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Dozens of car enthusiasts participate in "Bringing Back the Bash"
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - You might have seen dozens of cars traveling down Wabash Avenue on Saturday as "Bringing Back the Bash" returned. The fun kicked off Friday night at the Wabash Valley Dragway. Then, people made an appearance for a pre-cruise party at the mill Saturday afternoon. To end the night, car lovers got to watch cool cars cruise down Wabash Avenue.
Riley Herbst uses last-corner pass to win Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis
Riley Herbst more than earned his win at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday. REPOST TO CONGRATULATE RILEY HERBST!HE PASSES ARIC ALMIROLA TO WIN THE #XfinitySeries RACE ON THE INDIANAPOLIS OVAL. pic.twitter.com/QSMxdZY1E8— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 20, 2024 After being passed by Aric Almirola coming to the white flag, Herbst got to Almirola's back bumper entering turn three, clearing the veteran driver going into turn four to take the checkered flag. The win is Herbst's second of his NASCAR Xfinity Series career and locks the Las Vegas native into the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs. After passing teammate Cole Custer for the lead,...
Big Ten primer — Indiana’s greatest football moment
The Indiana Hoosiers take pride in their basketball. They don’t have a rich and lengthy history in college football. They have won the Big Ten championship exactly twice in more than 120 years of competitive football. That long run of futility at least makes it easier to identify the program’s greatest moment. The 1945 Indiana team went unbeaten and tied once, finishing fourth in the final Associated Press Poll. However, the college football landscape created by World War II had something to do with that Indiana season, which was and is a historical outlier. Another reason that 1945 season isn’t discussed...
Suspect arrested after weekend assault in Lawrence
LAWRENCE, Ind. – Lawrence police arrested a suspect after a weekend assault landed a person in the hospital. According to the Lawrence Police Department, officers were dispatched around 12:40 p.m. Sunday to an apartment in the 4700 block of Kingsmead Place. An incident report indicated someone had been hit...
Hoosier business group, companies continue DEI work as efforts elsewhere falter
DEI efforts remain popular with some prominent members of the Hoosier business community even as companies elsewhere back away from what has become a culture war flashpoint. The post Hoosier business group, companies continue DEI work as efforts elsewhere falter appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Hoosiers react to President Biden dropping out of 2024 race
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Massachusetts Avenue and Monument Circle were buzzing Sunday afternoon and evening as Hoosiers heard the news that President Biden had dropped out of the 2024 presidential race. Many people said they were feeling a range of emotions as they learned about the change, including relief, sadness, and confusion. First-time voter Andrew Parker […]
Indiana Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase Through Construction Zone
Garrett, IN – An Indiana man was apprehended Friday night following a high-speed chase through a construction zone in DeKalb and Noble counties, resulting in a crashed patrol car and multiple felony charges. The Indiana State Police reported that the pursuit began at approximately 9:30 p.m. when a trooper...
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.
Rain holds off for the Brickyard 400; timing out rain chances this week
Skies have turned mostly cloudy throughout central Indiana this Sunday morning. Rain chances are going to hold off another day, which is good news for race fans heading to IMS to watch the Brickyard 400! There will be breaks in the clouds today as highs reach into the lower 80s. Sunscreen will still be needed with the UV index at 7 for Indianapolis. This means sunburn may occur within 35 minutes without any sunblock.
READI Accelerates New Housing, Rural Development in West Central Indiana
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation joined local and regional officials today in Staunton to cut the ribbon on a new development that will increase housing availability in West Central Indiana. The project, Clay Court development, is part of the Homes for the Future program – a pilot initiative to incentivize homebuilders and developers to build new, age-friendly homes that is being supported by Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI).
Community mourns death of anti-gun violence activist Ron Gee
INDIANAPOLIS — Sunday afternoon the intersection of East 38th Street and North Arlington Avenue was alive with the sounds of honking horns and blaring music during a celebration of the life of community anti-violence activist Ron G. Frieson – Ron Gee to his friends – who were gathered on the spot where he was killed Thursday morning. IMPD homicide […]
Preparing for pop-up thundershowers at times this upcoming week
TONIGHT Central Indiana will see scattered showers tonight, especially over the southeast half. Mostly cloudy skies with a low around 67°F. Light northeast winds. A stray thunder rumble isn’t off the table as deeper moisture moves in from the south. TOMORROW Expect a mix of sun and clouds with afternoon temperatures reaching the mid-80s. Light […]
It’s National Ice Cream Day! Where can you get a deal on a scoop?
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — July 21 is National Ice Cream Day and to celebrate, WANE 15 found all the best deals offered for area ice cream shops, so you can get your scoop on!. Dairy Queen. Dairy Queen is offering a free Dilly Bar for those who order...
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