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Hogsett promises veto of any mayoral pay raise
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett might not be seeing a pay raise after all. In a statement made Tuesday, the third-term mayor promised to veto any proposed raise to his salary. This promise comes before a proposal pushing for a mayoral salary increase, as well as the salaries of City-County Council members, hits […]
It's really hot. Will temps drop on Labor Day weekend?
We've all spent all morning talking about how hot it might get. And with a three-day weekend coming up, oppressive heat could take some of the fun out of outdoor activities. But there's good news: It's supposed to cool down. Here's a look at the forecast as of late morning on Tuesday,...
40th Circle City Classic heads back to downtown Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — The Circle City Classic is returning to Lucas Oil Stadium for its 40th year. This is the annual football game between two HBCU schools. This year, the game will feature a matchup between North Carolina Central University and Norfolk State University on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 3 p.m.
Teens Claim Uber Driver Made Racially Insensitive Comments During Ride (Video)
In Indianapolis, a routine Uber ride to school for two brothers, Isaiah Gray, 18, and Malachi Walker, 13, turned into an uncomfortable and distressing experience when they allege that the Uber driver made racially insensitive comments during the journey. The incident occurred during a 22-minute ride, which both boys described as feeling much longer due to the nature of the conversation initiated by the driver.
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.
Checkers & Rally's announces limited-time '5 for $5' meal deal
INDIANAPOLIS — Checkers & Rally's is the latest fast food restaurant with a new offering as part of the value meal trend. The drive-thru chain known for its burgers, fries, chicken and shakes unveiled its new "5 for $5" offering, which it says is its "best-ever meal deal." The...
Woman who kidnapped 5-month-old twins prompting Amber Alert sentenced to federal prison
A federal judge sentenced a woman who pleaded guilty to kidnapping twin 5-month-old boys from Columbus in December 2022 to more than 23 years in prison. Nalah Jackson, 26, who had been homeless, stole an idling car on Dec. 19, 2022, from outside a restaurant in the Short North. Twins Kason and...
Anthony Richardson is the headliner, but the Colts aren't going anywhere unless their defense improves
Anthony Richardson plays football like a cloned version of Josh Allen. If he can stay healthy after playing just four games as a rookie, he’ll make the Indianapolis Colts one of the most entertaining teams in the NFL. But he may not be able to make them a playoff...
ALERT DAY: Heat advisory as heat index values soar over 100°
HEAT ADVISORY FOR MOST. EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING NORTH. The BIG weather headline will continue to be the heat through the rest of the week. Today though the humidity will be much higher leading to higher heat index values than we have been seeing. Actual temperatures will be in the mid...
Drag queens, stand-ups, rock 'n' roll: All the acts at Old National Centre this fall (so far)
Looking for something to do this fall? Downtown Indianapolis' Old National Centre is booked and busy, offering a diverse range of acts ready to entertain. Here are the performers scheduled to appear at the venue September through November (so far). Squeeze ...
Back Story: The Celestial Room
WHEN DRIVING BY SPRING MILL ROAD and West 116th Street at night, it’s impossible to miss: a towering structure, shining like an ethereal beacon. The inside of the Indianapolis LDS Temple is just as inspiring, but most will never see it. The chapels of the LDS Church (formerly known as Mormon), of which there are 13 in the Indianapolis area, are where ordinary weekly worship happens. The temple is for the extraordinary. Its rooms have distinct purposes: one where devotees endeavor to grow in their knowledge of the faith; one where marriages are sealed “for time and eternity”; one where those concerned with the fate of deceased relatives can undergo proxy baptisms on their behalf; and more. The Celestial Room, though, is not for doing but simply for being. The name suggests it is meant to give a taste of the peace of heaven. Rebecca Connolly, director of communication for the Indiana region of the LDS Church, shares that tables bear Scriptures to aid in introspection and boxes of tissues for when self-realization leads to tears. The stained glass windows display tulip poplars, the Indiana state tree, and circles with the letter X representing the Crossroads of America. Only Latter-day Saints in good standing can enter the temple. (Anyone is welcome to enjoy the grounds, with trees, benches, and a fountain.) Perhaps the rest of us can cultivate such a space in our minds, where we retreat to be still when the tumult of life overwhelms.
Were you part of the massive SSN data breach?
INDIANAPOLIS — This month, we learned about one of the biggest data breaches in history. The infamous hacking group USDoD claimed they had broken into the databases of National Public Data, a company provides background check services for companies and investigators across the country. While specific numbers are hard to nail down, one proposed class […]
Grant to help Boys & Girls Club program to encourage graduation
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Wheeler Dowe Boys & Girls Club on Monday got a $25,000 grant to improve its club and get kids ready for adulthood. The Messer Construction Co. Foundation delivered the grant at a ceremony on Monday evening. The club is on East 30th Street near Washington Park. Club leaders say the funds […]
National Park Foundation receives $100 million from Lilly Endowment
The National Park Foundation (NPF)—the congressionally chartered philanthropic partner of the National Park Service—has announced a $100 million grant from the Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment in support NPF’s mission to safeguard America’s national parks. The largest grant in NPF’s 57-year history will bolster its $1 billion fundraising...
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