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Indy bridal store abruptly closes
INDIANAPOLIS – Brides to be are angry, anxious and annoyed with the sudden closure of Gretchen’s Bridal Gallery. The north side bridal store off of 82nd Street closed without warning in recent days, leaving brides with no information on what to do next. There’s a sign on the door informing customers the landlord has taken […]
‘Pet Pals TV’: Grateful Rescue and Sanctuary promotes over 600 rescue animals
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each and every week, “Pet Pals TV” shares a fun, interesting, and informative story about our four-legged and furry friend population. On the latest “Pet Pals TV,” host Patty Spitler was joined by Pamela Terhune, the founder and executive director of Grateful Rescue and Sanctuary, to talk about the hundreds of adoptions […]
Player who talked trash to the Pacers signs a deal with a new team
During the regular season, the Indiana Pacers owned the Milwaukee Bucks. They beat them four out of the five times they played them, including in the In-Season Tournament. It's something that didn't sit well with members of the Bucks and they made their feelings known. Malik Beasley spoke out about...
Iconic tire company unveils surprising new material in Indy 500 race tires — here's what it is
Bridgestone Americas, a major tire manufacturing company, is innovating by producing Indianapolis 500 tires with sustainable materials, according to a recent article published in Environment + Energy Leader. The new Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 race tires are made from palm oil waste. Two of the tire's monomers (organic compounds), bio-styrene...
Taste of Indy returns: What you need to know if you’re checking it out
INDIANAPOLIS – Taste of Indy is back! Indy’s largest food festival has been on hiatus since 2018, but returns this year! Here’s what you need to know. When and Where: Saturday, July 6 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis. Cost: $15 for admission to get into the […]
Indiana State Museum to Host Adult Only Summer Camp
The Indiana State Museum's new adult summer camp will allow folks to enjoy delicious food, cocktails, camp activities, and more. There are many times in my adult life that I miss being a kid. For one, the 90-degree summer heat didn't feel near as warm as it does now. I cannot even fathom how I used to run around in it with my friends and siblings. Along with that, I also miss all the fun activities and the carefree atmosphere. If you do as well, the Indiana State Museum is launching a new summer camp just for adults, and it looks like it's going to be a really fun time.
Disco Fever breaks out at Kroger Symphony on the Prairie, July 12-13
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is excited to take a groovy trip down memory lane with non-stop Disco hits! Featuring vocalists Maiya Sykes and Ty Taylor, Disco Fever was personally curated, created, and produced by Maestro Lopez-Yañez to show off the best of the Disco era. Dance the night away to hits including “That’s the Way (I Like It),” “It’s Raining Men,” “We Are Family,” “I Will Survive,” “Stayin’ Alive,” “The Hustle,” “Hot Stuff,” and more! Gates open at 6 p.m.
Indianapolis July 4th Celebration Turns Tragic as Stray Bullet Wounds Visiting 11-Year-Old Boy
Amidst the revelry on Thursday, an Indianapolis family's celebration turned to horror as an 11-year-old boy fell victim to a stray bullet, as reported by FOX59. Initially mistaken for a mere ache, it was soon discovered that the pain Jataevius Ragsdale experienced was the result of gun violence, the child and his father were visiting relatives on the city’s near east side when the incident occurred.
Climate change can worsen your drinking water quality: The Checkup
Climate change is altering the world as we know it. For example, it’s impacting our water. Many people think of that as heavier rainfall in some places and droughts in others. But did you also know that climate change can make our water less safe to use?. Lizzy McGrevy,...
It’s time for the Indy 500 to be broadcast on TV
It was around 2:30 p.m. on Race Day. We were all sitting in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway media center, listening to Speedway president Doug Boles giving another update on the weather. The storms that prevented the Indianapolis 500 from starting on time had moved out, and the green flag finally dropped at 4:45 p.m.
Parade of patriotic rebels keep tradition alive in Sheridan
The rain in Sheridan started around 9 a.m., the same time registration for the annual Lions Club Fourth of July Parade was set to begin. The difficult decision was made to cancel the parade, but not without disappointment. Vance Wallace and his friend Steve Bilby sat next to a tractor...
Carmel swimming’s Chris Plumb on coaching at the Olympics: ‘It’s what you live for’
CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) — USA Swimming head coach Anthony Nesty called over Chris Plumb on the second Saturday morning during the Team USA Swimming Trials in Indianapolis. Plumb, the Carmel High School and Carmel Swim Club head coach, had gotten his second swimmer to qualify for the Olympics just two days before. He thought he […]
Speedy four-star CB Dawayne Galloway commits to Purdue
Columbus (Ohio) Marion-Franklin cornerback Dawayne Galloway announced his commitment to Purdue on Thursday. Galloway is a major addition to a Boiler class that has had several big additions recently. He has speed and was a good win in a state of Ohio that this staff has been getting more into in recruiting.
'I kind of expect it now': Former Purdue center Zach Edey on receiving criticism
Facing criticism is nothing new for Zach Edey. The former Purdue star went on Gary Parrish's radio show to talk about the hate he has received in his career. "I kind of expect it now," said Edey, who was drafted ninth overall to the Memphis Grizzlies. "I would be uncomfortable if people weren't doubting me all the time. This has kind of been part of it, been part of my life. ... I couldn't tell you why people keep doing it but they keep doing it and it keeps working out for me."
A local Terre Haute bakery celebrates 10-year anniversary
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Red Room Cakery had a busy morning celebrating their 10-year anniversary with the community on Saturday. The local bakery was packed within the first hour of being opened with many faces of the community. The celebration had biscuits & gravy, baked goods, pizza, and even Santa and Mrs. Clause payed […]
James Wiseman has finally landed with a team that can maximize his skill set
James Wiseman has agreed to join the Indiana Pacers. The former second overall draft pick has struggled to reach his potential since entering the NBA in 2020. Two-and-a-half difficult years with the Golden State Warriors were followed by a tough season-and-half with the Detroit Pistons.However, with the Pacers, Wiseman can finally lean into being the high-motor rim-runner everyone expected him to be. Rick Carlisle is one of the better coaches in the NBA and has rapidly positioned the Pacers as one of the most exciting young teams in the league. They play fast and hard, and they shoot a bunch...
Richmond aims to spend development dollars on public safety
RICHMOND, Ind. (WESTERN WAYNE NEWS) — The Richmond Redevelopment Commission has embarked on the process to permit public safety expenditures from tax dollars collected in special economic development districts. That process required Richmond Advisory Plan Commission approval of a resolution adding public safety expenditures, both capital and operational, to its Tax Increment Finance district development […]
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