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Lady Colonels drop soccer match with Henderson
The Christian County Lady Colonels played tough for 20 minutes but visiting Henderson County was able to break through and take a 9-1 girls’ high school soccer win Tuesday night at the Stadium of Champions. Jayleigh Campbell had the lone goal on an assist from Carlie Hobson for Christian...
High heat continues as storms return Wednesday afternoon | Aug. 28, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Another heat advisory is in effect Wednesday. This morning: Muggy conditions again this morning, with temperatures into the lower 70s across much of the state. There’s also some scattered thunderstorms that have developed during the overnight hours, mainly along and north of I-70. Look for these storms to continue through around Daybreak. […]
What is 'corn sweat' and why could it make a hot week even hotter?
INDIANAPOLIS — Temperatures are already creeping near 100 degrees this week in Indiana and, in some areas, corn is making it feel even hotter. 13News meteorologist Matt Standridge went out into the fields this week to find out why "corn sweat" is real. Experts at Purdue University told Matt...
Celebrating National Red Wine Day with Vino Mobile Bar
Melissa Libs, the founder of Vino Mobile Bar, joined us to talk about her unique business and share a special wine-tasting experience. Vino Mobile Bar is Indiana’s first mobile wine truck, bringing wine and beer to both public and private events across the state. During the segment, there was a blind red wine tasting, where […]
Oliver Anthony Goes Off-Roading in Indiana Before Concert
Country/folk singer-songwriter Oliver Anthony was all smiles after having some fun at an Indiana off-road park ahead his concert in Indianapolis. When I first ran across Oliver Anthony Music on TikTok, I was immediately intrigued. I've been listening to his music since the beginning, and I've enjoyed every tune that he's thrown at fans. Most recently, the artist was spotted hanging out in Indiana at an off-road park before a concert at White River State Park in Indianapolis. The singer-songwriter looked like he was having a fantastic time and took to social media to capture the moment.
Indiana high school football Super 25 rankings: Week 2 has new No. 1 team in the state
In addition to our USA TODAY Network Indiana high school football poll, which is voted on by a statewide group of media members, we are also unveiling an IndyStar Super 25 this season, which will rank the top-25 teams in the state regardless of class. Indy-area power rankings: Class-by-class Week 2 My...
NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart Slashes the Price on Spectacular Rural Estate — See Inside! [Pictures]
NASCAR champion Tony Stewart has once again lowered the price on his stunning rural estate, and pictures show a luxury property fit for one of America's most successful race car drivers. Stewart first listed his 6-bedroom, 9.5-bathroom, 19,714-square-foot rural estate for $30 million in March of 2022, making it the...
Thunderstorms, some much-needed rain moving into Northeast Indiana tonight
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - **UPDATE 12:03 AM - While pockets of heavy rain, frequent/vivid lightning, and breezy conditions remain due to a decaying storm complex that had its origins in Northeast Illinois earlier this evening, severe weather (wind speeds of 58 mph+, large hail, tornado risk) is not expected through the night. A cluster of thunderstorms is possible again Wednesday afternoon.
Indiana virtual school leaders say demand has driven enrollment wave
Virtual schooling has exploded across Indiana in recent years. This year, thousands of new students across the state will log on to their computers and complete their coursework online. Jamey Callane is the executive director of Indiana Gateway Digital Academy, a public, online-only academy that partners with Clarksville Community Schools....
Indiana Economic Development Corp. secures approval for water pipeline funding
Indiana’s State Budget Committee on Thursday approved a combined $101 million for a water pipeline, land and infrastructure for a controversial industrial park. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. (IEDC) also landed permission to augment its deal closing fund by a separate $101 million for a battery plant project worth $6 billion. ...
Heat reaching peak; Storm chances are emerging
Temperatures climbed Tuesday and a surge in humidity brought the heat index to 100° and higher. Storms could bring some local, temporary relief It’s the HOTTEST of the year Tuesday with a preliminary high of 94°. While just 3° warmer than Monday, it is the surge in humidity that leads to heat indices exceeding 100°. […]
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