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Jack Black ends Tenacious D tour: What it means for sold-out Oct. 22 IU Auditorium show
In response to recent onstage comments made by his Tenacious D bandmate, Kyle Gass, regarding the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump, Jack Black has released a statement saying he's canceling the remainder of the band's tour. That would presumably include the handful of "Rock D Vote" shows scheduled for this fall, ahead of the presidential election — including a sold-out stop at Bloomington's IU Auditorium. ...
Tuesday morning storms down trees, branches; no injuries reported
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― High winds from storms rolling through Tippecanoe County early Tuesday knocked down some trees and sheared branches from trees, but no one was injured, Tippecanoe County Emergency Management Director Jeff Houston said. A tree fell on a vacant mobile home in a park west of West Lafayette, Houston said, noting...
35th Annual Ice Cream Social comes to Monument Circle
The 35th Annual Ice Cream Social is coming to Monument Circle this week! The event offers hand-scooped ice cream sundaes perfect for the summer. It’s set for Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m. Brooke Williams with American Dairy Association Indiana and Pam Lozano with the Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis […]
Kyle Guy, Chris Evans walk the walk in giving back to Indy youth: 'Passing the baton.'
INDIANAPOLIS — The window to compete as a professional athlete does not open at all for most people. And even for those who do make it to the top, it can be fleeting. Kyle Guy and Chris Evans graduated from high school in 2016. They were stars in their respective sports. Guy won Mr. Basketball and honored as a McDonald’s All American out of Lawrence Central; Evans an electrifying running back at Ben Davis, won a state championship as a junior.
Tenderloin Tuesdays return to Hamilton County for 15th year
For the 15th year, Tenderloin Tuesdays are back in Hamilton County. During the five-week event, which kicked off June 25 and concludes July 30, diners who sign up through Hamilton County's tourism website can enjoy deals and discounts on Indiana's iconic sandwich at 42 different participating restaurants throughout Hamilton County.
NEW BUSINESS TO LOCATE NEAR URANUS
(Richmond, IN)--An ordinance for the new Uranus Fudge Factory on the former New Creations property at the state line was referred to the Richmond Plan Commission Monday night. But there was also discussion of another new business adjacent to that property. It would be located in the former New Creations gym. "Professional wrestling, bands, concerts..." said Council President Gary Turner in describing some of the events that would take place. The business's name was not mentioned Monday night. Turner said that there is a potential zoning issue and that the business is scheduled to open on the first of next month.
Thousands remain without power in Greater Lafayette as strong winds produce storm damage
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — Police are urging drivers to be cautious Tuesday morning after powerful winds and strong storms swept across Greater Lafayette, toppling trees and knocking out power to thousands of customers. Energy companies and highway departments in the WLFI viewing area continue to assess and clean...
Knowing food safety in hot temperatures
INDIANAPOLIS (CONSUMER REPORTS) — Having a picnic or cookout at a park or a beach is a great summer tradition, but the warm weather can quickly turn tasty treats into nasty bacteria. News 8 consumer reporter Jeremy Jenkins and Consumer Reports share essential reminders to keep food poisoning off your summer menu. The head of […]
Monroe County property transfers: July 16
Property transfers filed at the Monroe County Assessor’s Office. Information includes property address, seller, buyer, sale price and date of sale. Names may reflect representatives of buyers and sellers. June 13 1538 S. Hathaway Court, Bloomington; Thomas and Wendy Cornwell of Bloomington sold to Mohamad and Madiveh Saltagi of Bloomington; $807,500; June 13. ...
Journal & Courier readers vote Rossville pitcher Avery Layton for Spring Play of the Year
LAFAYETTE — Rossville pitcher Avery Layton checked off a row of boxes en route to helping the Hornets' clinch their first IHSAA softball championship in state history. Layton can now add Journal & Courier Spring Highlight of 2024 after her being voted J&C Small Schools Softball Player of the Year in June. ...
WRTV-6 morning anchor Lauren Casey announces departure from station. What she's up to next
Another Indianapolis TV news anchor is signing off. Lauren Casey, who has anchored WRTV-6's Good Morning Indiana for seven years, announced her departure from the station Monday morning. Her last show will be Wednesday, she said in a Facebook post. Casey reflected on her time with the station, which began...
Hopewell update: Bloomington OKs $318K more for demolition, prelim infra design, lighting
Bloomington’s planned new Hopewell neighborhood is supposed to replace the former IU Health hospital at 2nd and Rogers streets and extend to the surrounding area. Based on Monday’s update to Bloomington’s redevelopment commission (RDC) from city controller Jessica McClellan, the project has already expended about $17.8 million of the roughly $28 million in TIF (tax increment finance) revenue that the RDC has committed to the project.
Purdue football quarterback legend hired as Boilermakers radio analyst
INDIANAPOLIS -- Mark Herrmann is moving from Purdue football's Cradle of Quarterbacks to the radio booth. Purdue Sports Properties and Learfield announced Monday that Herrmann is the Boilermaker Sports Network's new radio color analyst. The Carmel grad joins play-by-play announcer Tim Newton in the booth following Pete Quinn's retirement as color analyst after 32 years.
Upscale hotel, office space proposed along Range Line Road in Carmel
An upscale hotel, office space, apartments, retail and underground parking garage are proposed at the corner of Range Line Road and Executive Drive just north of Carmel’s Proscenium development. Known as Proscenium III, the $123 million project would be a public private partnership between Birkla Investment Group and the...
Purdue offers rising 2025 power forward Tre Singleton
A late riser in the 2025 recruiting class has cemented himself as a target on Purdue basketball's board in the class as Jeffersonville (Ind.) power forward Tre Singleton added an offer from Matt Painter and the Boilermakers. Singleton has seen his stock rise in recent weeks with a strong July, both with his Jeffersonville squad and with Indiana Elite Team Tradition 2025 in Rock Hill last week. This week was the tipping point for Singleton's recruitment, as he picked up offers from Louisville, Notre Dame, Clemson, Wake Forest, Butler, and DePaul, all in the last few days. The 6-foot-8 forward...
Indy organization hosts fashion show to raise money for people with disabilities to get a bus
INDIANAPOLIS — A fashion show, with a purpose. Adults with developmental disabilities are practicing for their moment on stage. Rising Pursuit Services is a northeast side non-profit that provides physical, mental and social health services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization is hosting The Rising Couture...
New Castle business owner arrested on drug charges following raids on multiple properties
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — A New Castle business owner was arrested on multiple drug charges on Monday. According to a post on the New Castle Police Department’s Facebook page, Kyle B. Huckeby was arrested for dealing in cocaine, dealing in a Schedule IV controlled substance and maintaining a common nuisance. Per NCPD, Huckeby owns and […]
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