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Marion County becomes majority non-white
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Marion County, Indiana’s most populous county, became majority non-white between 2020 and 2023, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau data. The consolidated city-county recorded a net loss of about 8,000 residents over that period. It gained about 7,000 Black, 5,000 Hispanic and 3,900 Asian residents but lost nearly 200 Native Americans. […]
‘An eyesore’: Eastsiders push for redevelopment of former prison
INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — Elizabeth Castle drives past what was the Indiana Women’s Prison almost daily. She lives a block away in the Willard Park neighborhood on the near east side. “I have heard of teenagers shooting guns and hiding in the old prison building according to neighborhood emails and have seen people wandering around […]
VP Kamala Harris to speak in Indy amid pressure for Joe Biden to leave presidential race
Amidst chaos over the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, as well as questions about President Joe Biden’s viability as a candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris’s potential as his replacement, the vice president herself will be coming to Indianapolis July 24 to address members of historically Black sorority Zeta Phi Beta.
NASCAR Cup race at Indianapolis: NBC broadcast info, start time, forecast
The Cup Series competes for the first time since 2020 on the oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The event comes 30 years after the inaugural Cup race at Indy won by Jeff Gordon. The only former winners on the Indy oval who are active in the series are Kyle Busch,...
Former Hogsett aide Thomas Cook out of a job after women speak out in IndyStar story
Thomas Cook, Mayor Joe Hogsett’s former right-hand man, was removed from his job after an IndyStar investigation published Friday revealed a pattern of pressuring younger female employees into intimate relationships. "As of today, Thomas Cook is no longer with the firm," Roger Harvey, a spokesperson for Bose McKinney &...
National Eucharistic Congress Spreads Love, Peace, and Mercy
INDIANAPOLIS — Religious leaders are in Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress to encourage unity among Catholics. “The principal of unity is our love for God,” Luke Doyle, a priest of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. “The Eucharist is not intended to divide; it’s intended to bring the family of God together and […] The post National Eucharistic Congress Spreads Love, Peace, and Mercy appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Shinola Hotel Brand Expanding to Indianapolis
A proposal submitted by Boxcar Development in Indianapolis envisions the former CSX building in downtown Indianapolis redeveloped to include a Shinola Hotel, a music venue, retail space, and a pedestrian […] The post Shinola Hotel Brand Expanding to Indianapolis appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
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...
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...
Black: A Festival of Joy empowers and unites
The 90-degree heat did not deter a crowd of Hoosiers from filling the Taggart Memorial Amphitheater at Riverside Park for the third year of Black: A Festival of Joy. The event, presented by Ganggang, featured vendors, music and live performances. A line of food trucks was on hand to keep the crowds fed including local favorites like The Grub House and Gip Got Tips barbecue.
Exciting Race Ahead for Muskogee Teen at Thunderbird Speedway
A Muskogee teen, Racen Stacy, will be racing at Thunderbird Speedway in the Sooner Late Models Series on Friday, after falling in love with car racing during his first visit two years ago. Racen Stacy has raced in 13 out of 14 features this year. He is currently in fourth...
Mostly cloudy Sunday, humidity climbs over the next few days
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A nice weekend continues in Indiana with more clouds today. Humidity climbs later today and ramps up midweek. TODAY: Mostly cloudy should hold through most of the day. A stray sprinkle may be possible, but the vast majority remain dry for today. Humidity starts to climb later today. High temperatures in the […]
Greenwood Police Investigating Fatal Crash
GREENWOOD, Ind. — Following a fatal crash in Greenwood Friday night, the Johnson County Coroner has identified the victim. Coroner Michael Pruitt says 20-year-old Connor Stevens died in a motorcycle crash on U.S. 31, near Main Street. The Greenwood Fire Department posted a message Friday night, asking drivers to avoid the area. It is not […] The post Greenwood Police Investigating Fatal Crash appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
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