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Ragweed season has kicked off in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Ragweed season is an annual challenge for many Hoosiers, with pollen levels typically starting to rise in late August. As the season progresses, pollen counts usually peak by mid to late September, and the first frost, which often occurs in October, signals the end of the season. However, the intensity and duration […]
NWS: Expect Warmer Temperatures Across Indiana Soon
STATEWIDE–Temperatures are about to increase all across Indiana. “Most places will get high temperatures around 88 on Friday. Then it’s around 89 on Saturday. By early next week, we’ll have highs in the low 90s,” said Jason Puma, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. Puma says no rain is expected in Indiana for […] The post NWS: Expect Warmer Temperatures Across Indiana Soon appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM. The post NWS: Expect Warmer Temperatures Across Indiana Soon appeared first on 106.7 WTLC.
Indiana to Lose Over 100 Security Officers
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A company that provides security services, risk management and support to government and corporate clients has sent notice to state of Indiana that it plans to move 123 jobs. Triple Canopy, which is a division of Constellis Group, employs a number of former Army Special Operations personnel, Green Berets, Rangers, SEALs, MARSOC […] The post Indiana to Lose Over 100 Security Officers appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Greenfield Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Child Molestation After Guilty Plea
A Greenfield man has been sentenced to 21 years imprisonment after pleading guilty to charges of child molestation, as reported in a news release from the Hancock County Prosecutor’s Office. James Edward Johnson, 71, entered into a plea agreement in July 2024, and received his sentence on August 8 at Hancock Superior Court. Following his prison tenure, Johnson must serve six years of sex offender-specific probation and will face a lifetime requirement to register as a sex offender.
Greenwood Christian Joins Indiana Crossroads Conference in 2025
Greenwood Christian Academy will join the Indiana Crossroads Conference (ICC) in July 2025, amid significant conference realignment in Johnson County. This new alignment includes seven small private schools, such as Cardinal Ritter and Covenant Christian. The move comes as Beech Grove, Monrovia, and others leave for the newly formed Hoosier Legends Conference. GCA's entry into the ICC places its football program in a competitive environment, especially with teams like Indy Lutheran, recent state champions. Athletic director Shon Cottle acknowledges the challenges ahead but sees the overall competitive field as beneficial for the program.
Indianapolis Forecast: Soaring Temperatures with Heat Index Near 100
Indianapolis, IN — As the weekend approaches, Indiana residents should prepare for rising temperatures. Starting Saturday, highs are expected to reach 89 degrees, marking the beginning of a warming trend that will continue into next week. Saturday will see mostly sunny skies with scattered clouds in the afternoon. The...
Hawaii Fluid Art opens in Noblesville
Hawaii Fluid Art, a new art studio that offers classes in fluid art canvas painting, resin tumbler painting and more, opened Aug. 10 at 13185 Harrell Pkwy. in Noblesville. According to franchise owners Siân and Oliver Schmidt, a married couple who live in Carmel, the new studio is the first Hawaii Fluid Art franchise in Indiana.
Westfield High School students enter CPA training program
WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — People of color remain significantly underrepresented in the accounting field despite a growing demand, but the Indiana CPA Society has acted to change that with a free, yearlong CPA training program for high school students to advance diversity in the profession. Two Westfield High School students are taking a big step […]
Snapshot: Carmel Clay Community Building celebrates opening
Carmel Fire Department Chief David Haboush, Carmel Fire Buffs President Jim Martin, former Clay Township Trustee Doug Callahan and Clay Township Trustee Paul Hensel are joined by members of the Koorsen family, Carmel city councilors, former Mayor Jim Brainard, Mayor Sue Finkam, representatives from Clay Township, CTI Construction, DLZ and Envoy Aug. 15 to celebrate the grand opening of the Carmel Clay Community Building at 210 Veterans Way. Besides housing CFD headquarters, the building includes the Stay Alive Family Education House and Carmel Fire Buffs Museum. (Photo courtesy of the City of Carmel)
Carmel resident singing the blues on own album
Christopher Wyze has played in several blues cover bands but never expected to write his own songs. A longtime Carmel resident whose actual last name is Wirthwein, Wyze didn’t think his German name would work well on a blues record. In July, the song “Back to Clarksdale” reached No. 1 on the RMR, or Roots Music Report, song chart. The album, Christopher Wyze & The Tellers’ “Stuck In The Mud,” reached No. 2 on the RMR blues chart based on worldwide radio play.
Colts' Jonathan Taylor: Starters slated to play Thursday
Taylor and the Colts' starters are on track to play into the second quarter of Thursday's preseason finale against the Bengals, James Boyd of The Athletic reports. After Taylor gets his anticipated reps Thursday, look for Tyler Goodson, Evan Hull, Zavier Scott and Demetric Felton to have an opportunity to make their cases for depth slotting in an Indy backfield that also includes Trey Sermon, who's been dealing with a hamstring issue. As the coming season approaches, Taylor is healthy and entrenched as his team's clear-cut lead back, a context that should result in a high-volume role in the team's Anthony Richardson-helmed offense.
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