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Colts excused Joe Flacco from practice to attend Jacoby Jones’ funeral
Colts backup quarterback Joe Flacco was not at practice Saturday, attending the funeral of his former teammate Jacoby Jones. Jones died this month at the age of 40. No cause of death has been reported. When Flacco and Jones played together on the Ravens, they connected on one of the...
Andrew Luck's kindness was recognized on a worldwide stage
During his time playing in the NFL, anyone who came in contact with Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck would comment about how nice he was on and off the field. Whether he was celebrating a touchdown throw or complimenting a defender after they sacked him in the backfield. Now, on the ...
Family still fighting for answers 23 years after Indiana woman Niqui McCown disappeared just weeks before her wedding
No little girl deserves to grow up without a mother. For Payton Lackings, it’s a reality she knows all too well. “The first day of school, obviously those are very important, and she was always there,” Payton told Dateline. In August 2001, Payton started the third grade. Her...
USAC Indiana Sprint Week Results Saturday At Kokomo Speedway
USAC National Sprint Cars raced round number two of Indiana Sprint Week Saturday night at Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana. Kyle Cummins claimed the win over Logan Seavey and Brady Bacon. 2024 USAC Indiana Sprint Week at Kokomo Speedway. Full results from the Indiana Sprint Week Round #2 at Kokomo...
Singer Leela James Inducted as Honorary Member of Zeta Phi Beta
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, has announced the induction of 15 distinguished women as Honorary Members into its Alpha Omega Chapter during its Grand Boule in Indianapolis. Leela James, an acclaimed singer known for her soulful contributions to the music industry, is among the new Honorary Members. James gained notable...
‘I’m really excited to get into that rivalry and try to get that Oaken Bucket back’: IU Football is looking to start a new chapter in the Indiana-Purdue rivalry under Curt Cignetti
1,827. That’s how many days it will have been since the last time IU Football beat Purdue when the two schools face off for the Old Oaken Bucket on November 30. The Hoosiers desperately want to snap the three-game losing streak against their rival and beat Purdue in Bloomington for the first time since 2016.
Greencastle wins another thriller to advance in state tournament
Another day and another dramatic Greencastle win. Greencastle escaped two late-inning jams Saturday night at Newville to defeat Northern Lebanon 4-3 and is now one victory away from playing in the Pennsylvania State Little League Championship on Monday. Greencastle will play Back Mountain on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Back Mountain...
Nonprofit holding community fair with a variety of resources
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Resource Hub, an Indianapolis nonprofit, is holding a resource fair on July 28. The fair is set to take place from noon to 6 p.m. at Amvets Post 99, located at 2840 Lafayette Rd. There will be food distribution, free haircuts, a job fair, and free school supplies. Resource Hub Founder […]
Colts’ rookie LB Jaylon Carlies making early impact in training camp
After intercepting a pass during OTAs, Colts’ rookie linebacker Jaylon Carlies came away with another one during the team’s second training camp practice. According to Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan, Carlies’ pick came during 7-on-7 off a pass from Sam Ehlinger that cornerback Ameer Speed was able to breakup and Carlies was able to come down with. He would take it the other way for a “touchdown.” Tip drill to the house. 🏠 pic.twitter.com/soCxERITvu — Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) July 28, 2024 A former college safety at Missouri, Carlies has a real opportunity to carve out a role on this Colts’ defense this season...
Rockville celebrates 200th birthday with block party
ROCKVILLE, Ind. (WTHI) - Rockville's town square was full of people on Saturday to celebrate the town's bicentennial. From a beer garden to face painting to the big time capsule reveal, there was something for everyone. The goal of the event was to commemorate the history of the town as...
Colts special teams coordinator speaks on new kickoff rules
WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — This offseason, the NFL changed its kickoff rules. Gone is the typical kickoff with the entire kicking team lining up at the 35-yard line. Now, it will have similar kickoff rules to what the XFL has done. The kicker will still be at the 35-yard line, but the rest of the […]
IUWBB Preseason Player Power Rankings
Another year, another stacked collection of talented put together by the greatest coach in women's college basketball Teri Moren (yeah, we said it). This depth chart is far from shallow, and this team looks extremely dangerous on paper. All 13 players on this roster have a reasonable case for minutes,...
Benefit Ride supports Local Combat Vet
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - Jason McReynolds is a local combat Vet who recently lost home after it caught fire. After saving his service dog, Courage, he suffered severe burns to his body. Now, the veteran community is coming together to support him. The charity ride was put on by Combat...
Indiana bridge to be named in honor of Seara Burton
RICHMOND, Ind. (WDTN) — A bridge over I-70 will be renamed in memory of Richmond K-9 Officer Seara Burton, who was killed in the line of duty. The Indiana Department of Transportation will officially name the Chester Boulevard Bridge in honor of fallen officer Seara Burton. The bridge on US 27 over Interstate 70 will […]
Brownsburg cyclist Chloe Dygert wins bronze in time trials despite fall
PARIS (AP) — Grace Brown of Australia has won the women’s Olympic time trial on the wet, treacherous streets of Paris. She safely stayed on her bike in the rainy weather to stop the clock in 39 minutes, 38.24 seconds in a dominant performance. Anna Henderson of Britain finished 1:31 back in second. Brownsburg cyclist […]
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