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Central Indiana Weather Alert: Daily Thunderstorms Predicted Throughout the Week
Indianapolis, IN – Central Indiana is set to experience a week filled with daily showers and thunderstorms, with at least a low threat for severe storms on multiple days. According to the US National Weather Service in Indianapolis, while not every day will result in a washout, considerable uncertainty remains regarding the exact timing and coverage of the storms.
Unsettled weather pattern brings daily storm chances to central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Heavy rain will be possible at times over the next several days. This morning: Dry conditions are here early for your Sunday morning. We’re watching rain start to slowly move in from Illinois. Sunday: We should start off dry here this morning, but we will look for scattered showers and thunderstorms to […]
Motorcyclists killed in hit-and-run on Indy’s west side
INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating after a man and woman were killed in a hit-and run crash Sunday morning. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, just after 1 a.m., officers responded to the crash in the 3500 block of Lafayette Road on Indy’s west side. Police said a man and woman were traveling on […]
Carmel's Aaron Shackell competes in 400-meter freestyle, reflects on first Olympic final
NANTERRE, France – Carmel, which went until three years ago without a U.S. Olympic swimmer, has now produced a finalist in the men's 400-meter freestyle in successive Olympic Games. Aaron Shackell, seeded 14th, was sixth in the heats and eighth in the final Saturday night at the Paris Olympics. Carmel’s Jake Mitchell was eighth at Tokyo in 2021. He and Shackell both set national high school records, too. ...
Muinzer acquires 2 student housing communities on Grant and South streets
Muinzer, a leading real estate investment firm specializing in student housing, announced its acquisition of Grant Street Station and South Street Station today. The properties, which total 362 beds, are 99% pre-leased for the August 2024 school year, according to a Muinzer press release. This purchase brings the company's total...
A taste of Hollywood in Indy: ‘The Duel’ to make world premiere
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Hollywood comes to the Circle City with a red carpet event “The Duel,” a feature-length film makes, will make its world premiere on Sunday after a red carpet at the Hilbert Circle Theater on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis. Pigasus Pictures, a film company based in Bloomington, produced the movie. Zach Spicer […]
The Veterans Memorial Museum of Terre Haute carries on Sgt. Major John Plasse's legacy serving his country
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - The Veterans Memorial Museum of Terre Haute carries Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse's legacy. The owner, Brian Mundell, says Plasse was a big museum supporter since day one. Plasse's Army uniform and picture have been on display for quite a while now. He retired from...
Athlete Spotlight: Daryn Wright - Listen To The Olympics On iHeartRadio
If you are wondering how to listen to the Olympics, iHeartRadio has you covered. iHeartRadio is the exclusive audio home of NBC's coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, so it is the only place to listen to the Olympics stream. The free iHeart app is where to go to listen to exclusive play-by-play action of Team USA. To celebrate, we are spotlighting some of the country's athletes that are vying for gold.
Doctors, public officials at odds over role of Tippecanoe County health officer
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― Recently resigned Tippecanoe County Health Officer Dr. Greg Loomis' vision for the job is vastly different than the job description and the vision of the current county office holders. This clash in vision and personalities ultimately led to Loomis submitting his second ― and final ― resignation to the county commissioners on July 17. ...
NBA champion calls Pacers guard "one of my favorite players in the NBA"
Just a couple of months ago, the Indiana Pacers found themselves in a pleasantly surprising situation. After overcoming a 2-0 series deficit as the No. 6 seed against the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Pacers made their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2014.
Health Spotlight | Gum disease symptoms you should look out for
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Periodontal disease is a common and a growing issue. About 40% of adults ages 30 and over have some form of it. That number increases to 70% for people over age 65. Here are some of the symptoms to look for and why it’s so important to catch it early. Periodontal disease […]
Indiana RB Justice Ellison's first call before transfer to IU? Former IU basketball guard Xavier Johnson
Indiana football's connections span far wider than just the program itself, but sometimes you don't need to look any farther than just down the street for help. Just ask fifth-year senior running back Justice Ellison, who transferred to the Hoosiers this offseason after a previous relationship helped convince him that Bloomington was where he belonged.
“We belong:” Black Pride is back in Indy
For the first time since 2019, Black Pride will return to Indianapolis. From 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Aug. 3 at Monument Circle (south end), the LGBTQ+ community and supporters are invited to join the BLQ+ Pride Fest. The event is free, but donations are welcome. Hosted by Indiana Pride...
LIVE RADAR | Tracking scattered storms in Louisville and southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Scattered storm chances are expected to gear up between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday. The storms will be slow-moving and will bring heavy rain which will increase chances of flash flooding. These scattered storms will continue into Monday. Below is a live look at...
Arts Commission invests in Lubeznik Center for the Arts to strengthen Michigan City through arts and creativity
Yesterday, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded $18,215 to Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) through the Arts Organization Support grant program. During its June 14 Quarterly Business Meeting, the Commission approved funding recommendations for the Arts Project Support and Arts Organization Support grant programs. Between the two grant programs, 338 organizations in 77 Indiana counties are receiving funding.
2 local educators are top 25 finalists for Indiana ‘Teacher of the Year’
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) presents the Indiana Teacher of the Year (INTOY) program each year. It works to inspire, rejuvenate, and celebrate the teaching profession by recognizing outstanding teachers from across the state. On Friday, Indiana’s top 25 Teacher of the Year award finalists were...
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