Converse
LATEST NEWS
'I begged you yesterday not to make martyrs': An inside look into IU's protest response
The night and early morning hours before planned encampment protests began at Indiana University, top administrators worked rapidly to respond. Some appeared shocked at the arrests that followed. The Herald-Times...
REVIEW: ML Roberts’ “Riverside” stuns audiences
I don’t think many of us knew what to expect walking in to see “Riverside.”. With the sun still high in the sky and only a slight breeze to relieve the 82-degree heat, a good-sized crowd filled the lawn at the Taggart Memorial Amphitheatre. Some lay down blankets, others brought chairs, a few nibbled on snacks and others unloaded their coolers as we waited for the show to start.
United States Cold Storage Announces Facility Expansion To Welcome Gorton’s Seafood Into Lebanon
United States Cold Storage, Inc. announced the expected completion of a 107,200 square-foot addition to its Lebanon public refrigerated warehouse by spring 2025 to continue its operations in the Indiana markets with a new seafood partner. The business will partner with Gorton’s Seafood to construct its own attached seafood processing...
Celebrate the 5th annual Far Eastside Festival 2024
Dominique Cork, the Senior Community Engagement Manager, provided information about the Far Eastside Festival. The event is scheduled for July 27th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and aims to unite the community and celebrate! This year marks the 5th Annual Far Eastside Festival, and it promises to be a fun-filled day for everyone. The […]
BOZICH | Curt Cignetti says more 'crazy' things about Indiana football
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Curt Cignetti did not try to play the game every college football coach plays before the season kicks off — the game about not reading what people are writing about his Indiana team and not being aware of the type of season the experts are predicting from his program.
Indiana spots play perfect 'surrealistic' role in 'The Duel,' starring Dylan Sprouse
Editor's note: Follow us on Instagram and hit the red carpet with us Sunday night for the premiere of "The Duel" The mansion at the center of "The Duel" is the site of the planned test of honor, a home inhabited by a drug baron eager to see two 20-something American friends work out their argument over a woman the old-fashioned way. It's an opulent place with ivory-hued stone surrounded by verdant shrubs and the kind of...
All INdiana Podcast Network Featured Podcast of the Week: WISHstory: Celebrating 70 Years of WISH-TV
Each Friday on Daybreak we highlight a podcast from the All INdiana Podcast Network that we think you’ll love. This week we are featuring the WISHstory: Celebrating 70 Years of WISH-TV podcast. Listen in as we explore the history of one of Indiana’s longest running television stations. We’ll take a deep dive and interview the […]
Indiana students struggle on math portion of SAT, see little progress in reading and writing
Eleventh graders in Indiana take the SAT, a standardized college-readiness test, to comply with state law. This year, the percentage of students who earned college-ready scores increased in reading and writing but decreased severely in math.
Indiana man arrested after leading police on chase that ended in fiery crash
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- An Indiana man who led police on a short chase that ended in a fiery crash Wednesday afternoon was arrested. The incident started Wednesday afternoon. According to Indiana State Police Sgt. Carey Huls, a state trooper saw a man driving a white Chevy Blazer with expired tags make an unsafe lane change.
Local News Headlines: July 25, 2024
Man sentenced for threatening Jewish lives in 2022. 67 year-old Andrezj Boryga of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to willfully transmitting in interstate commerce threats to injure other people, and for choosing his victims because of their religion. In 2022, Boryga left voicemails at Anti-Defamation League offices throughout the country, threatening to assault or kill Jewish people.
Traffic stop leads to three men arrested on dealing charges
ANDERSON—On Thursday, July 25, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Trooper Matt Dickerson was patrolling the City of Anderson near 38th Street and Columbus Avenue when he stopped a passenger vehicle for an equipment violation and speeding. Trooper Dickerson spoke to the car’s driver, who identified himself as Ki’Shawn Demond Anderson, 22, of Anderson. During the interaction, Trooper Dickerson recognized indicators of criminal activity and requested the assistance of the Anderson Police Department.
Indy man convicted of child solicitation in Johnson County
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind. – An Indianapolis man who was arrested as part of a larger child solicitation sting in Johnson County is now awaiting sentencing after his conviction this week. Jurors deliberated for less than an hour on Thursday before finding Christopher S. Busch guilty of child solicitation, a Level 4 felony. The verdict brought […]
“Fire Up DWNTWN” Back and Better for Third Year
MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Downtown Development Partnership (MDDP), an organization connecting our community and creating a vibrant downtown, announced today initial plans for its third “Fire Up DWNTWN,” a street festival that has drawn over 10,000 people to the heart of the city in each of its last two celebrations. The event, sponsored by Ivy Tech Muncie, will be held from 1pm to 10pm, Saturday September 21st.
Sewer line break repairs cost Lawrence $125K
A sewer line break of off Pendleton Pike will cost the City of Lawrence about $125,000. The Utility Service Board voted unanimously July 23 to ratify a contract with Culy Contracting, which fixed the sewer line earlier in the month. The board agreed July 9 to declare a public emergency and allow the city to move quickly to hire Culy for the repair work, before the contract was formally approved.
Muggy meter and storm chances to resurge this weekend
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — We stayed on course with having a nice Friday across central Indiana. The hotter and humid air mass kept itself more in southern Indiana today. Do not expect us to stay away from unsettled weather for much longer as we’ll re-introduce a more uncomfortable and active pattern going into the final few […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.