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October to start warm with temperature variations to follow | Sep. 30, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — We’re coming off the heels of an active weekend due to Helene. Matter of fact, our final day of September today featured some showers in southern Indiana. We’re looking to have some temperature swings through the first few days of October along with our next dry stretch looming. Monday night: A mild […]
Four Indiana cities make WalletHub's 2024 list of 'Best Small Cities in America'
Last year The Wall Street Journal named Carmel, Indiana, "The Internet's Favorite Small City." Carmel has now been named on a similar list, this time by WalletHub on their "Best Small Cities in America (2024)." Three other Indiana cities also made it into the top 20 of this list, and they all...
Council works with police on new measure to control street takeover events
Street takeovers have increasingly plagued the city of Indianapolis. The City-County Council is considering a new proposal to curb the disruptive nighttime events. Street takeovers are organized vehicle “flash mobs” where people take control of roadways with spinning cars, motorcycles and usually a crowd of onlookers. The new...
Behavioral Health Commission wraps up two-year study with $50M ask
Sen. Mike Crider likened the dual problems of funding and workforce shortages within Indiana’s behavioral health system to an age-old philosophical question: What came first — the chicken or the egg? “If you don’t have funding, you don’t necessarily attract workforce. If you don’t have workforce, you don’t have, really, the ability to deliver the […]
Indiana City Ranked Among the Best Foodie Cities for Your Wallet
Being a foodie can get expensive; however, there are several affordable culinary hotspots across the U.S. that might be closer than you realize. The term “foodie” can describe anyone who loves good food and isn’t limited to those who just visit classy restaurants. Whether you prefer exploring new restaurants, trying food trucks, or simply cooking at home, living the foodie life can be a lot of fun but isn’t always cheap. According to a new ranking from WalletHub, some cities are better than others when it comes to foodie culture.
McCormick accuses Braun of doctored image in violation of new law
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A senior adviser to the Democratic candidate for governor on Tuesday said her opponent should pull an ad that uses a significantly altered image of her supporters. Republican candidate Mike Braun’s campaign on Tuesday released a new TV ad, titled “Hopelessly Liberal,” attacking Democrat Jennifer McCormick over her record as superintendent of […]
Spotty afternoon showers, much cooler tonight | Oct. 1, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — We had some foggy conditions this morning across parts of central Indiana. We will see some clouds and a few spotty showers later this afternoon before more cooler temperatures move in later tonight. TODAY: We will see a partly to mostly cloudy sky throughout the day today. A few spots may see […]
Will Indianapolis poll workers for Nov. 5 election get higher pay rates?
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A committee of select members of the Indianapolis City-County Council on Tuesday advanced a proposal to give raises to poll workers. If approved, the pay increases would take effect for the Nov. 5 election. The goal of the proposal is the increase the number of poll workers. The council’s Administration and Finance […]
Most Power Restored After Helene, Mixed Feedback
INDIANAPOLIS — AES Indiana says it has restored power to nearly everyone in the city after the remnants of Storm Helene swept through Central Indiana on Friday, bringing wind gusts over 65 miles per hour. Some residents were without power for almost two days. People have mixed opinions about how the utility responded to the […] The post Most Power Restored After Helene, Mixed Feedback appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Beech Grove school board election: Who’s running and how to vote
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.This voter guide was co-published by Chalkbeat Indiana, Mirror Indy, and WFYI as part of a partnership to increase coverage of township school districts in Marion County and cover the 2024 school board elections.Four of seven school board seats are up for election at Beech Grove City Schools, a district southeast of Indianapolis with about 3,000 students.The elected school board members will deal with the effects of an ongoing teacher shortage and recent grade reconfigurations.The board was under...
Indiana State Rep. Mike Speedy flies to North Carolina to deliver supplies
(WXIN/WTTV) — An Indiana State Representative is helping bring relief supplies to North Carolina communities affected by recent storms and remnants of Hurricane Helene. Rep. Mike Speedy of District 90 – also a pilot – flew a plane Tuesday from Columbus Municipal Airport to western North Carolina. The private aircraft was filled with supplies such […]
Indianapolis Jewish leaders calling for continued support amid Iranian attack
INDIANAPOLIS – Many Jewish Hoosiers are renewing their call for support following an Iranian missile attack on Israel Tuesday. The attack comes just one day before the start of the Jewish New Year, or Rosh Hashanah, which marks the beginning of the faith’s High Holy Days. “This has been a very difficult day for the […]
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