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Confirmed: First Case of West Nile Virus of 2024 Reported in Indiana
The Indiana Department of Health has released details about the first confirmed case in 2024 of West Nile Virus in the state. West Nile virus emerged in the United States in 1999 and quickly spread across the country. Since then, it has been something most of us have taken efforts to prevent every year as the disease is easily transmitted by mosquitoes.
‘My son’s life was worth everything’: Mother speaks out after her son dies in Indianapolis shooting
INDIANAPOLIS — A 20-year-old man died after he was shot on West Morris Street earlier this week. His mother is now left begging for justice, and for his name not to be forgotten — Edgerrin James Michael Hoover. Years ago, Michelle Taylor moved her kids out of Indianapolis,...
Indy Chamber Works to Attract More Young Workers to Indianapolis
The Indy Chamber recently hosted an event that worked to attract and retain young Indianapolis workers. The Fast Forward event partnered with the Indy Chamber, Lumina Foundation, and Pacers Sports and Entertainment. Joe Pellman, the Executive Director of Regional Image Marketing for the Indy Chamber, says the event was aimed at interns and early-career professionals. Pellman wants the event to be a tool to help Indiana grow and retain workers in its talent pipeline.
The Indianapolis Colts Should Not Trade for Brandon Aiyuk
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk requested a trade recently. At the end of the day, it’s unclear whether he’ll stay in San Francisco or get sent to another team. Should the Indianapolis Colts pursue a trade for Aiyuk?. Vinnie Iyer of Sporting News thinks Indy is...
NASCAR: 2024 Brickyard 400 qualifying updates, full starting lineup
For the first time since 2020, Indianapolis Motor Speedway is scheduled to host the traditional Brickyard 400, and for the first time since 2019, this crown jewel NASCAR Cup Series race is set to be contested with fans in the grandstands. The four-turn, 2.5-mile (4.023-kilometer) oval in Speedway, Indiana was...
GoldandBlack.com's Saturday Simulcast: Purdue football, basketball and more
In our July 20, 2024 edition, GoldandBlack.com football expert Tom Dienhart breaks down Purdue football and his preparation for next Tuesday’s Big Ten Media Day Also, Brian Neubert and host Alan Karpick talk men’s basketball recruiting and what will be some of the challenges for the Boilermakers’ 2024-25 season.
Ball State University Accepting Applications for 2024-25 Off-Campus Housing Self-Certification Program
MUNCIE, Indiana – Ball State University is now accepting applications from landlords and property management companies to participate in the Off-Campus Quality Housing Initiative for the 2024-25 academic year. Introduced last year, this self-certification program for local property management companies and landlords is designed to connect students with well-maintained...
Vocalist Myles Ogea Scheduled as Guest Artist with America’s Hometown Band on July 25 in Muncie
MUNCIE, IN—Former resident of Muncie and popular local vocalist, Myles Ogea, is revisiting Muncie to sing again with the AHB Concert Band at Westside Park or July 25. Ogea and his crooner style of singing (a la Sinatra) is to be the main focus of this AHB concert, in such classic titles as “Embraceable You” and I’ve Got You Under My Skin” — and more.
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Solar eclipse paints the perfect backdrop for ISP’s ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ photo
INDIANA (WFIE) - Indiana State Police is hoping to represent the Hoosier State well with this year’s submission for the “Best Looking Cruiser”, which is put on annually by the American Association of State Troopers. For 2024, ISP took the opportunity to snap their photo during one...
Tech outage causes widespread disruption
INDIANAPOLIS – A widespread tech outage linked to Microsoft and CrowdStrike disrupted operations around the globe Friday, affecting everything from flights to banking to media outlets. The issue grounded flights for several airlines, including American Airlines and Delta, and caused headaches for multiple companies. Some customers were unable to make transactions, while the Indiana Bureau […]
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