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Bloomington man followed woman in wooded area, arrested for attempted rape
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A man was arrested for attempted rape after following a woman around in a wooded area of Bloomington. Manuel Lopez Lopez was charged with: The Bloomington Police Department was dispatched to the 1000 block of E. Hillside Dr. on a report of a caller hearing a female scream “get off me” and […]
IU Indianapolis Unveils Innovative Program for First-Generation College Students
IU Indianapolis Unveils Innovative Program for First-Generation College Students. Indiana University is gearing up to launch its Groups Scholars program in Indianapolis, aiming to support first-generation and low-income college students starting next year. This initiative, already successful in Bloomington and IU’s regional campuses since 1968, will welcome incoming freshmen with a transformative six-week summer program. Students will dive into introductory college courses, career exploration, and vital connections with peers and resources like tutoring and counseling.
Constellation Stage & Screen announces Fall 2024 Educational Programming featuring new ensemble-based classes
BLOOMINGTON—After a fun-filled summer of camps, Constellation is thrilled to kick off the school year with a robust lineup of fall classes that run from September through December. With after-school, evening, and weekend options for Littles (grades K-2), Kids (grades 3-6), Teens (grades 7-12), and Adults (ages 18+), there is a little something for everyone. As a fresh take on previous class formats, Constellation is excited to offer ensemble-focused classes that celebrate the collaborative and community-building nature of the performing arts.
Gov. Holcomb breaks ground on READI 2.0 Kokomo project
KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, along with other local and regional officials, were in Kokomo on Tuesday to help break ground on the first quality of place project supported by the recent expansion of the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI 2.0). According to a news release from Holcomb’s office, funds […]
Indiana basketball alum team Assembly Ball readies for The Basketball Tournament
Eight former Indiana men’s basketball players will represent the university once more in The Basketball Tournament, a 64-team event culminating in a $1 million winner-take-all championship game. Indiana’s team, which was organized by ex-Hoosier forward Christian Watford (2009-13), is named Assembly Ball. Its first game is scheduled for 8...
Indiana football: 2024 season predictions, All-Big Ten projections according to Athlon Sports
Indiana football kicks off its 2024 season in just over a month, marking the official start of the Curt Cignetti era in Bloomington. The Hoosiers have undergone significant change this offseason, including an overhauled coaching staff, revamped roster which includes 29 transfer additions, several changes to Memorial Stadium and overall game day experience, and much more.
Uranium, business and a bright future for an IU Northwest business student
Undergraduate Philip Mitreski’s work has been showcased around the globe. At just 19 years old, Philip Mitreski has already accomplished so much. The business major with a concentration in accounting/finance always seems to be ahead of the curve. He’s on pace to graduate college a year and a half early. He’s traveled across the country and around the world presenting his research. He’s had three first-author papers appear in peer-reviewed and ranked journals.
Greenwood man ruins couple’s breakfast by arriving with baseball bat, court docs reveal
GREENWOOD, Ind. — A Greenwood man reportedly ruined a couple’s breakfast by arriving uninvited into their home with a baseball bat and starting a brawl. Justin B. Wheat, 42, is charged with battery with a deadly weapon, a Level 5 felony. He also faces Level 6 felony charges of residential entry, intimidation and battery. According […]
Aspen Creek Grill to break ground on Greenwood location
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Greenwood residents will soon have a new place to eat. Next week, Aspen Creek Grill will break ground on its newest restaurant, located 1287 N. Emerson Ave. near Walmart. It will mark the second Aspen Creek Grill location in the Indy area. The groundbreaking ceremony is set for 1 p.m. on Monday, […]
Carmel sues property owner for operating short-term rental illegally
The City of Carmel filed a lawsuit July 11 against the owner of a home on Singletree Court that city officials claim is being illegally operated as a short-term rental. Four days earlier, multiple renters were carried out of the home on stretchers in what appeared to be a “mass drug overdose,” according to Christin Diehl, who lives next door. Current has filed a public information request for more information about the incident.
IMPD: 3 arrested for 3 different homicides in 1 day
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis police arrested three people on Tuesday for their roles in three different homicides from the past three months. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrests on Wednesday morning. IMPD Spokesperson Amanda Hibschman credits the community’s cooperation and officers’ investigation. “We need the communities to help solve these crimes and we […]
IU Bloomington ranked highest in Indiana in US News’ Best Global Universities rankings
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University Bloomington has ranked highly in the recently released U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings for 2024-25. Of the 2,250 universities ranked worldwide, IU Bloomington ranked 135th overall for global impact, the highest of the ranked universities in Indiana. In subject-area rankings, IU Bloomington earned its highest ranking in education and educational research at No. 38.
Remembering Steffanie Pickett, Hamilton County dispatcher killed in motorcycle crash
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — The Hamilton County Public Safety Communications team suffered a significant loss in June when a dispatcher was killed in a motorcycle crash shortly after leaving a training session. Steffanie Pickett was only 31 years old when she died in the crash on June 12. Her colleagues say she had her entire […]
Man arrested after giving State Trooper a fake name
BEDFORD – A Bloomington man was arrested on Tuesday, July 9, after Indiana State Trooper Ben Burris stopped his vehicle for a non-working headlight. Trooper Burris was parked in the medical of State Road 37 near 5th Street around 10:50 p.m. when he noticed a 2003 blue GMC Envoy traveling north with only one working headlight.
Indiana football head coach Curt Cignetti among ‘most exciting’ Power Four head coaching debuts for 2024
The Indiana football program has turned heads this offseason, there’s no doubting that. From the recruiting trail to the energy and even the expectations — head coach Curt Cignetti has changed the narrative surrounding the program. From a 3-9 season in 2023, to potential bowl aspirations in 2024,...
Get ready to move at Indy Dance Festival
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indy Dance Festival is set to take place this weekend, promising a full schedule of inclusion, learning, and diverse dance styles. Ashley Lain, one of the performers at the festival, stopped by WISH-TV to chat with Daybreak Anchor Jeremy Jenkins about the upcoming event. “We’re going to have master classes available […]
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