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LPD Lieutenant Retires; Leaves Behind Legacy In Boone County
The Lebanon Police Department announced the retirement of a long-time Lieutenant and serviceman within the Boone County community as he intends to continue his passion for crash reconstruction consulting and expert witness testimony while developing new passions for travel. Lieutenant Ben Phelps retired from the Lebanon Police Department on July...
Hendricks County’s 200th birthday celebration includes fun at the fair
DANVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — Hendricks County is celebrating its 200th birthday this year and part of the celebration includes special events and activities during the annual 4-H fair. The Hendricks County 4-H Fair runs through Saturday at the county fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main St., Danville. “I think, for our community, it’s really about coming together; […]
Free school supplies available at Hancock County Community Night
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — First responders and nonprofits in Hancock County are teaming up to give away school supplies ahead of the upcoming school year. It’s part of Wednesday night’s annual Hancock County Community Night at the county fairgrounds. Greg Duda, public information officer for the Hancock County 911 Center, says the supplies include backpacks, notebooks, […]
Lafayette Symphony Orchestra picks new leader, makes history as first African American in the role
The Lafayette Symphony Orchestra has selected a new conductor and artistic director after a two-year search. WFYI’s Abriana Herron spoke with Kellen Gray, who has a background as conductor, professional violinist and beekeeper. Gray will become the orchestra’s first African American conductor and the second Black artistic leader of a professional orchestra in Indiana.
Alabama Man Sentenced to 57 Months for Arson in Indiana, Family Home and Pets Lost in Deliberate Blaze
An Alabama man has been sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to arson for setting his father's house on fire in Connersville, Indiana, resulting in the death of the family's dog and cat. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana reported that 34-year-old Tommy Lee Harrison Sr. carried out the attack after traveling from his home in Birmingham, Alabama. Harrison will also face two years of supervised release following his 57-month incarceration.
Greenwood man ruins couple’s breakfast by arriving with baseball bat, court docs reveal
GREENWOOD, Ind. — A Greenwood man reportedly ruined a couple’s breakfast by arriving uninvited into their home with a baseball bat and starting a brawl. Justin B. Wheat, 42, is charged with battery with a deadly weapon, a Level 5 felony. He also faces Level 6 felony charges of residential entry, intimidation and battery. According […]
Indiana Supreme Court speeds up process for expedited mental health appeals
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Supreme Court issued an order establishing the Marion County Expedited Mental Health Appeals Pilot Project. The two-year pilot project will begin taking cases on Sept. 1. The goal of the program is to have more mental health appeals reviewed rather than dismissed due to timing. Chief Justice Loretta Rush noted […]
Longtime Cup owner Rick Hendrick to drive pace car at Brickyard 400
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rick Hendrick won’t have to out this weekend’s Brickyard 400 qualifying to see who will lead the Cup cars to the green flag Sunday. Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials announced Wednesday that the longtime NASCAR owner will drive the pace car for the 30th Brickyard race — and the first on the historic 2.5-mile oval since 2020.
Old West End Neighborhood Introduces ‘Social Programs Signs Project’
MUNCIE, IN—You may have seen some changes to signage in the Old West End neighborhood, or you may have seen some neighborhood association members on ladders messing with certain street signs. We are not changing parking zones, or stealing public signs. We are installing our Social Programs Signs project.
The Rise of Caitlin Clark: A Top 10 WNBA Superstar in Her Rookie Year w/ Indiana Fever's Pat Boylan
We are back with another exciting episode of Hoopsology as we welcome back Pat Boylan, the Play-by-Play Voice of the WNBA's Indiana Fever and the fill-in commentator for the Indiana Pacers on Bally Sports. As we approach the WNBA All-Star break, Pat shares his insights on the Fever's season, discussing the challenges of their early schedule, the impact of standout players like Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, and the evolution of their passionate fanbase. Boylan also talks about why Clark is a Top 10 WNBA Superstar in the league.
Indiana’s new ILEARN test scores show student progress remained stagnant in 2024
New state standardized test results show stagnant progress among Hoosier students in grades 3-8, signaling a continued struggle to reverse widespread learning loss following the COVID-19 pandemic. New ILEARN scores show 41% of Indiana students who were tested earlier this spring were at or above proficiency standards in English and...
Indiana Woman Named Robin Hood Convicted of Wire Fraud
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — You may recognize the name, but this story has a different twist. Robin Hood, 59, of South Bend, will spend a year in prison for stealing from her employer. Hood didn’t live up to her namesake and give to the poor – instead, Hood stole nearly $550,000 from her old job […] The post Indiana Woman Named Robin Hood Convicted of Wire Fraud appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
'No time for wimpy Republicans,' Indiana's Jim Banks tells RNC
MILWAUKEE ― By the time U.S. Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana took the stage during a prime-time slot at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday ― also his 45th birthday ― the audience's energy was starting to wear a little thin. But the Indiana delegation was with the Columbia City resident on every word as he sang former President Donald Trump's praises and said President Joe Biden has been "an embarrassment." ...
Carmel sues property owner for operating short-term rental illegally
The City of Carmel filed a lawsuit July 11 against the owner of a home on Singletree Court that city officials claim is being illegally operated as a short-term rental. Four days earlier, multiple renters were carried out of the home on stretchers in what appeared to be a “mass drug overdose,” according to Christin Diehl, who lives next door. Current has filed a public information request for more information about the incident.
IMPD: 3 arrested for 3 different homicides in 1 day
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis police arrested three people on Tuesday for their roles in three different homicides from the past three months. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrests on Wednesday morning. IMPD Spokesperson Amanda Hibschman credits the community’s cooperation and officers’ investigation. “We need the communities to help solve these crimes and we […]
Caitlin Clark Is About To Get A Much Needed Break
For Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever’s rookie phenom, life has been moving at a non-stop pace for quite some time now. Ever since her senior season at Iowa began, and honestly since probably even before that, she has had the spotlight on her in a way few others have. What followed was a deep NCAA […] The post Caitlin Clark Is About To Get A Much Needed Break appeared first on 93.5 / 107.5 The Fan.
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