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What will booming Hamilton County look like in 20 years? The cities have a plan.
A decade ago, the tallest building in downtown Fishers was a grain silo. The culinary center of downtown Carmel 15 years ago was a hamburger stand with a one-pound elk burger called the Big Ugly. Much of Noblesville's downtown riverside was known more for flooding than fun. Today five- and six-story apartment and...
12th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Hundreds of families lined up outside Verizon today to take part in a backpack giveaway. Round Room, LLC is based in Fishers, Indiana but has made a big impact in the Terre Haute community. Sunday, for the 12th year, they gave out $3 million worth of backpacks. TCC Gives Program […]
HSE responds to 'toxic work environment' complaint, union battle continues
Leaders of Hamilton Southeastern Schools are denying allegations that they created a “toxic work environment” as documented in an unfair labor complaint from the teachers’ union. The Hamilton Southeastern Teachers’ Association filed the complaint in May. Attorneys for the district responded to the complaint on July...
Class of ‘65 gets together
Friends from Pendleton High School Class of 1965 met for their regular monthly social gathering on the back porch of Pendleton Historical Museum on Monday, July 15. The group has met for lunch for more than 15 years. Pictured during the recent gathering are (from left) Karen Flannery, Charlotte Athy, Nancy Noel, Shirley White, Judy Tescher, Frances Sizelove, Cara Brandom and Sharon Bogan. Present but not pictured: Jeanette Isbell and Janice Fisher. “We welcome other classmates to join us,” Noel said. For more details, contact Noel at [email protected].
Noblesville's Luke Whitlock, 18, finishes 15th in 800-meter freestyle Olympic heats
PARIS – Luke Whitlock could not summon the same fast finish that propelled him into the Paris Olympics. The Noblesville 18-year-old finished 15th Monday in heats of the 800-meter freestyle and did not make the cut to eight for Tuesday’s final at Paris La Defense Arena in Nanterre, France. ...
Saxophonist excels on talent show
Bryan Thompson received some rave reviews for his national TV debut. The saxophonist, who performs as B. Thompson, made it to the next round of “America’s Got Talent” as all four judges gave approval in an episode that aired in early July. Thompson, an Indianapolis native who...
Community harvest: Teter Retreat and Organic Farm prepares for annual fundraiser
Teter Retreat and Organic Farm, an outreach mission of Noblesville First United Methodist Church, is a nonprofit that grows more than 40 varieties of vegetables, fruits and cut flowers to increase access to healthy food in the community. Teter Retreat and Organic Farm at 10980 E. 221st St. in Noblesville...
Shall we dance?: Carmel ballroom group provides social outlet for adults with intellectual disabilities
Ballroom dancing brings groups of up to 50 adults together three evenings per week at the Carmel Ballroom Dance Studio. Participants share a special bond, as they all have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Benefits of Learning Dance, Inc., or BOLD, a nonprofit established in January 2023 by veteran dance instructor...
Carmel’s beloved priest named Pastor at St. John’s in Mahopac
CARMEL – Father Szymon Kurpios, affectionately known as Father Simon, who served parishioners at St. James Church in Carmel and Our Lady of the Lakes Church in Lake Carmel for the past eight years, has been reassigned by Cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan, Archbishop of New York, as Pastor of St. John’s Church in Mahopac.
Breakfast deal: Perkins offers classic meal for under $5
Perkins restaurants are starting the day off with deals — a classic breakfast for under $5. Perkins American Food Co., formerly known as Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, has launched a value breakfast offering. ...
Severe Weather Possible Across Indiana Today
INDIANAPOLIS — Severe weather is possible across Indiana today. The National Weather Service reports that storms could start early this morning and last throughout the day. “We’re going to have a couple of thunderstorms across Indiana today,” says National Weather Service forecaster Chad Swain. “The first will occur around mid-morning to early afternoon, and […] The post Severe Weather Possible Across Indiana Today appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Tracking the risk of strong to serve storms Monday night | Live Doppler 13 Weather Blog
INDIANAPOLIS — The primary forecast focus will be the risk of strong to severe storms tonight. But first, a complex of storms has been tracking toward central Indiana so far today and will bring a few scattered storms through the area during the late morning and early afternoon. It's a low-end severe risk with this round, but gusty winds and heavy rain are likely.
Indiana Securities Division rolls out “Shielding the Community” Program to prevent investment fraud victimization
INDIANAPOLIS— Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales launched a new consumer outreach and education initiative by the Indiana Securities Division to combat investment fraud. The Secretary of State’s “Shielding the Community” program empowers Hoosiers with the knowledge to recognize red flags of investment fraud. The program is a collaborative...
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