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Bloomington Police awarded by Indiana State Police
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana State Police have awarded the Bloomington Police Department as the 2023 Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Affiliate of the Year. The ICAC Task Force is a multiagency task force that investigates and prosecutes persons who use the internet to sexually exploit or...
Teen GFT academy gives youngsters hands-on experience while teaching life-saving skills
Greenfield Fire Territory recently hosted its annual Teen Academy, where 21 participants gained hands-on experience in firefighting. The program aimed to introduce teenagers to the profession and potentially inspire them to pursue a career in firefighting. Participants learned essential firefighting skills, such as handling hoses, searching for victims, and CPR. The academy also focused on building confidence and teamwork among the students, providing them with valuable life-saving skills. The event was a success, with students expressing enthusiasm and interest in helping others through firefighting.
Golf outing to benefit Boys and Girls Clubs of Shelby County
The Boys & Girls Club of Shelby County will host a golf outing on Sept. 14 at Arrowhead Golf Course in Greenfield, Indiana. The annual golf outing benefits the youth of Shelby County. Registration starts at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start to follow at 8 a.m. at Arrowhead Golf...
Taste of Indy: Ticket information, food vendors, concert schedule
INDIANAPOLIS — Calling all foodies — Indy's largest food festival is returning this weekend!. The Taste of Indy will be back in downtown on Saturday, July 6 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at White River State Park. Here's everything you need to know. Tickets. Admission tickets are...
Mother-daughter real estate brokers give back to community
Real Results is more than just real estate. Run by mother-daughter duo Tiffany Dearman and Karr Hill, Real Results Real Estate is dedicated to helping their clients buy and sell homes while helping the community build generational wealth that lasts. “I feel like so many times in a lot of...
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,...
'My gratitude is boundless' | Indiana native to make Broadway debut in 'Hamilton'
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis native Morgan Anita Wood will make her Broadway debut as Eliza in the award-winning musical "Hamilton." Wood will start her performances on Tuesday, July 16 at the Richard Rogers Theatre in New York City. She has been in previous performances of the musical across North America — including Puerto Rico, Honolulu, Toronto, Los Angeles and San Francisco — according to a news release.
Indianapolis lands Indiana's 1st gorjana jewelry store at The Fashion Mall at Keystone
This story has been updated to clarify jewelry care instructions. A national jewelry retailer is dipping the proverbial toe into Indiana waters, as the state's first gorjana store opened the doors at The Fashion Mall at Keystone on July 1. The 1,375-square-foot store is among 75 gorjana outlets throughout the country, according to a...
Geist Greenway open, awaits historic covered bridge
A new walking and biking trail is open on the east side of Fishers and now awaits only its historic finishing touch, a restored covered bridge. The $4.2 million Geist Greenway reaches from 104th Street to 126th Street east of Olio Road. Still-unfunded plans call for extensions to 131st Street to the north,...
'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...
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...
HSE superintendent says serve kids or ‘leave’ his district amid union fight
Pat Mapes is making his plan for Hamilton Southeastern Schools clear. The district’s new superintendent said those who aren’t on board to “serve students” can leave his district. “If we've employed people who do not want to serve students and put their own agenda in front...
Used truck prices lower in weakened freight market; Class 8 sales slow for third month
COLUMBUS, Ind. – According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks by ACT Research, the used Class 8 average retail sale price ebbed 1.5% lower month-over-month to $58,400 in May. “On a year-over-year basis, used retail prices were 15% lower,” said vice president at...
Local woman seeks information for Black Women WWII Vets exhibition
Last year on Veteran’s Day, Indianapolis resident Gail Bushrod honored her cousin, Pansye Holland, a Black woman who served in World War Two as part of the Women’s Army Corps. Thinking of how little recognition the 6,500 Black women who served in World War Two received, Bushrod decided...
WATCH: Colts' QB Anthony Richardson going through throwing drills
If you needed more proof that Anthony Richardson’s shoulder was in good shape, well, here you go. Richardson’s agent, Deiric Jackson, posted a video on his X account late last week, showcasing Richardson throwing down a dunk and going through throwing drills on the practice field. Richardson would...
UPDATE: Monroe County government offices may be closed days due to computer issues
Editor's note: This story was updated at 6 p.m. July 1 with more information. It may be several days before Monroe County government’s computer server will be back in commission. Local offices were closed Monday and will be again on Tuesday. County attorney Jeff Cockerill said the county technical services department is working on...
Fever Coach Christie Sides' Scream-Centric Locker Room Message After Mercury Win Turns Heads
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever produced an extremely impressive win against Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury. Despite being down in the game for most of the first half, the Fever battled back in the third and fourth quarter and fended off the Mercury to earn an 88-82 win. After the game, ...
Nothing is Wasted: A True Story of Hope, Forgiveness, and Finding Purpose in Pain
Nearly 9 years ago, the world came to know of a local pastor and his extraordinary wife, Amanda, who was murdered along with their unborn daughter, during a robbery in their Indianapolis home. It took 7 years for all 3 men responsible to be convicted and sentenced in the high-profile...
Former Pacers player goes from being cut to getting paid a ton of money
The Indiana Pacers drafted Goga Bitadze back in the first round of the 2019 Draft with the 18th overall pick. At the time, it was a strange pick because they had both Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis on the team. The last thing they needed was another center. Bitadze never...
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