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New Mixed-Use Development in Plainfield Promising 1,000 Jobs
A new development that features retail, apartments and senior housing is coming to Plainfield. Isaac Bamgbose, the founder of New City Development Partners, says his firm wanted to bring the new Hobbs Station development to Plainfield to drive more economic growth in the area. The 125-acre space will open in phases, with the first expected soon.
GrowTH Club programs begins at Terre Haute Farmers Market
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – The Terre Haute Farmers Market is holding a new program for kids called the GrowTH Club. It will take place every Saturday until August 24th. The club will feature different activities each week focused on nutrition and physical activity, such as the blender bike smoothie they showcased today.
National Pundit Believes Colts Richardson to Top Expectations in 2024
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson could outpace all forecasts for 2024. Shane Steichen and the Indianapolis Colts coaching staff didn't get to see as much of quarterback Anthony Richardson last year as they would've liked. After just a spotty four games on the field, the former Florida Gators field general succumbed to an AC joint sprain that would end his 2023 campaign just as it was getting started. After reconstructive and strengthening shoulder surgery, Richardson is ready to get back on the field and lead what could be a hard-hitting and high-flying Colts offense.
Meet the Indiana football players representing the program at the 2024 Big Ten Media Days
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football is headed to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis this week for the 2024 Big Ten Media Days. The event has expanded to three days this year with the conference adding Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington to the mix. Indiana will be featured on Day 3 with a lineup that includes...
SLASH concert canceled at The Mill Terre Haute
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – The band SLASH has canceled their S.E.R.P.E.N.T tour stop scheduled for Sunday at The Mill in Terre Haute. In a Facebook post from The Mill Terre Haute states, “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the S.E.R.P.E.N.T tour regrettably has to cancel our performance at The Mill in Terre Haute, IN on July […]
Denny Hamlin Praises Chase Elliott’s Honesty After 23XI Racing Member’s Mistake
Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott have a history in the NASCAR Cup Series. The pair added a considerably different and much more friendly chapter during the July 20 qualifying session at Indianapolis for the Brickyard 400, and it was all the result of a lost piece of paper. It happened...
Kyle Busch Teases Major RCR Changes Amidst Struggles
Kyle Busch Teases Major RCR Changes: Kyle Busch has hinted at noteworthy internal changes at Richard Childress Racing (RCR) as the team faces ongoing struggles. Busch alluded to a missed opportunity to secure a key driver, which could have strengthened the team’s competitive edge. Speculation is rife about potential personnel shifts and the broader organizational issues this may reveal. Richard Childress‘s active involvement suggests serious efforts to address these challenges. Engineering deficiencies and crucial investments are focal points for RCR’s future. The potential driver lineup changes, including the return of Ty Dillon and prospects like Austin Hill, highlight an evolving landscape.
Rising Star Carson Kvapil’s Impressive Run at Indianapolis Revealed
Carson Kvapil’s Impressive Run at Indianapolis: Carson Kvapil, a rising talent in motorsports, achieved an impressive top 10 finish in Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, propelling him into the racing limelight. Benefiting from the mentorship of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and strategic advice from JR Motorsports, Kvapil exhibited notable flexibility and expertise amidst unique challenges. His performance highlights the success of Earnhardt Jr.’s vision for nurturing emerging talent. With support from a strong team and the foundational influence of his father, Kvapil is on a promising path. His ability to drive intricate circuits and make critical race-day decisions shows his potential for future accolades in racing.
Riley Herbst may have earned Cup Series deal with winning pass at Indianapolis
If there was ever a play in sports that defined the next chapter of an athlete's career, it would be Riley Herbst's race-winning pass on Aric Almirola to secure the win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 25-year-old driver passed Almirola on the race's final lap, making the winning move just two corners before he would fly under the checkered flag for his second career NASCAR Xfinity Series victory. With talk circulating around the garage area that Herbst is being considered to pilot a third Cup Series car for 23XI Racing, Saturday's race-winning pass might not have just been big for Herbst's season,...
Dozens of car enthusiasts participate in "Bringing Back the Bash"
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - You might have seen dozens of cars traveling down Wabash Avenue on Saturday as "Bringing Back the Bash" returned. The fun kicked off Friday night at the Wabash Valley Dragway. Then, people made an appearance for a pre-cruise party at the mill Saturday afternoon. To end the night, car lovers got to watch cool cars cruise down Wabash Avenue.
Former Colts Running Back Announces Retirement from NFL
A former third-rounder and Indianapolis Colts running back is hanging up his helmet after eight NFL seasons. Veteran running back and former Indianapolis Colts addition Kenyan Drake has announced his retirement from the NFL. NFL.com insider Ian Rapoport posted the news. Drake began his NFL career when the Miami Dolphins...
The Pacers have a T.J. McConnell problem (and there is only 1 solution)
During the 2019 NBA offseason, guard T.J. McConnell joined the Indiana Pacers on a two-year, $7 million deal, leaving the Philadelphia 76ers, the place he called home for the first four years of his career. In his first two seasons with the Pacers, the Pennsylvania native averaged 7.6 points, 3.2...
Outdoor Learning Complex at Batesville Primary Opens
The public grand opening of this unique open-air educational facility will be held on Saturday, August 3. (Batesville, Ind.) - After more than a year of fundraising and planning, the Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) has completed the construction of an outdoor learning complex at Batesville Primary School (BPS). The grand opening of this unique open-air educational facility will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, with public viewing hours beginning at 11 AM and lasting until at least noon. BCEF board members will be on hand to explain more about the benefits of learning outdoors and to answer questions about the newest flexible learning space at the Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC).
STEAM Camp Empowers Future Innovators
(Batesville, IN) – Kids Discovery Factory’s annual STEAM Camp, sponsored by Hillenbrand, Inc., concluded with great success, hosting over 170 Kindergarten through 6th grade campers from all over Southeastern Indiana for four days of immersive and interactive learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). The STEAM Camp was hosted at Batesville Intermediate School from July 8-11. This year’s attendance was the largest group to date, beating last year’s total of 150 students.
Man sentenced to supervised probation for his role in road-rage fatality
SEYMOUR – A man was sentenced in his role in an August 2023 crash south of Seymour that led to the death of a Greenfield woman Thursday afternoon in Jackson Circuit Court. Austin Robert Cooper, who was 22 and a resident of Austin when the crash occurred and left Ashlea Albertson dead, will not serve prison time but will spend five years on supervised probation.
One for the family: Trevor Catalano hangs on for emotional Whelen Modified Tour win at Monadnock Speedway
WINCHESTER, N.H. – The Catalano family has been trying to win a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race since 2018. On Saturday night at Monadnock Speedway, 17-year-old Trevor Catalano delivered the victory that his entire family so desperately wanted. Trevor, the youngest of three brothers currently racing on the NASCAR...
Robots & corn: Lawrence Central hosts international robotics competition, Hoosier-style
Indiana Robotics Invitational organizers made sure that all who entered knew they were in the heartland. The smell of sweet corn wafted through the air around the venue’s main entrance at Lawrence Central High School, with a handful of the local team’s supporters grilling as fast as they could to keep up with demand.
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