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Indianapolis Man Sentenced To 16 Years In Prison For Drug Possession And Aggravated Battery
On Friday, a narcotics possession charge and his involvement in an October 2021 shooting led to a 16-year prison sentence for an Indianapolis man. IMPD officers from the Northwest District responded to a report of a person shot on Oct. 18, 2021, in the 5500 block of W 38th Street. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult female who had suffered gunshot wounds. She was transported to a nearby hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. IMPD initiated an investigation into the incident shortly after.
IndyShorts Film Festival helps give local filmmakers shot at stardom
Indy Shorts International Film Festival is running July 23 through 28. It is made possible by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and presented by Heartland Film. For seven years, the festival has brought together local and global filmmakers. The short films are 40 minutes or less. The festival presents them...
Mito to introduce graphene to EV energy storage innovations
Mito Material Solutions (Indianapolis, Ind., U.S.) a specialty chemical company featuring a verified functional graphene additive, is currently engaged in two initiatives focused on bringing graphene’s technical properties to energy storage applications — specifically electric vehicle (EV) batteries. While the company says these particular projects will not involve composite materials, Mito is interested in composites partners going forward.
A Shinola hotel, music venue may replace the old CSX warehouse in downtown Indianapolis
A $300 million development project will house an upscale Shinola hotel and 4,000-seat live entertainment venue at the long-blighted corner of Pennsylvania and Georgia Streets in downtown Indianapolis. Boxcar Development LLC, an investment group led by Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon and the rest of the Simon family, submitted the...
WATCH: Juwan Morgan, Julian Gamble Recap Assembly Ball's 89-79 Win Over The Cru
Former Indiana Hoosiers forward Juwan Morgan and former Miami Hurricanes center Julian Gamble met with the media following Assembly Ball's 89-79 win over The Cru on Friday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse in The Basketball Tournament.
Hamlin and his No. 11 team eager to finally conquer IMS together
Indianapolis is the last crown jewel to cross off the checklist for Denny Hamlin and the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 team, and it isn’t hard to find the emphasis placed on doing so in Sunday’s Brickyard 400. Hamlin was third fastest in Friday’s practice session, where it...
Colts Rookie Has ‘Jaw-dropping’ Ability According to Coach
A new Indianapolis Colts player is league-ready according to his offseason defensive line coach. Indianapolis Colts fans have some exciting players to look forward to this season, especially on the defensive line. Proven veterans like DeForest Buckner and Samson Ebukam will lead the way, but rookie defensive end Laiatu Latu could be on the rise in Indy.
Tony Katz Today 3rd Hr 7/19/24: Climate Defiance Blocking DNC HQ, William Jacobson Talks About The RNC and Discriminatory Scholarship at IU
Tony Katz Today airs from 12-3pm ET on 93.1 WIBC/Indianapolis. What are we talking about? Politics, breaking news, political theory, art, the markets, food, libations and whatever else may come to mind. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST. 1. Climate Defiance protesting at DNC HQ. Listen:. 2. William Jacobson Joins Show...
Regular Season Championship battle heating up with five races remaining
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — In the eighth year of the current NASCAR championship format, the Regular Season Championship battle has never been this tight among a handful of teams. It makes every point that much more valuable. Entering Sunday’s Brickyard 400 (2:30 p.m. ET, NBC, IMS Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio,...
Road closures in downtown Indianapolis in preparation of Saturday's Eucharistic procession
Thousands of Catholics will parade down Meridian Street and Capital Avenue on Saturday to celebrate the revival of the Eucharist as part of the National Eucharistic Congress. About 50,000 people traveled nationwide to downtown Indianapolis as part of a three-year movement in the Catholic Church in hopes of addressing American Catholics' spiritual apathy toward the Eucharist after church leaders discovered only a third of American Catholics, believe that Jesus Christ's presence resides in the Eucharist. This is a core belief of Catholicism.
Former Butler basketball stars creating more memories inside Hinkle Fieldhouse
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Butler University men’s basketball program has a rich history. Many of those memorable moments have taken place inside Hinkle Fieldhouse. Over the next week, there is a group of former players that is hoping to create even more memories inside the home of the Bulldogs. “It’s good to just be back […]
Colts’ Anthony Richardson surprises Speedway High School players with donation of football helmets
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson learned one lesson about avoiding concussions when he took an unnecessary shot and missed six quarters last season. He’s hoping a local high school program can be more proactive. The 22-year-old Richardson surprised the Speedway Sparkplugs by donating dozens of...
In NBA Summer League, Jarace Walker has made his case to crack Pacers' rotation
The Indiana Pacers rallied back from a 19-point first half deficit to get within four points in the fourth quarter, but faded down the stretch in an 86-71 loss to the Nuggets on Thursday in an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The...
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus hosts town hall at Allen County Public Library
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - On Saturday, members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus hosted a town hall at the Allen County Public Library. The town hall, which was free and open to the public, is part of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus’ statewide town hall series that provides opportunities for Hoosiers to learn more about the Indiana General Assembly’s 2024 session as well as opportunities for the public to provide insight for the Indiana General Assembly’s 2025 session.
Attorney General Todd Rokita co-leads 17 states defending Indiana teacher’s religious liberty against required use of ‘preferred pronouns’
INDIANA- Attorney General Todd Rokita is co-leading 17 states in asking a federal appeals court to rule in favor of the religious liberty of a former Brownsburg High School teacher forced to resign because he declined to use the preferred names and pronouns of transgender students — an action that violated the teacher’s sincerely held beliefs.
Hoosier Lottery drawing produces two Indiana winners
Wednesday’s Hoosier Lottery drawing produced not one but two lucky winners in northern Indiana. Two $50,000 Powerball tickets were sold for the Wednesday drawing, one at Virk Liquors #8 in La Porte, located at 501 State St. The second was at Phil’s One Stop #21 in Fort Wayne at 3411 Lower Huntington Rd.
Carmel’s Isabel Gripp graduates Oberlin College
Isabel Renee Gripp of Carmel was among more than 600 students to cross the stage at the Oberlin College and Conservatory 2024 Commencement Ceremony in May. Gripp graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and History.
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