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Fourth of July parade, firework cancellations in Central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Oh no! It quite literally is expected to rain on our parades. This has led to a seemingly growing list of cancellations on Independence Day. Review the list below to check events that are rescheduled, postponed, or cancelled: Bloomington Fourth of July Parade Cancelled: Rushville Fireworks Postponed: Martinsville 5th Annual Independence Day Parade […]
Homelessness increases slightly in Indianapolis, racial disparities persist
An annual census found 1,701 individuals experienced homelessness in Marion County on a single night in January, a five percent increase from last year. The number of unsheltered people dropped five percent, from 357 to 339 people. That’s still about three quarters higher than the number of unsheltered counted in...
Seavey Thunders To No. 9 At Lincoln Park
PUTNAMVILLE, Ind. — Logan Seavey’s stranglehold on the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship continued Friday night at Lincoln Park Speedway. Driving the Abacus No. 57 sprint car, Seavey set a track record during qualifying and raced from sixth starting spot to the lead in four laps en route to his series-best ninth victory of the season.
Carmel swimming’s Chris Plumb on coaching at the Olympics: ‘It’s what you live for’
CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) — USA Swimming head coach Anthony Nesty called over Chris Plumb on the second Saturday morning during the Team USA Swimming Trials in Indianapolis. Plumb, the Carmel High School and Carmel Swim Club head coach, had gotten his second swimmer to qualify for the Olympics just two days before. He thought he […]
West Indy soccer stadium to undergo rugby-focused renovations
INDIANAPOLIS — A huge investment is coming to the near west side of Indianapolis. Last month, a group of investors got the green light for the City-County Council to pour $45 million into Kuntz Memorial Stadium. The goal is to attract rugby and other field sports to the Circle...
IMPD chief: Bullet shot into air hits 11-year-old boy enjoying fireworks
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A stray bullet hit an 11-year-old child during Thursday’s Fourth of July celebrations, Indianapolis police said Friday. Officers say the child is expected to be OK. Police say it happened on the city’s near east side at a home on North Tuxedo Street near 10th Street. Police say the boy was enjoying […]
Goodness Gracious Kitchen and Cupboard opens in Carmel
Tobi Mares was beginning to think her dream of opening her own restaurant wasn’t going to happen. “It’s been a long time coming,” Mares said. “I was just about to give up. I was so defeated, not being able to find a location. I didn’t want to settle. I knew I wanted to stay in Carmel. When every location fell through for a variety of reasons, I tried not to get upset. But when the last one fell through, I thought, ‘Maybe I’m not supposed to do this.’”
Speedy four-star CB Dawayne Galloway commits to Purdue
Columbus (Ohio) Marion-Franklin cornerback Dawayne Galloway announced his commitment to Purdue on Thursday. Galloway is a major addition to a Boiler class that has had several big additions recently. He has speed and was a good win in a state of Ohio that this staff has been getting more into in recruiting.
Dispute over fireworks leads to shootout between neighbors that left 1 dead and 3 wounded
INDIANAPOLIS — One woman is dead and three others wounded following a shootout between neighbors on Indy’s near northwest side. Just before 9:30 p.m. Thursday, a Fourth of July celebration led to a dispute between neighbors that erupted into gunfire. Cell phone video shared by a neighbor clearly shows a man standing at his front […]
New Castle man arrested in police officer's stabbing
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — A New Castle man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly stabbed a city police officer in the arm. Dustin B. Sidwell, 36, was preliminarily charged with attempted murder and criminal recklessness. He was being held in the Henry County Jail under a surety bond of $106,500 and a cash bond of $6,450.
Three minors apprehended after a string of armed robberies in Indianapolis
Indianapolis is currently experiencing a string of armed robberies involving teenagers, which the police are actively investigating this week. According to police and court records, three teenagers between the ages of 14 to 17 were taken into custody this week for their involvement in three separate armed robberies. Police apprehended...
Tragic Late-Night Crash on I-465 in Indianapolis Claims Life of 36-Year-Old Man
A fatal collision on Interstate 465 near East Washington Street in Indianapolis claimed the life of a man late Thursday night. According to WTHR, the incident, which resulted in the death, occurred just after 11 p.m. The Indiana State Police are actively investigating the circumstances that led to the fatal...
After brake checking multiple semis, suspect shoots trucker on Indiana interstate
Indiana police are investigating an interstate shooting that left a semi truck driver critically injured. The shooting took place at 4:30 p.m. on July 3 in Whitestown, Indiana. The Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department (WMPD) responded to northbound I-65 at mile marker 130.5 for a report that a semi truck ran...
Missing 15-year-old girl located by IMPD
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the assistance of the public in locating a 15-year-old girl who has gone missing and may be in grave danger. On Wednesday, Laila Brown was spotted in the 2000 block of North Berwick Avenue, which is a residential area located east of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and north of the intersection of 16th Street and Tibbs Avenue.
Purdue named No. 1 school in NIL Store
After receiving the most nominations for the NIL Store's first annual awards, Purdue also led the 68-school network with three wins for name, image and likeness (NIL) initiatives. The most comprehensive of them all was School Partner of the Year, recognizing the school that "displayed the highest commitment on behalf...
Indianapolis Indians honor longtime broadcaster ahead of Thursday’s game
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Voice of the Indianapolis Indians has been a staple in the Indy community for decades. In fact, this season is broadcaster Howard Kellman’s 48th year with the team. It’s also the 50th anniversary of his first season (1974) as the Voice of the Indians. On Thursday, ahead of the team’s contest […]
Health Spotlight | Breakthrough treatment makes dad cancer-free
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer of the immune system. It mostly strikes people in the prime of their lives – between 20 and 40 years old – and is usually treated with chemo and radiation. Now, a new treatment is turning the body against the deadly cells – giving more hope to […]
It’s time for the Indy 500 to be broadcast on TV
It was around 2:30 p.m. on Race Day. We were all sitting in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway media center, listening to Speedway president Doug Boles giving another update on the weather. The storms that prevented the Indianapolis 500 from starting on time had moved out, and the green flag finally dropped at 4:45 p.m.
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