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NWS: Heatwave Begins Today, Index to Exceed 100
INDIANAPOLIS — A hot stretch starts today, with heat indices expected to top 100 degrees by mid-week. The National Weather Service warns Hoosiers about the risk of heat exhaustion and advises staying hydrated if you have to be outside. “We’re going to get into this hot stretch over the next 4-5 days,” says Aaron Updike. […] The post NWS: Heatwave Begins Today, Index to Exceed 100 appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Midwest Weather Warning: Tuesday Storms Could Bring Hail, Destructive Winds, and Possible Tornadoes
Grand Rapids, MI — A severe storm system is forecasted to impact five Midwestern states on Tuesday, potentially bringing damaging winds and large hail. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, Michigan, issued an alert indicating the risk of severe weather stretching from Michigan to Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and parts of Ohio.
Artesians Run Well at Indian Creek Invitational
The Martinsville High School Cross Country Teams traveled to Trafalgar to compete in the Indian Creek Invitational on Saturday Morning. Our kids ran great. We had four girls and eight boys completing today. The boys team placed 2nd while the girls did not have a team score because it takes five runners to score as a team. Leading the way for the boys were Rayce Wolff and Jude Hiles. Rayce placed 8th overall and Jude finished in 15th. Leading the way for the girls were Allyson Greenwell and Kate Spurgeon. Allyson finished in 6th place while Kate finished in 7th.
Overdose Awareness Day in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Sunday marked Overdose Awareness Day in Indiana. Nationally, the day is celebrated Aug. 31, but in Indiana, Aug. 25 is set aside to increase awareness. To honor Hoosier lives that have been lost, Indiana-based nonprofit Overdose Lifeline put on its 10th annual Overdose Awareness Day event at the Indiana State Museum, and […]
Candidate for governor meets with voters ahead of October debate
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — Candidates from local and state races spoke at the Cream the Candidate event in Posey County. Libertarian candidate Donald Rainwater was in attendance. Rainwater hopes to become Indiana’s next governor. “I believe that in 2024 what Hoosiers need is better government, not bigger government, not more taxes taken away from […]
Colts kick off High School Girls Flag Football league for the second season
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Colts have kicked off the second season of their High School Girls Flag Football league. Players hit the turf Saturday, and organizers say it gives multiple schools the opportunity for their female students to experience the sport. This year, the league has grown to 27 teams across the state of […]
‘All INdiana Politics’ | Aug. 25, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Sunday’s edition of “All INdiana Politics,” Vice President Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention. News 8’s Garrett Bergquist speaks with a member of Indiana’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention, who said he wished everyone could have experienced the energy there firsthand. Economic development officials […]
IN Focus: Panelists discuss this week’s top stories
INDIANAPOLIS – What are Indiana political insiders saying about the latest news from the campaign trail in 2024?. In the video above, IN Focus panelists Robin Winston, Mike Murphy, Martin Sweet and Laura Wilson discuss this week’s top stories, including last week’s Democratic National Convention and the latest controversy surrounding Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett’s former chief of staff.
Midwest LGBTQ+ photographers and videographers work to preserve LGBTQ+ identities
The morning of March 22, Atlas Photography posted an inquiry on its Facebook searching for “trans Hoosiers” to participate in a photography project in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility. Sam McCollum, a Muncie native, is the trans man behind the page and project. Although McCollum works as...
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
IU trustees violated open door law, says state public access chief
Indiana’s Public Access Counselor agreed with WFIU/WTIU News that Indiana University’s Board of Trustees violated the state’s Open Door Law during its private meeting May 14, according to a strongly worded advisory opinion released Thursday. In the required citation of law justifying the closed meeting, the trustees...
IMPD investigating after inmate found dead at Marion County Adult Detention Center
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is conducting an investigation after an inmate at the Marion County Adult Detention Center was found dead last week. Around 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, Bailey Scott Lyle, 27, was found unresponsive at the jail. Medical staff at the jail provided aid until IEMS and IFD...
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