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Valley weekend planner: July 5 – 7
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — We have a busy weekend in store with plenty of events happening across the Wabash Valley. We have compiled some local events that may interest you and your family this weekend. This is not a comprehensive list of events. To submit your event, email us at news@wtwo.com. Keep in mind, that […]
The 7th annual Rubber Duck Regatta has a winner
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Thousands of yellow rubber ducks raced this evening for the 7th Annual Wabash Valley Rubber Duck Regatta, at Fairbanks Park. Participants purchased rubber ducks with the chance of winning $10,000 if theirs crosses the finish line first. The regatta provides additional funding toward Terre Haute Catholic Charities. All proceeds will help […]
Fourth of July parade, firework cancellations in Central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Oh no! It quite literally is expected to rain on our parades. This has led to a seemingly growing list of cancellations on Independence Day. Review the list below to check events that are rescheduled, postponed, or cancelled: Bloomington Fourth of July Parade Cancelled: Rushville Fireworks Postponed: Martinsville 5th Annual Independence Day Parade […]
It’s time for the Indy 500 to be broadcast on TV
It was around 2:30 p.m. on Race Day. We were all sitting in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway media center, listening to Speedway president Doug Boles giving another update on the weather. The storms that prevented the Indianapolis 500 from starting on time had moved out, and the green flag finally dropped at 4:45 p.m.
Carmel swimming’s Chris Plumb on coaching at the Olympics: ‘It’s what you live for’
CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) — USA Swimming head coach Anthony Nesty called over Chris Plumb on the second Saturday morning during the Team USA Swimming Trials in Indianapolis. Plumb, the Carmel High School and Carmel Swim Club head coach, had gotten his second swimmer to qualify for the Olympics just two days before. He thought he […]
West Indy soccer stadium to undergo rugby-focused renovations
INDIANAPOLIS — A huge investment is coming to the near west side of Indianapolis. Last month, a group of investors got the green light for the City-County Council to pour $45 million into Kuntz Memorial Stadium. The goal is to attract rugby and other field sports to the Circle...
Goodness Gracious Kitchen and Cupboard opens in Carmel
Tobi Mares was beginning to think her dream of opening her own restaurant wasn’t going to happen. “It’s been a long time coming,” Mares said. “I was just about to give up. I was so defeated, not being able to find a location. I didn’t want to settle. I knew I wanted to stay in Carmel. When every location fell through for a variety of reasons, I tried not to get upset. But when the last one fell through, I thought, ‘Maybe I’m not supposed to do this.’”
Speedy four-star CB Dawayne Galloway commits to Purdue
Columbus (Ohio) Marion-Franklin cornerback Dawayne Galloway announced his commitment to Purdue on Thursday. Galloway is a major addition to a Boiler class that has had several big additions recently. He has speed and was a good win in a state of Ohio that this staff has been getting more into in recruiting.
From Beef & Boards to Broadway: This Indy native joins 'Hamilton' NYC cast July 16
An Indianapolis native will make her Broadway debut in the Pulitzer- and Tony-winning musical "Hamilton" this month. After years of touring in the role, Morgan Anita Wood will debut as Elizabeth Schuyler, the wife of the titular founding father, Alexander Hamilton, July 16 at the Richard Rogers Theatre in New York City.
Former IU coach Ron Helmer, who developed NCAA and Olympic champions, passed away
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...
Three IndyCar drivers penalized ahead of Sunday’s race
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Three NTT IndyCar Series drivers were penalized for unapproved engine changes during a test at Iowa Speedway last month. Meyer Shank Racing’s Felix Rosenqvist, Chip Ganassi Racing’s Marcus Armstrong, and Rahal Letterman Lanigan’s Pietro Fittipaldi were all penalized six starting-grid positions for the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Star Course on […]
Taste of Indy returns Saturday after long hiatus
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – After a long break, Taste of Indy is making a comeback. The food festival returns on Saturday. The last iteration of the food festival was back in 2018 on Monument Circle. This year, organizers will set up at White River State Park, with events running from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Michael […]
Whitestown Summer Concert Series Continues Tonight, July 5
The Whitestown free Summer Concert Series is set to kick off July with Friday night concerts every weekend beginning at 7 p.m. with the first concert of the month being held today, July 5. The Whitestown Summer Concert Series will kick off for the month of July today at Main...
Graduate Bloomington requests historic protections, despite being only 6 years old
The Graduate Bloomington hotel is trying to obtain a local historic designation despite being only six years old — and being criticized for it. Hotel representatives appeared before the Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission last month to present their case for the designation. At that meeting, one commission member blasted the request, calling it “insulting” and “disingenuous.”
'I kind of expect it now': Former Purdue center Zach Edey on receiving criticism
Facing criticism is nothing new for Zach Edey. The former Purdue star went on Gary Parrish's radio show to talk about the hate he has received in his career. "I kind of expect it now," said Edey, who was drafted ninth overall to the Memphis Grizzlies. "I would be uncomfortable if people weren't doubting me all the time. This has kind of been part of it, been part of my life. ... I couldn't tell you why people keep doing it but they keep doing it and it keeps working out for me."
Homelessness increases slightly in Indianapolis, racial disparities persist
An annual census found 1,701 individuals experienced homelessness in Marion County on a single night in January, a five percent increase from last year. The number of unsheltered people dropped five percent, from 357 to 339 people. That’s still about three quarters higher than the number of unsheltered counted in...
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