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One for the family: Trevor Catalano hangs on for emotional Whelen Modified Tour win at Monadnock Speedway
WINCHESTER, N.H. – The Catalano family has been trying to win a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race since 2018. On Saturday night at Monadnock Speedway, 17-year-old Trevor Catalano delivered the victory that his entire family so desperately wanted. Trevor, the youngest of three brothers currently racing on the NASCAR...
Robots & corn: Lawrence Central hosts international robotics competition, Hoosier-style
Indiana Robotics Invitational organizers made sure that all who entered knew they were in the heartland. The smell of sweet corn wafted through the air around the venue’s main entrance at Lawrence Central High School, with a handful of the local team’s supporters grilling as fast as they could to keep up with demand.
Mitchell Community Schools student registration opens Monday, July 22
MITCHELL- Mitchell Community Schools student registration opens Monday, July 22, 2024. Reminder: ALL students/families must register for school every year. You can do this online via Harmony Family Access or visit a school to register online via Harmony Family Access. Paperwork needs to be completed each year. Please see the image for online and onsite dates/times.
Hoosier business group, companies continue DEI work as efforts elsewhere falter
DEI efforts remain popular with some prominent members of the Hoosier business community even as companies elsewhere back away from what has become a culture war flashpoint. The post Hoosier business group, companies continue DEI work as efforts elsewhere falter appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Hoosiers react to President Biden dropping out of 2024 race
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Massachusetts Avenue and Monument Circle were buzzing Sunday afternoon and evening as Hoosiers heard the news that President Biden had dropped out of the 2024 presidential race. Many people said they were feeling a range of emotions as they learned about the change, including relief, sadness, and confusion. First-time voter Andrew Parker […]
Indiana Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase Through Construction Zone
Garrett, IN – An Indiana man was apprehended Friday night following a high-speed chase through a construction zone in DeKalb and Noble counties, resulting in a crashed patrol car and multiple felony charges. The Indiana State Police reported that the pursuit began at approximately 9:30 p.m. when a trooper...
Indiana State Police K9 Gifted Protective Vest
BREMEN, Ind. — Indiana State Police K9 Daisy was gifted a bullet and stab protective vest over the weekend thanks to a donation from the non-profit organizations “Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.” The vest honors a previously fallen police K9 from Des Moines, Iowa, Hobbs with a memoriam embroidered on the vests front. It was […] The post Indiana State Police K9 Gifted Protective Vest appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Rain holds off for the Brickyard 400; timing out rain chances this week
Skies have turned mostly cloudy throughout central Indiana this Sunday morning. Rain chances are going to hold off another day, which is good news for race fans heading to IMS to watch the Brickyard 400! There will be breaks in the clouds today as highs reach into the lower 80s. Sunscreen will still be needed with the UV index at 7 for Indianapolis. This means sunburn may occur within 35 minutes without any sunblock.
READI Accelerates New Housing, Rural Development in West Central Indiana
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation joined local and regional officials today in Staunton to cut the ribbon on a new development that will increase housing availability in West Central Indiana. The project, Clay Court development, is part of the Homes for the Future program – a pilot initiative to incentivize homebuilders and developers to build new, age-friendly homes that is being supported by Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI).
Bloomington BZA to hear height variance for 5-story project on Kirkwood, by CVS near Uptown Café
The latest timeline for an expansion to the Monroe Convention Center puts the completion at the end of 2026. If all goes as planned, attendees of events in the expanded facility might have a new dining option in downtown Bloomington. The new eatery is part of a project to be built on what is now a surface parking lot for a dozen and a half cars, next to the CVS at Washington Street and Kirkwood Avenue.
Indiana Town Backs Out of Pride Festival – Now It’s Getting Sued
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the town of Loogootee, Indiana, because it believes that the town violated people’s First Amendment rights by rescinding their approval for a Pride festival. Reversing Decisions. Organized by a local LGBTQ+ advocacy group called Tri-State Alliance, the town initially granted permission for...
Shooting in Anderson Leaves Several Injured, Two in Serious Condition
ANDERSON — Multiple people were shot with two suffering severe injuries in an early Sunday shooting according to Anderson Police. They say just after midnight officers responded to a report of a large gathering at the 2200 block of Arrow Avenue. That’s just east of the Westvale Park. As the roadway was being blocked a […] The post Shooting in Anderson Leaves Several Injured, Two in Serious Condition appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana Grown: Modest Midwest Wax Co.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each and every Saturday, WISH-TV highlights a local company together with our partners at Indiana Grown. This week, Olivia Neal with Modest Midwest Wax Co. joined News 8 at Daybreak. Neal shares with News 8 her company’s commitment to sustainability and mission to create clean home options, such as dye-free and mica-free […]
5 injured in overnight shootings
INDIANAPOLIS – Police are investigating after five people were injured in various overnight shootings across Indianapolis. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, just before 12:30 a.m., officers responded to the 3500 block of Clifton Street on Indy’s near northwest side. When officers arrived, they located a male with a gunshot wound. He was reported […]
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