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Worldwide technology outage has local implications
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The City of Columbus is facing minor disruptions due to a global technology outage and officials are asking for the community’s patience as they address these issues. Authorities say that teams are working to resolve the situation and maintain the high service standards that residents expect.
New proposal creates registry and fee for short-term rental properties in Indianapolis
A proposal to add some local control over short-term rentals in Indianapolis moved forward this week. Property owners who provide short-term rentals and advertise on sites including Airbnb and Vrbo would need to register and pay a one time fee of $150 dollars under the new ordinance. The Metropolitan Economic...
Local animal sanctuary director indicted following investigation
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The director of a local animal sanctuary being investigated for animal abuse has been formally charged. Court documents show Sophia Kartsonis faces a cruelty to companion animals charge after 43 cats were taken from Our Farm Sanctuary in Tipp City. Miami County law enforcement and Animal Control searched the property Monday, […]
$5 deals at Indiana State Fair: New value menu designed to help stretch food bucks
A $5 food menu is coming to the Indiana State Fair. Vendors will help take some of the financial sting out of eating at the fair by offering food and drinks for $5 or less. ...
Crash with injuries reported on Sample Road in Oxford
OXFORD, Ohio — A crash with injuries has been reported on Sample Road in Oxford. The severity of injuries has not been confirmed at this time. Hamilton County police and fire responders have been sent to the scene. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above...
NASCAR starting lineup for 2024 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway is next for the NASCAR Cup Series, and 23XI Racing will lead the field to the green flag. Tyler Reddick won the pole for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis this weekend. Denny Hamlin will join Reddick on the front row for Sunday afternoon’s event. It is Reddick’s second pole position of the 2024 NASCAR season. Chase Elliott and Willliam Byron will follow the two drivers on the second row. Most notably, Noah Gragson, Chris Buescher, Daniel Suarez, Brad Keselowski, Ross Chastain, Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, Josh Berry, and Austin Cindric all qualified 20th or worse for Sunday’s event....
20-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash on US 31 in Greenwood
GREENWOOD, Ind. (WISH) — A motorcyclist died after they were involved in a crash on U.S. 31 in Greenwood late Friday night, the Greenwood Fire Department told News 8. The Johnson County Coroner’s Office identified the rider as 20-year-old Connor Stevens from Indianapolis. The crash happened just before 10 p.m. Friday. Tyler Swardson, a public […]
Indiana University Launches Groups Scholars Program at New Indianapolis Campus to Aid First-Generation and Underrepresented Students
In a move to broaden academic horizons for its students, Indiana University has expanded its Groups Scholars Program to the new IU Indianapolis campus, offering vital support to first-generation and underrepresented students. The initiative aims to level the playing field for those who are navigating the oftentimes turbulent waters of higher education without a familial roadmap to guide them.
Yes, Indianapolis was hit by CrowdStrike's global Microsoft Windows outage. What we know
A global technology outage is disrupting hospitals, banks and companies worldwide Friday morning, and is not sparing Indiana. AES Indiana customers woke up to discover they were unable to pay their bills due to the outage. The cybersecurity company CrowdStrike said the problem arose from a defect found in a single content update...
Black: A Festival of Joy empowers and unites
The 90-degree heat did not deter a crowd of Hoosiers from filling the Taggart Memorial Amphitheater at Riverside Park for the third year of Black: A Festival of Joy. The event, presented by Ganggang, featured vendors, music and live performances. A line of food trucks was on hand to keep the crowds fed including local favorites like The Grub House and Gip Got Tips barbecue.
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