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Marion shooting investigation leads to discovery of 5 pounds of marijuana, Psilocybin Mushrooms and multiple firearms
MARION, Ind. — An Indy man is recovering after being shot and critically injured in Marion early Monday morning. According to a Marion Police Department release, an officer overheard several gunshots while patrolling the area of 26th and Home Avenue around 3:58 a.m. As the officer approached to investigate, MPD said he heard three more […]
Muncie Central School Competition Kicks Off For Frankfort Hot Dog Band & Orchestra Saturday, July 20
The Frankfort Hot Dog Band and Orchestra is gearing up for the competitive Muncie Central School Competition slated for July 20 this year. The Hot Dog Band and Orchestra stated that Muncie Central high School is currently experiencing construction, and parking will likely remain as a concern for spectators, but options for parking will be available surrounding the campus.
IU Bloomington ranked highest in Indiana in US News’ Best Global Universities rankings
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University Bloomington has ranked highly in the recently released U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings for 2024-25. Of the 2,250 universities ranked worldwide, IU Bloomington ranked 135th overall for global impact, the highest of the ranked universities in Indiana. In subject-area rankings, IU Bloomington earned its highest ranking in education and educational research at No. 38.
Man dies in road rage shooting at Thompson Road, Emerson Avenue
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A person died after a road rage shooting Tuesday night on the southeast side of Indianapolis, police say. The Marion County Coroner’s Office on Tuesday identified the victim as 29-year-old Gavin Dasaur. His death was ruled a homicide. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and Beech Grove Fire Department were sent shortly before 8:25 […]
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Huntington hosts ‘Camp Hero’ to connect kids with first responders
HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WPTA) - First responders are hosting a summer camp to connect with kids. “Camp Hero” is a week-long camp in Huntington for kids ages eight to thirteen. Camp leaders hope it is a way for kids to ask questions and learn about safety from first responders. The...
Aspen Creek Grill to break ground on Greenwood location
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Greenwood residents will soon have a new place to eat. Next week, Aspen Creek Grill will break ground on its newest restaurant, located 1287 N. Emerson Ave. near Walmart. It will mark the second Aspen Creek Grill location in the Indy area. The groundbreaking ceremony is set for 1 p.m. on Monday, […]
Longtime Penn High School swimming coach leaving for new position
MISHAWAKA — There has been a major shakeup in the South Bend area swimming scene, as Penn High School head coach Jess Preston is moving to Noblesville, just north of Indianapolis. The news was announced early Tuesday morning in a press release from Noblesville High School. Preston will oversee...
Chicago Cubs draft East Noble grad Brayden Risedorph
KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (WANE) – East Noble graduate and Indiana University pitcher Brayden Risedorph heard his name called in the 20th round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday, as the righty was selected with the 602nd overall pick by the Chicago Cubs. Risedorph just finished his sophomore season for the Hoosiers this past spring. He […]
Ty Dillon Set For Brickyard 400 Start With RCR
WELCOME, N.C. — Ty Dillon is back behind the wheel of a Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet. He’ll pilot the team’s No. 33 Titan Risk Solutions Chevrolet in Sunday’s Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Titan Risk Solutions will be his primary sponsor, which debuts a multi-year,...
Man charged in deadly May hit-and-run on Indy’s west side
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis driver now faces charges for hitting and killing a pedestrian and then driving off. Back at the end of May, 47-year-old Roy Hodges Jr.’s life was cut short when a driver hit and killed him early one morning near the intersection of West Washinton Street and Banner Avenue. “He always put […]
Pacers fans won't have to watch Patrick Beverley this season (and he's not retiring)
It is no secret that the Pacers and Bucks do not like each other. A budding rivalry that hit the grill in December and boiled over as the months passed ended in rather dominant fashion as the Pacers beat the Bucks in six games in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs to advance to the second round for the first time in a decade, finishing the season with a staggering 8-3 record against Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and company.
I&M continues restoring power following July 15-16 storm damage
INDIANA (WFFT) — Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is still working to restore power for customers following Monday night and Tuesday morning storms. The company revealed 27,700 customers were without power on Tuesday at 9 a.m. At 1 p.m. on Tuesday, I&M reported they had restored power to nearly 20,000 customers.
Indiana’s new ILEARN test scores show student progress remained stagnant in 2024
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — 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 language […]
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