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A wild game in Danville ends in sudden death
The Danville Otterbots and the Tri-State Coal Cats played in an exciting series finale on Friday. The ballgame would go to sudden death and the Coal Cats would successfully stop the Otterbots from scoring to earn the win and sweep the Danville Otterbots. For the first time this season, the Otterbots have been swept at home.
Indiana native Jonathan Hassler achieves Team Penske dreams at Brickyard 400
INDIANAPOLIS — This Sunday marks the first time since 2020 the Brickyard 400 will actually take place — the past three variations of the weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) have been held on the facility's road course and recognized as the Verizon 200. With that in mind, the 30th annual Brickyard 400 will be Jonathan Hassler's first as a crew chief. Just one year after graduating from Purdue University in 2007, Hassler began his journey...
Local business are experiencing hours-long disruptions due to the global outage
UNITED STATES (WTHI) - A major technology outage halted operations at companies around the world. The global outage also prevented shoppers from buying certain things. That's due to the lack of working payment systems. Like many businesses across the globe, area offices and companies felt the plug being pulled, too....
Catholic Eucharistic procession runs through downtown Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — At least 50,000 people took part in a Eucharist processional on Saturday as part of the National Eucharistic Congress. The Congress began on Wednesday and is the first of its kind in 83 years, since 1941. “I’ve never been a part of anything like this before, with 50,000 people with the same […]
Driver strikes house with truck on west side of Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — A driver struck a house with a truck on the west side of Indianapolis Saturday evening. Public police reporting systems indicate officers were dispatched to the 5000 block of West Morris Street around 5:42 p.m. on a report of a personal injury crash. FOX59 and CBS4 crews at the scene observed a home […]
Riley Herbst grabs Xfinity Series win at Indianapolis
SPEEDWAY, Ind. -- In one of the most dramatic NASCAR Xfinity Series finishes in recent memory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Stewart-Haas Racing's Riley Herbst took the lead in the final corner of the final lap to claim his first victory of the season in Saturday's Pennzoil 250 -- formally punching his ticket to the 2024 Playoffs.
Mayer, Berry Out Early at Indianapolis
SPEEDWAY, Ind. – The exciting return to the traditional Brickyard oval turned sour for two NASCAR Xfinity Series competitors. On the opening lap into Turn 3, Sam Mayer was stuck in the middle of a three-wide maneuver that sent him sideways. As the field checked up, Josh Berry was punted into the outside wall as others spun to avoid the mayhem.
“Evil Lurks at All Times”: Reaction to Indy Activist’s Murder
INDIANAPOLIS — The two men talked late into the night about how they turned tough times into opportunities. Both took on adult responsibilities young and used their pain to help the community they once troubled. They were optimistic, but this would be their last conversation. The next day, Ron Gee, who started an organization called […] The post “Evil Lurks at All Times”: Reaction to Indy Activist’s Murder appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Iconic Bloomington restaurant BuffaLouie's to begin serving food at IU football and basketball games
One of Bloomington's most iconic restaurants will begin serving food at Memorial Stadium and Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall this fall. BuffaLouie's has partnered with Indiana Athletics to make some of its staple food options available at IU football and IU men's and women's basketball games beginning in the 2024-25 athletic year.
'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...
The Trap owner bids farewell to loyal customers
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — After eight years in business, the owner of The Trap announced Aug. 10 will be the seafood window’s last day in business. Chef Oya Woodruff opened her popular walk-up eatery on the corner of Keystone and 34th Street. “Eight years ago, we didn’t have all these seafood places that are open now,” […]
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...
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 […]
20-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash on US 31 in Greenwood
GREENWOOD, Ind. (WISH) — A motorcyclist died after they were involved in a crash on U.S. 31 in Greenwood late Friday night, the Greenwood Fire Department told News 8. The Johnson County Coroner’s Office identified the rider as 20-year-old Connor Stevens from Indianapolis. The crash happened just before 10 p.m. Friday. Tyler Swardson, a public […]
Indiana University Launches Groups Scholars Program at New Indianapolis Campus to Aid First-Generation and Underrepresented Students
In a move to broaden academic horizons for its students, Indiana University has expanded its Groups Scholars Program to the new IU Indianapolis campus, offering vital support to first-generation and underrepresented students. The initiative aims to level the playing field for those who are navigating the oftentimes turbulent waters of higher education without a familial roadmap to guide them.
“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.
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