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Nashville’s new ‘pedestrian phase intersection’ is almost ready
NASHVILLE, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) contractor Ragle, Inc. is finishing up work at the intersection of State Road 135 and Main Street to complete an intersection modernization and improvement project in Nashville. The current traditional intersection will become an exclusive pedestrian phase intersection, a type of...
Butler University to renovate former dorm into boutique hotel, the first on campus
The oldest residence hall at Butler University will be transformed into a boutique hotel after developers stepped in to protect the building from demolition. The hotel, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, will be the first hotel on Butler's campus, housing 105 luxury rooms, a signature restaurant and meeting spaces in...
Indianapolis Forecast: Soaring Temperatures with Heat Index Near 100
Indianapolis, IN — As the weekend approaches, Indiana residents should prepare for rising temperatures. Starting Saturday, highs are expected to reach 89 degrees, marking the beginning of a warming trend that will continue into next week. Saturday will see mostly sunny skies with scattered clouds in the afternoon. The...
Weekend brings warmer, more humid air; rain chances remain low
This morning brings the last of the 50° mornings in downtown for awhile. We have enjoyed another incredibly cool stretch for August but the pattern begins to transition today and into the weekend. Sunrise is at 7:05 a.m. and should be another gorgeous start!. This afternoon will bring more...
Final phase of Indiana Statehouse renovations underway
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Crews are beginning the fourth and final phase of repairs to the 136-year-old Indiana Statehouse building that began back in 2018. Crews are are repairing the gutters, cleaning the windows, and cleaning the dome, along with doing some chimney and masonry work. They are also spot-patching and repairing the roof where needed. […]
Indianapolis tops Columbus Clippers in 10 innings
Thursday's game: Indianapolis 9, Columbus 8 Recap: Jake Lamb doubled in Henry Davis with the winning run in the 10th inning, ending the Clippers' four-game win streak. Columbus took an 8-6 lead in the bottom of the eighth when George Valera hit his second home run of the game and Juan Brito singled in Myles Straw and Raynel Delgado. But Indianapolis tied it in the ninth when Liover Peguero stole home and Nick Yorke singled in Edward...
Wayne Township Fire Department merger canceled
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Wayne Township Fire Department will not merge with the Indianapolis Fire Department. The merger was scheduled to take effect by Jan. 1. It’s now on hold after the city government and Wayne Township officials took a deep dive into the finances, operations, and the tax structure that support fire protection. The […]
Indiana high school football new faces in new places: Coaching hires, transfers, move-ins
It's time to kick off the Indiana high school football season! A few schools are on the move via the success factor and there's been some conference realignment. Here are some more folks on the move heading into the 2024 season: IHSAA football Week 1 predictions: Picking all Indy-area games State champion predictions: Picking...
Penske sees pickup in commercial truck leasing market
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Contractual agreements — like leases — are beginning to perform better than transactional agreements — like rentals — in the equipment finance industry, as customers balance higher prices with operational needs. Commercial truck customers continue to pursue leasing compared to rentals, although...
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Columbus, Indiana metro area
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in the Columbus, IN metro using data from Zillow. Originally published on stacker.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
Investment in Latino businesses seen as critical to local economy
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — In 2023, local communities saw a historic surge in investment and development, with more than $2.8 billion allocated to enhance economic opportunities, promote racial equity, and stimulate growth across Indianapolis, including both urban and rural areas, according to the Latino Business Support Network. The organization highlighted that one of the standout investments […]
Girls Varsity Golf beats North Decatur 186 – 209
The Franklin County Lady Wildcats golf team took on the North Decatur Chargers in a home match this evening. The Lady Wildcats came away with a victory with a score of 186 – 209. Low medalist was Franklin County’s Annie Hoff with a 42. Individual score for FC…
IMPD says Indianapolis woman found safe
UPDATE (Aug. 23, 2024): IMPD said Cynthia Evans was found safe. “We thank the public for their assistance,” IMPD said in a statement. INDIANAPOLIS — Officials with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public’s help in locating a 68-year-old woman who was last seen on the near northwest side of Indianapolis.
CFD responds to train fire in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) was called Thursday afternoon to the scene of a reported fire involving a train, near Bartholomew County Stadium, at Spears Street and Jonesville Road (State Road 11). When firefighters arrived, they said they found no evidence of an active fire. Louisville...
Southwest adds new nonstop flight to start just before spring break travel
Southwest will add a daily nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Nashville starting on March 6, 2025, the company announced Thursday. Airport executives praised the addition of the flight, saying it is a result of market demand seen by the Indianapolis economic community. “We’ve been pursuing this nonstop flight with Southwest for over...
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