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‘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,...
Riley Herbst uses last-corner pass to win Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis
Riley Herbst more than earned his win at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday. REPOST TO CONGRATULATE RILEY HERBST!HE PASSES ARIC ALMIROLA TO WIN THE #XfinitySeries RACE ON THE INDIANAPOLIS OVAL. pic.twitter.com/QSMxdZY1E8— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 20, 2024 After being passed by Aric Almirola coming to the white flag, Herbst got to Almirola's back bumper entering turn three, clearing the veteran driver going into turn four to take the checkered flag. The win is Herbst's second of his NASCAR Xfinity Series career and locks the Las Vegas native into the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs. After passing teammate Cole Custer for the lead,...
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...
Grundy County Speedway 7-19; Goodaker Photos/Recap
Morris, Ill., July 19—Andy Jones, behind the wheel of the Keith Tolf-owned No. 52, came home the winner of the 40-lap super late model stock car feature race at Grundy County Speedway Friday night as the raceway hosted its annual Kids Night/Bicycle Giveaway event. The son of longtime and...
20-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash on US 31 in Greenwood
GREENWOOD, Ind. (WISH) — A motorcyclist died after they were involved in a crash on U.S. 31 in Greenwood late Friday night, the Greenwood Fire Department told News 8. The Johnson County Coroner’s Office identified the rider as 20-year-old Connor Stevens from Indianapolis. The crash happened just before 10 p.m. Friday. Tyler Swardson, a public […]
Pacers will eventually regret their biggest move of the offseason
The Indiana Pacers offseason has been quiet. They drafted three players in the second round and added James Wiseman in free agency. Their biggest move was signing Pascal Siakam to a four-year $188.9 million contract to keep him in Indiana. The Pacers gave up three players and three first-round picks...
“I’ve seen him knock out three dudes at one time, knock out a seven-footer” – Jeff Teague on how lethal James Johnson is
Jeff Teague talks about how dangerous James Johnson is, having seen the power forward take on and knock out numerous opponents at one time.
Westfield to move to zero-based budgeting
Westfield Mayor Scott Willis said he plans a reorganization of the city’s spending habits, starting with a budget that eliminates unappropriated dollars. Willis told residents at a town hall meeting at Westfield Washington Public Library last month that spending in 2025 will account for all revenues coming into the city.
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 […]
Take a look at who qualified for the 2024 Evansville Men's City Golf Tournament
EVANSVILLE — The most anticipated moment from the Romain Cadillac Men's City Tournament qualifier every year comes at the end. Who will conquer the nerves and advance from the playoff?. This year proved once again it never gets easier. The 2024 Evansville Men's City Tournament officially begins on August...
Oscar Tshiebwe, Quenton Jackson combine for 39 points, but Pacers lose NBA Summer finale
WIth Jarace Walker, Ben Sheppard and Johnny Furphy sitting out, the Pacers lost their NBA Summer League finale 100-93 to the Cavaliers on Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The Pacers finish Summer League 1-4. The Cavs finish 2-3. Here are four observations. Oscar Tshiebwe shows...
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.
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