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Furious Fans Call for 50k Fine for Corey Heim After Indianapolis Truck Incident
Furious Fans Call for 50k Fine for Corey Heim: The recent clash at Indianapolis Raceway Park has ignited a firestorm among NASCAR Truck Series enthusiasts, with fervent calls for a $50,000 fine against Corey Heim following his controversial altercation with Christian Eckes. This incident has not only sparked debate over Heim’s on-track conduct but also raised broader questions about the current state of sportsmanship within the sport. Fans’ demands for harsher penalties highlights a growing desire for accountability and respect among drivers, reflecting deeper concerns over the balance between competitive aggression and fair play. How will NASCAR respond to these impassioned calls for action?
Man sentenced to supervised probation for his role in road-rage fatality
SEYMOUR – A man was sentenced in his role in an August 2023 crash south of Seymour that led to the death of a Greenfield woman Thursday afternoon in Jackson Circuit Court. Austin Robert Cooper, who was 22 and a resident of Austin when the crash occurred and left Ashlea Albertson dead, will not serve prison time but will spend five years on supervised probation.
BRETT KRESSLEY AND NATE BRINKER SCORE HARD FOUGHT WINS AFTER MULTI-LAP BATTLES IN GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY NASCAR MODIFIED ACTION
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Brett Kressley of Orefield, Pa. and Nate Brinker of Macungie, Pa. both earned hard fought wins after multi-lap side-by-side challenges on their way to victory in the twin 30-lap T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modified features Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. Jared LaBagh of Middletown, N.Y. would ride...
One for the family: Trevor Catalano hangs on for emotional Whelen Modified Tour win at Monadnock Speedway
WINCHESTER, N.H. – The Catalano family has been trying to win a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race since 2018. On Saturday night at Monadnock Speedway, 17-year-old Trevor Catalano delivered the victory that his entire family so desperately wanted. Trevor, the youngest of three brothers currently racing on the NASCAR...
Indiana State Police K9 Gifted Protective Vest
BREMEN, Ind. — Indiana State Police K9 Daisy was gifted a bullet and stab protective vest over the weekend thanks to a donation from the non-profit organizations “Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.” The vest honors a previously fallen police K9 from Des Moines, Iowa, Hobbs with a memoriam embroidered on the vests front. It was […] The post Indiana State Police K9 Gifted Protective Vest appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Active weather returns this week
It has been a tranquil and pleasant couple of days with temps only climbing into the lower 80s and low humidity. We will continue with the steady temps but an active pattern will give way to kick off the new work week. Tonight will feature cloudy skies with mild temps....
2024 Big Ten Media Days: Storylines to watch in Indianapolis
As the Big Ten ushers in a new era in 2024, the conference’s Media Days also look a bit different. A two-day event is moving to three at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium with four new teams – Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington – joining the party.
CHA-CHING: DAVID GRAVEL CASHES $100,000 JOKERS JACKPOT AT ELDORA SPEEDWAY
Nobody loves cashing in a Kubota High Limit Racing payday more than a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series driver, and they did it again in Thursday’s Joker’s Jackpot at Eldora Speedway. The $100,000-to-win, 40-lap Feature was chaotic from start-to-finish with drama and misfortune coming...
Tacos and Tequila trackside in Speedway with El Bandido Yankee at the Brickyard!
Angel from “Tacos and Tequila” on Main joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Angel shares excitement for El Bandido Yankee activations during race weekend with tastings and race car appearances happening on the sidewalks of Speedway Indiana. Listen as Angel gives some fan favorites and delicious dishes, all made fresh at the restaurant from the Fajitas to the more adventurous tongue or even brain tacos. The El Bandido Yankee Tequila was flowing for tastings of all three expressions and the signature Margaritas were on tap and to go! For more information on Tacos and Tequila on Main for race weekend, catering and lunch specials all through the week, check out https://tacosandtequilaonmain.com/
Robots & corn: Lawrence Central hosts international robotics competition, Hoosier-style
Indiana Robotics Invitational organizers made sure that all who entered knew they were in the heartland. The smell of sweet corn wafted through the air around the venue’s main entrance at Lawrence Central High School, with a handful of the local team’s supporters grilling as fast as they could to keep up with demand.
Bloomington BZA to hear height variance for 5-story project on Kirkwood, by CVS near Uptown Café
The latest timeline for an expansion to the Monroe Convention Center puts the completion at the end of 2026. If all goes as planned, attendees of events in the expanded facility might have a new dining option in downtown Bloomington. The new eatery is part of a project to be built on what is now a surface parking lot for a dozen and a half cars, next to the CVS at Washington Street and Kirkwood Avenue.
Mitchell Community Schools student registration opens Monday, July 22
MITCHELL- Mitchell Community Schools student registration opens Monday, July 22, 2024. Reminder: ALL students/families must register for school every year. You can do this online via Harmony Family Access or visit a school to register online via Harmony Family Access. Paperwork needs to be completed each year. Please see the image for online and onsite dates/times.
Indiana politicians react to Biden dropping out
INDIANAPOLIS — Many Indiana lawmakers, politicians and political groups are weighing in after President Joe Biden announced Sunday he would be dropping out of the 2024 election. Biden, who made the announcement in an open letter to the American people, cited growing pressure from other Democrats as reason for his withdrawal. Here is what Indiana […]
Indiana Foster Mother Charged with Reckless Homicide in Death of 10-Year-Old Boy
An Indiana foster mother is at the center of a tragic case involving the death of her 10-year-old foster son, Dakota Levi Stevens, after she allegedly laid on him, causing his asphyxiation. The woman, identified as 48-year-old Jennifer Lee Wilson, was charged with reckless homicide when she was arrested in New Buffalo Township, Michigan, as reported by Audacy.
Indiana State Police Participating in “Best Looking Cruiser Contest”
Indiana State Police Participating in “Best Looking Cruiser Contest”. The American Association of State Troopers is conducting their annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest. The Florida Highway Patrol cruiser was voted the “2023 Best Looking Cruiser.” This contest began as a friendly competition between state agencies as a fun way to allow community support and interaction with law enforcement in a positive manner.
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