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Carmel Clay History Museum reaches milestone
The Carmel Clay Historical Society held a ceremony Aug. 15 to celebrate the placement of the final beam in the Carmel Clay History Museum, which is under construction at 211 1st St. SW. The museum will include gallery space, community meeting space, the CCHS archives, a children’s area and rooftop garden. (Photos courtesy of Debbie Gangstad)
Summer heat to make a comeback starting this weekend | Aug. 23, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Heat and humidity returns this weekend with several 90s ahead in this extended forecast Friday night: A warmer night under mostly clear skies will be on tap. Lows look to fall into the mid 60s. Saturday: Humidity levels are set to rise back into uncomfortable territory on Saturday. We’ll have plenty of sunshine with […]
Warmer and more humid this weekend; a 90° heatwave through next week
Indianapolis high temperatures have been below average for the last six days, but summer gets back on track starting tomorrow. Our jet stream is retreating to the north. A hot dome of high pressure has been concentrated in the southwestern side of the states. With this change in our pattern, we will see the heat expand north and east across the region, sending us into a late August heat wave. We’ve only had three days with high temperatures in the 90s, exactly half of what we normally see in August.
Burmese Americans achieve record college enrollment
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A groundbreaking study first shared in August highlighted the educational progress of Burmese Americans. A 2023 study from The Burmese American Community Institute showed that the college-going rate for Burmese Americans was at a stable 88%, consistent with pre-pandemic levels. Its 2024 study showed the rate surged to an impressive 94.4%, with […]
Panel could look into mayor’s office handling of sexual harassment allegations
LATEST: News 8’s Adam Pinsker reports the Indianapolis City-County Council rules committee on Friday evening recommended passage of a proposed ordinance to review the city government’s procedures associated with sexual harassment of its employees, and “reviews training” to prevent it. The commission also advanced a separate proposed ordinance to create a special committee to investigate […]
Oliver Anthony Goes Off-Roading in Indiana Before Concert
Country/folk singer-songwriter Oliver Anthony was all smiles after having some fun at an Indiana off-road park ahead his concert in Indianapolis. When I first ran across Oliver Anthony Music on TikTok, I was immediately intrigued. I've been listening to his music since the beginning, and I've enjoyed every tune that he's thrown at fans. Most recently, the artist was spotted hanging out in Indiana at an off-road park before a concert at White River State Park in Indianapolis. The singer-songwriter looked like he was having a fantastic time and took to social media to capture the moment.
North Central High School band receives grant from Phish-related nonprofit
INDIANAPOLIS — North Central High School’s band program will be receiving some grant funds in honor of Phish’s three-night run at the Ruoff Music Center earlier this month. According to a news release from the Mockingbird Foundation, North Central High School, which is a part of Washington...
Seven Decades of The Big Go: First-Time Winners Etch Out Legacies in 2010s & 2020s at Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals
It’s been said that no racer’s legacy is complete without a win at the prestigious Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals. Known as the world’s biggest drag race, a victory in Indy is the one that every competitor wants and that will be the case at this year’s 70-year celebration of The Big Go on Aug. 28-Sept. 2 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Music Ed Fest: A celebration of Dominican music and education
A sparkling event featuring live music, dance, and a cause will come to Indianapolis. The Music Ed Fest includes performances by Pavel Polanco-Safadit and Direct Contact, with very special guest singer-songwriter Pavel Núñez, on Sunday, August 25, at 1:00 p.m. right at The Jazz Kitchen. Tickets for the event are $50, plus a $3.50 small […]
The City League Honors Award Banquet highlights and wrap-up
Basketball awards banquets aren’t typically part of the August sports calendar. But on Aug. 20, The City League (TCL) faithful gathered on the near east side for the 3rd annual TCL Honors Awards Banquet. TCL Honors is designed to bring a fitting end to seven weeks of basketball and...
Pearl Jam Kicks Off New Tour Leg In Montana
Pearl Jam kicked off another leg of their ‘Dark Matter’ tour in Missoula, Montana on Thursday. The 26-song set list included classics like “Even Flow” and “Alive” and cover songs like John Lennon’s “Gimme Some Truth” and Neil Young’s “Rockin’ In The Free World”.
Truck Drivers Tackle Intricate Course
INDIANAPOLIS — The National Trucking Driving Championships, often referred to as the “Super Bowl of Safety,” is best known for its customary vehicle challenges. On the tournament’s second day of competition, a cadre of competitors arrived early to Indiana Convention Center to maneuver around an intricate yet well-meaning course.
These Fishers women take on a ‘male-dominated’ industry for a good cause
INDIANAPOLIS — It was a conveyor belt of building site activity in a neighborhood on the south side of Indianapolis. Picking up, carrying, and dropping sod with laughter and conversation in between. Over two dozen volunteers were covered in sweat and mud last Friday as they helped to finish building two Habitat for Humanity homes. ...
Southwest adds new nonstop flight to start just before spring break travel
Southwest will add a daily nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Nashville starting on March 6, 2025, the company announced Thursday. Airport executives praised the addition of the flight, saying it is a result of market demand seen by the Indianapolis economic community. “We’ve been pursuing this nonstop flight with Southwest for over...
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