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Tickets Available Now for Harvest Nights at Newfields!
INDIANAPOLIS — With the first day of Fall now less than two months away – this year it falls on September 22nd! – you may want to plan a trip to Harvest Nights at Newfields. From September 29th through November 2nd, you and your family can experience autumn in the evening at the city’s art […] The post Tickets Available Now for Harvest Nights at Newfields! appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
PHOTOS AND AUDIO: Gen Con 2024 Gets Rolling in Downtown Indy
INDIANAPOLIS–Lots of games, colorful clothing, and thousands of people are in downtown Indianapolis for Gen Con 2024. Roughly 77,000 people attended this convention last year and this year’s event is sold out. Visit Indy believes this event will also bring in nearly $80 million in revenue. This year is also the 50th anniversary celebration of […] The post PHOTOS AND AUDIO: Gen Con 2024 Gets Rolling in Downtown Indy appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Homeless shelters can save lives but advocates say Indianapolis needs more investment in housing
In 2021, then-20-year-old Heaven Stevens was homeless on the streets of Indianapolis. She visited Outreach, a program for homeless young adults between 18 and 24, which gives them a place to stay, lets them eat a meal and do laundry during the day. “After I heard that, I just made...
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse to open Indiana location this week. What to know
A high-end steakhouse with a name that’s a mouthful is making its debut in Indiana. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse will open in downtown Indianapolis at 14 W. Maryland St. on Aug. 2, serving hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood. ...
The Indiana State Fair Gets Artsy
There are certain things you can count on seeing when visiting the Indiana State Fair: farm animals, fried foods, shows at the grandstand, and rides galore. All of those elements are still in place. However, entering the Harvest Pavilion on the State Fair campus on Indy’s north side feels a...
VICI passes on Indiana racinos
VICI Properties will not exercise its option on a pair of Indiana racinos owned by Caesars Entertainment. That was the main topic of discussion during Thursday’s second-quarter earnings call. Story continues below. According to CFO John Payne, VICI will achieve greater portfolio value by pursuing gaming-sector acquisitions other than...
Crash with IndyGo bus that left Indy woman dead ruled a homicide
UPDATE 8/1/2024: IMPD confirmed Thursday night that after consulting with the Marion County Coroner’s Office, the victim in this case was not shot. Instead, the cause of death is blunt force trauma caused by a vehicle accident. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ INDIANAPOLIS — A crash with an IndyGo bus that left one woman dead has been ruled a […]
How the SBA funds, empowers and mentors entrepreneurs of color
A few beloved establishments, including Tea’s Me Cafe and Kountry Kitchen, recently hosted a special visitor: Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Isabel Guzman. As part of the SBA’s tour to small businesses in Indy, Guzman met with local entrepreneurs to discuss the vital role the organization plays...
Indiana State Police Lieutenant Graduates from FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Indiana State Police Lieutenant Edward Olibo recently graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Lt. Olibo was among a chosen group of law enforcement officers from departments across the United States to attend the FBI National Academy. Olibo has been with the Indiana State Police for nearly 25 years and is assigned to the ISP Criminal Justice Data Division.
DNR field trip grants awarded to 7 local schools
INDIANAPOLIS – Students at 57 Indiana schools will experience the outdoors during the 2024-25 school year thanks in part to a grant program that supports field trips to Indiana State Parks and other state park-managed properties. The Discover the Outdoors Field Trip Grant Program is for all K-12 schools...
Indianapolis' decades-old stormwater system challenged by changing climate
Indianapolis is employing a new strategy to manage stormwater, as the city continues to deal with a changing climate and infrastructure built decades ago. Why it matters: Experts expect more intense and more frequent rainstorms going forward, meaning more localized standing water and flooded roads. Driving the news: The Department...
The Colts Will Need Laiatu Latu To Make An Impact On Day One
The Indianapolis Colts defensive line is stacked with experience and talent. Unfortunately, on July 29th, ESPN reported that 2023 Colts sack-leader, Samson Ebukam suffered a season-ending achilles injury. With this injury, however, it will leave room for veteran edge rushers, Kwity Paye and Dayo Odeyingbo to step up. Most importantly, though, it will leave room for rookie edge rusher Laiatu Latu to make an impact on day one for the Colts.
Risk of severe wind storms increasing across southern Indiana | 3-8 p.m.
INDIANA, USA — Update: New severe thunderstorm watch for the southern half of Indiana has been posted until 8 p.m. Gusty winds are possible south of Indianapolis. Watch out for severe weather later this afternoon and evening across Indiana. A cluster of wind storms is pushing east from the Mississippi River, slowly strengthening over time. Scattered wind and heavy rain storms are possible from 3 to 8 p.m. across central Indiana. Indianapolis' time window looks to be 4-6 p.m.
Some people have already forgotten how good Colts RB Jonathan Taylor is
You know the football season is close when EA Sports begins releasing Madden ratings for the upcoming video game. As part of the release, they have been releasing two position groups a day until the ratings for every player in the game are made public. One of the position groups to already be ...
38th Street will have a new spot for burgers, curly fries, onion rings and shakes in August
Indianapolis burger lovers have yet another option. This Thursday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m., another California Burger location will open at 2831 E 38th St. in Indianapolis. What's on the menu at California Burger? ...
Jockeys Transported to Hospital Following Incident at Horseshoe Indianapolis
Three jockeys were transported to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis following an incident in the sixth race Wednesday, July 30 at Horseshoe Indianapolis. The jockeys involved were Yarmarie Correa, Marcelino Pedroza Jr. and Santo Sanjur. Willadean, ridden by Sanjur, fell heading into the first turn, causing two trailing horses, Jack's Summer...
Andrew Nembhard's new contract puts this Pacers future in doubt
Last week, the Indiana Pacers officially agreed to a three-year, $59 million contract extension with guard Andrew Nembhard. The 24-year-old is coming off arguably his best stretch of NBA basketball after the 2024 NBA Playoffs. In the Pacers' surprise run to the Eastern Conference Finals, Nembhard averaged 14.9 points, 3.3...
Why gas prices could drop in Wisconsin in August
Gas prices in Wisconsin should finally start to tick down, after an outage at a fuel refinery in Illinois last month sent prices soaring across the Midwest. The refinery closed due to a storm in mid-July. On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a waiver allowing Wisconsin and three other states to...