when it's appropriate to do so based on the maturity level of their children. There are, however, consequences if a child suffers harm as a result of neglect. Parents and legal guardians in Indiana are ultimately responsible, the law says, for the welfare of their children until age 18. Neglect of a dependent carries felony charges that include stiff penalties and potential jail time. Children, according to are generally ready to be left unsupervised around age 12-13. Granted, children develop at different rates. There's no "magic age" when a kid becomes suddenly responsible enough to be left by themselves for long hours at a time. What it really comes down to, experts say, is maturity. The Indiana Department of Child Services advises parents to assess what tasks children can do themselves, whether they have the common sense to make good judgments on their own, and how capable they are at handling unexpected challenges. Children, experts say, should have several basic skills before becoming latchkey kids, which include knowing the following: Of critical importance: they must have a reliable method of communication to call their parent or guardian, or 9-1-1. Story continues after IndyStar's 2024 summer photo gallery. Experts recommend parents assess their child's needs, which begins with a conversation. Does your child want to be alone? For other considerations, the Children's Service Society of Utah has this checklist: Indiana law requires anyone who suspects child abuse or neglect to contact authorities and make a report, which can be done so anonymously. Hoosiers can call DCS' Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 1-800-800-5556. The phone line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays and caller can report abuse and neglect anonymously. In 2023, according to DCS, nearly 200,000 calls were made to the child abuse hotline in which officials handled 215,852 reports of alleged abuse and neglect. Planet Fitness Summer Pass: Indiana teens get free gym access to Planet Fitness; how to sign up.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
New details released in Marshall school bomb case
MARSHALL, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — More details were released regarding the 19-year-old woman who was arrested last week, after police say she allegedly had multiple 'incendiary devices' and was planning to use them at her former school. According to court documents, Ahnna Tipton, now of Evansville, was arrested and charged with possession of a destructive device after police said she told them she planned to deploy the devices at her former school, Marshall High School, in hopes of harming other people. On May 29, a detective with the Evansville Police Department, who is also certified as a Bomb Technician, was dispatched to St. Vincent's Emergency Room in reference to a possible destructive device. Upon arrival, another officer had transported Tipton to the emergency room for a psychological evaluation after she made suicidal threats, said officials. During that time, police said they allegedly found 'a pill bottle wrapped in duct tape with a matchstick protruding from the lid and a piece of cloth affixed.' Inside the same backpack, police also allegedly found a piece of aluminum piping with both ends secured by duct tape. After removing the tape from the piping, an officer saw incendiary materials inside and detected a strong chemical smell, according to court documents. These items were confirmed to be improved incendiary devices by bomb technicians, according to officials. During an interview with police, Tipton allegedly admitted to creating the devices and planned on initiating the devices by using a matchstick or another flammable ignition source. Tipton also allegedly told police she had two similar devices located inside her home. Inside Tipton's bedroom, the Evansville Police Department Hazardous Devices Unit allegedly located the two additional devices inside energy drink bottles, constructed using the same materials and design as the devices located in her backpack. Tipton then allegedly explained to police that she had planned to use the devices at Marshall High School with the intent to commit harm, according to court documents. 'The construction of the devices demonstrates a deliberate attempt to create an improvised incendiary weapon. Of particular concern is the presence of confinement, especially in the aluminum pipe device. Confinement significantly increases the potential hazard posed by such devices. When a flammable or reactive mixture is ignited inside a confined space, pressure can rapidly build, resulting in a deflagration or low-order explosion. This can cause the container to rupture violently, dispersing hot materials and shrapnel, and dramatically increasing the likelihood of injury, fire, or structural damage,' said court documents. The Evansville Police Department said a bomb unit was then sent to the school to check for more of these devices. According to court documents, these devices meet the definition of a 'destructive device' under Indiana Code § 35-47.5-2-4, resulting in Tipton being arrested and charged with possession of a destructive device, a level five felony. 'If deployed as designed, these devices would pose a serious risk to life and property. The intentional manufacture, possession, and planned use of such items reflect a clear and dangerous threat to public safety,' said court documents. Tipton is scheduled for an initial court hearing on June 4 at 1:00 p.m. in the Vanderburgh Circuit Court. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Chicago Tribune
6 days ago
