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Jack McCaffery commits to Butler, first son of Fran McCaffery not committing to Iowa
Jack McCaffery, a four-star recruit out of Iowa City West high school and the son of Iowa men's basketball head coach Fran McCaffery, announced his commitment to play for Butler Monday. McCaffery's older brothers Connor and Patrick McCaffery played under their dad at Iowa, and after reports of Jack wanting...
Indianapolis Police Sergeant Arrested for DUI in Hendricks County While Suspended and Pending Termination
An Indianapolis police officer's career careens further into jeopardy after a recent arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, adding to his troubled history with similar offenses. According to WRTV, Sergeant Peter Fekkes was pulled over in Hendricks County last Thursday for an open container violation, and a subsequent investigation revealed he was driving with a blood alcohol content nearly three times the legal limit. Fekkes, already suspended from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department pending termination in connection with a prior incident, was driving after 11 p.m. when his alleged erratic driving attracted the attention of a sheriff's deputy.
Sergeant promoted to Assistant District Commander at the Lowell Post
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter promoted Sergeant Cecil D. Parcel to First Sergeant. First Sergeant Parcel will assume the position of the Lowell Assistant District Commander. He has served as a Lowell sergeant for 16 years and underwent a rigorous promotion process, including a comprehensive written test, oral interview, and thorough assessment of his overall work performance.
The Morning Bell: IPS Superintendent discusses Rebuilding Stronger Plan, back to school
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Every month, WISH-TV highlights a local school district with “The Morning Bell,” a conversation focused on new or exciting programs and accomplishments within Indiana schools. This week, the Morning Bell’s focus is getting people ready to head back to school with interviews with superintendents in central Indiana. On Monday, Indianapolis Public Schools superintendent Aleesia […]
Comedian Matt Rife Performing in Indianapolis in December
INDIANAPOLIS — Live Nation announced on Monday that comedian Matt Rife would be coming to Indianapolis on December 6th as a part of his ProbleMATTic World Tour. Rife will be performing inside of Gainbridge Fieldhouse on a tour that has sold out venues like The Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Rife will be stopping by Indianapolis […] The post Comedian Matt Rife Performing in Indianapolis in December appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Rogers Named USL W League Valley Division Player of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS/TAMPA (Monday, July 29, 2024) – After leading Indy Eleven to its third straight division title, Ella Rogers has been named Valley Division Player of the Year by USL W League. Midfielder Rogers registered a career-high six goals for the Girls in Blue this season. Along with one assist,...
Sherrone Moore reaches for stars with Colston Loveland comp -- 'Ever heard of Travis Kelce?'
INDIANAPOLIS — Though there are a lot of questions about Michigan football’s quarterback and wide receivers in 2024, there’s one area where the maize and blue could thrive in the passing game. Tight end. That’s because, with Brock Bowers now gone from Georgia, the Wolverines have he...
Colts rookie WR Adonai Mitchell made a jaw-dropping catch during a training camp practice
The 2024 NFL season feels closer than ever. With the Indianapolis Colts's training camp kicking off last week. Fans in attendance have been able to watch three practice sessions so far. The most recent one came on Sunday when Colts rookie WR Adonai Mitchell had arguably the best play of ...
IMPD officer shot in line of duty ‘on road to recovery’
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is “on the road to recovery” after being shot in the line of duty Friday night. The officer, identified as an East District officer and 8-year veteran with IMPD, was injured when responding to a shots fired call near the intersection of East 36th and […]
Indianapolis Public Library to expand program to IPS schools
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Monday, the Indianapolis Public Library announced it will expand its shared library system to eight Indianapolis Public Schools. This collaboration will allow schools to function as branches of the library, which gives students the opportunity to request books, DVDS and CDs from the Indianapolis Public Library or other Shared System libraries. […]
FDA recalls produce sold at Indiana Kroger stores over possible Listeria contamination
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration announced a recall on produce and other products due to a possible Listeria contamination. The recalled produce purchased from Weirs Farm was sold in Kroger stores in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio. This includes all produce packaged at the Supreme Service Solution facility in […]
He might be a Southsider, but 29-year-old Dan Harris already feels at home at Scecina
INDIANAPOLIS -- One of Dan Harris’ first priorities after he was hired as the football coach at Scecina was to make a connection to the past. Where else to start but to call Ott Hurrle, who retired in March after 32 seasons as head coach and nearly five decades on the Scecina staff. ...
Indiana Residents Alerted to Aurora Borealis Viewing Opportunity
Indianapolis, IN – Hoosiers may have a unique opportunity to witness the Northern Lights as a geomagnetic storm is set to enhance aurora visibility Monday night into Tuesday. The aurora borealis could extend as far south as Indiana due to heightened solar activity. According to the NOAA Space Weather...
33 Days Until Purdue Football: Elijah Jackson
The RS-Freshman RB from Indy will look to see the field this season. Player: Elijah Jackson Position: Running Back Year: RS Freshman Height: 5’10 Weight: 185 lbs 2024 Outlook: Reserve Running Back / Special Teamer Back when Ryan Walters was doing his opening press conferences as the new head coach of Purdue, he mentioned building a fence around the state of Indiana. While the jury is still out on how successful that campaign has been over a few offseasons, it is evident that the strategy for Walters has been to attack the Indianapolis area hard. Enter Elijah Jackson, a speedster...
NCAA News: Including NCAAT Expansion, Change to BB Season Start Dates, Details on the NIL Settlement
The 2026 Final Four weekend in Indianapolis will now include the NIT, D-2, and D-3 Final Fours. The D-1 Final Four will be at Lucas Oil Stadium, the NIT at Butler’s Hinkle Fieldhouse, and the D-2 & D-3 at the Indiana Pacer’s Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Proposed change to basketball...
Mayor Joe Hogsett says Indy 'would be well-served' to have both men's, women's pro soccer
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Indianapolis works toward applying for an MLS expansion club, there have also been discussions regarding the possibility of adding a professional women’s soccer team. Addressing local media at Lower.com Field on Tuesday night, mayor Joe Hogsett said there have been conversations, but no decisions have been made. More: MLS says...
Pre-teens seriously injured in Polkton Township ATV rollover crash
POLKTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Two girls, ages 11 and 12 years old, were taken to the hospital after a ATV crash Sunday, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to Wilson Street near 80th Avenue at about 2:10 p.m. The 12-year-old driver, of Grand Rapids, and...
Learn what happens when out-of-state investors gobble up Indy homes
INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — If you rent a house in Indianapolis, there’s a decent chance you’re paying money every month to an out-of-state investor who owns the home. That’s because about a quarter of the roughly 49,000 rental houses in Marion County are owned by investors from outside Indiana, according to the Fair Housing Center of […]
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