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State blames costly, complex federal changes for schoolchildren summer food aid opt-out
12+ hour, 44+ min ago (1523+ words) (Indiana Capital Chronicle) - Indiana is one of just a dozen states opting out of a summertime food aid program for hungry schoolchildren. While anti-hunger advocates hope for a reversal, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration officials say the agency wasn't…...
Proposal would ban certain preservatives, food dyes from Indiana school lunches
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (1030+ words) (Indiana Capital Chronicle) - Indiana could join a growing number of states scrutinizing ultra-processed foods in schools under legislation heard Wednesday that would restrict certain additives in student meals and snacks. House Bill 1137, authored by Rep. Julie McGuire, R-Indianapolis, would apply…...
SACS Board unanimously approves plan for potential ACPL relocation site
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (173+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A memorandum of understanding between Southwest Allen County Schools and the Allen County Public Library regarding the relocation of the Aboite Library was approved Tuesday night. At the district's Tuesday night meeting, SACS board members unanimously…...
Indiana sees highest-ever high school graduation rate in 2025
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (137+ words) INDIANA (WPTA) - In 2025, the Hoosier state set a record for the highest high school graduation rate, marking the third consecutive year of improvement, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) says. According to the state agency, 92% of Indiana students graduated from…...
Indiana House of Representatives accepting student applications for 2026 page program
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (108+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Indiana House of Representatives is accepting student applications for its 2026 page program. The program provides students, or pages, an opportunity to learn more about state government by watching the legislative process in person, interacting with…...
Brentwood Elementary students receive food-filled backpacks for winter break
3+ week, 1+ day ago (262+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Students at Brentwood Elementary received an unexpected gift as they prepared for winter break, brand new backpacks filled with food to take home. The surprise distribution was part of the "Blessing in a Backpack" program, marking…...
Ivy Tech Community College to transform Fort Wayne campuses during ‘Reinvest, Reinvent & Revitalize’ project
3+ week, 2+ day ago (180+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Ivy Tech Community College has launched a "Reinvest, Reinvent & Revitalize" project on its Fort Wayne campuses. The announcement was made on Wednesday at a "Breaking Barriers, Breaking Walls" event, which brought together college and community leaders....
ACPL offering activities for students over Winter Break
3+ week, 3+ day ago (76+ words) The Allen County Public Library is offering activities for students over Winter Break. ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - The Allen County Public Library is offering activities for students over Winter Break. Excluding Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year's Day, the library's…...
Science Central seeking strategic planning consultant
3+ week, 4+ day ago (101+ words) Science Central announced Monday that it is looking for a strategic planning consultant to "guide the development of the organization's next five-year strategic plan." FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Science Central announced Monday that it is looking for a strategic planning…...
Humane Fort Wayne to host first-ever job fair
3+ week, 5+ day ago (109+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Humane Fort Wayne says it will host its first-ever job fair this week. The job fair will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sharon Bodenhafer Critter Center on Leesburg Road. Humane Fort Wayne…...