Rocky Ripple
LATEST NEWS
Woman, child wounded in east Indianapolis shooting
INDIANAPOLIS — A woman and child are in stable condition after a shooting during an apparent domestic incident on the east side of Indianapolis. The shooting happened just after midnight Saturday morning at a home in the 6100 block of East 21st Street. Dispatchers received a call about a possible person shot, then a short time later got a report of a woman screaming for help.
IMPD investigating late night shooting on far east side
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan police say are investigating a shooting on the far east side. Officers were dispatched around 11:45 p.m. Thursday o the 3000 block of Bavarian East Drive. They found a person had been shot at that location. IMPD didn’t disclose the extent of the victim’s injuries, saying only that the person was […]
Indiana secretary of state targets BlackRock for alleged fraud over ESG funds
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales sent a cease and desist letter on Thursday to BlackRock — the world’s largest asset manager — for alleged securities fraud, accusing the company of making “false and misleading statements” about their environmental, social or governance (ESG) funds and allocation focus. Morales issued the letter via the Indiana Securities […]
Highlights: Cathedral @ Ben Davis; August 23, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Friday, “The Zone” featured highlights from 22 games across Central Indiana in the first week of the season. Watch highlights of Cathedral at Ben Davis above. Final Score: Cathedral 24, Ben Davis 6 “The Zone” airs each Friday at 11:08 p.m. Click here for scores from across the state. For The […]
IPS now makes volunteers pay for their own background checks, frustrating some parents
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.Those who want to regularly volunteer at Indianapolis Public Schools must pay for their own background check starting this school year, a change that’s frustrated many parents. In recent years, federal pandemic relief funding covered the cost of background checks. And before that, the funding came from individual schools’ budgets, said IPS Chief Human Resources Officer Christina Aden Hamer. But with relief dollars from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund running out, the district has opted...
A Grand Opening for Grant! JG Scores Smackdown Opener at Kokomo Speedway!
Kokomo, Indiana (August 22, 2024)………“I love racing at Kokomo Speedway.”. Those words uttered by Justin Grant in the immediate afterglow of his latest USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship victory on Thursday night at Indiana’s Kokomo Speedway may very well be the understatement of the century.
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
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.
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.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.