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Caitlin Clark surprises fans alongside Jake from State Farm during WNBA All-Star Weekend
(WXIN/WTTV): Indiana Fever and WNBA All-Star Caitlin Clark brought smiles to fans with a surprise visit ahead of this weekend’s WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix. Several fans were posing for pictures with Jake from State Farm when Clark sneaked behind for a photobomb to say hi. Clark is preparing to appear in her first All-Star […]
Alexander Rossi breaks thumb in IndyCar crash, ruled out of weekend race
INDIANAPOLIS — A search is now underway for a driver to replace Alexander Rossi at this weekend’s IndyCar race after Rossi broke his right thumb during the opening practice in Toronto on Friday. Arrow McLaren confirmed in a statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Rossi sustained the injury while participating in the […]
Howard County man found with firearms arrested after pursuit, SWAT standoff
HOWARD COUNTY, Ind. — A man is facing multiple felony charges after leading officers on a foot pursuit while armed with firearms Thursday night in Howard County. According to the Howard County Sheriff’s Office, deputies saw Xavier Brown walking in the area of 400 block of South Washington around 8 p.m. on Thursday. Several arrest […]
Is it always hot for the Brickyard 400?
This is the 30th anniversary of the first Brickyard 400. Where were you for the first and have they always been hot? Sunday marks the 30th anniversary of the Brickyard 400 and for the first time since 2020 a full 400-mile race. The very first Brickyard 400 ran August 6th, 1994, and for some, they […]
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to open in Monroe, Vigo counties after June storms
MONROE COUNTY Ind. — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and U.S Small Business Administration will open Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Monroe and Vigo counties for residents affected by last month’s storms. Individuals are encouraged to file claims to determine if they qualify for low-interest disaster loans from the SBA. Certain businesses that were […]
Caitlin Clark named WNBA Rookie of the Month for second time this season
INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark has been named the WNBA Rooke of the Month for the second time in three months. Clark has been on a scorcher throughout the month of July, averaging 20.3 points, 12.5 assists, 6.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals. Clark leads all WNBA rookies in points, assists, steals, minutes, field goals made, 3-pointers […]
Hood of NASCAR with Caitlin Clark’s image auctioned off next month, proceeds benefit Matthew Alexander Memorial fund
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever Guard Caitlin Clark will have her image depicted on a NASCAR hood at the Brickyard 400 on Sunday. But once the race is over, the hood will head to auction to benefit a good cause. This weekend, Josh Berry is racing the No. 4 Ford Mustang. On its hood is the […]
Indy to host 2025 NIT Finals at Butler’s Hinkle Fieldhouse
INDIANAPOLIS — More College Basketball action is coming to the Circle City next year ahead of the 2026 Final Four Weekend. According to the Associated Press, Indianapolis is set to host the semifinals and championship of the National Invitation Tournament at Butler’s Hinkle Fieldhouse in 2025 for the second consecutive year. A total of 32 […]
Rush County deputy charged with pointing gun at person
RUSH COUNTY, Ind. — A Rush County Sheriff’s deputy has been officially charged with two criminal misdemeanors after allegedly pointing a firearm at someone. The sheriff’s department confirmed that Deputy Bobby Peck of Mooreland is charged with pointing an (unloaded) firearm at another person and criminal recklessness, both misdemeanors. The sheriff’s department also confirmed that […]
Father of overdose victim offers advice for parents after drug dealer is convicted of causing his son’s death
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — The father of a Westfield man who died from a fentanyl overdose is sharing advice for other parents after an accused drug dealer was convicted of causing his son’s death. In July 2022, Jacob Lampe died from fentanyl poisoning inside his parent’s home in Westfield. “I buried my son two years […]
‘His cameras are everywhere’: Clients worry as Martinsville security camera installer investigated for spying
MARTINSVILLE, Ind. – The owner of a Martinsville security company was in court Friday, facing child pornography charges, including images he may have taken himself. Adam R. Anderson, 42, is pleading not guilty to these felony counts. Court documents reveal he’s also under investigation for allegedly spying on clients using his security systems. Holly Clark […]
Driver of truck seriously injured after being ejected in Cass County crash
CASS COUNTY, Ind. — A Wabash man was seriously injured after being ejected after a Friday morning crash in Cass County, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. At around 1:42 a.m. on Friday, deputies with the office responded to a single vehicle crash near County Road 500 East and U.S. 35, according to a […]
City: Former Hogsett aide made inappropriate romantic advances with co-workers
INDIANAPOLIS — A former aide for Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett reportedly made inappropriate romantic advances with multiple co-workers, according to officials with the city of Indianapolis. Thomas Cook, a former aide who was last linked with Hogsett’s re-election campaign in October, had three separate sanctions from the city of Indianapolis in relation to allegations of […]
Indy man sentenced to 16 years for aggravated battery, narcotics possession
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man was sentenced to 16 years behind bars on Friday for his involvement in an October 2021 shooting, as well as a narcotics possession charge. On Oct. 18, 2021, officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Northwest District responded to a report of a person shot in the 5500 block of […]
Muncie man convicted of 2022 murder outside of bar
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie man was convicted of a murder stemming from 2022 that left a teen with seven gunshot wounds outside of a bar near Ball State’s campus. Malek Williams, 23, was convicted of Murder, a Felony, after the jury deliberated for three hours. “I am glad the jury saw through the Defendant’s […]
Greenwood man indicted as part of New York gun trafficking operation
INDIANAPOLIS — A Greenwood man has been indicted in New York after he was reportedly involved in a gun trafficking operation in Queens, New York. According to court documents, filed earlier this month by the grand jury of Queens County, 20-year-old Milanjit Sidhu was one of five individuals charged with various crimes, including conspiracy in […]
Man injured in overnight robbery on near east side
INDIANAPOLIS – A person was injured during a reported robbery early Friday morning on the near east side. According to an incident report from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the incident happened around 12:16 a.m. in the 2600 block of East Washington Street. The report indicated officers were initially dispatched to the location for a […]
Tech outage causes widespread disruption
INDIANAPOLIS – A widespread tech outage linked to Microsoft and CrowdStrike disrupted operations around the globe Friday, affecting everything from flights to banking to media outlets. The issue grounded flights for several airlines, including American Airlines and Delta, and caused headaches for multiple companies. Some customers were unable to make transactions, while the Indiana Bureau […]
Faulty software update causes havoc worldwide for airlines, hospitals and governments
The trouble was sparked by an update issued by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike and only affected its customers running Microsoft Windows, the world's most popular operating system for personal computers. It was not the result of hacking or a cyberattack, according to CrowdStrike, which apologized and said a fix was on the way.
Hauler parade fuels kick-off to Brickyard 400 festivities
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — As if we needed any proof that Speedway is the racing capital of the world, NASCAR haulers and three years’ worth of anticipation filled Main Street on Thursday. It’s a sight people have been waiting for since NASCAR first announced its return to the oval. “My kids are here, my dad is […]
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