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Indy cybersecurity expert weighs in on CrowdStrike global outage
INDIANAPOLIS — A single Microsoft content update is responsible for a global tech outage impacting Hoosiers and businesses like gas stations hotels, banks, some grocery stores and more. Systems were down at many businesses — meaning they were only able to accept cash. As of late Friday afternoon,...
U.S. 30’s Future May Depend On Indiana’s Next Governor
Whoever the next governor of Indiana is, current Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said it’s crucial that they get on board with the U.S. 30 freeway project. “I think it’s critically important that 30 comes to fruition, and it’s an immensely important corridor that speaks to not just the potential but the demand for growth in an area like this,” he said. “I mentioned how special this community is. The same can be said going across the northern part of our state. It’s beautiful, it’s safe, it’s high-quality of life, and businesses increasingly are wanting to grow where people want to live. And so, it’s really a win-win-win when we get done with all the due diligence on 30 and get busy finishing it.”
Marion County becomes majority non-white
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Marion County, Indiana’s most populous county, became majority non-white between 2020 and 2023, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau data. The consolidated city-county recorded a net loss of about 8,000 residents over that period. It gained about 7,000 Black, 5,000 Hispanic and 3,900 Asian residents but lost nearly 200 Native Americans. […]
Indiana delegate from Lafayette says he's hopeful after Republican convention
MILWAUKEE — Waking up Friday morning after spending the week attending the Republican National Convention, Chad Chism said the tune of "Back Home Again in Indiana" was playing in his head as he packed up his hotel room. Chism, an alternate delegate for Indiana's Congressional District 4, said after...
Memphis Police Department Welcomes Deputy Chief Sharonda Hampton as New Interim Assistant Chief
The Memphis Police Department ushered in Deputy Chief Sharonda Hampton as the new Interim Assistant Chief of Administrative Services and Investigative Services, an appointment that follows the exit of Shawn Jones earlier this month from the same role. According to Action News 5, Hampton's new responsibilities include steering the administrative and investigative directions of the department in her interim status.
Memphis Police Officer Targeted in Shooting, Suspect at Large in North Memphis Incident
The Memphis Police Department is currently investigating an incident in which a police officer was reportedly shot at by a suspect in the early hours of the morning in North Memphis. According to Action News 5, a gunshot was fired around 3:59 a.m. when an on-duty officer responded to a shots fired call near Matthews Avenue.
Parents suing JCPS over new transportation plan file amended temporary restraining order
The lawyer for the parents suing Jefferson County Public Schools over its new transportation plan filed an amended complaint and temporary restraining order on Friday after a federal judge denied their initial motion, according to court documents. District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings denied the request for a temporary restraining order...
Brickyard weather looks great, rain chances return next week
It was another great day across Central Indiana continuing our stretch of below normal temperatures, the third consecutive day in that territory. We will add another for your Sunday and plenty of days into next week as well. The weekend will end dry, with a slight haze in the sky.
Drivers could get $500 or jail time after July 22 crackdown on road position – cops think it’ll make you ‘safer’
A STATE has expanded a law mandating drivers to move over or slow down for emergency personnel and police - now everyone is covered. Enough close calls pushed lawmakers to expand the law to all stopped vehicles, and heightened penalties to incentivize drivers. Kentucky always had a law protecting ambulances,...
Take a look at who qualified for the 2024 Evansville Men's City Golf Tournament
EVANSVILLE — The most anticipated moment from the Romain Cadillac Men's City Tournament qualifier every year comes at the end. Who will conquer the nerves and advance from the playoff?. This year proved once again it never gets easier. The 2024 Evansville Men's City Tournament officially begins on August...
ABE Graduates At Ivy Tech
EVANSVILLE, IN – Ivy Tech Community College Evansville has 42 students who have completed their Adult Basic Education journey at Ivy Tech – earning their High School Equivalency Diploma. On July 12, a graduation ceremony and celebration honored the 42 graduates, 8 of whom received honor’s designations. Six...
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