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A look back at Monday night’s derecho and how often they occur
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - People across 21Country are still cleaning up after a derecho swept through the Midwest and Great Lakes region, causing a large path of damage that stretched from Iowa to Indiana. According to the National Weather Service, derecho is defined as a storm complex that has...
Three Tornadoes Possibly Linked to Derecho Outbreak
ELKHART, IND — The National Weather Service reported that three tornadoes struck northern Indiana early Tuesday, one of which impacted residential areas in Elkhart. A weak tornado with 75 mph gusts touched down at 12:09 a.m. in Marshall County, uprooting trees along a three-quarters-mile path. At 12:21 a.m., a tornado with 90 mph gusts […] The post Three Tornadoes Possibly Linked to Derecho Outbreak appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Animal registry ordinance could help curb overpopulation and backyard breeding
A new ordinance would require Indianapolis pet owners to register dogs that are not spayed or neutered. The measure aims to ease animal overpopulation in Marion County and stop backyard breeding. Indianapolis Animal Care Services has been well over capacity at its aging shelter for years. The new proposal aims...
FBI searches Indianapolis home where former congressional candidate lives
The FBI searched the Indianapolis home of a former congressional candidate Wednesday, though it's unclear why. The agency confirmed to IndyStar that it executed a search warrant at a near eastside house where public records show Gabriel Whitley lives — news first reported by IndyPolitics. There is no indication anyone was arrested. ...
Benefit ride for severely burned veteran Jason McReynolds on July 27
A benefit ride is being organized by the CVMA 14-1A Detachment and assisted by the Mary T. Klinker Veteran Resource Center to support Combat Vet Jason McReynolds, who suffered severe burns rescuing his service dog from a fire. The ride will take place on July 27th, with proceeds going to...
Indy suburbs again top state ILEARN tests; Brownsburg tops charts for English and math
Indianapolis’s suburbs are once again among Indiana's highest test performers, ILEARN results released Wednesday show. Four of the nine suburban Indianapolis counties were in the top 15 school districts for both English and math proficiency: Brownsburg Community School Corporation, Carmel-Clay Schools, Zionsville Community Schools and Westfield-Washington Schools. ILEARN tests are administered annually to students...
Rivalry renewed: Purdue women's basketball will host Notre Dame in 2024-25 season
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue women's basketball announced Tuesday it will host in-state rival Notre Dame at Mackey Arena on Sunday, Nov. 10 at a time to be determined later. The announcement marks the first time the Boilermakers will square off against the Fighting Irish on their home court since 2011.
Greenwood man ruins couple’s breakfast by arriving with baseball bat, court docs reveal
GREENWOOD, Ind. — A Greenwood man reportedly ruined a couple’s breakfast by arriving uninvited into their home with a baseball bat and starting a brawl. Justin B. Wheat, 42, is charged with battery with a deadly weapon, a Level 5 felony. He also faces Level 6 felony charges of residential entry, intimidation and battery. According […]
Get ready to move at Indy Dance Festival
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indy Dance Festival is set to take place this weekend, promising a full schedule of inclusion, learning, and diverse dance styles. Ashley Lain, one of the performers at the festival, stopped by WISH-TV to chat with Daybreak Anchor Jeremy Jenkins about the upcoming event. “We’re going to have master classes available […]
Longtime Cup owner Rick Hendrick to drive pace car at Brickyard 400
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rick Hendrick won’t have to out this weekend’s Brickyard 400 qualifying to see who will lead the Cup cars to the green flag Sunday. Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials announced Wednesday that the longtime NASCAR owner will drive the pace car for the 30th Brickyard race — and the first on the historic 2.5-mile oval since 2020.
The Rise of Caitlin Clark: A Top 10 WNBA Superstar in Her Rookie Year w/ Indiana Fever's Pat Boylan
We are back with another exciting episode of Hoopsology as we welcome back Pat Boylan, the Play-by-Play Voice of the WNBA's Indiana Fever and the fill-in commentator for the Indiana Pacers on Bally Sports. As we approach the WNBA All-Star break, Pat shares his insights on the Fever's season, discussing the challenges of their early schedule, the impact of standout players like Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, and the evolution of their passionate fanbase. Boylan also talks about why Clark is a Top 10 WNBA Superstar in the league.
Indiana’s new ILEARN test scores show student progress remained stagnant in 2024
New state standardized test results show stagnant progress among Hoosier students in grades 3-8, signaling a continued struggle to reverse widespread learning loss following the COVID-19 pandemic. New ILEARN scores show 41% of Indiana students who were tested earlier this spring were at or above proficiency standards in English and...
11 Tornadoes Leave Trail of Destruction Across Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana
The National Weather Service has released a concerning update indicating that at least 11 tornadoes battered Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana on Monday, resulting in significant damage and power outages across these regions. As teams assess the devastation that disrupted lives and landscapes, preliminary findings reveal a trail of ruin in the wake of these weather events. According to NBC Chicago, hundreds of thousands were plunged into darkness sans electricity, while the infrastructure was severely compromised in multiple locations.
IMPD: 3 arrested for 3 different homicides in 1 day
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis police arrested three people on Tuesday for their roles in three different homicides from the past three months. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrests on Wednesday morning. IMPD Spokesperson Amanda Hibschman credits the community’s cooperation and officers’ investigation. “We need the communities to help solve these crimes and we […]
Caitlin Clark Is About To Get A Much Needed Break
For Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever’s rookie phenom, life has been moving at a non-stop pace for quite some time now. Ever since her senior season at Iowa began, and honestly since probably even before that, she has had the spotlight on her in a way few others have. What followed was a deep NCAA […] The post Caitlin Clark Is About To Get A Much Needed Break appeared first on 93.5 / 107.5 The Fan.
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