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A.J. Foyt deserves spot in NASCAR Hall of Fame
NASCAR columnist Al Pearce is taking two weeks off to tidy up a heart-related issue at MCV/VCU Hospital in Richmond. In his absence, the Rocky Mount Telegram will reprint excerpts from his 2022 book with colleague Mike Hembree titled “50 First Victories: NASCAR Drivers’ Breakthrough Wins.” Today’s features A.J. Foyt. Hear the name “A.J. Foyt” and the first thing you probably jump to are four wins in the Indianapolis 500, victories in long-distance sports car races at LeMans, Sebring and Daytona Beach, a dozen USAC/CART...
Networking group connects Carmel-area women in business
The Carmel Women’s Networking Group meets monthly to discuss achievements, provide updates and share opportunities to support business owners in their latest ventures. “We’re a group of women trying to support other women and our businesses, to help us grow and to refer business to each other, only if it’s organically, and to know that we can refer business because we speak on a monthly basis,” said co-founder Melissa Olson, Guild mortgage loan originator.
WATCH: 247Sports goes one-on-one with Minnesota tailback Darius Taylor at Big Ten Media Days
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Big Ten Media Days took place this week at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Minnesota was one of the teams that went on Thursday, and the Gophers were represented by head coach PJ Fleck, quarterback Max Brosmer, running back Darius Taylor and linebacker Cody Lindenberg. As...
Court Sentences Indiana Man to 10 Years for Trafficking Firearms to Chicago
An Indiana man has received a ten-year federal prison sentence for trafficking firearms from Indianapolis to the Chicago area, which included 15 guns ranging from semiautomatic rifles to untraceable “ghost guns.” Devante T. Brown, 29, and his co-defendant Corey Sartin, 21, both from Indianapolis, sold these firearms to undercover law enforcement officers on several occasions in 2022.
REVIEW: ML Roberts’ “Riverside” stuns audiences
I don’t think many of us knew what to expect walking in to see “Riverside.”. With the sun still high in the sky and only a slight breeze to relieve the 82-degree heat, a good-sized crowd filled the lawn at the Taggart Memorial Amphitheatre. Some lay down blankets, others brought chairs, a few nibbled on snacks and others unloaded their coolers as we waited for the show to start.
Pizza Hut franchisee with 140 units files for bankruptcy
A Pizza Hut franchisee with more than 140 locations in the South and Midwest has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to reports. Nation’s Restaurant News reports franchisee EYM Pizza L.P. and affiliated companies filed for bankruptcy on July 22 in the Eastern District of Texas. EYM operates...
Congress tries again to reclassify 911 dispatchers as first responders
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — A federal bill is being considered in the House to reclassify 911 dispatchers as first responders, a proposal that lawmakers have decided against in the past. Currently, dispatchers are classified as clerks by federal labor laws. Mike Hubbs, the director of Hamilton County Public Safety Communications, said the classification creates logistical […]
Muncie man charged with drug dealing resulting in death
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie man has been charged with drug dealing resulting in death. According to an affidavit for probable cause released Friday, police began investigating 42-year-old James Willie Williams’ activity in May. At that time, they found a woman dead in the 100 block of South Dill Street in Muncie. During the course […]
ACT Research: Used Class 8 Truck retail sale price took big hit in June
COLUMBUS, Ind. – According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks by ACT Research, the used Class 8 average retail sale price took a big hit in June, slumping 7.6% month-to-month and 20% year-to-year to $54,300 units. “We signaled the price drop last month...
IMPD Officer Injured in Shooting on City’s Far East Side
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An officer was injured in a shooting on the city’s far east side Friday night, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says. At 8:30 p.m. Friday, IMPD officers were dispatched to the intersection of East 36th Street and North Wittfield Street on a report of shots fired. That is a residential area on […] The post IMPD Officer Injured in Shooting on City’s Far East Side appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
EC Student-Athletes Participate at IHSAA Student Leadership Conference
INDIANAPOLIS – Twelve East Central High School student-athletes are participating at the 2024 IHSAA Student Leadership Conference. The event is being held today at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Member schools are encouraged to send student-athletes, who have demonstrated leadership skills, or have potential for leadership roles. Each student-athlete will...
All INdiana Podcast Network Featured Podcast of the Week: WISHstory: Celebrating 70 Years of WISH-TV
Each Friday on Daybreak we highlight a podcast from the All INdiana Podcast Network that we think you’ll love. This week we are featuring the WISHstory: Celebrating 70 Years of WISH-TV podcast. Listen in as we explore the history of one of Indiana’s longest running television stations. We’ll take a deep dive and interview the […]
WARNING: Produce Recalled From MI, OH, IN Stores Due To Listeria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are urged to check their refrigerators for produce included in an expanded recall in these states. Produce...
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