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Central Indiana on Alert for Scattered Thunderstorms, Potential Localized Flooding
Residents across central Indiana are bracing for a mix of summer weather, as meteorologists predict isolated to scattered thunderstorms in the region today and extending into the evening. As detailed in an early morning update from the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, the main concerns with today's weather are expected to be lightning and brief downpours, capable of delivering heavy rainfall in short periods of time.
Chaka Khan to headline Indy Jazz Fest
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indy Jazz Fest, the marquee event of the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, returns September 17-28 with a lineup of international stars, modern masters, and Indy-based creators. Headliners including the legendary Chaka Khan, bass icon Marcus Miller, and singer-songwriter Michael Franks. Indy Jazz Fest continues its “All Around Town” series of nighttime concerts in […]
New science of reading curriculum for IPS elementary schools will stress background knowledge
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.Elementary students in Indianapolis Public Schools will learn English language arts with a new curriculum this coming school year that emphasizes background knowledge and foundational skills.The district is switching to the Amplify Core Knowledge curriculum in time for the state deadline for all schools to adopt reading curriculums based on the science of reading by the 2024-25 school year. The science of reading is a large body of research on how kids learn to read that advocates for...
WATCH: Colts' QBs, RBs and WRs get together prior to training camp
Colts’ veterans and rookies will both report for training camp on July 24th, but several of the quarterbacks, running backs, and receivers have recently spent some time together to prepare for the upcoming season. Michael Pittman posted to his Instagram account a video of him and a number of...
Top Notch 4 H Club holds July meeting
Top Notch 4-H Club met at the Birchwood Training Center on July 14th, 2024. At this meeting 20 members were in attendance. The upcoming Skillathon dates were discussed, as well as completing project books. Members were informed about the sale, buyer letters, and Jr. fairboard applications. Advisors also shared information about online entries for shows. The next meeting will be on August 13th at 6PM in the Swine Barn.
‘Blockbuster’ Trade Proposal Sends Brandon Ingram To Pacers, Myles Turner, Aaron Nesmith To Pelicans
One NBA analyst proposed that the New Orleans Pelicans and Indiana Pacers make a trade with each other. Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report proposed the following mock trade between the Pelicans and Pacers:. Indiana Pacers Receive: F Brandon Ingram. New Orleans Pelicans Receive: C Myles Turner, SF Aaron Nesmith. The...
1 Surprising flaw in Pacers roster if franchise plans to be title contender
The Indiana Pacers had a fantastic year last season. Despite entering the playoffs as the No. 6 seed, the Pacers, who finished the year with a 47-35 record, made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2014. And despite getting swept by the eventual champion Boston Celtics, the series was much more competitive than it showed on paper.
Car featuring Fever star Caitlin Clark's picture on its hood crashes out of Brickyard 400
INDIANAPOLIS — Josh Berry, who’s No. 4 car had Fever star Caitlin Clark on its hood, crashed to begin Stage 3 at Sunday’s Brickyard 400. Berry got turned around and spunout seconds after Martin Truex Jr. hit the wall due to contact with Kyle Larson in the short chute between Turns 3 and 4.
NASCAR’s Oval Revival: Roger Penske Explains the Secret Behind Soaring Ticket Sales
NASCAR’s Oval Revival: Roger Penske credits the 25% surge in ticket prices since 2019 to NASCAR’s successful return to the Indianapolis Oval. This shift has rekindled the excitement of fans and brought back the sport’s historical significance. Penske’s tactical insights, built upon his extensive legacy in motorsports, helped catalyze this revival. The Brickyard 400, steeped in prestige, now lures fans with its compelling blend of tradition and elite competition. Team Penske‘s current lineup, featuring talented drivers like Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano, continues to fuel this momentum.
Tyler Thompson Takes Lead from Dave Shullick Jr. on Final Lap to Secure Second Novelis Supermodified Win of 2024
OSWEGO, NY (July 20, 2024) – The 50-lap Novelis Supermodified feature this past Saturday night at Oswego Speedway, presented by Compass Federal Credit Union and Rock Stream Retreat, delivered a thrilling finish that had fans on the edge of their seats. Tyler Thompson secured his second feature win of the 2024 season and the ninth of his career at Oswego Speedway with a dramatic last-lap pass in lapped traffic.
Suspect arrested after weekend assault in Lawrence
LAWRENCE, Ind. – Lawrence police arrested a suspect after a weekend assault landed a person in the hospital. According to the Lawrence Police Department, officers were dispatched around 12:40 p.m. Sunday to an apartment in the 4700 block of Kingsmead Place. An incident report indicated someone had been hit in the head with an object […]
Opioid settlement fund fuels anti-addiction battle in Indiana
Indiana is stepping up its fight against addiction with a boost from an opioid settlement fund. The money comes from a $54 billion 2021 Opioid Settlement Fund created by manufacturers, distributors and retailers to address their role in the nation's opioid epidemic. Indiana will receive $508 million from the fund over the next several years.
Incumbent Frank Mrvan (D), Randell Niemeyer (R), and four other candidates are running in the general election in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District
Incumbent Frank Mrvan (D), Randell Niemeyer (R), and four other candidates are running in the general election in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District on Nov. 5, 2024. Democrats have won every election for this district since 1930. A Daily Kos analysis of the round of redistricting following the 2020 census concluded that the 1st district had shifted towards Republicans. Joe Biden (D) received 53.4% of the 2020 presidential vote under the new district lines and 53.6% under the old district lines.
New Indiana law will speed delivery of disaster relief funds
INDIANAPOLIS — The recovery process from Thursday night's tornadoes is going to cost time and money. But in early March, Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a new law that will improve the way people get money from the state's Disaster Relief Fund. Since the law didn't take effect until July,...
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