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Marion County becomes majority non-white
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Marion County, Indiana’s most populous county, became majority non-white between 2020 and 2023, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau data. The consolidated city-county recorded a net loss of about 8,000 residents over that period. It gained about 7,000 Black, 5,000 Hispanic and 3,900 Asian residents but lost nearly 200 Native Americans. […]
Indiana delegate from Lafayette says he's hopeful after Republican convention
MILWAUKEE — Waking up Friday morning after spending the week attending the Republican National Convention, Chad Chism said the tune of "Back Home Again in Indiana" was playing in his head as he packed up his hotel room. Chism, an alternate delegate for Indiana's Congressional District 4, said after...
Noblesville fire captain arrested on domestic battery charge
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — Police arrested a fire captain for the Noblesville Fire Department on a preliminary charge of domestic battery Saturday morning. According to Noblesville Fire Department, the Lapel Police Department arrested 55-year-old Brett Etherington early Saturday morning. Booking details indicate Etherington is charged with domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, which is a Level 6 Felony in Indiana.
Shooting in Anderson Leaves Several Injured, Two in Serious Condition
ANDERSON — Multiple people were shot with two suffering severe injuries in an early Sunday shooting according to Anderson Police. They say just after midnight officers responded to a report of a large gathering at the 2200 block of Arrow Avenue. That’s just east of the Westvale Park. As the roadway was being blocked a […] The post Shooting in Anderson Leaves Several Injured, Two in Serious Condition appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Benton Central's Joe Widmer earns Journal & Courier male Student Athlete of the Year
LAFAYETTE — The Journal & Courier sports department is proud to present the 24th annual Student-Athlete of the Year awards. The selections were based on a student-athlete's athletic and academic achievements, along with community activities. The winners were asked to write about what high school athletics meant to them. The male recipient for 2024 is Joe Widmer of Benton Central.
'We have to take over.’ Cease Fire Indy founder Ron Gee's children continue his legacy
INDIANAPOLIS — To the rest of the city, he was a legend. A community staple whose life left an impact on the people he helped and whose legacy created waves of change against gun violence in Indianapolis. But to them, he was dad. Ronald Gilmore Frieson, Sr., known famously as Ron Gee, would...
Ex-teacher sentenced to 1,090 days, but he'll likely be in jail only 188 days
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― Former Southwestern Middle School teacher Peter Anders served most of his 1,090-day sentence on in-home detention while getting to enjoy his house, his family and his safety. That ended Friday. With credit for good behavior on pretrial in-home, he'll have 376 days to remaining to serve of the sentenced handed down...
42 Days Until Purdue Football: Cooper Kitchel
Hometown hero Cooper Kitchel a walk-on freshman out of West Lafayette High School will hold down #42 for the Boilermakers this season. A member of the hyper athletic Kitchel clan, Cooper joins his father Kelly Kitchel (football), his uncle Jon Kitchel (basketball)l, and his grandfather Bob Kitchel (basketball) in the family tradition of playing for Purdue.
Local restaurant Che Chori to appear on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Che Chori, a vibrant Argentinean street food restaurant on the west side, announced on Instagram it is set to make its national television debut on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” The episode, featuring host Guy Fieri, will air on Friday, August 2, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Che Chori, known for its […]
IUPUI displaced Black people. Alum’s photography shows what was lost
On a muggy Friday night in June, the Moore family sat down for a family dinner. John Moore Sr., Joyce Moore, Sophie Covington and Albert Moore passed platters of fried chicken, greens and mac and cheese across the table. John and Joyce helped fix plates for their grandchildren, 4-year-old Ayani and 8-year-old John. The family ribbed each other, playfully laughing over the meal.
“I’ve seen him knock out three dudes at one time, knock out a seven-footer” – Jeff Teague on how lethal James Johnson is
Jeff Teague talks about how dangerous James Johnson is, having seen the power forward take on and knock out numerous opponents at one time.
‘An eyesore’: Eastsiders push for redevelopment of former prison
INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — Elizabeth Castle drives past what was the Indiana Women’s Prison almost daily. She lives a block away in the Willard Park neighborhood on the near east side. “I have heard of teenagers shooting guns and hiding in the old prison building according to neighborhood emails and have seen people wandering around […]
Caitlin Clark flirts with another record, Fever All-Stars help Team WNBA beat Team USA
PHOENIX — Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark didn't care about breaking WNBA All-Star Game records. Unless, she said during the game, it was the record of one specific WNBA great. By the third quarter, Clark had already broken the All-Star Game record for assists by a rookie with nine....
IU went full staff for 2025 5-star Nate Ament on Friday night — watch his highlights
In a battle of heavyweights, Indiana is making it clear how much they want class of 2025 5-star forward Nate Ament. The full IU coaching staff — head coach Mike Woodson and assistants Kenya Hunter, Yasir Rosemond and Brian Walsh — convened in Marietta, Ga. to watch the 6-foot-9 combo forward.
Australian Racer Rules Bloomington Sprint
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Australian sprint car racer Todd Moule started outside the front row and won Friday night’s Maverick Sprint Car Series main event at Bloomington Speedway. Moule took the checkered flag ahead of polesitter Joe B. Miller to win the 30-lap event on the quarter-mile race track.
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