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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.
Women’s Basketball Adds Wisconsin to 2024-25 Schedule
INDIANAPOLIS – The Butler women's basketball team has added another Big Ten opponent to their 2024-25 non-conference schedule. The Wisconsin Badgers will visit Hinkle Fieldhouse on Wednesday, Dec. 11. These two teams clashed at the Kohl Center just one year ago with Butler pulling out a 59-51 win in...
Indy’s new gun violence prevention program provides wraparound services
People who are involved in gun violence are at a significantly high risk of hospital readmission for violent injuries –– many of which are more severe than the initial incident. Now, Indianapolis has announced the state’s first hospital-linked violence prevention program. The initiative is a collaboration between...
Five Flags Speedway Demolition Derby: Logan Boyett En Route to First Outlaws Title
Five Flags Speedway is set to host its annual Demolition Derby this Friday, marking a return to high-octane racing after a month-long break. The last driver standing in the demolition challenge will earn a $1,500 prize, while racing events involve multiple classes including Outlaws and Sportsmen. Admission prices are affordable at $10 for adults and $5 for children aged 6 to 11, making it accessible for families. With grandstands opening at 5 p.m., fans can expect a thrilling evening of crashes and high-speed races.
Indiana’s 8th district congressional candidates agree to debate
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- All three candidates running for Indiana’s 8th District Congressional seat have agreed to debate. Republican Mark Messmer, Democrat Erik Hurt and Libertarian K. Richard Fitzlaff are all looking to take the seat left open by current congressman Larry Buschon who is not running for re-election. Eyewitness News has reached out to the […]
ISP offers tips on State Fair visits
INDIANAPOLIS — The 2024 Indiana State Fair will run from Aug. 2 to Aug. 18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center. In anticipation of the event, Indiana State Police have offered some tips to keeping Hoosiers safe and prepared. Tickets to the Indiana State Fair are available for purchase here.
Judge grants motion to move Delphi murders suspect out of Indiana Department of Correction
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Judge Frances Gull on Thursday granted a motion to move Delphi murders suspect Richard Allen out of the Indiana Department of Correction. On day three of the Delphi murders court hearings, Gull granted the defense’s request to vacate Allen’s safekeeping order. Allen will be moving out of the Indiana Department of Correction, […]
Explore ‘redLINES’ at Walk the Block
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 1, 2024) — It runs the length of a city block — measuring 426 feet long, 18 inches wide and weighing 80 pounds. The stunning size as well as the intricate details and powerful narrative all make “redLINES” a truly captivating piece of textile art. Visitors have a unique opportunity to explore this one-of-a-kind quilt and meet some of artists who made it during Walk the Block, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Aug. 9-11, at the Indiana State Museum.
Indy Summer Learning Labs helps bridge learning loss for students across the state
School is starting across Marion County, but some students have continued learning for most of the summer. At IPS Butler University Laboratory School 60 on the city’s near northside, nearly 300 students were taking classes. They are a part of the Indy Summer Learning Labs, a five week program for students across the state to get instruction during the break between academic years.
Meals on Wheels launches new program in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — On a Friday morning in downtown Indianapolis, Cameron Grady and David Carpenter are loading up boxes of food and hitting the road to make deliveries for Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana. But these deliveries are unlike any they’ve made before. “It has been a long...
New 2024 Indiana Law Prohibits Students From Using Wireless Devices in Schools
Starting this year, students in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) will have to tuck away their phones during class time. That's right, no more texting, scrolling, or snapping during lessons. New School Year, New Indiana Laws. I know that a lot of students are used to having cell phones...