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Community gathers with Ron Gee's friends, family friends to pay tribute to slain Indianapolis activist
INDIANAPOLIS — Friends and family of Indianapolis community activist Ron Gee gathered Monday to honor his life and his work. The ceremony was held July 22 at the very spot where Gee was murdered around 11 a.m. July 18 near 38th Street and North Arlington Avenue. "Ron Gee was...
Assembly Ball tops Men of Mackey in alumni rivalry TBT matchup
In Sunday night TBT action, the two rival fan bases saw their alumni teams go head-to-head inside Indianapolis' Hinkle Fieldhouse. Assembly Ball tops Men of Mackey in alumni rivalry TBT matchup. In Sunday night TBT action, the two rival fan bases saw their alumni teams go head-to-head inside Indianapolis' Hinkle...
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...
A warm, humid week ahead; scattered storms by Wednesday; cooler by Friday
With more than three and a half inches of rain, July has been a wet month so far. After a string of dry days we had a few isolated showers Monday afternoon, and there is more top come. Tuesday will be a warm, humid, mainly dry, day with temperatures in the mid 80s.
Colts Camp Battles: Dallis Flowers vs. Jaylon Jones
The Indianapolis Colts' outside cornerback job opposite JuJu Brents is up for grabs this offseason. Which young player can take that spot in Training Camp?. The Indianapolis Colts have decided to run it back with youth at the cornerback position, much to the chagrin of fans that have been clamoring for a veteran upgrade all offseason.
Tens of Thousands Join Mile-Long Eucharistic Procession in Downtown Indianapolis at Historic National Congress
In a grand show of faith and tradition, tens of thousands of Catholics filled the streets of downtown Indianapolis in a Eucharistic procession that covered a mile, marking a peak moment of the National Eucharistic Congress, the first of its kind in over eight decades. According to OSV News, Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens, the chairman of the National Eucharistic Congress, Inc., addressed the large assembly and emphasized the need for missionary work despite the impressive turnout, stating that their immense numbers were still 'too small.
NASCAR power rankings: Ryan Blaney maintains spot despite bitter Brickyard loss
NASCAR's return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval Sunday featured a race full of strategy in which track position proved to be paramount. That resulted in a wreck-filled — and controversial — finish.Kyle Larson won, his fourth checkered flag of the season, and reclaimed the points lead from teammate Chase Elliott. However, after dropping to fourth in the power rankings last week, he still has competition at the front of the pack.Here's where Larson and the rest of the field stand as the Cup Series enters a two-week break before returning Aug. 11 for the Cook Out 400 at Richmond...
Indianapolis Monthly debuts new foodie event: Global Eats
Indianapolis Monthly magazine is starting a new food event called Global Eats on July 29 at West Fork Whiskey in Westfield. This exciting event will show off foods from around the world, with many local Indianapolis restaurants taking part, including the well-known Pinoy Garden Café from Bloomington. Chris Manansala of Pinoy Garden Café and Andrea […]
Purdue football burning questions: How does Year 1 under Ryan Walters translate to Year 2?
INDIANAPOLIS — One year into the Ryan Walters era of Purdue football and we still don't have clarity. The Boilermakers had some high points in 2023, but also saw winnable games against Fresno State, Iowa and Northwestern slip through the fingertips during a 4-8 season. ...
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.
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.
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 […]
Indiana Attorney General candidates present platforms before November election
INDIANAPOLIS — The candidates are set for Indiana’s attorney general race this November. During their respective party conventions, Republicans selected Todd Rokita, the incumbent attorney general, to represent the Republican Party in November, while Destiny Wells, an attorney and combat veteran, was chosen by Democrats as their candidate. Take a look below at the platforms […]
Indiana Man Apprehended Following High-Speed Chase Through Construction Zone
On Friday night, a man from Indiana was caught after a high-speed pursuit in DeKalb and Noble counties, which resulted in a patrol car crash and several felony charges. At around 9:30 p.m., Dusty E. Dawkins, 43, was pursued by the Indiana State Police after allegedly driving without tail lights. The chase started when a trooper tried to stop him on SR327 near Warfield Street in Garrett. Dawkins chose to ignore the trooper, sped off south on SR327, and disregarded the “road closed” sign on CR56 due to ongoing construction.
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