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Marion County becomes majority non-white
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Marion County, Indiana’s most populous county, became majority non-white between 2020 and 2023, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau data. The consolidated city-county recorded a net loss of about 8,000 residents over that period. It gained about 7,000 Black, 5,000 Hispanic and 3,900 Asian residents but lost nearly 200 Native Americans. […]
Indiana delegate from Lafayette says he's hopeful after Republican convention
MILWAUKEE — Waking up Friday morning after spending the week attending the Republican National Convention, Chad Chism said the tune of "Back Home Again in Indiana" was playing in his head as he packed up his hotel room. Chism, an alternate delegate for Indiana's Congressional District 4, said after...
Fishers resident heads to Ironman World Championship
Fishers resident Kyle Gabbard has qualified to compete this fall in the annual Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The Ironman World Championship is a Hawaii-based competition that features “the very best male professional and age-group triathletes from around the world,” according to the organization. The competition, which attracts about 2,000 international competitors, is a combined 140.6-mile event that consists of swimming in Kailua Bay, biking along the coast and running through barren lava fields.
Noblesville High School hires swim coach
The Noblesville Swim Club and Noblesville High School jointly announced the hiring of Jess Preston as its new head swim coach July 16. Preston comes to Noblesville from Penn High School and Irish Aquatics in Mishawaka. He had been head coach of Penn’s boys and girls teams since 2008, leading them to multiple trips to the IHSAA State Swimming and Diving finals.
Noblesville fire captain arrested on domestic battery charge
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — Police arrested a fire captain for the Noblesville Fire Department on a preliminary charge of domestic battery Saturday morning. According to Noblesville Fire Department, the Lapel Police Department arrested 55-year-old Brett Etherington early Saturday morning. Booking details indicate Etherington is charged with domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, which is a Level 6 Felony in Indiana.
Shooting in Anderson Leaves Several Injured, Two in Serious Condition
ANDERSON — Multiple people were shot with two suffering severe injuries in an early Sunday shooting according to Anderson Police. They say just after midnight officers responded to a report of a large gathering at the 2200 block of Arrow Avenue. That’s just east of the Westvale Park. As the roadway was being blocked a […] The post Shooting in Anderson Leaves Several Injured, Two in Serious Condition appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Benton Central's Joe Widmer earns Journal & Courier male Student Athlete of the Year
LAFAYETTE — The Journal & Courier sports department is proud to present the 24th annual Student-Athlete of the Year awards. The selections were based on a student-athlete's athletic and academic achievements, along with community activities. The winners were asked to write about what high school athletics meant to them. The male recipient for 2024 is Joe Widmer of Benton Central.
‘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, in large part because of its violent […]
Catholic Eucharistic procession runs through downtown Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — At least 50,000 people took part in a Eucharist processional on Saturday as part of the National Eucharistic Congress. The Congress began on Wednesday and is the first of its kind in 83 years, since 1941. “I’ve never been a part of anything like this before, with 50,000 people with the same […]
Driver strikes house with truck on west side of Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — A driver struck a house with a truck on the west side of Indianapolis Saturday evening. Public police reporting systems indicate officers were dispatched to the 5000 block of West Morris Street around 5:42 p.m. on a report of a personal injury crash. FOX59 and CBS4 crews at the scene observed a home […]
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.
“Evil Lurks at All Times”: Reaction to Indy Activist’s Murder
INDIANAPOLIS — The two men talked late into the night about how they turned tough times into opportunities. Both took on adult responsibilities young and used their pain to help the community they once troubled. They were optimistic, but this would be their last conversation. The next day, Ron Gee, who started an organization called […] The post “Evil Lurks at All Times”: Reaction to Indy Activist’s Murder appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Iconic Bloomington restaurant BuffaLouie's to begin serving food at IU football and basketball games
One of Bloomington's most iconic restaurants will begin serving food at Memorial Stadium and Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall this fall. BuffaLouie's has partnered with Indiana Athletics to make some of its staple food options available at IU football and IU men's and women's basketball games beginning in the 2024-25 athletic year.
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 […]
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...
The Trap owner bids farewell to loyal customers
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — After eight years in business, the owner of The Trap announced Aug. 10 will be the seafood window’s last day in business. Chef Oya Woodruff opened her popular walk-up eatery on the corner of Keystone and 34th Street. “Eight years ago, we didn’t have all these seafood places that are open now,” […]
Caitlin Clark’s reaction to seeing herself on NASCAR hood
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Stewart-Haas Racing and Josh Berry have been getting all the attention at the Brickyard 400 this weekend — and it’s all because of Caitlin Clark. Panini’s sponsorship of the No. 4 Ford put Indiana Fever superstar front and center on the hood. “It really is a great opportunity to have her on […]
'We have to take over.’ Cease Fire Indy founder Ron Gee's children continue his legacy
INDIANAPOLIS — To the rest of the city, he was a legend. A community staple whose life left an impact on the people he helped and whose legacy created waves of change against gun violence in Indianapolis. But to them, he was dad. Ronald Gilmore Frieson, Sr., known famously as Ron Gee, would...
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