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NASCAR starting lineup for 2024 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway is next for the NASCAR Cup Series, and 23XI Racing will lead the field to the green flag. Tyler Reddick won the pole for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis this weekend. Denny Hamlin will join Reddick on the front row for Sunday afternoon’s event. It is Reddick’s second pole position of the 2024 NASCAR season. Chase Elliott and Willliam Byron will follow the two drivers on the second row. Most notably, Noah Gragson, Chris Buescher, Daniel Suarez, Brad Keselowski, Ross Chastain, Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, Josh Berry, and Austin Cindric all qualified 20th or worse for Sunday’s event....
20-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash on US 31 in Greenwood
GREENWOOD, Ind. (WISH) — A motorcyclist died after they were involved in a crash on U.S. 31 in Greenwood late Friday night, the Greenwood Fire Department told News 8. The Johnson County Coroner’s Office identified the rider as 20-year-old Connor Stevens from Indianapolis. The crash happened just before 10 p.m. Friday. Tyler Swardson, a public […]
Indiana University Launches Groups Scholars Program at New Indianapolis Campus to Aid First-Generation and Underrepresented Students
In a move to broaden academic horizons for its students, Indiana University has expanded its Groups Scholars Program to the new IU Indianapolis campus, offering vital support to first-generation and underrepresented students. The initiative aims to level the playing field for those who are navigating the oftentimes turbulent waters of higher education without a familial roadmap to guide them.
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.
Granger's Bella Bauer as Miss Indiana Teen 2024
Recent Penn High School Graduate and soon-to-be student at Purdue University, Bella Bauer is representing the state of Indiana as Miss Indiana Teen 2024. Though she won the biggest title at the competition, Bauer also won the preliminary talent award, overall dance award, tied for the overall interview award and the Joy of Life award.
One dead after crash in Jasper County
JASPER COUNTY, Ill. (WTHI) - One person has died after crash in western Jasper County. It happened on Friday around 5:45 p.m. on Illinois Route 33 near East 1200 Avenue. That's northwest of Newton, Ill. Illinois State Police said a westbound car hit a van head-on while attempting to pass...
Confirmed: First Case of West Nile Virus of 2024 Reported in Indiana
The Indiana Department of Health has released details about the first confirmed case in 2024 of West Nile Virus in the state. West Nile virus emerged in the United States in 1999 and quickly spread across the country. Since then, it has been something most of us have taken efforts to prevent every year as the disease is easily transmitted by mosquitoes.
Ball State University Accepting Applications for 2024-25 Off-Campus Housing Self-Certification Program
MUNCIE, Indiana – Ball State University is now accepting applications from landlords and property management companies to participate in the Off-Campus Quality Housing Initiative for the 2024-25 academic year. Introduced last year, this self-certification program for local property management companies and landlords is designed to connect students with well-maintained...
Vocalist Myles Ogea Scheduled as Guest Artist with America’s Hometown Band on July 25 in Muncie
MUNCIE, IN—Former resident of Muncie and popular local vocalist, Myles Ogea, is revisiting Muncie to sing again with the AHB Concert Band at Westside Park or July 25. Ogea and his crooner style of singing (a la Sinatra) is to be the main focus of this AHB concert, in such classic titles as “Embraceable You” and I’ve Got You Under My Skin” — and more.
Come meet our journalists at IndyStar's mobile newsroom at the Indiana State Fair
"We don't know who you are." That's probably the clearest message the IndyStar has received from the reader advisory panel that we launched earlier this year. The panel is a mix of avid IndyStar readers, former subscribers and folks who are interested in local journalism but haven't ever supported it with a subscription.
Solar eclipse paints the perfect backdrop for ISP’s ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ photo
INDIANA (WFIE) - Indiana State Police is hoping to represent the Hoosier State well with this year’s submission for the “Best Looking Cruiser”, which is put on annually by the American Association of State Troopers. For 2024, ISP took the opportunity to snap their photo during one...
Tech outage causes widespread disruption
INDIANAPOLIS – A widespread tech outage linked to Microsoft and CrowdStrike disrupted operations around the globe Friday, affecting everything from flights to banking to media outlets. The issue grounded flights for several airlines, including American Airlines and Delta, and caused headaches for multiple companies. Some customers were unable to make transactions, while the Indiana Bureau […]
TSport 200 Full Results: Indianapolis Truck Race Winner Declared
TSport 200 Full Results: The TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park witnessed an electrifying display of skill and strategy, culminating in Ty Majeski‘s decisive victory behind the wheel of the #98 Ford for ThorSport Racing. With a commanding 4.129-split lead, Majeski’s performance was nothing short of exemplary, maneuvering through a race marked by five lead changes and four caution flags. Christian Eckes and Grant Enfinger also showed their expertise, securing first and second positions respectively. As the 15th race of the season, this event not only highlighted the competitive spirit of the drivers but also set the stage for what promises to be a thrilling showdown at Richmond Raceway on August 10. What strategies and factors contributed to Majeski’s dominant win, and how might this momentum influence the upcoming race?
Live it up on this Bloomington-area lake this summer
Hot fun in the summertime! The largest body of water in the state of Indiana, Lake Monroe, just south of Bloomington, attracts visitors with its scenic beauty all year long. But there’s no better time to be here than in the summer when the refreshing water invites guests to hop in and cool down.
Report finds former Oolitic town clerk didn't deposit nearly $80k in utility payments
Former Lawrence County Auditor Jessica Staggs didn't deposit nearly $80,000 in utility payments when she was the city clerk in Oolitic, according to the Indiana State Board of Accounts. Staggs left her job in Oolitic after being elected auditor in 2021, but resigned from the position without explanation in December 2023.
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