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Nick Loving choice for Burns Harbor clerk-treasurer job
Long-time Burns Harbor Councilman Nick Loving will take on a new assignment as the town's clerk-treasurer. Porter County Democratic Party Chair Don Craft announced Wednesday that he is appointing Loving to the job. He is empowered to make the appointment as Burns Harbor only has one voter precinct. The appointment was made in consultation with Burns Harbor council members. Craft chose Loving over Toni Biancardi, who formerly served for nine years as a Burns Harbor Councilwoman. Biancardi is a Republican. Loving, 43, said he hopes to bring a fresh approach to the job. 'I will work on modernizing some of the processes we have in place,' Loving said, regarding the clerk-treasurer operations. Loving also acknowledges that there had been conflicts between prior clerk-treasurers and the council. 'I am committed to working with the council to make sure the office for clerk-treasurer is serving the people of Burns Harbor,' Loving said. Loving succeeds Nicole Migliorini, who resigned on May 14 after serving less than a year on the job. Loving complimented Migliorini for her commendable job performance. Migliorini cited a 'toxic' work environment as her reason for leaving. The Town Council had rejected her request to hire an additional full-time assistant. It was the second time within a year that a clerk-treasurer had suddenly resigned. Jane Jordan, who had served for 20 years as the town's clerk-treasurer, resigned on May 8, 2024. She had issues with the Burns Harbor Volunteer Fire Department Corporation concerning public records access and alleged violations of Indiana Code in customer billing for emergency services. She said the Town Council, county and state officials wouldn't address her concerns. Jordan considered a possible return to her old job. She is considered an expert by the state of Indiana as she has been employed to teach at seminars for clerk-treasurers. However, Jordan was drawing a pension from the state and the town would have been prohibited from contributing 11.2% of her salary toward the pension fund. Jordan asked the council to consider contributing the 11.2% toward her salary, noting that she has seven advanced certifications for the clerk-treasurer job. There wasn't enough support on the council for her request and Jordan withdrew as a candidate. Loving rejoined the Town Council last June when he was appointed to fill the vacancy left by Kurt Jordan – Jane's husband, who resigned with her at the same time. Before that, Loving had served on the Burns Harbor Town Council from 2016 to 2024. He chose not to run for re-election in 2023 but decided to rejoin the council when he was appointed last June. Craft said that he will accept applications from Democrats to fill the council position vacated by Loving.
Chicago Tribune
22-05-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Gary council to vote on city fund creations
The Gary Common Council will look at creating funds for parking meters in the city and for green urbanism. The council's Ways and Means committee will look at the two ordinances at its 5 p.m. meeting on May 29. Both ordinances were introduced at the council's Tuesday meeting. Before both funds can be created, the Gary Common Council must first approve the respective ordinances. The parking meter fund is sponsored by Gary Mayor Eddie Melton and will make changes to the municipal code, according to the ordinance. Metered parking is 'in the best interest of health, safety and welfare of the citizens,' according to the ordinance. The Gary Board of Public Works will be in charge of the parking meter fund, if passed by the council. If the council passes the ordinance, funds will be collected to create metered parking throughout the city. Indiana Code allows municipalities to enact metered parking, and the city will create regulations and fees. Gary police will be in charge of issuing citations and imposing fines. If the ordinance is passed, metered parking areas will be designated by the Gary Board of Public Works, according to council documents. Parking meters can be on any land owned, leased and controlled by the city, its board of park commissioners, redevelopment commission and sanitary district. Parking meter fees will be established by a separate ordinance, which the city is required to periodically adjust. Charging stations for electric vehicles might also be located near parking meters if the ordinance is passed. The council will also look at accepting a grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to create a green urbanism fund. The $317,840 grant comes with a $79,460 cash match. '(The) grant project aims to establish a comprehensive residential waste management program in Gary, Indiana, with a focus on promoting sustainable household waste practices, reducing landfill waste, and fostering community engagement…' the ordinance said. If passed, the ordinance will create the Sustainable Homes: Food Waste Composting Training and Demonstration Project, which will have a team made up of representatives from the city's environmental affairs team, Farmers 202 Collaborative, Gary Food Council and Baby Greens Family Farm. The green urbanism project aims to actively participate in waste reduction efforts, increase recycling rates, reduce landfill waste, improve soil health through composting and create a heightened sense of environmental responsibility, according to the ordinance. The Ways and Means committee will first look at the ordinances before they are moved back to the council as a whole. The next Gary council meeting will take place at 5 p.m. June 3.
