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2 shootings at near east Indy gas station draws attention to safety issues
INDIANAPOLIS — Monday afternoon, people could be seen fueling up at a gas station on the corner of 10th and Rural streets on the east side of Indianapolis. But too often at night, neighbors say gunshots are heard coming from that same parking lot. "What if I'm in the...
Repeated intimidation of apartment residents led to shooting of 5 people
INDIANAPOLIS — Five people are recovering from gunshot wounds following a shooting at an apartment complex on Indy’s south side. Just after 8 p.m. Sunday, a fight near the playground of the Laurelwood apartment complex erupted into gunfire Five people were hit by gunfire, including a 17-year-old boy. “It happened so fast that bullets just […]
3 men arrested after robberies of Dollar General stores in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — Three men were arrested for their accused involvement in two separate robberies that occurred just minutes apart last week at Dollar General stores in Greenfield. At 7:06 p.m. on July 8, Greenfield Police Department officers responded to a report of a robbery at Dollar General, located at 2000 West Main Street. […]
Brownsburg Man with “Long List of Criminal Offenses” Gets 22 Years in Prison
BROWNSBURG, Ind.–A man from Brownsburg was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for being guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. 42-year-old Jason Compliment is accused of selling three guns to a pawnshop in Indianapolis for $725 on July 16, 2022. Police say video surveillance footage shows him selling the […] The post Brownsburg Man with “Long List of Criminal Offenses” Gets 22 Years in Prison appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Purdue football quarterback legend hired as Boilermakers radio analyst
INDIANAPOLIS -- Mark Herrmann is moving from Purdue football's Cradle of Quarterbacks to the radio booth. Purdue Sports Properties and Learfield announced Monday that Herrmann is the Boilermaker Sports Network's new radio color analyst. The Carmel grad joins play-by-play announcer Tim Newton in the booth following Pete Quinn's retirement as color analyst after 32 years.
Power restoration efforts underway after severe weather
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Update: As of 12:30 p.m. the Duke Energy outage map is reporting just 281 customers in the Terre Haute area remaining without power following this round of severe weather. Original: Strong storms blew through the area early Tuesday morning, knocking out power to more than 1,000 Duke Energy customers. According […]
NEW BUSINESS TO LOCATE NEAR URANUS
(Richmond, IN)--An ordinance for the new Uranus Fudge Factory on the former New Creations property at the state line was referred to the Richmond Plan Commission Monday night. But there was also discussion of another new business adjacent to that property. It would be located in the former New Creations gym. "Professional wrestling, bands, concerts..." said Council President Gary Turner in describing some of the events that would take place. The business's name was not mentioned Monday night. Turner said that there is a potential zoning issue and that the business is scheduled to open on the first of next month.
Multiple Colts teammates showed up to celebrate Julian Blackmon's big day
The Indianapolis Colts are enjoying the last couple of weeks before they report for Training Camp on July 24. Starting safety, Julian Blackmon took this off time to schedule a very important event, his wedding. And multiple Colts players showed up to celebrate their teammates' big ...
Indy organization hosts fashion show to raise money for people with disabilities to get a bus
INDIANAPOLIS — A fashion show, with a purpose. Adults with developmental disabilities are practicing for their moment on stage. Rising Pursuit Services is a northeast side non-profit that provides physical, mental and social health services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization is hosting The Rising Couture...
Southeast Iowa woman's cheeky milk slogan turns her into a viral sensation
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa — A simple can of evaporated milk may not hold any significance to most people, but for one southeast Iowa woman, it’s changed her life. For 97-year-old Helen Ernst of Bloomfield, Ia., it was an ordinary November day.'. After coming home with groceries, she needed to...
Updated ESPN WNBA Rankings Fuel Caitlin Clark, Fever Playoff Hopes
The Indiana Fever improved to 11-14 in the 2024 WNBA regular season after their win over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. This means that Indiana is now 10-6 after starting their season with a 1-8 record, and continues to play better with each game played. Which is why that it makes sense that ...
Luke Hayden selected by Cincinnati Reds
FORT WORTH, Tx. (WTWO/WAWV) — Former Edgewood and Indiana State star right-handed pitcher Luke Hayden was picked with the 239th overall pick in the 8th round of the MLB Draft by the Cincinnati Reds. Hayden shined in his lone season with the Sycamores with a 7-2 record and 3.81 ERA, earning All-MVC second team and […]
Joe White out, Eric Crouch in as new Owen Valley football coach
Joe White is headed back home and Eric Crouch suddenly has a new job title just weeks before the high school football season begins. After just one year as Owen Valley's head coach, White is headed back to his alma mater of Mooresville to be the new Sports Performance Coach for the Pioneers. Crouch, defensive coordinator under previous head coach Rob Gibson as well as White last year, was officially elevated to interim head coach at last...
Jimmie Johnson leads stacked NASCAR Cup entry list at Indianapolis in 2024
The NASCAR Cup Series is ready to take on the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the entry lists have been revealed. NASCAR released the Cup Series entry list, Xfinity Series entry list, and Truck Series entry list for Indianapolis on Monday afternoon. Below, we reveal the entire list and the notable drivers included. For the Brickyard 400, all 34 full-time drivers are present. Meanwhile, for the full-time rides with part-time competitors, Cody Ware will drive the No. 15 car for Rick Ware Racing, while A.J. Allmendinger joins Kaulig Racing in the No. 16 car. As for the open entries,...
2024 MLB Draft: Arizona Diamondbacks select Jasper grad, Indiana RHP Connor Foley
Another former prep baseball standout from Southwestern Indiana has been taken in the annual MLB Draft. Indiana University right-handed pitcher and Jasper High School graduate Connor Foley was chosen Monday afternoon by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fifth round with the 164th overall pick. The selection has a slot value of $392,300.
Homestead grad, IU slugger Mathison picked by Phillies
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Homestead High School graduate and former Indiana University outfielder Carter Mathison is heading to the Philadelphia Phillies organization, as the slugger was drafted with the 162nd overall pick in the fifth round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Mathison is coming off his junior season for the Hoosiers. A sweet-swinging lefty, […]
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