Articles tagged as: local news
September 30, 2022
Feds allege Keystone RV discriminated against worker with disability
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission suit says an employee with a disability was fired for taking time off to attend his medical appointments and surgery.
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2022
How do some areas in Indiana tackle rural transit?
The Area 10 Agency on Aging serves four rural counties with its rural public transit program Putnam, Owen, Lawrence and Monroe. While the agency focuses on care for seniors, persons with disabilities and family caregivers, their transit program is open to the general public in these counties.
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2022
Feds allege age-based hiring discrimination at Lilly in lawsuit
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges Lilly's managers changed practices to hire more young employees, including requiring higher levels of review and approval for older applicants, through at least 2021. The commission says managers knew these practices constituted unlawful age discrimination, but continued them anyway.
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2022
New opioid treatment center in Martinsville opens in late October
A new opioid treatment center is complete in Martinsville after Wednesday’s ribbon cutting ceremony.
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2022
Indiana Department of Correction leader stepping down to join lobbying firm
The governors office announced Wednesday that Department of Correction Commissioner Rob Carter will step down next month.
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2022
INDOT seeks temporary winter workers with statewide job fairs
The job, which lasts five months, involves repairing traffic signs, snow removal and other duties. It starts at $20 an hour. There are also a limited number of on-call snow plow driver positions, which make $24 per hour. Commercial Driver's Licenses are required for all these jobs.
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2022
Holcomb directs flags to half-staff to honor slain officer
Gov. Eric Holcomb has directed that flags be flown at half-staff across Indiana on Monday to honor an eastern Indiana police officer who died after being shot in the head during a traffic stop.
Read MoreApril 20, 2022
Wabash Bowen Center offers free Naloxone kits in new 'NaloxBox'
The Wabash office is partnering with Overdose Lifeline and a local nurse to ensure a box is stocked with single dose kits for any community members to come in and grab.
Read MoreApril 7, 2022
Warsaw company offering new child care option for working parents
A company in Warsaw, Ind. is considering its role when it comes to making sure their employees have access to suitable childcare providers.
Read MoreJune 15, 2021
WFYI Journalists Earn 14 SPJ Awards For Work In 2020
Award-winners, named Tuesday night, were recognized for a wide range of work, including coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and anti-racism protests.
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