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Hoosiers react: Yogi Ferrell, head coach Adam Ross discuss Assembly Ball's win over Men of Mackey in TBT
Indiana basketball's alumni team, Assembly Ball, advanced to the Sweet 16 in The Basketball Tournament with a 68-55 win over Purdue's alumni team, Men of Mackey on Sunday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. After the game, former IU star and Assembly Ball guard Yogi Ferrell and head coach Adam...
Sendoff party held for ‘Miss Indiana USA’ ahead of ‘Miss USA’ competition
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - A grand sendoff was held Sunday night for Elkhart County’s very own 2024 Miss Indiana USA Stephanie Sullivan as she leaves for California next week. The party took place at Michael’s Italian Restaurant in Elkhart — a place that Sullivan and her family have frequented for a bite to eat for more than 15 years.
Food and Beverage tax notebook: Advisory group OKs $350K more for 2024 capital board’s budget
On Monday afternoon, the expansion project for the Monroe Convention center took a procedural step forward. At its Monday meeting, the county’s FABTAC (food and beverage tax advisory commission) approved a requested additional expenditure from food and beverage tax revenues, to support the revised 2024 budget for the Monroe County capital improvement board (CIB).
Labor of Love: Summit on infant mortality to convene in Indianapolis this week
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Department of Health is hosting the annual Labor of Love infant mortality summit in Indianapolis this week. Organizers say this year’s theme is “Expecting More” – a call for more emphasis, action, and collaboration in continued efforts to improve infant and maternal health outcomes. The event is on Tuesday from […]
It's time for NASCAR to pull the plug on the Brickyard race
The NASCAR Cup Series returned to the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway's oval course in 2024, following three seasons of running the infield road course.Kyle Larson won the Brickyard 400 following an impressive late drive through the field, in a finish highlighted (or perhaps lowlighted) by a series of accidents and some controversial officiating. Ryan Preece spun with two laps remaining in the #Brickyard400.The caution flew after Kyle Larson took the white. pic.twitter.com/AxGKMa6h4G— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 21, 2024 Overall, though, the racing was dull and forgettable. Passing was next to impossible save for Larson's charge in the closing laps, which can...
Local Argentinian restaurant Chechori to appear on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
Chechori, a west side Argentinian restaurant, is set to make a national television debut on Food Network's ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.’ The episode will air on Friday, August 2 and 9.p.m. ET/PT.
Fishers officials recommend Republic for citywide trash services
Three waste removal contractors submitted bids to provide citywide trash and recycling for the City of Fishers, and after a review of the proposals, city officials have recommended a 10-year contract with Republic Services. Chief of Staff Jordin Alexander gave a presentation during the July 23 Fishers Board of Works...
Greenwood’s Aspen Creek Grill to open in late fall
GREENWOOD, Ind. – One of Greenwood’s newest restaurants plans to open in the fall. Officials with Aspen Creek Grill held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday at 1287 N. Emerson Ave. near Walmart. Once finished, the restaurant will seat up to 275 people, according to managing partner Mike Bennett. Unlike the Aspen Creek Grill in Noblesville, the […]
Big Ten Makes Major Announcement On Conference Championship Game Location
Big Ten football runs through Indianapolis. Even though there isn’t a school located in the Circle City, that’s where the Big Ten Champion has been crowned ever since the first conference championship game in 2011. There’s never been a Big Ten Conference championship game played anywhere else but ...
Sugar Ray Seales honored at Indy Shorts Film Festival for Olympic legacy
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Legendary American boxer Sugar Ray Seales was celebrated at the Indy Shorts International Film Festival, where his remarkable journey from Olympic glory to personal resilience took center stage. Seales, the sole American boxer to clinch a gold medal at the 1972 Olympics, shared poignant memories and reflections during an interview with WISH-TV […]
Southport Officer Nearly Dies from Fentanyl Overdose During Indiana Traffic Stop
A Southport Police Department officer experienced a life-threatening situation when he overdosed on what was believed to be fentanyl during a traffic stop. As reported by FOX59, Lieutenant Tony Wilson conducted a traffic stop at the Speedway gas station at US 31 and County Line Road on the south side of Indianapolis. The stop occurred at approximately 7 p.m. last Friday.
Mike Woodson's Good Problem
A season ago, one of Mike Woodson's greatest headaches was connected to his team's lack of polarizing talent. This upcoming season, it looks like one of Woody's greatest headaches will be tied to his team's excessive influx of certified hoopers. No longer in town are Xavier Johnson, Anthony Walker, CJ...
Denny Hamlin weighs in on Chase Elliott, Brad Keselowski controversial ‘blend line’ violation
Denny Hamlin chimed in on the controversial blend line violation that affected Chase Elliott and Brad Keselowski during the Brickyard 400. Elliott in particular was fuming after being penalized for taking his car too wide when attempting to pit at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It caused a great debate as to whether or not you could […] The post Denny Hamlin weighs in on Chase Elliott, Brad Keselowski controversial ‘blend line’ violation appeared first on On3.
New IPS school year brings reconfigured grades, new academic offerings, and a revised dress code
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.Big changes await Indianapolis Public Schools parents, students, and teachers on the first day of classes Aug. 1.There will be changes linked to the district’s ongoing overhaul of grades and curriculum known as Rebuilding Stronger. There will be new leadership at George Washington Carver School 87 after an uproar over the alleged abuse of a student, as well as a new IPS student safety task force stemming from that controversy. And there’s even a new dress code.Read more...
Meet Adam Ross: Assembly Ball's head coach, Will Sheehey's former coach and 'ready to be adopted' by IU fans
The first time Adam Ross truly experienced Indiana basketball was in late 2009. He was the head boys' basketball coach at Sagemont High School in Weston, Fla., at the time, and the trip to Bloomington wasn't for himself. Instead, he was accompanying one of his players on an official visit...
Chauncey Hill Mall tenants must be out by Aug. 1
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — After roughly eight years filled with rumors, questions and withdrawn plans, Chauncey Hill Mall businesses are packing up and moving out. In a notice provided to the Journal & Courier dated June 4, Core Lafayette Chauncey, owner of the Chauncey Hill Mall, stated current tenants would be required to surrender possession of their spaces no later than Aug. 1. ...
Complaint filed against Indiana University for "pervasive" race-based scholarships
A conservative legal advocacy group has filed a complaint against Indiana University with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for maintaining at least 19 race-based scholarships across the Kelley School of Business, the IU Indianapolis McKinney School of Law and the IU Indianapolis campus. The group, Equal Protection Project, has filed complaints against race-based scholarships and programs at approximately 30 universities across the U.S., and says in response, universities have voluntarily changed their...
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