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“I’ve seen him knock out three dudes at one time, knock out a seven-footer” – Jeff Teague on how lethal James Johnson is
Jeff Teague talks about how dangerous James Johnson is, having seen the power forward take on and knock out numerous opponents at one time.
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...
Local restaurant Che Chori to appear on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Che Chori, a vibrant Argentinean street food restaurant on the west side, announced on Instagram it is set to make its national television debut on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” The episode, featuring host Guy Fieri, will air on Friday, August 2, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Che Chori, known for its […]
Evansville murder victim identified by coroner
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Authorities have released the identity of a man who was shot and killed in Evansville on Wednesday. The Vanderburgh County Coroner's Office says 37-year-old Joshua Allen Seymour was the man who was shot and killed at a home on East Louisiana Street. The deadly shooting...
Indiana’s Washington Square Mall Covered By a Black Tarp: Seeking Answers
There have been rumblings of some construction inside Washington Square Mall, so my investigation continues. That is a question a lot of folks are asking on social media and in the NextDoor app. I stopped in and asked a few questions, but I didn't leave with any solid answers. Multiple...
Former Hogsett aide Thomas Cook out of a job after women speak out in IndyStar story
Thomas Cook, Mayor Joe Hogsett’s former right-hand man, was removed from his job after an IndyStar investigation published Friday revealed a pattern of pressuring younger female employees into intimate relationships. "As of today, Thomas Cook is no longer with the firm," Roger Harvey, a spokesperson for Bose McKinney &...
Father of overdose victim offers advice for parents after drug dealer is convicted of causing his son’s death
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — The father of a Westfield man who died from a fentanyl overdose is sharing advice for other parents after an accused drug dealer was convicted of causing his son’s death. In July 2022, Jacob Lampe died from fentanyl poisoning inside his parent’s home in Westfield. “I buried my son two years […]
Heady’s Pizza in Evansville is shutting down
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Heady’s Pizza in Evansville is shutting down. A spokesperson for the business posted: It is with a heavy heart that we announce we will be shutting down. After years of serving our community, we will be closing our doors for the final time after we sell out of inventory. We want […]
Three to watch, one to avoid for the Brickyard 400
The NASCAR Cup Series is back at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Sunday's Brickyard 400, the first race on Indy's oval circuit since Kevin Harvick pulled out a victory in 2020.Harvick is no longer active in the Cup Series — in fact, only three previous Brickyard 400 winners are in Sunday's field and one of them is the semi-retired Jimmie Johnson. This race could be a bit of a wild card, so let's look at three drivers to watch — a favorite, contender and a dark horse — as well as one name who probably won't be kissing the yard of...
Lafayette law firm employee arrested, suspected of theft from client
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― Molly Pellam found an uncashed 2022 check for $11,000 in the law office where she worked and cashed it, according to a Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office investigation. On Wednesday morning, detectives arrested Pellam, 30, of the 3300 block of Comanche Trail in Lafayette, on suspicion of...
NASCAR Cup race at Indianapolis: NBC broadcast info, start time, forecast
The Cup Series competes for the first time since 2020 on the oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The event comes 30 years after the inaugural Cup race at Indy won by Jeff Gordon. The only former winners on the Indy oval who are active in the series are Kyle Busch,...
Report finds former Oolitic town clerk didn't deposit nearly $80k in utility payments
Former Lawrence County Auditor Jessica Staggs didn't deposit nearly $80,000 in utility payments when she was the city clerk in Oolitic, according to the Indiana State Board of Accounts. Staggs left her job in Oolitic after being elected auditor in 2021, but resigned from the position without explanation in December 2023.
Committee meets Monday to prep for next week’s Delaware council recount
MUNCIE, Ind. – Delaware County’s court-appointed recount committee will meet in public at 4 p.m. Monday to determine the rules for recounting the Republican at-large county council, which will start at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Delaware County Clerk Rick Spangler announced the committee, appointed by Special Judge Brian Bade...
Road closures in downtown Indianapolis in preparation of Saturday's Eucharistic procession
Thousands of Catholics will parade down Meridian Street and Capital Avenue on Saturday to celebrate the revival of the Eucharist as part of the National Eucharistic Congress. About 50,000 people traveled nationwide to downtown Indianapolis as part of a three-year movement in the Catholic Church in hopes of addressing American Catholics' spiritual apathy toward the Eucharist after church leaders discovered only a third of American Catholics, believe that Jesus Christ's presence resides in the Eucharist. This is a core belief of Catholicism.
Cicero & Jackson Township speak, Board of Zoning Appeals listens
Proposed solid waste transfer station unanimously rejected. There are two main takeaways from Thursday night’s Cicero/Jackson Township Board of Zoning Appeals marathon of a meeting: (1) a transfer station is not a dump, and (2) neither of those things is welcome in Jackson Township. The purpose of the meeting...
Bloomington to install heat sensors to limit health risks
Bloomington will begin installing sensors around the city on Monday to measure heat and prevent related health issues. Data from the 13 sensors will inform the city where to focus heat mitigation. Bloomington Assistant Director of Sustainability Shawn Miya said areas without greenery can be up to 20 degrees hotter than areas with foliage.
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