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Unique fundraiser calls for Hoosiers to show off their muscles by pulling an 82-ton airplane
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WTHI) - Do you think you have what it takes to win a game of tug-of-war against an airplane? You have a chance to find out at an upcoming fundraiser. The annual Plane Pull Challenge is the biggest single-day fundraiser for Special Olympics Indiana. Teams of 15 people...
Former Pacers player could ruin team's chances of winning an NBA title
The Indiana Pacers should be considered one of the favorites to come out of the East next year. Even if fans of other teams don't want to believe that, they're still a great team. The Eastern Conference Finals fun was not a fluke and it seems like they are running it back with who they have.
Indianapolis teens gain paid internship with Bank of America program
Four community-focused Indianapolis high schoolers are using this summer to gain experience. As part of the Bank of America Student Leaders program, these students have paid internships at the Conner Prairie Museum. There, each of the students — Mariah Questelles from Purdue Polytechnic High School, Kaitlin Pumper from Brebeuf Jesuit,...
Pacers see first of their free agents leave the team
(WISH) — Former Pacer Jalen Smith reportedly agreed to a deal with the Chicago Bulls, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Monday morning. The deal is for three years and $27 million. Smith declined a $5.4 million player option on Saturday, making him an unrestricted free agent. Out of the Pacers free agents, Smith is the […]
The Indianapolis Zoo walruses are back from their trip to SeaWorld. About the exhibit
Today is a big day at the Indianapolis Zoo. The Pacific walruses are back in their habitat and can be viewed by guests starting today. The zoo announced last week in a clip shared to Facebook that the walrus exhibit would reopen on July 1. Where were the Indy walruses?
Indy man pegged as mastermind behind deadly robbery; lured victims to meetups using OfferUp, LetGo
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man will join his co-conspirator in federal prison after being found guilty of masterminding four armed robberies, including one that resulted in the slaying of a 26-year-old man. On Monday, the United States Attorney’s Office Southern District of Indiana announced that 29-year-old Demetris Campbell was found guilty by a federal jury […]
Indiana law enforcement adopts new statewide use-of-force policies
According to a report in the Indianapolis Star, starting today, all law enforcement agencies in Indiana will operate under a new set of policies governing the use of deadly force by officers. This shift is driven by a state law enacted two years ago mandating a unified use-of-force protocol for all police departments in the state.
What to know about new IUPUI split, from academics to student life on campus
The split between Indiana University' and Purdue Indianapolis' shared Indianapolis campus is complete, ending a years-long process to unravel the 54-year-old collaboration between Indiana’s most prominent public universities. What happened to IUPUI?. IUPUI will now be two separate schools: IU Indianapolis and Purdue in Indianapolis. IU will continue hosting...
Indianapolis man caught with stolen gun, large amount of drugs, Madisonville Police say
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - A man is in the Hopkins County Jail on a $100,000 cash bond after a traffic stop. Madisonville Police say they stopped 44-year-old Anthony Garrott, of Indianapolis, late Friday night. They say he was heading south on I-69. Police say a headlight wasn’t working, and Garrott...
Is the billion-dollar incentive deal for Eli Lilly a good deal for taxpayers?
INDIANAPOLIS — It is the most expensive incentive package ever offered by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). Price tag: just over $1.25 billion. That’s what Eli Lilly got in return for placing two pharmaceutical manufacturing plants in the IEDC’s Leap District in Boone County. Lilly remains,...
Pawn shop worker told police he stole guns to pay for vacation, court docs reveal
INDIANAPOLIS — An employee at a Lawrence pawn shop allegedly admitted to detectives that he stole 12 firearms from a secure back room in the business and sold many to a friend in order to fund a trip to Jamaica. Myron Anderson, 19, of Indianapolis is charged with 12 counts of theft, a Level 5 […]
WATCH: Colts' QB Anthony Richardson going through throwing drills
If you needed more proof that Anthony Richardson’s shoulder was in good shape, well, here you go. Richardson’s agent, Deiric Jackson, posted a video on his X account late last week, showcasing Richardson throwing down a dunk and going through throwing drills on the practice field. Richardson would...
Fever Coach Christie Sides' Scream-Centric Locker Room Message After Mercury Win Turns Heads
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever produced an extremely impressive win against Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury. Despite being down in the game for most of the first half, the Fever battled back in the third and fourth quarter and fended off the Mercury to earn an 88-82 win. After the game, ...
Nothing is Wasted: A True Story of Hope, Forgiveness, and Finding Purpose in Pain
Nearly 9 years ago, the world came to know of a local pastor and his extraordinary wife, Amanda, who was murdered along with their unborn daughter, during a robbery in their Indianapolis home. It took 7 years for all 3 men responsible to be convicted and sentenced in the high-profile...
Indianapolis Rolls Out 375 Cameras for Enhanced Public Safety
Indianapolis, IN – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) is leveraging advanced camera technology and sophisticated data analysis to enhance public safety and security. IMPD, in collaboration with the Indy Public Safety Foundation (IPSF), has integrated 90 b-link business partners with approximately 375 cameras citywide. In Downtown alone, 29 business partners have contributed 222 cameras to the effort.
Josef Newgarden dreams of trying the grueling double of the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600
LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) -- Back-to-back Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden has a driving dream he still harbors, even knowing that challenges with schedules and sponsors make it likely impossible
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