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Home Repairs for Good: Providing home repairs at no cost
Home Repairs for Good, formerly known as NeighborLink Indianapolis, marks a significant milestone in its decade-long journey of serving Marion County. The organization reaffirms its dedication to enhancing the lives of low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities through essential home repairs, provided at no cost. Home Repairs for Good has been a lifeline for […]
Police: Body found in dumpster at gas station
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The body of a dead man was found on Friday in the dumpster at a gas station in Columbus. The Columbus Police Department was dispatched at 10:01 a.m. to Get Go at 1711 25th St. on a report of a man found dead. Detectives and the Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office continue to […]
Johnny Furphy, Jarace Walker among standouts for Pacers at NBA Summer League
The 2024 Summer Pacers residency in Las Vegas came to a perhaps merciful end on Saturday after they managed to win just one of their five games in the NBA Summer League. They were one of just six teams in the event to win one game or fewer with three squads going winless. They committed more turnovers − a gruesome 21.6 per game − than any other team in the event and also committed the third most fouls with 23.4 per game. Their offensive execution was mediocre across the board as they averaged 90.2 points per game on 42.5% shooting, including 31.0% from 3-point range and their defense wasn't any better.
Big Ten Makes Major Announcement On Conference Championship Game Location
Big Ten football runs through Indianapolis. Even though there isn’t a school located in the Circle City, that’s where the Big Ten Champion has been crowned ever since the first conference championship game in 2011. There’s never been a Big Ten Conference championship game played anywhere else but ...
Sugar Ray Seales honored at Indy Shorts Film Festival for Olympic legacy
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Legendary American boxer Sugar Ray Seales was celebrated at the Indy Shorts International Film Festival, where his remarkable journey from Olympic glory to personal resilience took center stage. Seales, the sole American boxer to clinch a gold medal at the 1972 Olympics, shared poignant memories and reflections during an interview with WISH-TV […]
Mike Woodson's Good Problem
A season ago, one of Mike Woodson's greatest headaches was connected to his team's lack of polarizing talent. This upcoming season, it looks like one of Woody's greatest headaches will be tied to his team's excessive influx of certified hoopers. No longer in town are Xavier Johnson, Anthony Walker, CJ...
New IPS school year brings reconfigured grades, new academic offerings, and a revised dress code
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.Big changes await Indianapolis Public Schools parents, students, and teachers on the first day of classes Aug. 1.There will be changes linked to the district’s ongoing overhaul of grades and curriculum known as Rebuilding Stronger. There will be new leadership at George Washington Carver School 87 after an uproar over the alleged abuse of a student, as well as a new IPS student safety task force stemming from that controversy. And there’s even a new dress code.Read more...
Crop duster killed in plane crash southwest of Oxford in Benton County
OXFORD, Ind. ― A 35-year-old man crop dusting in southeastern Benton County died Monday evening after his plane crashed, Benton County Coroner Matt Rosenberger said. The yellow single-engine plane crashed around 6:40 p.m. Monday, and there were no direct eyewitnesses, Rosenberger said. ...
Denny Hamlin weighs in on Chase Elliott, Brad Keselowski controversial ‘blend line’ violation
Denny Hamlin chimed in on the controversial blend line violation that affected Chase Elliott and Brad Keselowski during the Brickyard 400. Elliott in particular was fuming after being penalized for taking his car too wide when attempting to pit at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It caused a great debate as to whether or not you could […] The post Denny Hamlin weighs in on Chase Elliott, Brad Keselowski controversial ‘blend line’ violation appeared first on On3.
Meet Adam Ross: Assembly Ball's head coach, Will Sheehey's former coach and 'ready to be adopted' by IU fans
The first time Adam Ross truly experienced Indiana basketball was in late 2009. He was the head boys' basketball coach at Sagemont High School in Weston, Fla., at the time, and the trip to Bloomington wasn't for himself. Instead, he was accompanying one of his players on an official visit...
Woman sentenced to prison for dealing meth
BEDFORD – Lawrence Superior Court I Judge John M. Plummer III sentenced a Bedford woman to ten years in the Indiana Department of Correction after she pleaded guilty in a negotiated plea deal. Kaci L. Prewitt, 38, pled guilty to a Level 3 felony for conspiracy to commit dealing...
AIM Media Indiana’s new general manager named
AIM Media Indiana, LLC (“AIM” or the “Company”) recently announced the appointment of Steve Swails as General Manager with responsibility across all AIM media properties in Indiana. The promotion is effective Aug. 1 and Swails will also retain his current position and responsibilities as Group Circulation Director.
Miss Indiana Teen USA talks with WDRB Mornings ahead of national pageant
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- One of Scott County's own will be competing in the Miss Teen USA 2024 Pageant in August. Aleah Dean, 17, from Austin, Indiana, was crowned Miss Indiana Teen USA 2024 in June. She visited WDRB Mornings on Tuesday to talk about her life after the state...
WTHI-TV at 70: Here's a look back at some of our bloopers over the years
WTHI-TV celebrates its 70th birthday Monday. We've been taking you on a trip back in time over the last few months. Today, we want you to check out some of our bloopers over the years!. Click play on one of the videos for more. Did you miss one of our...
Man pleads guilty to dealing methamphetamine laced with insecticide
LOGANSPORT – Prosecutor Noah Schafer announced that Lonnie Pope Jr, 56, of Logansport, pled guilty in Cass Circuit Court on Monday to Dealing in Methamphetamine as a Level 2 Felony and to being a Habitual Offender. Pope had been scheduled to begin a jury trial that morning but opted to admit to all charges in lieu of a trial.
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