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Fishers police warn of scam calls
FISHERS, Ind. — The Fishers Police Department is sending a warning to residents after it was found that there may be individuals claiming to be officers scamming Hoosiers. The FPD said this in a statement: The Fishers Police Department has been made aware of scam calls by people claiming to be one of our officers. […]
Geist Greenway open, awaits historic covered bridge
A new walking and biking trail is open on the east side of Fishers and now awaits only its historic finishing touch, a restored covered bridge. The $4.2 million Geist Greenway reaches from 104th Street to 126th Street east of Olio Road. Still-unfunded plans call for extensions to 131st Street to the north,...
Pageantry and philanthropy: Noblesville resident named Mrs. United USA 2024
With less than three weeks to prepare for the National United USA Pageant, Noblesville resident Jessica Hopper never imagined she would take home the title. So, Hopper, 31, was stunned when she was crowned Mrs. United USA 2024 at the event held June 10 to 14 in Daytona Beach, Fla. She was also named the interview, swimsuit and runway winner and voted as the national Miss Congeniality. She will represent the U.S. at the international pageant next year.
HSE superintendent says serve kids or ‘leave’ his district amid union fight
Pat Mapes is making his plan for Hamilton Southeastern Schools clear. The district’s new superintendent said those who aren’t on board to “serve students” can leave his district. “If we've employed people who do not want to serve students and put their own agenda in front...
Indianapolis police: Officers involved in shooting on west side. What we know
This article will update. INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating a shooting involving two officers on the west side of the city. Shortly after 11:30 a.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police responded to a call from a person reporting they had been shot in the 5100 block of West Vermont Street, just off North Lynhurst...
Want to ride in an IndyCar? Well here's your chance!
INDIANAPOLIS — Have you ever dreamed of riding in an IndyCar? Well, here's your chance!. Registration is now open for “Speed for Community Need," a fundraiser to help United Way of Central Indiana fight to end poverty. Those interested in participating must commit to raising $1,500. United Way...
What to know for Downtown Indy’s Fourth Fest
INDIANAPOLIS — Downtown Indy, Inc. officials gathered at the Indiana War Memorial on Tuesday morning to announce road closures, safety protocols, and event programming for Downtown Indy’s Fourth Fest. The Fourth Fest, which is in its second year, is a street festival that features live music, live interviews, food trucks, ice cream stands, and a […]
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Stronghold headlines 30th running of the Grade 3 Indiana Derby at Horseshoe Indianapolis
Stronghold, a starter in this year’s Kentucky Derby, will make his return to racing Saturday in the Grade 3 $300,000 Indiana Derby at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Ridden by Antonio Fresu, Stronghold (photo) will begin from post two in the eight-horse lineup, which headlines a total of eight premier races for Indiana’s biggest day of horse racing.
Comfortable and seasonable day today before humidity and storms return
Temperatures today will get back to seasonable levels in the mid to upper 80s. Even though we will be warmer than we have been the past couple days the humidity will still be low today. Get out and enjoy with the partly cloudy skies. The humidity will surge overnight and...
Art to climb on: What to know about new immersive sculptures at Newfields' Fairbanks Park
Three large new sculptures are now installed at Newfields, with each playing on different viewpoints of home. The series, called "Home Again," opened to the public in June at the institution's free Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park. The large-scale interactive artworks are the first new works of their kind at the park in almost a decade, according to a Newfields news release.
Will it rain July 4 in Indiana? NWS says storms are possible, but it's not all bad news
Rain could put a damper on Fourth of July fireworks Thursday night as thunderstorms creep over Central Indiana this week, but local meteorologists say it's not all bad news. Beginning Wednesday, a cold front will drape itself across the Hoosier state, according to the National Weather Service in Central Indiana, bringing rain and possible thunderstorms to large swaths of the Midwest. Skies Thursday, July 4 will be mostly cloudy around Indianapolis with more rain on the horizon.
How to spot debt collection scams: 3 signs to watch out for
INDIANAPOLIS — Getting a call or text from a supposed debt collector can be alarming. That is why scammers might pretend to be these people, but real debt collectors are supposed to follow certain rules while scammers do whatever they want. Here are some signs of phony debt collectors,...
Summer Stay: Inspiring Student Engagement and Community Impact at KSU
Frankfort, KY- Discover Aury Rios-Alcantara, a 20-year-old scholar from Indianapolis, Indiana, majoring in agriculture, focusing on business and minoring in psychology at Kentucky State University (KSU). As a rising senior and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. member, her time at KSU has been game-changing. When asked why she decided to remain on campus this summer, Aury stated that she remained on campus to work with the Promising Youth Center for Excellence on KSU's campus. This camp is dedicated to school-aged children and has provided them with amazing opportunities, such as field trips to places like the Cincinnati Zoo. Reflecting on her experience, she shares, "Working closely with young people has been incredibly rewarding."
Officers identify body recovered from lake in Orange County
Conservation officers recovered a body around 8:13 p.m. Sunday from Patoka Lake in Orange County. The swimmer disappeared under the surface of the water near the Painter Creek boat ramp around 6 p.m. Sunday. The body was identified as 24-year-old Xavier Richardson from Indianapolis, according to an officer update Tuesday....
When miserably muggy air returns
INDIANAPOLIS — You can't ask for much better weather on July 1 than the comfortably mild air and mixed sky we had today in central Indiana. For my money, it was some of the best weather across the country. The 55° official low in Indianapolis was the coolest July...
LLBean steps up its out-of-state expansion plans
Freeport-based L.L.Bean is on an out-of-state expansion tear. After opening a retail store in Ulster County (Kingston), N.Y., this May, the company is planning to open locations during the fall in Mechanicsburg, Pa.; Enfield, Conn.; and Indianapolis. Currently, the maker and seller of outdoor gear and apparel has 57 stores...
Headstones dedicated for babies found abandoned more than 20 years ago
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 20 years after they were abandoned, two baby boys are finally getting headstones at an Indianapolis cemetery. The ceremony honoring Baby Ephariam and Baby Jacob was held Monday afternoon at Washington Park East Cemetery. Ephariam was found in an Indianapolis hospital parking lot in 2000. The next year, Jacob was found inside of a trash can.
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