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New data shows racial disparities persist in Indianapolis
Racial disparities persist across many sectors in Indianapolis, according to newly released data from the city’s 2024 Racial Equity Report Card. The Polis Center and SAVI presented the updated information Thursday during a webinar. The report card analyzed racial disparities in Indianapolis across seven categories — health, housing, economy,...
Surviving the Swelter: Understanding the summer heat
Indianapolis recently faced an intense heat wave, prompting residents to rethink how to stay cool and safe. The extreme temperatures have raised fresh concerns about climate change’s influence on local weather patterns and how to adapt to even hotter summers. The late June heat wave is a symptom of...
Charity Event Allows People Chance to Ride in IndyCar at IMS
INDIANAPOLIS — If you want to fly around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway while also raising money for a good cause, the United Way of Central Indiana and the Indy Racing Experience have the opportunity for you. United Way announced on Tuesday that registrations were open for their “Speed for Community Need” event that is scheduled […] The post Charity Event Allows People Chance to Ride in IndyCar at IMS appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Family Uses Attorney for Police Communication; Silver Alert Continues
PERU, IND — State Police have contacted Bryson Muir’s family attorney but have not yet located the missing Logansport teenager, son of former Indianapolis Colts player Daniel Muir, in person. Police issued a Silver Alert for Bryson on June 28th, shortly after his parents canceled a meeting with state investigators. “It’s very interesting why the […] The post Family Uses Attorney for Police Communication; Silver Alert Continues appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
USPS raising stamp prices: Where to get Forever stamps in Indianapolis ahead of increase
Stamps are getting more expensive this month when the U.S. Postal Service increases prices across its services. The price of first-class Forever stamps will increase from 68 cents to 73 cents on July 14, an increase of more than 7%. Prices for all services will rise more than 7.5%. The...
Colts add more playmaking on offense in ESPN's early 2025 mock draft
In a new and early 2025 mock draft from Matt Miller of ESPN, he has the Colts adding more playmaking around Anthony Richardson, taking Michigan tight end Colston Loveland at 14th overall. In the run-heavy Michigan offense, Loveland has run-blocking experience, but he made a big impact in the passing...
Beyond the classroom: Bridging schools and communities for Black youth
In our pursuit of educational equity, it is important to recognize that the success of African American students hinges not only on what happens inside the classroom but also on how schools engage with families and community organizations. Too often, schools operate in isolation, missing out on the resources and support that local groups and parents can offer.
Pacers set roster for NBA’s summer league
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers released their roster for the NBA’s summer league—and it includes some familiar faces to fans of the team and college basketball. The NBA 2K25 Summer League will take place in Las Vegas from July 12 through July 22. The Pacers have 15 players on the roster, including former Purdue standouts […]
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Everyone seems to be forgetting about the Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers were one of the final four teams left in the playoffs this season. An Eastern Conference run was unexpected but not unearned. This team was really good despite those in the media not wanting to give them credit for making it that far. Now that the offseason...
Safe Holiday Rides Indy program
We’re just two days from the Fourth of July, and as you prepare to celebrate Independence Day, law enforcement are urging you to plan ahead, so you can celebrate safely. Eskew Law is one organization offering free rides on the 4th, to help combat drunk driving. Benjamin Jaffe, a criminal defense attorney at Eskew Law, joined Zach in the studio to share more about the Safe Holiday Rides Indy program. For more information about the program, click here.
A SCOTUS ruling on laughing gas abandons precedent for the absurd and the partisan
I have never met anyone who I believed to be intelligent who was also humorless. When comedian Nate Bargatze took the stage last week at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis he spent a few moments making sure the crowd knew he was not an educated man. Bargatze is intelligent though. And he’s as funny they come. […] The post A SCOTUS ruling on laughing gas abandons precedent for the absurd and the partisan appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Indiana’s revamped reading law could have big consequences for students from low-income families
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.To get students to attend summer school, the staff at Global Preparatory Academy in Indianapolis do whatever it takes: Flyers and messages, conferences, and even stopping parents to talk at pick-up and drop-off.They strongly encourage some students to attend for “more at-bats,” or to practice key reading skills before taking the state’s third grade reading test, known as the IREAD. Others are there to prevent summer learning loss, said Assistant Principal Jessica Pumphrey.Known as Summer Learning Labs, —...
Pitt Volleyball Duo Chiamaka Nwokolo & Leketor Member-Meneh Join Indy Ignite in 2025
Pitt Volleyball alumni Chiamaka Nwokolo and Leketor Member-Meneh have signed contracts with the Indy Ignite in the Pro Volleyball Federation for the 2025 season after successful college careers. Nwokolo boasts a .432 hitting percentage in 2023 and a .392 career hitting percentage, ranking as the best in Panther history. Nwokolo's...
'What goes up, must come down.' Woman loses brother to falling bullet, then has house hit
Tiffany Barnett was nine years old when her older brother was killed by a bullet that was shot into the air. She did not think that years later she would be triggered by someone taking those same actions. It was just after midnight on New Year's Day when a bullet came through...
How the environment impacts fair housing in Indy
A new annual report from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana looks at how historically discriminatory housing practices have combined with climate change to create a losing scenario for some Hoosiers. Zoom in: The report found that just 20 of Indiana's 54 Superfund sites have been cleaned and returned...
IMPD: ‘Person in crisis’ prompts response at downtown apartment
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan police called in the SWAT team as a precaution Tuesday morning. According to IMPD, officers received a call around 4:30 a.m. for a “domestic disturbance” at an apartment in the 200 block of Michigan Street. Police later said they encountered a “person in crisis” at the location. Responding officers asked for […]
Tractor Supply ends DEI initiatives after customer backlash | 'It's time to expose Tractor Supply'
INDIANAPOLIS — Tractor Supply has had its diversity, equity, and inclusion and environmental, social and governance programs for a number of years — but now, the company's initiatives are changing after receiving backlash online. In a June 5 interview with the Associated Press, Tractor Supply President and CEO...
Morgan Anita Wood Will Make Her Broadway Debut as 'Eliza' in HAMILTON
Indianapolis native Morgan Anita Wood will make her Broadway debut as ‘Eliza’ in HAMILTON beginning this month. After six years of performing in HAMILTON across North America - including Puerto Rico, Honolulu, Toronto, Los Angeles, and San Francisco - Wood will begin performances on Tuesday, July 16 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.
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