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LAPEL. Ind. (WISH) — A tornado on Monday night left a school administrative building in Madison County without its wall and roof. The National Weather Service said the EF-2 tornado touched down on the Frankton Lapel Community Schools Administration building. The building, which was formerly a school but retained its original gym, now has very […]

By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Five-star Sadiq White Jr. is doing his part to add to Syracuse’s 2025 class. Specifically, the 6-foot-8, 200-pound power forward from Myers Park (NC) and the Team United Nike EYBL AAU program mentioned three prospects he’s actively recruiting to the Orange. “I’m trying to get Acaden [Lewis], bring Kiyan [Anthony] home, bring Hype [Tyler Jackson] home,” White said. “We’re trying to make it big man.” Jackson previously said he wanted to bring a national championship to Syracuse if he and Anthony chose the Orange together. White reflected that sentiment. “Yes sir, 100%,” White said of Jackson’s quote. “That’s the main goal man. Put the ‘Cuse back on top. Bring them back to No. 1.” White is one of two five-star 2025 prospects to commit to a school and one of nine players in 247Sports’ top-50 to settle on a program. The Orange’s recruiting class currently ranks No. 10 in the country. Adding Jackson and Anthony would surely make it top-five. And adding Lewis to the mix could put it among the best in the country, if not No. 1 overall. One of the biggest reasons why White chose the Orange is the family feel head coach Adrian Autry has established. Of course, Kiyan Anthony’s father is Carmelo Anthony, who brought a national title to the Orange in 2003. White could possibly have a chance to further build the legacy of Syracuse with Kiyan. White’s last visit to campus was back in late February when Syracuse played Notre Dame at home. The Orange squeaked by with an 88-85 win. White said he thoroughly enjoyed the visit and how welcoming the fans were. “Just everyone knowing my name before I was even committed to there,” White said. “Just a priority recruit. The University, the city, the people, they embraced me real well. I can’t wait to get up there and take my talents to them and excel. “It’s wonderful people man,” White added. “You know them wanting me as a kid first before my game — getting a chance to understand how I grew up, my lifestyle at home, how I conduct myself. I just feel like I fit very very well up there with the Orange.” At Peach Jam, White averaged 17.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game while shooting 58.1% from the field. He was also a pest defensively grabbing 12 steals in five games. His squad, Team United, went 1-4 in pool play and didn’t make the final Peach Jam bracket. White described himself as relentless on the court. “I’m going to get to my spots no matter what,” White said. “I’m going to get downhill, live at the free throw line, put pressure on the ref to call fouls for me. If not, we’re going to play through them and be as dominant as we can. Also just being able to guard any position one-through-five right now. Hopefully at the collegiate level still being able to guard one-through-four. And again just being relentless man. My motor. I hate losing.” Off the court White is cool, calm and collected. He might even make you laugh. “I like to have fun,” White said. “I like to see my guys smile. See my friends and family smile. Whatever to put a smile on their face man, that’s it.” As for White’s family, his parents didn’t play any sports at the collegiate level. However, they blessed him with size. White’s mother is 6-foot and his father is around 6-foot-6, 6-foot-7. White also has four little sisters and two younger brothers. He is the oldest child. “I got baby bro coming up, Nasir,” White said. “Hopefully I can get him to around my level. You know, get the Orange to start recruiting him a little bit as he gets older. I got a little one coming up for sure.” White’s favorite NBA players are Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Oddly enough, White said his nickname is “Sadiq the Freak.” Something you may not know about White is he likes to sit in silence. “I know it’s kind of weird, but I enjoy just being alone sometimes man,” White said. “I like being able to regroup my thoughts and get a chance to learn myself better.” White answered some other questions on Syracuse below: What is Syracuse getting from Sadiq White?: “A winner man. I’m going to win. I’m going to win my battle. I’m going to win my 1-on-1. Do anything for the team to win. If I don’t play I don’t play. If I go out there as a freshman and get a chance to go out there and compete, I’m going to compete at the highest level possible.” What does his role project to be?: “As of right now, just coming in and being a defender man. A high level defender, guarding one-through-four. Being a pest on the defensive end. And on the offensive end running and transition, doing the easy things. Let my game excel, working on the one-two pull-up. Knocking down the open three. As of right now just coming in and being a defensive pest. Being an animal.” Follow Sam Lance on Twitter Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram And Like ZAGS on Facebook.

"We are pleased East Chicago will no longer operate as a sanctuary city, giving safe harbor to illegal aliens," Rokita said.

ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - A man was arrested after a standoff with Allen County Sheriff deputies Monday afternoon. 51-year-old Johnathan Fugatt is being held in the Allen County Jail on the charges of obstructing official business and a parole violation. Deputies served a search warrant at a home in...

