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Purdue offers rising 2025 power forward Tre Singleton
A late riser in the 2025 recruiting class has cemented himself as a target on Purdue basketball's board in the class as Jeffersonville (Ind.) power forward Tre Singleton added an offer from Matt Painter and the Boilermakers. Singleton has seen his stock rise in recent weeks with a strong July, both with his Jeffersonville squad and with Indiana Elite Team Tradition 2025 in Rock Hill last week. This week was the tipping point for Singleton's recruitment, as he picked up offers from Louisville, Notre Dame, Clemson, Wake Forest, Butler, and DePaul, all in the last few days. The 6-foot-8 forward...
New Castle business owner arrested on drug charges following raids on multiple properties
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — A New Castle business owner was arrested on multiple drug charges on Monday. According to a post on the New Castle Police Department’s Facebook page, Kyle B. Huckeby was arrested for dealing in cocaine, dealing in a Schedule IV controlled substance and maintaining a common nuisance. Per NCPD, Huckeby owns and […]
2 shootings at near east Indy gas station draws attention to safety issues
INDIANAPOLIS — Monday afternoon, people could be seen fueling up at a gas station on the corner of 10th and Rural streets on the east side of Indianapolis. But too often at night, neighbors say gunshots are heard coming from that same parking lot. "What if I'm in the...
Neighbors: Speeding Threatens Kids Crossing Road Near Indianapolis Children’s Park
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — People living near the Frederick Douglass Park and Family Center are raising concerns about the safety of kids trying to cross the road to get to the newly opened children’s park on North Ralston Avenue. They have taken their concerns to the Indianapolis City-County Council. A resident of the area, Gregory Brooks, said, “When the […] The post Neighbors: Speeding Threatens Kids Crossing Road Near Indianapolis Children’s Park appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Tenderloin Tuesdays return to Hamilton County for 15th year
For the 15th year, Tenderloin Tuesdays are back in Hamilton County. During the five-week event, which kicked off June 25 and concludes July 30, diners who sign up through Hamilton County's tourism website can enjoy deals and discounts on Indiana's iconic sandwich at 42 different participating restaurants throughout Hamilton County.
Monroe County property transfers: July 16
Property transfers filed at the Monroe County Assessor’s Office. Information includes property address, seller, buyer, sale price and date of sale. Names may reflect representatives of buyers and sellers. June 13 1538 S. Hathaway Court, Bloomington; Thomas and Wendy Cornwell of Bloomington sold to Mohamad and Madiveh Saltagi of Bloomington; $807,500; June 13. ...
Hopewell update: Bloomington OKs $318K more for demolition, prelim infra design, lighting
Bloomington’s planned new Hopewell neighborhood is supposed to replace the former IU Health hospital at 2nd and Rogers streets and extend to the surrounding area. Based on Monday’s update to Bloomington’s redevelopment commission (RDC) from city controller Jessica McClellan, the project has already expended about $17.8 million of the roughly $28 million in TIF (tax increment finance) revenue that the RDC has committed to the project.
Purdue football quarterback legend hired as Boilermakers radio analyst
INDIANAPOLIS -- Mark Herrmann is moving from Purdue football's Cradle of Quarterbacks to the radio booth. Purdue Sports Properties and Learfield announced Monday that Herrmann is the Boilermaker Sports Network's new radio color analyst. The Carmel grad joins play-by-play announcer Tim Newton in the booth following Pete Quinn's retirement as color analyst after 32 years.
Storms spawning a EF1 tornado in Iowa on Monday were part of a derecho. What to know:
The storm that Iowans experienced Monday was part of a derecho. “The derecho began in Iowa and went through portions of Illinois and southern Wisconsin into Indiana and southern Michigan,” Matthew Elliott, a warning coordination meteorologist with the Storm Prediction Center and National Weather Service, said in an email to the Des Moines...
I&M: Less than 3,000 customers remain without power following storms
(WPTA) - Indiana Michigan Power shares that as of 9 p.m. Tuesday, only about 2,900 customers are still without power. Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) has provided another update after 16,000 customers were without power Tuesday morning after a line of thunderstorms moved through the area. I&M says more than 70% of those affected have had their power restored noting that less than 8,000 customers are without power as of 1 p.m.
Anheuser-Busch Donates Drinking Water to Indiana Fire Department
An effort to get more cans of emergency drinking water to local fire departments is underway, thanks to Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council. Emergency preparedness is something we hear a lot about, particularly around September during National Preparedness Month. The public service announcements and alerts used to roll right over my head, but now, as a married man with a house and several animals, it's something I keep in mind a little more these days. Disasters can happen at any time, as was clearly seen earlier this week when multiple weather hazards hit the area. If you ask me, preparing for disaster is not only an individual responsibility but also a community responsibility.
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
This Indiana educator created a literary journal for Indiana teens. Here’s why.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.Once Ben Boruff decided to try teaching, he never looked back.Now, he’s been teaching for 11 years, five of those at Munster High School in northwest Indiana.An English and creative writing teacher who works mostly with juniors and seniors, Boruff also is the sponsor of multiple student clubs, including one focused on poetry and another on Dungeons & Dragons.Every time a student asks him to help with a club, Boruff sees it as an honor. Plus, it gives...
INvets assists veterans with career opportunities in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be challenging, but INvets is dedicated to helping veterans find career opportunities and build a life in Indiana. Blaine Zimmerman, president and CEO of INvets, stopped by WISH-TV to chat with Daybreak Anchor Jeremy Jenkins about the organization’s mission. “We assist veterans every step […]
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