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'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...
Old City Hall project budget nearly doubles, likely due to historic preservation
Redevelopment at the old Indianapolis City Hall will cost an estimated $100 million more than initially planned as developers look to gain final approval from the city's historic preservation commission and break ground on the site by the end of the year. Local developer TWG and Mayor Joe Hogsett, who...
PFLUM FAMILY URGES WOULD-BE SEARCHERS TO STAY OFF JOHNSON PROPERTY
(Connersville, IN)--The family of Denise Pflum released a statement over the weekend after a Fayette County judge last week stopped their efforts to force the search of the property of Erika Johnson for Denise’s remains. The message indicates the Pflums will try another approach and urges the community to be patient until that happens. They are discouraging the efforts of some to organize a protest, saying that it will not sway the court’s position. They’re also asking that people not venture onto the Johnson property themselves in an effort to search. They say they have a team of search professionals waiting in the wings if and when a search is ever permitted.
Grammy nominated country star coming to downtown Terre Haute
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A Grammy nominated country music singer with 15 studio albums will take the stage downtown at this year’s Music at the Crossroads event. Music at the Crossroads is a music festival held to benefit Big Brothers Big Sister of the Wabash Valley. This year, Neal McCoy will be taking the […]
Man May Have Been Shot by IMPD Tuesday, Suicide Note Found in Suspect’s Home
INDIANAPOLIS — A Tuesday morning shooting in Indianapolis may have been an attempt at suicide, say police. Indianapolis Metro Police responded to West Vermont Street near I-465 around 11:30 a.m. on a report of a person shot. The caller said they were shot by a white man wearing a white shirt. When police arrived, they […] The post Man May Have Been Shot by IMPD Tuesday, Suicide Note Found in Suspect’s Home appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Westfield announces plans for a new fire station
Westfield, Ind. (WISH) — On Tuesday, the city of Westfield and Westfield Fire Department announced renderings for a new fire station on the city’s north side. Station 84 will be located at 191 St. and Chad Hittle Dr. The city says the station is needed due to an increase of residential neighborhoods in the area. […]
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