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Age Group Talents Shine at Indiana Swimfest 2024
LCM (50m) The Indiana Swimfest took place from July 11 to July 14 at the IUPUI Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The state of Indiana has long been renowned for its ability to produce top-tier swimming talent, having placed 6 swimmers on the US Olympic team, more than any other state.
Traffic Stop Ends With Crothersville Man Going To Jail For Meth
A 50-year old Crothersville man was charged with possession or methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia following a routine traffic stop in Austin on Monday night, July 15. Dereck A. Hurt of the 100 block of South Bethany Road was stopped by Austin Police officer Anthony White for a traffic...
Muncie factory to close; 62 jobs lost
MUNCIE, Ind. (WISH) — A Muncie facility that produces stampings and automated assemblies for the automotive industry will be shutting down this fall, resulting in the loss of 62 jobs. According to a WARN notice filed on Tuesday, North American Stamping Group has informed the state of its intention to close its facility by Nov. […]
Noblesville Schools to hold 10th annual Back to School BASH
The 10th annual Noblesville Schools Back to School BASH will kick off the school year from 5 to 8 p.m. July 26 at Beaver Stadium on the west end of the Noblesville High School campus, 1779 Field Dr. According to Marnie Cooke, director of marketing and communications for Noblesville Schools,...
Drug Dealer, Arsonist Sentenced To Prison
On Thursday, July 18, Ossie White, 48, of Austin was convicted of dealing in a fentanyl and was sentenced to six years in prison and will be on probation for four years after his release. The conviction for dealing is based on an Indiana law that says a person is dealing drugs when the state can prove they are in possession of the drugs with the intent to deliver them to someone else, said Scott County Prosecutor Chris Owens.
“Caring Team” Helps with Healing Journey
(Greensburg, IN) – As a long-term resident of Greensburg, Tammy Leak sought medical wound attention at Decatur County Memorial Hospital’s Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center (DCMH Wound Care Center). This decision led her on a transformative healing journey, highlighting the center’s effectiveness in providing comprehensive wound care.
INTERVIEW: Fighting the Addiction Stigma with Overdose Lifeline
INDIANAPOLIS — Fighting the stigma and shame of drug addiction, while also helping those in recovery, is the goal of Overdose Lifeline. The organization celebrated its tenth anniversary Tuesday with the unveiling of the expanded Heart Rock Recovery Center in Indianapolis. Founder and CEO Justin Phillips created Overdose Lifeline after she lost her 20-year-old son […] The post INTERVIEW: Fighting the Addiction Stigma with Overdose Lifeline appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Home Repairs for Good: Providing home repairs at no cost
Home Repairs for Good, formerly known as NeighborLink Indianapolis, marks a significant milestone in its decade-long journey of serving Marion County. The organization reaffirms its dedication to enhancing the lives of low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities through essential home repairs, provided at no cost. Home Repairs for Good has been a lifeline for […]
Police urge patience as road rage shootings increase on Indianapolis interstates
INDIANAPOLIS — Road rage incidents that escalate to gunfire are becoming all too common on interstates across Indianapolis. The latest case happened this past weekend on Interstate 465, when an 18-year-old was sent to the hospital. That incident was the 43rd road rage shooting on Indianapolis interstates this year.
Meet Adam Ross: Assembly Ball's head coach, Will Sheehey's former coach and 'ready to be adopted' by IU fans
The first time Adam Ross truly experienced Indiana basketball was in late 2009. He was the head boys' basketball coach at Sagemont High School in Weston, Fla., at the time, and the trip to Bloomington wasn't for himself. Instead, he was accompanying one of his players on an official visit...
Aliyah Boston Breaks Silence on Peer Disrespect Received While Playing With Caitlin Clark
Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston has experienced an entirely new level of fame since rookie sensation Caitlin Clark was drafted by Indiana with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Given Clark is a global phenomenon, the attention and intrigue she brings to the Fever is unmatched. ...
Ryan Kelly: I’d like to stay with Colts, they don’t want to do early extension
Center Ryan Kelly is kicking off his ninth season with the Colts, but he’ll have to wait a while to see if he’ll be around for a full decade. Kelly and the rest of the Colts veterans reported to training camp on Wednesday. It’s the final year of Kelly’s current contract and he told reporters that his representatives spoke to the Colts about his desire to extend his stay beyond this season, but said that the Colts made it clear that they weren’t interested in an extension before the 2024 campaign.
Consumer advocates: CenterPoint rate increase unfair to residents, favors industrial companies
The southern Indiana utility CenterPoint has proposed a settlement in its request to raise customers’ rates. While companies like Toyota and Marathon Petroleum have signed on to the settlement, the city of Evansville and consumer advocates haven’t. CenterPoint Energy wants to recover the cost of things like replacing...
Prep sports: Former Verona AD Joel Zimba heading to Evansville University
Joel Zimba is stepping down as the Verona Area High School Director of Athletics after being hired for an athletic administrative role at the University of Evansville. Evansville announced on social media on Wednesday, July 17, the hiring of Zimba as executive deputy athletic director for external relations. Zimba spent five years as the Verona AD.
Indiana Development Utilizes New State Housing Credit
A 120-unit development in Muncie, Indiana, is being built with the help of a new state housing tax credit. The approximately $29 million Kilgore Place is TWG Development’s first community utilizing the new resource. Featuring one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, the development will revitalize the site of the former End Zone Bar & Grill that was destroyed in a fire in 2022.
The Excel Center offers opportunities for adults
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Excel Center is gearing up to start a new semester next week and is currently accepting enrollments for new students. This tuition-free public school for adults provides the opportunity to earn a high school diploma. Katie Bustamante, vice president of Education for Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana, explained, “The Excel […]
New IPS school year brings reconfigured grades, new academic offerings, and a revised dress code
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Big changes await Indianapolis Public Schools parents, students, and teachers on the first day of classes Aug. 1. There will be changes linked to the district’s ongoing overhaul of grades and curriculum known as Rebuilding Stronger. There will be new leadership at George Washington Carver […]
Wildfire situation in Jasper 'volatile and evolving'
Two wildfires are burning out of control in Jasper. RCMP say it's a volatile and evolving situation. Travis McEwan has been covering the fires from as close as he can get, which was supposed to include a tour from the RCMP late this afternoon. But wildfires don't always co-operate.
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