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Remembering Some Hoosiers: Al Durham
Remembering Some Hoosiers is a brand new series here at The Crimson Quarry. Have you ever gone out for a beer with the fellas, suddenly remembered an athlete who used to play for your team and shared memories with your buds? Same concept. Aljami Durham, typically known as Al, originally...
Basketball recruiting: Braylon Mullins' stock soaring, more Indiana risers, what's next?
July is a hectic month for high school basketball with three evaluation periods for Division I college coaches to watch high school prospects. The first four-day period ended Sunday with the second coming this week from Friday to Sunday, then a third window from July 23-25 for coaches to evaluate only at the NCAA College Basketball Academy events. ...
Hopewell update: Bloomington OKs $318K more for demolition, prelim infra design, lighting
Bloomington’s planned new Hopewell neighborhood is supposed to replace the former IU Health hospital at 2nd and Rogers streets and extend to the surrounding area. Based on Monday’s update to Bloomington’s redevelopment commission (RDC) from city controller Jessica McClellan, the project has already expended about $17.8 million of the roughly $28 million in TIF (tax increment finance) revenue that the RDC has committed to the project.
Neighbors: Speeding Threatens Kids Crossing Road Near Indianapolis Children’s Park
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — People living near the Frederick Douglass Park and Family Center are raising concerns about the safety of kids trying to cross the road to get to the newly opened children’s park on North Ralston Avenue. They have taken their concerns to the Indianapolis City-County Council. A resident of the area, Gregory Brooks, said, “When the […] The post Neighbors: Speeding Threatens Kids Crossing Road Near Indianapolis Children’s Park appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Jack Black ends Tenacious D tour: What it means for sold-out Oct. 22 IU Auditorium show
In response to recent onstage comments made by his Tenacious D bandmate, Kyle Gass, regarding the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump, Jack Black has released a statement saying he's canceling the remainder of the band's tour. That would presumably include the handful of "Rock D Vote" shows scheduled for this fall, ahead of the presidential election — including a sold-out stop at Bloomington's IU Auditorium. ...
There's a viral post about a missing autistic child in Evansville. And it's a scam
Posts describing a missing child have rocketed around social media in Evansville and across the country the last few days. And they're all a scam. The Facebook posts, which often turn up in yard sale or local news groups, claim a child named Brandan Cooper has been reported missing in whatever town is being targeted at the time. ...
Tuesday morning storms down trees, branches; no injuries reported
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― High winds from storms rolling through Tippecanoe County early Tuesday knocked down some trees and sheared branches from trees, but no one was injured, Tippecanoe County Emergency Management Director Jeff Houston said. A tree fell on a vacant mobile home in a park west of West Lafayette, Houston said, noting...
35th Annual Ice Cream Social comes to Monument Circle
The 35th Annual Ice Cream Social is coming to Monument Circle this week! The event offers hand-scooped ice cream sundaes perfect for the summer. It’s set for Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m. Brooke Williams with American Dairy Association Indiana and Pam Lozano with the Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis […]
Kyle Guy, Chris Evans walk the walk in giving back to Indy youth: 'Passing the baton.'
INDIANAPOLIS — The window to compete as a professional athlete does not open at all for most people. And even for those who do make it to the top, it can be fleeting. Kyle Guy and Chris Evans graduated from high school in 2016. They were stars in their respective sports. Guy won Mr. Basketball and honored as a McDonald’s All American out of Lawrence Central; Evans an electrifying running back at Ben Davis, won a state championship as a junior.
Tenderloin Tuesdays return to Hamilton County for 15th year
For the 15th year, Tenderloin Tuesdays are back in Hamilton County. During the five-week event, which kicked off June 25 and concludes July 30, diners who sign up through Hamilton County's tourism website can enjoy deals and discounts on Indiana's iconic sandwich at 42 different participating restaurants throughout Hamilton County.
NEW BUSINESS TO LOCATE NEAR URANUS
(Richmond, IN)--An ordinance for the new Uranus Fudge Factory on the former New Creations property at the state line was referred to the Richmond Plan Commission Monday night. But there was also discussion of another new business adjacent to that property. It would be located in the former New Creations gym. "Professional wrestling, bands, concerts..." said Council President Gary Turner in describing some of the events that would take place. The business's name was not mentioned Monday night. Turner said that there is a potential zoning issue and that the business is scheduled to open on the first of next month.
Thousands remain without power in Greater Lafayette as strong winds produce storm damage
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — Police are urging drivers to be cautious Tuesday morning after powerful winds and strong storms swept across Greater Lafayette, toppling trees and knocking out power to thousands of customers. Energy companies and highway departments in the WLFI viewing area continue to assess and clean...
WRTV-6 morning anchor Lauren Casey announces departure from station. What she's up to next
Another Indianapolis TV news anchor is signing off. Lauren Casey, who has anchored WRTV-6's Good Morning Indiana for seven years, announced her departure from the station Monday morning. Her last show will be Wednesday, she said in a Facebook post. Casey reflected on her time with the station, which began...
New Castle business owner arrested on drug charges following raids on multiple properties
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — A New Castle business owner was arrested on multiple drug charges on Monday. According to a post on the New Castle Police Department’s Facebook page, Kyle B. Huckeby was arrested for dealing in cocaine, dealing in a Schedule IV controlled substance and maintaining a common nuisance. Per NCPD, Huckeby owns and […]
2 shootings at near east Indy gas station draws attention to safety issues
INDIANAPOLIS — Monday afternoon, people could be seen fueling up at a gas station on the corner of 10th and Rural streets on the east side of Indianapolis. But too often at night, neighbors say gunshots are heard coming from that same parking lot. "What if I'm in the...
Tornado Warnings Around the Tri-Counties Illinois
A Radar indicated tornado warning has been issued for parts of Rock Island, Mercer, Whiteside and Henry Counties. The warning is currently from the Quad Cities to Atkinson but the warning is expected to extend southeast. VERY strong winds have been confirmed with these storms. Funnel clouds have been spotted but any possible spin-up may be rain-wrapped. Stay alert and keep a device with you to stay up-to-date with warnings. Update: Galva, Annawan, and Hoopole are in the extended warning area. UPDATE: 7:28 PM, huge spin-up north of Preemption, headed east towards Sherrard and Orion.
Storms spawning a EF1 tornado in Iowa on Monday were part of a derecho. What to know:
The storm that Iowans experienced Monday was part of a derecho. “The derecho began in Iowa and went through portions of Illinois and southern Wisconsin into Indiana and southern Michigan,” Matthew Elliott, a warning coordination meteorologist with the Storm Prediction Center and National Weather Service, said in an email to the Des Moines...
Parkview Regional Medical Center Among Best Hospitals in Indiana
U.S. News evaluated 160 hospitals in Indiana. Five meet high U.S. News standards and are recognized as Best Regional Hospitals. The number 1 hospital in Indiana is Indiana University Health Medical Center. Pakview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, was ranked No. 4, tied with Community Hospital-Munster. Parkview received high performing...
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