EVANSVILLE − Public safety officials are warning drivers to be on the lookout for school buses as summer break comes to an end and the new academic year gets underway in Indiana. From when you can pass a stopped school bus to how drivers can best keep the kids who rely on them...

We are looking at back to back severe weather chances for Wednesday and Thursday. I have a break down of the most likely timing but also the severe weather threats we'll have to focus on each day. Wednesday — The SPC has a slight risk of severe storms for Wednesday...

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.As Indiana prepares to require high schools to offer both college-level courses and work experiences, some educators share a concern: Is it feasible for high schools and for students?Beginning this year, all high schools must offer or have a plan to offer the College Core — a stack of 30 credits that can be transferred to all the public and some private colleges and universities in the state. Additionally, the state is considering a requirement that students complete...

The 11th annual FoodCon at the Harrison Center is set for August 2 from 6-9 p.m. Created in 2010, this unconventional convention celebrates the art and culture of food in Indiana. Indiana Humanities will debut its new short film series, “Recipes For Our Community,” during the event. The films were produced by the Indiana Humanities […]

The battle for the best fried chicken title continues in Indiana as Yelp Elites unveil their new favorite. Growing up in southern Indiana, fried chicken was a staple at my house. My family would usually order it from our local grocery store after church on Sunday, and it was always a meal I looked forward to. I've had a lot of great fried chicken over the years, so it's quite hard to pick a favorite. Some of the major chains that stick out in my mind are Church's Texas Chicken and Bojangles, but my regular go-to place is the JayC Food Store. That said, one restaurant in Indiana is now said to have the best fried chicken in the state.

The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired has a new leader. The governor and the school’s board this week appointed James Michaels as the new superintendent. Michaels is a graduate from the School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. He also previously worked there and served as a board member. For the last 26 years, he worked at Bosma Enterprises, including as its vice president of programs. Bosma is one of the largest nonprofits in the Midwest serving blind and visually impaired people.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Superintendent of the Indiana State Police, Doug Carter, has announced hiring former Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell to serve as the Department’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mitchell, who began her new position yesterday, July 29th, assumes the duties of ISP’s previous CFO, Mickey James, who...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — More storms expected later tonight. Ahead of the storms it will be very hot and humid with feels like temperatures into the triple digits. We had a round of strong to severe storms with even a few tornado warnings across parts of northeastern Indiana late last night. Some of the storms created […]

Perkins restaurants are starting the day off with deals — a classic breakfast for under $5. Perkins American Food Co., formerly known as Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, has launched a value breakfast offering. ...

Mike Braun’s property tax plan… He came out with it last week, went on with Kendall and Casey and talked about it. What do you want me to say? It does the job. It doesn’t do the job. It’s enough. It’s not enough. It’s gonna satisfy some people. It’s not gonna satisfy others. The plan as he describes it: Changes homestead deductions. Property taxes have gone up because housing values have gone up. So, what he says is the homestead deduction to allow every homeowner with an assessed value of over 125,000 deduct 60% of their homes assessed value from their tax bill. This is the overhaul that he wants. Homeowners with assessed value below 125,000 would be allowed to take the standard deduction of 48,000 in addition to a 60% supplemental deduction. According to Braun, this would result in an immediate 21% reduction in the average homeowner tax bill and result in an immediate 39% reduction in the average tax bill for homes worth $80,000. Then he wants to cap the property tax bills at 2% for seniors and low-income Hoosiers and families with children under the age of 18 and 3% for all other taxpayers. If you go back to my interview with Senator Mike Braun when he was running for into the primary right to get the nomination on the Republican side, this question got asked got asked of all the candidates.

A Pizza Hut franchisee with over 140 stores in the Midwest and South has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after closing 15 of its restaurants. Franchisee EYM Pizza L.P. and related businesses filed for bankruptcy in the Eastern District of Texas on July 22, according to Nation’s Restaurant News. The outlet confirms that the bankruptcy case names two creditors and cites connected businesses in Wisconsin and Indiana. It stated that the franchisee owes Pizza Hut just under $2.25 million and Manufacturers Bank more than $21 million.

The expanding listeria outbreak has now reached Indiana, affecting 34 people across 13 states.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - It will be a partly cloudy and toasty day with highs in the upper 80s. On and off rain showers are likely over the next few days, but exact locations are still being determined. The bigger story will be the building heat with feel-like temperatures in the 90s at least through Thursday. First Alert Meteorologist Brian Barrett has the latest on what to expect in a digital update.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – He was a Highlight Zone regular during his high school playing days, and now Brandon O’Leary is taking over the program he starred for years ago. A 2001 Bishop Dwenger grad, O’Leary was named the new head coach of the Saints boys basketball program back in late May. O’Leary has […]

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory is preparing for its second year of “Roots Fest,” which brings in unique music genres to the Summit City. The event will take place on Friday and Saturday. Bands and musicians across the region are featured throughout the...