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Making up for May: Kyle Larson, Hendrick savor Brickyard redemption moment with Indy fans
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — The last time that Kyle Larson had a special orange-white-blue paint scheme on his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, he was suiting up and showing up to Charlotte Motor Speedway, fresh from Indy in his weather-altered bid for a Memorial Day double. Rain delayed his Indianapolis 500 run and his arrival in Charlotte. He never turned a lap in the Coca-Cola 600 when storms halted the 1,100-mile attempt.
IMPD: 1 injured after reported road rage shooting in west Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — Officials with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said an apparent road rage incident on the west side of Indianapolis led to a shooting Sunday evening. According to officials in the department, officers responded to the 6400 block of W 11th Street Sunday evening on a report of a person shot. IMPD said that […]
Patriot Park playground removal begins July 22, 2024
Last Updated on July 21, 2024 by Cass County Communication Network. SOURCE: News release from Logansport Parks and Recreation Department. The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department has announced that removal of the Patriot Park Playground will begin starting the week of July 22nd. The current playground which was originally built in 2002, will be removed, except for the swings. The work is scheduled to be completed by the end of the week. All demolition work is weather permitting.
Community mourns killing of anti-gun violence activist Ron Gee
INDIANAPOLIS — Sunday afternoon the intersection of East 38th Street and North Arlington Avenue was alive with the sounds of honking horns and blaring music during a celebration of the life of community anti-violence activist Ron G. Frieson – Ron Gee to his friends – who were gathered on the spot where he was killed Thursday morning. IMPD homicide […]
Car featuring Fever star Caitlin Clark's picture on its hood crashes out of Brickyard 400
INDIANAPOLIS — Josh Berry, who’s No. 4 car had Fever star Caitlin Clark on its hood, crashed to begin Stage 3 at Sunday’s Brickyard 400. Berry got turned around and spunout seconds after Martin Truex Jr. hit the wall due to contact with Kyle Larson in the short chute between Turns 3 and 4.
Good Samaritan was killed while assisting other motorists on US 31
EDINBURGH – The Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office has identified the Good Samaritan who died in a Thursday accident on North US 31 near County Road 800 North as 39-year-old Pawel Wierzbicki of Pennsylvania. The cause of death is listed as massive trauma to the lower extremities. He was...
Herta Wins Toronto; Palou Extends Championship Lead
TORONTO — Colton Herta secured his first win of the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series season leading from start to finish in the Honda Indy Toronto on Sunday. Though Herta got the win which is his first in 41 races, a huge storyline happened further back in the field as Alex Palou, who started 18th due […] The post Herta Wins Toronto; Palou Extends Championship Lead appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Documentary examines woman’s medical journey
Hannah Lindgren is convinced it’s important to share her medical story. Lindgren, 33, was diagnosed with endometriosis — a disease that can cause extreme pain in the pelvis — in 2017. She suffered several years before her diagnosis. “Once I got diagnosed, I had a big learning...
13-story Shinola Hotel planned for downtown Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — An investment group led by Herb Simon is planning to open a popular hotel in downtown Indianapolis. Boxcar Developmment LLC submitted a proposal to redevelop the site of the former "CSX building" on Pennsylvania Street, right across from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. According to the development group, investment for...
Big Ten football: 10 bold predictions for 2024 season
Big surprises are coming to the Big Ten. Big Ten Media Days kick off this week in Indianapolis with the recently-expanded league welcoming four new members, including a major College Football Playoff threat. Coming off the league's first national championship since 2014, the Big Ten boasts several programs inside various preseason rankings and cleaned up in the transfer portal as a conference, strengthening its chances to defend a title.
U.S. Army Veteran Receives New Ride With Adaptive Controls To Continue His Independence
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO) – A decorated U.S. Army veteran who was paralyzed in a training accident experienced a life-changing event on Sunday morning. The presentation of an adaptive vehicle that will provide him independence. The National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides program provided Staff Sergeant Karlton Berry a modified...
‘An amazing feeling’: Inside Yogi Ferrell’s return to Indiana basketball
INDIANAPOLIS — At 4:35 p.m. Friday, two fans walked next to each other through the tunnel toward the north concourse in Butler University’s Hinkle Fieldhouse. One wore Yogi Ferrell’s purple Sacramento Kings No. 3 jersey, which he last put on in 2020, while the other wore Ferrell’s white No. 11 Indiana men’s basketball jersey, eight years after his final collegiate contest. Two sections behind them, a child wearing Ferrell’s red No. 11 jersey leaned against a railing, preparing to follow suit out of the tunnel.
Road rage claims life of Indian American man
Indianapolis, IN, July 21, 2024: A suspected road rage incident on the southeast side of Indianapolis has left 29-year-old Gavin Dasaur dead, just over two weeks after his wedding. The fatal shooting occurred around 8:15 p.m. on July 16 at the intersection of South Emerson Avenue and Thompson Road. Police...
Eucharistic procession invoked 'a moment of unity' for thousands of Catholics
Followers of Jesus Christ bore witness to His presence Saturday, as tens of thousands partook in one of the largest Eucharistic processions the United States has seen in decades. The procession marked a divine moment for Catholics in attendance. As the Eucharist was guided through downtown Indianapolis by Bishop Andrew...
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