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11-year-old boy visiting relatives for Fourth of July struck by stray bullet on Indy's near east side
INDIANAPOLIS — An 11-year-old boy is recovering after being struck by stray gunfire Thursday evening. During an IMPD press briefing regarding a violent 24 hours in Indianapolis, IMPD Chief Chris Bailey made reference to an 11-year-old who was injured when stray gunfire fell from the sky and struck the child.
First-gen students find success through Groups Scholars
Note: This story was written by Leda Casey, director of first year experience, for the summer 2024 edition of Legacy, a Magazine for Alumni and Friends. KOKOMO, Ind.— In spring 2023, a campus-wide committee of equity-minded champions gathered to build IU Kokomo’s Groups Scholars, a year-long cohort program that provides academic, financial, and social support to first generation, low income and ethnically diverse first-year students. Students who participate in the program complete two summer classes — one general education course and one college navigation course — before they launch fully into their first fall term. Participants are provided with their own laptop from the start of the program, ensuring access to vital campus resources and technical support. Summer tuition is paid in full, and Groups students receive up to $500 for both the fall and spring terms. Most importantly, the summer experience offers ample time for community building with a caring group of faculty and staff who continue to meet with and mentor students throughout the first year.
IMPD: 4 people shot, 1 dead on near NW side
INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating after a fight between two parties ended with four people being shot and one person dying on the city’s near northwest side. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the 2800 block of Questend Drive South at approximately 9:20 p.m. on report of a disturbance. This […]
Silver Alert canceled for 83-year-old man missing from Kokomo
UPDATE: The Indiana Silver Alert for James Umbarger has been canceled, Indiana State Police said Friday in a release. INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Kokomo Police Department is investigating the disappearance of James Umbarger, an 83-year-old white male who is 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 130 pounds, has grey hair with brown eyes, and drives […]
Carmel Christkindlmarkt announces 2024 mug design
The Carmel Christkindlmarkt has unveiled the 2024 design of the Market’s iconic boot mug. This year’s mug will be royal blue, with a snowy white interior. Along with the updated color, this year’s mug features a heart-shaped handle for the first time. The mug maintains the traditional scene of delicate snowflakes, views of the Palladium, ice skaters on the Ice at Carter Green, and the Glühwein Pyramid – one of the signature sights at the Market, and the first Pyramid of its kind in the United States.
Girls wrestling likely coming to Western
The Western School Board will vote to add girls wrestling as a high school sport at its July 16 meeting. That's according to an FAQ document posted on Western School Corporation's website. The IHSAA will sanction girls wrestling for the first time in the 2024-25 school year. It was considered an emerging sport by the IHSAA in the 2023-24 school year. A Facebook post circulated this week accusing Western of not recognizing the community's wishes for a girls wrestling team. The board meeting is set for 6 p.m. on July 16 in the administration building, 2600 S. 600 West, Russiaville....
Brides stranded without wedding dresses after store shuts down
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Gretchen’s Bridal Gallery on East 82nd Street at Castleton Point Shopping Center has left central Indiana brides shocked and in uncertainty. The store near Keystone at the Crossing closed its doors without warning. The owner has reportedly vanished, disconnecting a personal cellphone and deleting all social media accounts. Google on Wednesday listed […]
College Basketball Fan Favorite Signs NBA Deal
The 2024 NBA fraft is over and now free agency is starting to dry up. A number of undrafted players signed deals ranging from Exhibit 10 to Summer League invites. One popular college basketball player has now signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Indiana Pacers: Keisei Tominaga (h/t ...
IU Athletics Mourns the Passing of Legendary Coach Ron Helmer
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Ron Helmer, a legendary coach of the Indiana Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field programs from 2007-2022, passed away on July 4th in Bloomington surrounded by his loved ones. He was 77 years old. "IU Athletics extends its deepest condolences to the entire...
TPA Park Fourth Of July Festivities Postponed Until 1 p.m. Today
The Frankfort Parks Department announced that the Fourth of July Festival at TPA Park will experience some delays with activities beginning at 1 p.m. with the evening schedule currently set to continue as set. The festivities kicked off with a Pound and Zumba class from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.,...
CarmelFest Parade goes on despite the rain
CARMEL, Ind. — The Fourth of July had a very rainy start, but that could not stop the annual CarmelFest parade from happening in the heart of the city. “It’s tradition and you’ve got to support Carmel and the parade,” said Jennifer Skinner from Carmel. “It’s fun!” Dalia Wasila from Carmel said. “[We are making] […]
USAC Sprint Car Title Fight Continues At Lincoln Park Speedway July 5-6
The post Independence Day boom takes us to not one, but two-straight USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship events on Friday-Saturday night, July 5-6 at Putnamville, Indiana’s Lincoln Park Speedway. The 5/16-mile dirt oval they call The Capital of the Cushion is the playground for the 10th annual IndianaOpenWheel.com...
Columbus inclusive playground getting much needed repairs
Columbus made headlines with its new Nexus Park fieldhouse this past year. A multi-million dollar recreation investment transformed a former mall. Some parents such as Allie Burbrink said she's hoping the city won’t forget about its other parks. “I just don't want our town to forget about the lowly...
IU financial leader leaves for Pittsburgh, associate vice president promoted
Indiana University has a new top financial leader. Jason Dudich, interim vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer, began his new role on July 1. Dudich succeeds Dwayne Pinkney, who held the position for two years. Dudich worked under Pinkney as associate vice president for fiscal and...
'We give horses wings' | Transporting 1,200-pound animals for Paris Olympics events takes months of planning
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 10,000 athletes from all over the world will compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris this summer. Those athletes include horses in the equestrian events. For Team USA, the logistics of transporting multiple 1,200-pound animals overseas is incredible. Majestic. Powerful. Beautiful. Those are some of...
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