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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 employees and other IT specialists, offering to […]
Periods of rain and storms the next few days
We’re getting back into an unsettled pattern as we start a new week. However, while there will be periods of rain and storms around at times, we will find a lot of dry time too. We’ve had a few showers pass through central Indiana early Monday morning. A...
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...
Patriot Park playground removal begins July 22, 2024
Last Updated on July 21, 2024 by Cass County Communication Network. SOURCE: News release from Logansport Parks and Recreation Department. The Logansport Parks & Recreation Department has announced that removal of the Patriot Park Playground will begin starting the week of July 22nd. The current playground which was originally built in 2002, will be removed, except for the swings. The work is scheduled to be completed by the end of the week. All demolition work is weather permitting.
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 […]
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.
Good Samaritan was killed while assisting other motorists on US 31
EDINBURGH – The Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office has identified the Good Samaritan who died in a Thursday accident on North US 31 near County Road 800 North as 39-year-old Pawel Wierzbicki of Pennsylvania. The cause of death is listed as massive trauma to the lower extremities. He was...
Herta Wins Toronto; Palou Extends Championship Lead
TORONTO — Colton Herta secured his first win of the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series season leading from start to finish in the Honda Indy Toronto on Sunday. Though Herta got the win which is his first in 41 races, a huge storyline happened further back in the field as Alex Palou, who started 18th due […] The post Herta Wins Toronto; Palou Extends Championship Lead appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Noblesville Fire Department Captain Arrested, Charged With Domestic Battery
LAPEL, Ind. — Online jail records say that Noblesville Fire Department Captain Brett Etherington, 55, was arrested Saturday morning on domestic battery charges. Etherington has been placed on administrative leave by the NFD as the case is under investigation. He was booked into the Madison County Jail around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday. He was off-duty […] The post Noblesville Fire Department Captain Arrested, Charged With Domestic Battery appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Big Ten football: 10 bold predictions for 2024 season
Big surprises are coming to the Big Ten. Big Ten Media Days kick off this week in Indianapolis with the recently-expanded league welcoming four new members, including a major College Football Playoff threat. Coming off the league's first national championship since 2014, the Big Ten boasts several programs inside various preseason rankings and cleaned up in the transfer portal as a conference, strengthening its chances to defend a title.
‘An amazing feeling’: Inside Yogi Ferrell’s return to Indiana basketball
INDIANAPOLIS — At 4:35 p.m. Friday, two fans walked next to each other through the tunnel toward the north concourse in Butler University’s Hinkle Fieldhouse. One wore Yogi Ferrell’s purple Sacramento Kings No. 3 jersey, which he last put on in 2020, while the other wore Ferrell’s white No. 11 Indiana men’s basketball jersey, eight years after his final collegiate contest. Two sections behind them, a child wearing Ferrell’s red No. 11 jersey leaned against a railing, preparing to follow suit out of the tunnel.
Catholic Eucharistic procession runs through downtown Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — At least 50,000 people took part in a Eucharist processional on Saturday as part of the National Eucharistic Congress. The Congress began on Wednesday and is the first of its kind in 83 years, since 1941. “I’ve never been a part of anything like this before, with 50,000 people with the same […]
Video: 12 Cars Involved in First-Lap Crash at Brickyard NASCAR Xfinity Race
A 12-car wreck on the first lap of Saturday’s Pennzoil 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway sidelined Josh Berry and Sam Mayer and left several other drivers with damaged vehicles to wrestle around the 2.5-mile track. The wreck occurred in turn three when Mayer spun in...
Wayne County schools improve, still below state averages in ILEARN testing
WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. — This year's statewide ILEARN testing at Wayne County schools showed slim improvements in English language arts and math scores, although the schools as a whole still sit well below the state averages. Statewide results released Wednesday by the Indiana Department of Education showed 41% of...
Jimmie Johnson’s Career at a Crossroads After Latest Wreck at Indianapolis
Jimmie Johnson’s Career at a Crossroads: Jimmie Johnson‘s recent wreck at Indianapolis has intensified scrutiny over his career path. This incident, a result of chaotic racing dynamics, highlights his inconsistent performance against younger competitors. As Johnson shifts to a part-time role, questions arise about his adaptability and competitive edge in a sport that increasingly favors new talent. Fan reactions reveal a divide, with some calling for his retirement while others cling to nostalgia for past achievements. Ultimately, Johnson’s future hinges on tactical decisions regarding sponsorships and his potential to mentor the next generation of drivers.
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