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Carmel Swim Club celebrates return of its Olympians
The Carmel Swim Club celebrated the return of two of its athletes and a coach from the Olympic games in Paris with a Welcome Home Party held Aug. 15 at Carmel High School. Young CSC swimmers and their families filled the cafeteria to congratulate siblings Aaron and Alex Shackell and CSC head coach Chris Plumb on their accomplishments at the games, held July 26 to Aug. 11. The trio shared highlights and anecdotes during a Q&A session before taking group photos with CSC swimmers.
Hammer and Rails Survey Results - Is an Upset Brewing?
The results are in for this week’s Hammer and Rails survey. With football season the priority around these parts I sent both questions to the SB Nation overlords focused on our beloved Boilermakers on the gridiron. We all know that in recent years Purdue has had a penchant for...
State, county officials meet in Bloomington to discuss election cybersecurity
Less than three months remain until the 2024 general election, and Indiana cybersecurity officials say they’re preparing for any possible threat. A panel of experts met Thursday at Monroe County elections headquarters in Bloomington for a roundtable discussion hosted by the clerk’s office. Monroe County clerk Nicole Browne...
After 50 years in community, Indy skating rink ramps up for busy season
INDIANAPOLIS — Owning a business can be tough, but one Indy hotspot is ramping up for its busy season with fortitude and a positive attitude. After 50 years in the community, a new season at Skateland is here. The business, located near 38th Street and Interstate 465 on the...
High School Hero Carmel's Own Alex Shackell Seizes Gold and Silver in Paris Olympics Triumph
Seventeen-year-old Alex Shackell made history at Carmel High School by winning gold and silver in the Paris Olympics while still managing her senior year. As reported by IndyStar, Shackell is only the second Indiana high school girl to medal at the Olympics, following Sharon Wichman's achievement at the 1968 Mexico City Games.
Raise a glass: Carmel residents gain a new taproom
CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) — Moontown Brewing Company opened its first location outside Whitestown today at 1000 W. Main St. in Carmel. The new venue, located under The Signature Apartments, is restricted to patrons 21 and over. The taproom offers snacks for purchase and allows outside food. Moontown announced the opening on Instagram, inviting beer enthusiasts […]
Food Truck Friday: Gordo’s Truck
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH)- Based in Lafayette, Indiana Gordo’s Truck is an authentic Mexican food truck. Gordo’s Truck is known for their steak tacos and quesabirrias, but the options don’t stop there. They also have Mexican street corn and other authentic dishes. They are a member of Friends of Fred, which is a collection of food trucks […]
53,000 square feet of ‘unexpected necessities’ coming to Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Wally’s, a road trip-themed food and gift shop, plans to open its first Indiana convenience store in Whitestown next to the I-65 and Highway 267 exit. Ground was broken today on the business that will boast 53,000 square feet of ‘Great Service, Tasty Food, Clean Restrooms and Unexpected Necessities.’ The store will […]
Weber Farms relocates market stand on Carmel Drive
Todd Weber, co-owner of Brownsburg-based Weber Farms, sells fresh local produce to the Carmel community through a pop-up farmers market stand. For 13 years, the stand operated in the parking lot of the now-closed Vine & Table. Recently, it moved to a bigger and more visible parking lot at 160 W. Carmel Dr.
Serena Williams is on hand to help reveal the new Lincoln Navigator in Carmel.
Even though it was “ages ago,” Serena Williams still misses her Lincoln Navigator, which she named Ginger. “I just loved that vehicle,” she said. “I would always go everywhere with it.”. Williams, widely regarded as one of the best tennis players of all time and perhaps...
Greenwood man sentenced to 66 years for 2017 cold case murder
INDIANAPOLIS — A man was sentenced to a 66-year prison term on Friday, as he was found guilty of murder and pled by agreement to being a habitual offender. This stems from the 2017 murder of 30-year-old Jenny Boltinghouse, who died after suffering three gunshot wounds to the head and one to the right arm. […]
Courtyard by Marriott eyes summer 2026 opening in Carmel
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel is preparing to open in the summer of 2026 in Carmel at 13285 Illinois St. The 102-room hotel will include an indoor pool, 4,000 square feet of meeting space and a fitness center. It is expected to employ 30 to 40 people. Hotel owners Sam...
Popular Megachurch Worship Songs Reach Even to Roman Catholic Churches
In mid-July, Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, was transformed into a place of worship as more than 50,000 Catholics gathered for the National Eucharistic Congress. The stadium full of young people, nuns in an array of habits and priests in black and brown faced an altar adorned...
$100,000 Powerball ticket sold in Greenfield
INDIANAPOLIS — The Hoosier Lottery says a Powerball ticket worth $100,000 was sold in Greenfield for the Aug. 14 drawing. The ticket was sold at the Circle K near U.S. 40 and Monroe Street in Greenfield. The winning numbers for the drawing on Wednesday, Aug. 14 were 8-9-23-29-62 with...
Driver charged for leaving scene of deadly south side hit-and-run
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man told police he was driving on Stop 11 Road late Friday night when a man suddenly walked out in front of his SUV. The driver hit the man but did not stop to check on him or even call police. He just kept driving. Now, the driver faces up to […]
Authorities investigate after man found dead in Lafayette, death ruled suicide
A man in his 50s was deceased due to a gunshot wound to the head on August 15, around 2:15 p.m., in the 7000 block of Wyandotte Road, Lafayette, according to the Tippecanoe County Coroner's Office. Authorities have confirmed the man's identity as Bradley Mayhew, 58, of Lafayette.
Armed robbery in Zionsville under investigation
ZIONSVILLE, Ind. — Zionsville police officers are investigating an armed robbery at the Speedway gas station on West Oak Street. Police said a male suspect came into the gas station shortly after 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded the gas station attendant...
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