Education
NLCS Superintendent welcomes students back for new school year
BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools is welcoming students and families back for the 2026-27 school year with a message of optimism and a renewed…
The first day of school is Wednesday as law enforcement issues bus and roadway safety reminders
BEDFORD — Summer break is officially coming to a close for thousands of students across Lawrence County. Both North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) and Mitchell…
Seven Indiana University Fraternity Phi Kappa Psi members charged with felony hazing after pledges hospitalized
BLOOMINGTON — Seven members of Indiana University’s Phi Kappa Psi fraternity are facing felony hazing charges following an intense initiation ritual last fall that left…
Gov. Braun strengthens early childhood learning with visit to Evansville childcare facility
EVANSVILLE — Governor Mike Braun today toured Carver Community Organization’s childcare facility in Evansville and continued a series of discussions with providers about strengthening early childhood learning…
Purdue’s Guaranteed Work Experience program in Indianapolis sparks early student success, workforce developmen
INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue’s Guaranteed Work Experience (GWE) program is creating successful early connections between students and companies, especially those in Indianapolis. The results support the university’s primary…
As four-day school weeks gain national momentum, Indiana tightens regulations on the trend
INDIANA— Across the United States, hundreds of school districts are shortening the workweek, ditching traditional Friday schedules in favor of four-day school weeks. Driven by…
Hoosier National Forest and Bedford Public Library team up to bring Science and Nature Café series to Bedford
BEDFORD — The Hoosier National Forest and the Bedford Public Library have teamed up to bring science- and nature-themed programming to adults in the greater Lawrence…
Purdue Ranked No. 2 Best Value Public University in U.S.
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University has been named the second-best value public university in the nation in SmartAsset’s 2026 rankings, earning the top spot among…
Purdue Expands Indianapolis Research Footprint with New Laboratory Facility
INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue University is expanding its research presence in Indianapolis with the planned acquisition of a new laboratory facility designed to support advanced scientific…
Purdue Study Reveals How Asteroid Impact Triggered Mass Dinosaur Extinction
WEST LAFAYETTE — A new study from Purdue University is offering fresh insight into how the asteroid impact that ended the age of the dinosaurs…
