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FOR SALE: Pickleball Rocks to sell inventory as part of forced bankruptcy liquidation
(WXIN/WTTV) — Are you in the market for a new pickleball paddle… or maybe thousands of them? If so, you’re in luck. The auction Starting Monday, Christy’s of Indiana is running an online auction of the entire inventory of the now-defunct business, Pickleball Rocks. “I think this is going to be a good auction. I […]
READI Accelerates New Housing, Rural Development in West Central Indiana
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation joined local and regional officials today in Staunton to cut the ribbon on a new development that will increase housing availability in West Central Indiana. The project, Clay Court development, is part of the Homes for the Future program – a pilot initiative to incentivize homebuilders and developers to build new, age-friendly homes that is being supported by Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI).
I-69/I-465 interchange set to open next month on Indy’s southwest side
INDIANAPOLIS – The I-69 extension is almost complete. Next month, the new interchange at I-69 and I-465 will open on the southwest side of Indianapolis, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation. It’s the sixth and final connection for the interstate extension between Evansville and Indianapolis. INDOT said initial work on the new interchange began […]
Labor of Love: Summit on infant mortality to convene in Indianapolis this week
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Department of Health is hosting the annual Labor of Love infant mortality summit in Indianapolis this week. Organizers say this year’s theme is “Expecting More” – a call for more emphasis, action, and collaboration in continued efforts to improve infant and maternal health outcomes. The event is on Tuesday from […]
Big Ten Media Days begin in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WSYX) — Big Ten Media Days kick off Tuesday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis with a few new faces this year. Oregon, Washington, USC and UCLA join the league this season. All eyes are on Ohio State, favored by many to win the conference and contend...
Hundreds honor life of slain Indianapolis peace activist Ron Gee
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Family, friends, and community activists gathered to remember the life of slain anti-violence leader Ron Gee Monday night. Gee was shot and killed at a gas station at the corner of 38th Street and Arlington Avenue on Thursday. He founded Cease Fire Indy, an organization dedicated to stopping gun violence in Indianapolis. He also owned 1313 Eatery.
Storm chances peak Wednesday, humidity drops late week
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — No severe weather is expected over the next few days, but heavy rain is possible in some areas. This morning: It’s a warm and humid start across the area. We should stay quiet here for much of the morning, but we are monitoring some fog development over portions of the state that […]
USA Today bullish on 2024 Colts record prediction
How does an 11-6 record sound for the Indianapolis Colts this season? That’s what USA Today’s Nate Davis predicted as he put out his 2024 record projections for each NFL team. At 11-6, the Colts win the AFC South in Davis’ projections, but they do lose in the first round to the Jacksonville Jaguars, who were the sixth seed. Davis has the Houston Texans missing the playoffs completely at 9-8. The two main reasons behind why Davis believes the Colts can get to 11 wins is that they have “strategist extraordinaire” Shane Steichen as the head coach and a lot of talent...
IDC: Indiana’s gubernatorial candidates to participate in televised debate
INDIANAPOLIS — Three Indiana gubernatorial candidates will participate in a televised debate in October. According to a press release, Republican Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater will debate live at WFYI — the public TV station in Indianapolis — on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. The Indiana Debate Commission will organize the […]
Judge declares mistrial in case against Indy man accused of killing 6 people
UPDATE: A judge declared a mistrial on Tuesday afternoon after a witness violated court testimony protocol by directly addressing Raymond Childs III and asking him, “Why did you do it, Raymond?” After an hour-long break, Judge Chris Miller admonished the witness and then questioned the jury members to determine if the off-hand comments could have […]
Ryan Blaney says Kyle Larson is NASCAR’s ‘golden boy’ at Indianapolis
Ryan Blaney had a chance of winning the 2024 Brickyard 400, but Brad Keselowski running out of fuel spoiled his day. Blaney lined up outside on the front row and became the control car after Keselowski coasted down pit road. However, Kyle Larson emerged as the leader out of Turn 1 after moving to the front row. NASCAR deemed that Larson did not jump the restart. Even though NASCAR said Larson didn’t jump the restart, meaning Blaney was the control vehicle, the driver of the No. 12 car was livid on the radio. Blaney didn’t shy away from his thoughts about...
Indianapolis Colts star, Grover Stewart, returns to Camilla
CAMILLA, GA – Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle, Grover Stewart, came back to his stomping grounds over the weekend where he hosted his third annual youth football camp at Mitchell County High School. “Man, it feels great, man, to come out here,” Stewart said. “To see the kids out here...
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...
Covert Defenses among three Purdue startups taking 1st place at Indianapolis Innovation Showcase
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Anti-spoofing, ransomware and cyberattack-defense technology born in the Purdue University lab of Hany Abdel-Khalik, professor of nuclear engineering, has grown into an award-winning startup called Covert Defenses. The company, with offices in Lexington, Kentucky, and Knoxville, Tennessee, in addition to its West Lafayette headquarters, recently received first-place recognition at the Venture Club of Indiana’s Innovation Showcase competition, as did two other startups that originated at Purdue. The June competition featured 20 promising startup contenders, 240 entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders and innovation enthusiasts.
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