HICKS: College diplomas are worthless, but education priceless
This week, students are arriving at my university and others. I believe this is a good time to say something both provocative and nuanced: A college diploma is virtually worthless.
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Girl, 4, hit by truck at state fair
A 4-year-old girl was in serious condition Wednesday night after being hit by a pickup truck at the Indiana State Fair. Police say Madalynn Gembala of Buchanan, Mich., was with her mother in an area where travel trailers and motor homes park. Witnesses say the girl broke free from her mother and stepped into the path of a Ford truck. The driver showed no signs of impairment but was still being tested for drug and alcohol use. The girl’s parents and the driver work at the fair’s midway.
Teacher sentenced after rape accusations
A former high school teacher accused of raping a 16-year-old student was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday after he reached a plea deal with Marion County prosecutors. Daniel Goens, 45, who formerly taught and coached football and track at Monrovia High School in Morgan County, pleaded guilty to charges of criminal deviate conduct and providing false information on a handgun license. He originally was charged with rape, criminal deviate conduct and two counts of child seduction. Goens was fired by the district in December.
Two die in Boone County crash
Two people were killed in a single-car accident Thursday morning in Boone County near Michigan Road and West 116th Street. Police say the vehicle was traveling on Michigan about 5:30 a.m. when it left the road, hit a pole and burst into flames. Officers closed the road temporarily but reopened a portion of it a short time later. Police say speed may have been a factor in the crash.
Colts face two golden opportunities to sell out season
If Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts look good in the next two outings and there are still tickets left, that only means there are some pretty bad seats within Lucas Oil Stadium.
Pacers plan upgrades to Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Improvements to the home arena of the Indiana Pacers will include a new scoreboard and a renovation of the arena's television studios, said a source with knowledge of the planned changes.
Old National to close nine branches in Indianapolis area
Evansville-based Old National Bank will close nine Indianapolis-area branches near the end of the year and consolidate them into nearby branches in a move to streamline its operations.
Lacy Foundation names new president
Jill S. Lacy succeeds Margo Lacy Eccles, who served in that role for more than 30 years before her death June 25. She is married to Peter Lacy, Andre Lacy’s youngest son and nephew of Margot Eccles.
Emmis agrees to sell two magazines for $9M
The publications, Country Sampler and Smart Retailer, together generated $1 million in operating income during the 12-month period ended May 31, according to a public filing. The transaction is expected to close by Sept. 30.
All 92 Indiana counties now farming disaster areas
The federal government has now declared all 92 Indiana counties as agricultural disaster areas following the state's worst drought in decades.
U.S. economic recovery weakest since World War II
The recession that ended three years ago this summer has been followed by the feeblest economic recovery since the Great Depression. Growth has never been weaker in a postwar recovery. Consumer spending has never been so slack. Only once has job growth been slower.
Downtown Indianapolis gearing up for big visitor weekend
The Gen Con Indy gaming convention and the MotoGP race are among several events the city is hosting that could produce an economic impact of $150 million, according to the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association.
Ohio firm buying former Really Cool Foods plant
Sugar Creek Packing Co.'s $13 million bid was the only offer submitted for the plant, which is near Cambridge City in eastern Indiana.
Lieutenant governor candidates debate farm issues
The three candidates for Indiana lieutenant governor are talking about supporting Indiana's rural communities with strategies ranging from building better roads to improving health care.
Stage company rejects Indiana State Fair settlement deal
The owner of the stage that collapsed at Indiana's State Fair last year and killed seven people rejected a settlement plan Wednesday that would have protected the state from further legal action and paid victims an additional $7.2 million.
Life sciences firm Hologic closing 200-worker Zionsville facility
Massachusetts-based Hologic Inc., the company that bought Suros Surgical Systems Inc., will phase out its facility in Zionsville, bringing an end to 200 local jobs.
Veteran educator running against Bennett for state post
Glenda Ritz’ opposition to pass-fail tests is fueling her campaign to unseat Tony Bennett as Indiana’s education czar.
State schools chief’s mentor taught him to ruffle feathers to improve education
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett credits retired education professor John Moody with inspiring much of the reform agenda he has pushed over the past four years.