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Purdue, INDOT want your thoughts on U.S 231 EV charging testbed
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Researchers at Purdue University want your thoughts on the recent electric vehicle charging testbed on U.S. 231. As we've reported, Purdue and the Indiana Department of Transportation recently installed wireless EV charges beneath the pavement of a small section of the highway to test technology that could wirelessly recharge cars as they drive.
Indiana Arts Commission Announces New Team Members, Staffing Changes
Indiana Arts Commission Announces New Team Members, Staffing Changes. (INDIANAPOLIS) The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) has added several key staff members, with an additional staff member stepping into a new role. Lydia Campbell-Maher joined the IAC in February as the Communities Services Manager. In this newly created role, she works...
‘All INdiana Politics’ | July 21, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Sunday’s edition of “All INdiana Politics,” former President Donald Trump accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention. News 8’s Garrett Bergquist talked with Steven Walker, a political science professor at Indiana University. Walker discussed the election, voters, partisan identity, and more. Later in the show, Bergquist brought […]
American Legion Riders Post 104 participates in legacy run
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – American Legion Riders Post 104 participated in the Department of Indiana legacy run. Motorcycle riders, from all areas of the state, drove to Indianapolis together to raise money. Post 104 is one of the more active posts in Indiana, according to Rider Director Norris...
Indiana Attorney General Leads 17-State Coalition Defending Ex-Brownsburg Teacher's Religious Rights Against Pronoun Policy
Attorney General Todd Rokita is forging an alliance with counterparts in 17 states, taking a stance on what he views as the protection of religious liberty in the workplace. The case centers around John Kluge, a former Brownsburg High School teacher whose resignation was prompted by the school's demand he adhere to using the preferred pronouns of transgender students, a requirement conflicting with his personal beliefs. According to an official report from the State of Indiana, Rokita and the other attorneys general are urging the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to overrule a lower court's decision which held that accommodating Kluge's religious convictions posed an "undue hardship" for the school.
IMPD arrests 4, including 15-year-old, in robberies of 6 businesses
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD on Monday announced the arrests of four people, including a 15-year-old, in connection with their alleged roles in a series of armed robberies in Indianapolis. On Thursday, July 18, officers were called to the Dollar Tree store in the 3500 block of East Washington Street, near...
Watch for scams related to global computer outage
INDIANAPOLIS — As banks, airlines, and hospitals are still recovering from Friday’s outage, which disrupted business and travel worldwide, government cybersecurity agencies and the CEO of Crowdstrike are warning everyone about new phishing schemes related to the outage. According to the warnings, bad guys are posing as Crowdstrike...
18-year-old found shot dead inside southeast side home; IMPD investigating
This story has been updated to include the name of the victim. INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A man was found shot dead inside a home on Indianapolis’ southeast side early Monday morning, Indianapolis police say. The Marion County Coroner’s Office identified the man killed later Monday morning as 18-year-old Gabriel Pedraza. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department […]
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.
Centier Bank Welcomes Manager of its Newest Indy Branch
Centier Bank, Indiana’s largest private, family-owned bank, is pleased to welcome Carin Sassatelli as the branch manager of its newest Indianapolis location, located at 1313 W. 86th Street. The branch opened this month and is Centier’s second to open in Indianapolis this year. Sassatelli joins Centier with 16...
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.
Mitchel Moles Wins Midwest Thunder Feature at Paragon
PARAGON, IN (July 20, 2024) — Mitchel Moles won the Midwest Thunder 410 Sprint Series feature Saturday night at Paragon Speedway. Carson Garret, Jake Scott, Shane Cottle, and Travis Berryhill rounded out the top five. Midwest Thunder 410 Sprint Series. Paragon Speedway. Paragon, Indiana. Qualifying (3 Laps) 1. 19AZ-Mitchel...
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...
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...
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...
Slideshow: Indy Eleven Recent Struggles Continues
It was Christmas night in July at Michael A. Carroll Stadium and the visiting Tampa Bay Rowdies were in no mood of giving out presents to Indy Eleven as the visitors ran out to a comfortable 2-0 victory. A huge crowd were treated to a visit from Santa and a half time performance by the Indianapolis Colts Cheer Team.
Strong second place at Indy keeps Reddick in the title hunt
Tyler Reddick was content to walk away from Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a solid points day after finishing second in the Brickyard 400. “Me and Kyle (Larson) were the first few cars on that alternate strategy,” Reddick said. “We had that issue on pit road. I think he had some issue on pit road as well that put him back there. We just didn’t have anything to lose. A great effort by all of us; the car went through the field. Unfortunately, when Kyle got to me and passed me like he did, I wasn’t expecting it. It was really creative, and he continued to catch the rest of the field and pass cars.
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