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Taste of Indy returns Saturday after long hiatus
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – After a long break, Taste of Indy is making a comeback. The food festival returns on Saturday. The last iteration of the food festival was back in 2018 on Monument Circle. This year, organizers will set up at White River State Park, with events running from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Michael […]
Hoosier Lottery jackpot has back-to-back wins
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s been a lucky few days for some Hoosiers who play the lottery. In an exceptional sequence of events, two entries managed to match all five numbers in the Wednesday, July 3, CA$H 5 jackpot drawing. Each ticket was worth $211,853. The winning numbers for Wednesday,...
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Pat Sullivan's tips for keeping critters out of your yard
INDIANAPOLIS — We are officially in the hottest time of year here in central Indiana, which means some new animals may be more frequently roaming around your yard. While some animals may be helpful for your plants, some can be very harmful. Pat Sullivan, with Sullivan Hardware and Garden,...
‘Pet Pals TV’: Grateful Rescue and Sanctuary promotes over 600 rescue animals
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each and every week, “Pet Pals TV” shares a fun, interesting, and informative story about our four-legged and furry friend population. On the latest “Pet Pals TV,” host Patty Spitler was joined by Pamela Terhune, the founder and executive director of Grateful Rescue and Sanctuary, to talk about the hundreds of adoptions […]
Bars toast new law making 'Happy Hour' legal once again
Restaurant and bar owners and patrons can toast one new state law that took effect on July 1. After nearly four decades, Happy Hour is once again legal in Indiana. The practice of offering hourly drink specials was banned in 1985 in an effort to curtail binge drinking and drunk driving. But in March, Governor Eric Holcomb signed House Bill 1086, making Happy Hour legal again.
‘Queen of Wino’s’, Tasha K brings her comedy tour to Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis is gearing up for a night of laughter as Tasha K, the social media celebrity gossip YouTuber known for her channel “Unwine with Tasha K,” takes the stage at the Helium Night Club on Sunday. Tasha K, often referred to as the “Queen of Winos,” has built a significant following through […]
Mother and sister of the late Ryan White share his legacy at Children's Museum
INDIANAPOLIS — Ryan White's family continues to share his story 30 years after he died from AIDS. His mom, Jeanne White-Ginder and sister, Andrea White, were at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis on Saturday. They visited guests in the 'Power of Children' gallery, which includes a replica of Ryan's room.
Food Truck Friday: The Garnacha Spot
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH)- It is Food Truck Friday, which means the Life.Style.Live! crew welcomes some of the best food truck options in the state. This week The Garnacha Spot stopped by to offer up some of their authentic Mexican street food options. Garnacha means street food, which is perfect for what they’re bringing to a street […]
9 Black-Owned Restaurants In Indianapolis
There’s so much to do in Indianapolis that visitors need more than a few days to peep the scene. Indiana’s capital is buzzing year-round with festivals, sporting events, concerts, and tourist engagement events that make it a must-visit destination in the Midwest. Its culinary scene is booming too,...
The Meteoric Rise, Fall, And Return Of Wonder Bread
It's the most famous bread in America, for better and for worse. Wonder Bread is iconic and controversial, beloved and hated. The brand once stood atop the bread world, but in today's era of homemade sourdough bakers and heightened health consciousness, it has been held up by some as the epitome of an over-industrialized food system, unnatural and even suspicious in nature. Wonder Bread has certainly had a turbulent history, one that almost ended a decade ago when the brand briefly disappeared from stores.
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis - Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles®: Secrets of the Sewer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is the world’s largest children’s museum. The museum strives to ignite joy, wonder, and curiosity by creating powerful learning experiences for children and adults. We sit down with Hyacinth Rucker, Manager of Public and Media Relations to...
Carmel High School grad to debut at Rock the Ruins
It’s fitting that George Pippen’s first big performance is in Indianapolis. The 2015 Carmel High School graduate will open for Elle King at 7 p.m. at Rock the Ruins at Holliday Park in Indianapolis. “I signed with (United Talent Agency) and it helped me book shows, and (coincidentally)...
Perfectly Sweet with Gentle Heat: Have You Tried Chick-fil-A’s NEW Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich?
Chick-fil-A fans, have you had a chance to try the big flavors of the restaurant’s new, seasonal entrée – the Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich? You might want to head over, except on Sundays of course, to taste this new smoky flavored offering, and of course pair it with Chick-fil-A’s much-loved seasonal treat – the Peach Milkshake, which has made its return for the 15th year as a perfectly sweet sidekick.
New restrictions to be proposed for backyard breeders in Marion Co.
INDIANAPOLIS – New restrictions could be coming for backyard breeders in Marion County. On Monday, the Indianapolis City-County Council will introduce a new ordinance that would start a database for owners who don’t spay or neuter their animals. The ordinance would apply to dog and cat owners, but not commercial backyard breeders. Under the proposal, […]
From Beef & Boards to Broadway: This Indy native joins 'Hamilton' NYC cast July 16
An Indianapolis native will make her Broadway debut in the Pulitzer- and Tony-winning musical "Hamilton" this month. After years of touring in the role, Morgan Anita Wood will debut as Elizabeth Schuyler, the wife of the titular founding father, Alexander Hamilton, July 16 at the Richard Rogers Theatre in New York City.
Irvington neighborhood to host First Friday art event
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Irvington community is hosting a First Friday art event to kick off the weekend. Multiple Businesses participating include Snug, Hampton & Co., and more. First Fridays have been going on in Irvington for nearly six years. “We love to celebrate all the creatives and artists here in Irvington. So we’re just […]
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