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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.
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.
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...
‘We need to pay attention’: Experts are concerned about Indy’s future water supply
Every day, hundreds of millions of gallons of water flow through the city of Indianapolis via the west fork of the White River. The river is hugely important to Indianapolis residents. It provides about 60% of the city’s drinking water and provides the water needed by industrial facilities to make their products.
Top IHSAA football games in Central Indiana in Week 1 — and our predictions
The wait is over. Indiana high school football is back! And Week 1 gives us plenty to whet the appetite. IndyStar Insider Kyle Neddenriep ranked the top 10 opening games earlier this offseason and there's a lot to like: the Battle of Lawrence, Class 6A top-10 matchups, tests in Fort Wayne for HSE and Warren Central... you get the idea. Here's Kyle's full predictions list for Week 1 Central Indiana games, with his breakdowns of the top...
Gomez Nets Game-Winner to Open Season
INDIANAPOLIS - The Butler men's soccer team opened the season with a 2-1 win over Southern Indiana in the Sellick Bowl. The Bulldogs took and early, 1-0, lead on a Ryan Hannosh goal in the eighth minute. The Screaming Eagles, out of the Ohio Valley Conference, answered four minutes later, leveling the match at one apiece. After the break, Josemir Gomez put in the game-winning goal, in the 52nd minute, and the Dawgs defense held through full time.
Jury finds man guilty of fatally shooting his cousin
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — After a three-day trial, a jury on Thursday found an Indianapolis man guilty of the December 2022 murder of his cousin. Emmanuel Lee Newman was convicted in the shooting death of Joshua Hopson, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office says. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department on Jan. 5, 2023, arrested Newman, 40, for the […]
Indianapolis tops Columbus Clippers in 10 innings
Thursday's game: Indianapolis 9, Columbus 8 Recap: Jake Lamb doubled in Henry Davis with the winning run in the 10th inning, ending the Clippers' four-game win streak. Columbus took an 8-6 lead in the bottom of the eighth when George Valera hit his second home run of the game and Juan Brito singled in Myles Straw and Raynel Delgado. But Indianapolis tied it in the ninth when Liover Peguero stole home and Nick Yorke singled in Edward...
Colts LB Grant Stuard no stranger to overcoming obstacles through his 'relationship with Jesus'
It’s a date looming large in the mind of Indianapolis Colts linebacker Grant Stuard. By the end of the day on Aug. 27, the Colts will have had to trim 38 names from their current 91-man roster, and Stuard is hoping his is still there. >> Do you know...
Wayne Township Fire Department merger canceled
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Wayne Township Fire Department will not merge with the Indianapolis Fire Department. The merger was scheduled to take effect by Jan. 1. It’s now on hold after the city government and Wayne Township officials took a deep dive into the finances, operations, and the tax structure that support fire protection. The […]
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