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Three to watch, one to avoid for the Brickyard 400
The NASCAR Cup Series is back at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Sunday's Brickyard 400, the first race on Indy's oval circuit since Kevin Harvick pulled out a victory in 2020.Harvick is no longer active in the Cup Series — in fact, only three previous Brickyard 400 winners are in Sunday's field and one of them is the semi-retired Jimmie Johnson. This race could be a bit of a wild card, so let's look at three drivers to watch — a favorite, contender and a dark horse — as well as one name who probably won't be kissing the yard of...
Lafayette law firm employee arrested, suspected of theft from client
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― Molly Pellam found an uncashed 2022 check for $11,000 in the law office where she worked and cashed it, according to a Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office investigation. On Wednesday morning, detectives arrested Pellam, 30, of the 3300 block of Comanche Trail in Lafayette, on suspicion of...
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,...
2026 PG Jonathan Sanderson, has family connection to IU basketball, eyeing another visit
One of Indiana’s first offers in the class of 2026 went to Jonathan Sanderson. And part of the reason why is the Hoosiers have a family connection with the top-50 4-star guard. Sanderson is the son of Jon Sanderson, who was named the director of men’s basketball performance at...
WTRE Farmer of the Day
WTRE Celebrated the “Farmer of the Day” this year at the Decatur County Fair. Kylie Huber Olsen, a 3rd generation farmer, from the St. Paul area, is our Farmer of the Day. Kylie and her husband Justin and 2 daughters – Sadie and Nora, continue to raise cow/calves at their home and Kylie also works with her parents on their farm, also with cow/calf pairs. Kylie grew up on a Dairy farm that began with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Huber and followed suit with parents Brian and Shirley Huber, who recently retired their dairy herd. Kylie and her siblings all spent time at the barn and continue, along with the grandkids, to be a part of the daily landscape at the farm. Kylie is also a Vet Tech, with several years experience, and is currently enjoying being a stay at home Mom and working with her family.
Malik Sims' mother tells TV station family tracked his phone to gravel road
Days have passed since Bloomington resident Malik Sims was found dead alongside a gravel road in rural Owen County and investigators remain silent on the case, providing no details. "By law I can't legally confirm his identity until we have DNA confirmation, although his family has ID'd him from tattoos...
For Jim Everett, Purdue’s 1984 season still glows with magic 40 years later
Jim Everett looks back at Purdue's magical 1984 season that saw the squad knock off Notre Dame, Ohio State and Michigan The post For Jim Everett, Purdue’s 1984 season still glows with magic 40 years later appeared first on On3.
Simon family developers unveil high end hotel plans for downtown
INDIANAPOLIS — Boxcar Development LLC, the development arm of the Simon family that owns the Indiana Pacers, the Indiana Fever and Pacers Sports & Entertainment, announced a $300 million plan to build a high-end hotel with retail space and a concert venue on the property of the former CSX Warehouse at Georgia and Pennsylvania streets […]
Twelve Parkview nurses receive DAISY Award
Twelve Parkview Health nurses were recognized this spring by The DAISY Foundation for extraordinary nursing. The DAISY Foundation was founded in memory of Patrick Barnes, a 33-year-old man who spent eight weeks in a hospital being treated for an autoimmune disorder. During his stay, Barnes received excellent nursing care, and, in his memory, his family created The DAISY Foundation to honor nurses who go above and beyond for their patients.
For Catholic pilgrims, all roads lead to Indy for an old-style devotion in a modern setting
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Like the star of an arena tour, a spotlight illuminated the glittering, golden vessel carried by a Catholic bishop. Inside, it held a round communion host, which Catholics believe is the full presence of Jesus in the appearance of bread. The bishop placed it on an altar at the center of Lucas […]
OUTAGES ACROSS THE COUNTRY AFFECT WHITEWATER VALLEY
There is developing overnight national and international news that is affecting us here in the Whitewater Valley. There have been IT outages across the country that are affecting airports, banks, and some 911 services. It appears to be connected to Microsoft. At 4:30 this morning, Union County dispatchers indicated that both their 911 and non-emergency lines are down. Butler County is reporting similar 911 outages. There have also been reports of bank cards not working. There are also major affects at airports across the country, including at our two closest. Major air carriers have asked the FAA for a global ground stop on all flights. Our two closest airports air having issues. In Dayton, some flight statuses are now listed as either unknown or delayed. At Cincinnati, outbound travelers are not able to check in for their flights. National security officials are saying all of the issues are not the result of a cyber attack, but are pointing the finger at a computer glitch by the firm Crowdstrike.
Cicero & Jackson Township speak, Board of Zoning Appeals listens
Proposed solid waste transfer station unanimously rejected. There are two main takeaways from Thursday night’s Cicero/Jackson Township Board of Zoning Appeals marathon of a meeting: (1) a transfer station is not a dump, and (2) neither of those things is welcome in Jackson Township. The purpose of the meeting...
Mooresville hires new principal at Newby
MOORESVILLE — The Mooresville school board named a new principal at Newby Memorial Elementary at a special meeting Tuesday afternoon. Kimberly Bates, who was present at the meeting, will take the helm at Newby in place of Rob Adamson, who is leaving to serve as principal in another school district.
Hot girl feud: Trademark disputes forces Indianapolis walking group to change name
Can the concept of a walk with your friends be trademarked? That question is at the center of a legal dispute involving an Indianapolis woman. The organizer of...
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.
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