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Center Grove Schools names new school board member
GREENWOOD, Ind. – The Center Grove Community School Corporation (CGCSC) Board of School Trustees voted to appoint Jane Dunigan-Smith to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Gary Robinson in June. Mrs. Dunigan-Smith will serve through December 2026. Dunigan-Smith is the Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy...
Bow hunting film tour comes to Franklin
FRANKLIN, Ind. – The Indiana Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) Chapter will host the Full Draw Film Tour at the Historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin this Thursday, July 25, at 6 p.m. Full Draw visits Franklin to unite outdoorsmen for a great night of adventure that will surely get...
5 injured in overnight shootings
INDIANAPOLIS – Police are investigating after five people were injured in various overnight shootings across Indianapolis. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, just before 12:30 a.m., officers responded to the 3500 block of Clifton Street on Indy’s near northwest side. When officers arrived, they located a male with a gunshot wound. He was reported to be in stable condition, according to police.
‘Great Day TV’: Dick Wolfsie and remembering Richard Simmons
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each and every week, “Great Day TV” shares information, entertainment and news you can use. This week, Dick Wolfsie, former News 8 reporter, and “Great Day TV” host Patty Spitler, join the show to remember the late fitness guru and icon, Richard Simmons. Simmons died on July 13, two days after his […]
New proposal creates registry and fee for short-term rental properties in Indianapolis
A proposal to add some local control over short-term rentals in Indianapolis moved forward this week. Property owners who provide short-term rentals and advertise on sites including Airbnb and Vrbo would need to register and pay a one time fee of $150 dollars under the new ordinance. The Metropolitan Economic...
Multiple shot, 2 seriously injured during fight in Anderson
ANDERSON, Ind. – Police are investigating after several people were injured in a shooting during a large gathering in Anderson. According to the Anderson Police Department, just after midnight, officers responded to the 2200 block of Arrow Avenue on the report of a large gathering. As officers responded, they...
Worldwide technology outage has local implications
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The City of Columbus is facing minor disruptions due to a global technology outage and officials are asking for the community’s patience as they address these issues. Authorities say that teams are working to resolve the situation and maintain the high service standards that residents expect.
Confirmed: First Case of West Nile Virus of 2024 Reported in Indiana
The Indiana Department of Health has released details about the first confirmed case in 2024 of West Nile Virus in the state. West Nile virus emerged in the United States in 1999 and quickly spread across the country. Since then, it has been something most of us have taken efforts to prevent every year as the disease is easily transmitted by mosquitoes.
Center Grove Schools names new school board member
GREENWOOD, Ind. – The Center Grove Community School Corporation (CGCSC) Board of School Trustees voted to appoint Jane Dunigan-Smith to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Gary Robinson in June. Mrs. Dunigan-Smith will serve through December 2026. Dunigan-Smith is the Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy...
Jimmie Johnson, Carvana surprising students with funds, equipment
INDIANAPOLIS — In a collaboration between racing legend Jimmie Johnson and the car buying and selling company Carvana, Arsenal Technical High School will be receiving new equipment and funds following Sunday’s Brickyard 400 race. On Sunday, Johnson will be competing in the race, but prior to doing so, students from Arsenal Tech HS will get […]
Yes, Indianapolis was hit by CrowdStrike's global Microsoft Windows outage. What we know
A global technology outage is disrupting hospitals, banks and companies worldwide Friday morning, and is not sparing Indiana. AES Indiana customers woke up to discover they were unable to pay their bills due to the outage. The cybersecurity company CrowdStrike said the problem arose from a defect found in a single content update...
Come meet our journalists at IndyStar's mobile newsroom at the Indiana State Fair
"We don't know who you are." That's probably the clearest message the IndyStar has received from the reader advisory panel that we launched earlier this year. The panel is a mix of avid IndyStar readers, former subscribers and folks who are interested in local journalism but haven't ever supported it with a subscription.
$5 deals at Indiana State Fair: New value menu designed to help stretch food bucks
A $5 food menu is coming to the Indiana State Fair. Vendors will help take some of the financial sting out of eating at the fair by offering food and drinks for $5 or less. ...
Solar eclipse paints the perfect backdrop for ISP’s ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ photo
INDIANA (WFIE) - Indiana State Police is hoping to represent the Hoosier State well with this year’s submission for the “Best Looking Cruiser”, which is put on annually by the American Association of State Troopers. For 2024, ISP took the opportunity to snap their photo during one...
Tech outage causes widespread disruption
INDIANAPOLIS – A widespread tech outage linked to Microsoft and CrowdStrike disrupted operations around the globe Friday, affecting everything from flights to banking to media outlets. The issue grounded flights for several airlines, including American Airlines and Delta, and caused headaches for multiple companies. Some customers were unable to make transactions, while the Indiana Bureau […]
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