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Longtime Tigers track & field coach gets national recognition
Nathan Warnecke is first Hoosier to be named National High School Track & Field Boys Coach of the Year. Winning a state championship gets you noticed, and not just in your home state. The Fishers boys track and field team claimed its first-ever state title in June at Indiana University....
Cellphones, reading, state testing: See what’s new as Indiana students head back to school
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters INDIANAPOLIS (CHALKBEAT) — Across the state, students are heading back to school soon. Students in Beech Grove and Warren Township start classes this week, followed by the rest of Marion County’s districts next week. With a new school year comes new rules about cellphones in […]
‘It takes a village’: Job fair helps formerly incarcerated people find work
Martin University hosted a job fair Thursday to help formerly incarcerated people find employment. The university partnered with the Indiana Department of Correction to provide more than 45 resource vendors to people reentering the workforce after incarceration. Job fair attendee James Walker was incarcerated last year and he has not...
Central Indiana Weather Alert: Daily Thunderstorms Predicted Throughout the Week
Indianapolis, IN – Central Indiana is set to experience a week filled with daily showers and thunderstorms, with at least a low threat for severe storms on multiple days. According to the US National Weather Service in Indianapolis, while not every day will result in a washout, considerable uncertainty remains regarding the exact timing and coverage of the storms.
Unsettled weather pattern brings daily storm chances to central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Heavy rain will be possible at times over the next several days. This morning: Dry conditions are here early for your Sunday morning. We’re watching rain start to slowly move in from Illinois. Sunday: We should start off dry here this morning, but we will look for scattered showers and thunderstorms to […]
American Idol Alum set to sing in Indy July 27th
Singer-songwriter Cody Fry is set to perform with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO) at Kroger Symphony on the Prairie. The concert will take place on Saturday, July 27, at 8 p.m., replacing “She’s Got Soul” with Capathia Jenkins, which will still be performed on Friday, July 26. Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly will conduct both […]
Indianapolis Man Convicted of Child Solicitation Following Johnson County Sting Operation
An Indianapolis man, Christopher S. Busch, has been convicted of child solicitation following a short deliberation period by jurors in Johnson County. Concluding a two-day trial, the jury found Busch guilty of the Level 4 felony after less than an hour of discussion on Thursday, as per reports by CBS4 Indy. Busch's arrest was part of an expansive sting operation aimed at curtailing child solicitation activities in the region.
New Fountain Square gaming store goes 24/7, just in time for Gen Con
INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — During the COVID-19 pandemic, John Rantanen found himself at a crossroad. After a little more than a decade as a chef — at Indy’s Ram and HopCat — he was over the industry. With his childhood friend, Scott Wooldridge, the two self-professed nerds decided to open Elf ’N Moon, a shop dedicated […]
A taste of Hollywood in Indy: ‘The Duel’ to make world premiere
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Hollywood comes to the Circle City with a red carpet event “The Duel,” a feature-length film makes, will make its world premiere on Sunday after a red carpet at the Hilbert Circle Theater on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis. Pigasus Pictures, a film company based in Bloomington, produced the movie. Zach Spicer […]
Classic Hits WJJK Indianapolis’ Secret To AQH Success? Creating ‘A More Fun Brand.’
With a long history of playing classic hits in the market, Cumulus Media’s WJJK (104.5) Indianapolis — in this week’s Inside Radio “By The Numbers” spotlight — has forged a strong bond with adult listeners, which has seen significant growth in the past several months, according to Nielsen.
Latin Night lights up downtown Indianapolis plaza
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A monthly celebration of Latin culture has more music and food ready to go. The free, family-friendly event, Viernes Cultural: Latin Night at Lugar Plaza, was expected to bring some heat with live bachata from 7-10 p.m. Friday. Latin Expressions Dance Company also will let visitors partake in a beginner-friendly bachata dance […]
Contract details for Colts’ new WR Laquon Treadwell
On Wednesday, the Indianapolis Colts announced that they signed former first-round pick and wide receiver Laquon Treadwell and released wide receiver Xavier White to make room on the roster. Over the Cap now has the contract specifics for Treadwell. If on the roster, Treadwell will earn a base salary of $1.21 million this season. His cap hit will be just below $1 million at $985,000. As expected, none of his contract is guaranteed, so there aren’t any salary cap ramifications if the Colts were to release him. Treadwell was the 23rd selection in the 2016 NFL draft by Minnesota. He appeared in 53...
Big Ten, Big Changes: Reality Strikes at Big Ten Football Media Days
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Big life, big stage, Big Ten. You walk into Lucas Oil Stadium on Wednesday, that is the slogan you will come across, above the giant podium where head coaches recap the offseason and promote their excitement for what’s to come. But when Nebraska football head...
NBA champion calls Pacers guard "one of my favorite players in the NBA"
Just a couple of months ago, the Indiana Pacers found themselves in a pleasantly surprising situation. After overcoming a 2-0 series deficit as the No. 6 seed against the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Pacers made their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2014.
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