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Former Teacher Arrested by Greenfield and Fortville Police
GREENFIELD, Ind.–A former teacher at Mt. Vernon School Corporation and New Palestine School Corporation is accused of providing drugs and alcohol to students. Brock Wedgeworth, a 45-year-old resident of Fortville, was arrested Thursday morning by the Greenfield Police Department and Fortville Police Department detectives. Greenfield Deputy Police Chief Charles McMichael says they had been investigating […] The post Former Teacher Arrested by Greenfield and Fortville Police appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Whitestown Postpones Mosquito Fogging Operations Following Community Feedback
The Town of Whitestown announced the postponement of the scheduled mosquito fogging operations set for tonight, July 18 at Main Street Park to implement an alternative approach following public outreach recommending the alternative fogging methods. The Main Street Park fogging operations were scheduled to be implemented tonight, Thursday, July 18...
Good Samaritan struck, killed in Bartholomew County
Update 5:35 p.m.: BCSO said the Bartholomew County Accident Reconstruction Team is investigating the crash. There is no further information to be released at this time. BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. — The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a fatal crash Thursday afternoon that resulted in a Good Samaritan being struck and killed. According to […]
Anti-violence activist Ron Gee fatally shot on Indianapolis' east side
INDIANAPOLIS — Prominent community activist and restaurant owner Ron Gee was fatally shot Thursday morning, his family has confirmed. Ronald G. Frieson, 39, (publicly known as Ron Gee)...
Police investigate Thursday morning shooting in Muncie's Industry neighborhood
MUNCIE, Ind. — Muncie police are investigating the Thursday morning shooting of a local man. According to Deputy Police Chief Melissa Criswell, emergency dispatchers received a report of "multiple shots fired" in or near the 1100 block of East Fifth Street at 6:23 a.m. Officers found a 44-year-old man...
Zionsville Lions Club to host diabetes awareness event
The Zionsville Lions Club hosts “Family Fun Day for Diabetes Awareness” from 1 to 4 p.m. July 21 at Lions Park in Zionsville. The goal of the event is to raise awareness about diabetes and encourage early detection through free diabetes screenings, alongside a variety of fun activities for the whole family.
Monroe County, Bloomington have stopped taking debris pickup requests
Tree branches and other debris from the storms that hit Monroe County on June 25 are still in piles at many residences, frustrating homeowners and officials with Monroe County Emergency Management (EM) alike. Monroe County had more 1,000 requests for debris removal, according to Justin Baker, deputy director of Monroe County EM, and that's all it can handle. ...
Giant Eagle to Debut Its 1st Zero-Waste Grocery Store
Giant Eagle Inc.’s newest Market District will open Thursday, July 25, in Westfield, Ind., marking the company’s second specialty grocery location in the Indianapolis area. The Westfield Market District, located at 744 East Tournament Trail in Westfield, has been built from the ground up with sustainability in mind.
Simon family developers unveil high end hotel plans for downtown
INDIANAPOLIS — Boxcar Development LLC, the development arm of the Simon family that owns the Indiana Pacers, the Indiana Fever and Pacers Sports & Entertainment, announced a $300 million plan to build a high-end hotel with retail space and a concert venue on the property of the former CSX Warehouse at Georgia and Pennsylvania streets […]
Colts’ Anthony Richardson surprises Speedway High School players with donation of football helmets
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson learned one lesson about avoiding concussions when he took an unnecessary shot and missed six quarters last season. He’s hoping a local high school program can be more proactive. The 22-year-old Richardson surprised the Speedway Sparkplugs by donating dozens of...
Courtyard community planned for equestrian ranch
Westfield’s Advisory Plan Commission held a public hearing July 1 for a zoning change to accommodate the Courtyards of Cielo Ranch planned unit development. The project is the residential redevelopment of the Cielo Ranch, a 36-acre equestrian ranch on 161st Street just west of the Monon Trail. The developer,...
'They have a target on their back': Peyton Manning identifies Colts' main competition in AFC South
The Indianapolis Colts are going to learn where they stand in the AFC South in a hurry. They open the 2024 NFL season on Sept. 8 by hosting the Houston Texans, who won the division in 2023 and have quarterback C.J. Stroud coming off an Offensive Rookie of the Year season.
‘She saved our lives’: Woman Credits Rescue Dog for Alerting Her to Dangerous Carbon Monoxide Levels
A woman who rescued a dog from a shelter was amazed and overwhelmed to learn that the Siberian husky returned the favor. Samantha Griffen might have died before the carbon monoxide detector even went off, but the husky, Luna, had other ideas. Moving into a new house on 54th and...
Grade the Trade: Pacers build Big 3 with surprise star in mock deal
The Indiana Pacers have work to do after their surprise run to the conference finals. It came with several positives and was a true breakout for Tyrese Haliburton. Indiana made a bold move in trading for Pascal Siakam, which resulted in their first playoff series wins since making the conference finals in 2014.
For Catholic pilgrims, all roads lead to Indy for an old-style devotion in modern stadium setting
Like the star of an arena tour, a spotlight illuminated the glittering, golden vessel carried by a Catholic bishop. Inside, it held a round communion host, which Catholics believe is the full presence of Jesus in the appearance of bread. The bishop placed it on an altar at the center...
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