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Westfield brainstorms economic development for Grand Park
In 2007, Westfield envisioned the creation of an exceptional sports complex. Partnering with Hamilton County Tourism, Westfield studied the concept of a 400-acre multi-sport campus, and in 2010 the plan was put in writing. On June 21, 2014, Grand Park Sports Campus officially opened. But since then, there has been...
Defendants added to drunken golf director's negligence, wrongful death civil cases
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― The Country Club of Indianapolis and Rick's Boatyard Inc. recently were added as defendants to a civil lawsuit for damages caused by Brent Wills' excessive intoxication on Sept. 18, 2023, that resulted in the deaths of Kimberly Burge and teenager Jaden Harvey, as well as the critical injuries to Burge's 17-year-old son, Rylan Burge. The lawsuit cites negligence and wrongful death statutes. ...
Purdue diving coach Adam Soldati attacking ALS with faith, family and golf
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue Director of Diving Adam Soldati approached the 14th hole at Allen Ackerman Golf Course last Sunday. He was competing in the Lafayette Men's City Golf Championship less than a month after announcing his retirement from coaching after being diagnosed with ALS. He let out a...
Heat relief on the horizon after cold front passage
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Temperatures and humidity will take a dive for the next several days. This morning: It’s another very muggy start across central Indiana this morning, with many areas hovering into the low to mid 70s. A few thunderstorms have been noted in northern Indiana as a cold front is slowly moving through the […]
Feeding Team grows on both sides of county
Feeding Team pantry No. 66 (above left) now sits at Mystic Images Tattoo Company, 164 N. 10th St., Noblesville, while No. 67 (above right) is at the old Westfield Playhouse in Eagletown (1836 W. State Road 32, Westfield). Both were fully stocked when they were installed last Friday afternoon. Thanks go out to Mystic Images and to Main Street Productions, which manages Basile Westfield Playhouse, for being kind enough to offer a little space for these self-service food pantries.
46 Days Until Purdue Football: Sterling Smith
Transfer safety Sterling “Stu” Smith arrives in West Lafayette from College of the Holy Cross (the one in Massachusetts not to be confused with Indiana’s Holy Cross College). That’s correct: team who loves gold added a silver Smith to the vault. A two-star prospect out of...
Deputies launch investigation after body found alongside rural Owen County road
OWEN COUNTY, Ind. — An investigation has been launched after the deceased body of a man was found in Owen County Monday. According to the Owen County Sheriff’s Office, the body of Malik Sims was located on a “rural county road” by sheriff’s deputies on Monday. At this time, the sheriff’s office did not provide […]
Public housing residents claim conditions worsen under private management
INDIANAPOLIS — The Laurelwood Apartments on Indianapolis’ southside are managed by a property services firm but they are co-owned by private equity investors and the Indianapolis Housing Agency which is now being overseen by the Department of Housing and Urban Development out of Washington, D.C., which means, everybody’s in charge and no one’s in charge. […]
Auburn, Purdue basketball to play in Birmingham this December as part of two-year series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Auburn and Purdue basketball have finalized a two-year series with the first meeting coming in December in Birmingham. The two teams will play at Legacy Arena on December 21, 2024 and at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 20, 2025. The last time the two teams met was in 2016 with the Boilermakers […]
The Great American Songbook Foundation Adds Communications Strategist Madelyn Steurer
The Great American Songbook Foundation has added a staff position to focus on communications around its mission, programs and initiatives. Carmel resident Madelyn Steurer has begun work as the Foundation's first Communications Strategist, managing and creating content for a comprehensive communications strategy that includes newsletters, social media, event publicity, web updates, marketing materials and other digital and print communications.
3 men arrested after fight at Christian Park basketball court; 3 firearms seized
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Three men were arrested Sunday after police say they pointed firearms at each other and threatened to shoot after fighting over a basketball game. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department announced on Facebook they arrested Wendell Springs, 20, Daniel Wright, 22, and Daquane Wright, 27, for the incident. Police say officers were called […]
Aspen Creek Grill breaks ground on newest location in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Aspen Creek Grill will break ground on its newest location in Greenwood on Monday. The new restaurant, located in front of Walmart at 1287 N. Emerson Ave., will be the second Aspen Creek Grill location in the Indianapolis area. “We are ecstatic to be breaking ground on...
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