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Another crisp morning but 90s return this weekend
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Another crisp start to the morning but lots of sunshine this afternoon I’ll make it feel very pleasant. Heat and humidity return for the weekend. TODAY: Chilly conditions this morning with some locations falling into the 40s early today. Lots of sunshine on this terrific Thursday with low humidity light winds. High […]
WNBA All-Star Weekend heads to Indy for the first time ever
Six months ago, Indianapolis hosted the NBA All-Star Weekend, bringing hundreds of thousands of people from dozens of countries to experience fun amongst a frigid downtown tundra. This time, for the first time, Circle City will host the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend under a warm July sun. The league announced...
Indianapolis budget includes plans to make Animal Care Services a new agency
A move to address years of dysfunction with Indianapolis Animal Care Services is part of the 2025 Indianapolis budget plans. IACS will become its own agency starting next year after an organizational assessment. The change will provide more than $1 million in additional funding for the new department. IACS currently...
Butler Arts and Events Center Gears Up for Busy Fall
Butler University is known nationwide for its commitment to academic excellence and being home to the Butler Bulldogs, who play in the historic Hinkle Fieldhouse. However, Butler University is also home to Butler Arts and Events Center (BAEC), a group of event facilities including performance venues, conference and meeting rooms, outdoor spaces, and housing. The seven different venues welcome over 300,000 visitors annually.
Guggman Haus Brewing Co. Talks Craft Beer and New 46th Street Taproom
Guggman Haus Brewing Co., a family-owned brewery that has called Riverside its home since migrating from Broad Ripple in 2019, has hit some impressive milestones this year. The brewery opened a new taproom on 46th Street and transformed its original home into a charming coffee house. We sat down with Courtney Guggenberger, a co-owner, to unpack their plans for expanding the brewery, engaging the community and, of course, craft beer.
OnStage LIVE Cabaret Promises Stunning Fall and Holiday Show Schedule
OnStage LIVE Cabaret is gearing up for its fall and holiday show season, with new takes on Vegas-styled musical revues for every kind of audience. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts organization’s board of directors, and Executive Director Chris Tompkins, are looking ahead to an eventful season, and invite groups and families to check out their beautiful theater and new lineup.
3 juveniles arrested after shots fired, chase in stolen Kia on east side
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis police arrested 3 teens early Thursday after they led police on a chase through the east side in a stolen Kia. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department confirmed the arrest to News 8 Thursday morning. Online police reports show that IMPD officers were called to the 3000 block of North Emerson Avenue […]
Winning $40,000 Mega Millions ticket sold in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – A Mega Millions ticket sold in Indiana for Tuesday’s drawing is worth $40,000. The ticket matched four numbers and the Mega Ball for the Aug. 20 drawing; the winning numbers were 5-20-26-49-51 with a Mega Ball of 24. The Megaplier was 4X, quadrupling the typical $10,000 prize. Someone bought the winning ticket at […]
Why the end of summer can be stressful for Indy kids
As students have returned to classrooms throughout Indianapolis in recent weeks, stress levels among kids may be rising. Why it matters: Feelings of loneliness and social isolation among kids and teens increased during the pandemic and continue to worsen as increased social media use isolates them from in-person connection with peers.
Top IHSAA football games in Central Indiana in Week 1 — and our predictions
The wait is over. Indiana high school football is back! And Week 1 gives us plenty to whet the appetite. IndyStar Insider Kyle Neddenriep ranked the top 10 opening games earlier this offseason and there's a lot to like: the Battle of Lawrence, Class 6A top-10 matchups, tests in Fort Wayne for HSE and Warren Central... you get the idea. Here's Kyle's full predictions list for Week 1 Central Indiana games, with his breakdowns of the top...
Lin Dunn had 3-year plan to fix Fever. Her faith in a first-time head coach is paying off.
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever general manager Lin Dunn has a three-year rebuild plan, and it’s something she references constantly. It started when she became Fever interim general manager in February 2022 and developed a blueprint to get Indiana, who hadn’t been to the playoffs since 2016, back to the postseason within three years....
The space station will fly over central Indiana the next 2 mornings
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Fantastic weather has settled into central Indiana, making it the perfect opportunity to see the International Space Station. There are usually many passes from the space station in a given month, but most are too low on the horizon for us to see. Not to mention, sometimes our weather does not cooperate […]
Early Morning Burglary Foiled by Indianapolis Police, Using Drone and K-9
Indianapolis, IN – A late-night burglary on North College Avenue ended in an arrest early Monday after quick action by Indianapolis police. Officers responded to a business alarm at around 3 a.m. and spotted a man walking away from the scene, carrying what appeared to be a cash drawer.
Indy Jazz Fest returns with music venues across the city
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) —Indy Jazz Fest is set to return, filling Indianapolis with the sounds of jazz from September 17 through September 28. This year’s festival promises to be a city-wide celebration, featuring performances at multiple venues, including The Cabaret and The Jazz Kitchen, with a culminating event at the White River State Park Lawn on […]
It’s time for kickoff
Ben Davis enters the 2025 football season rated No. 1 in Class 6A based on being the defending state champions. The Giants open the season Friday at home against Cathedral, a team Ben Davis beat in the regional championship last year on a last minute field goal. “Every week is...
Indianapolis Animal Care Services Director Changes Background Check Policy For Adoption Because Old Policy Is ‘Discriminatory’
About Indianapolis Animal Care Services and background checks. Two staffers there were fired because when someone’s trying to adopt an animal, they do a background check and they use something called MyCase, which is available to the public and you can see if they’ve had any legal issues. Well, Indianapolis Animal Care Services has said you can’t use that system, even though that used to be the system because, well, it’s discriminatory. It’s discriminatory, Ohh for the woke, it’s discriminatory. Got it.
Indianapolis Colts game vs Cincinnati Bengals: Time, channel, TV schedule in NFL preseason
The Indianapolis Colts will conclude the 2024 preseason on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals tonight. Indianapolis is 1-1 in the preseason with a loss to the Denver Broncos and a win against the Arizona Cardinals. The starters played in Week 1 of the preseason but the majority of first-teamers sat against the Cardinals. ...
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