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Pacers Star Believes His Team Is Being Overlooked In The East
Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers went on a surprising run in last season’s playoffs. They reached the Eastern Conference Finals where they were swept by the eventual champion Boston Celtics. Despite being one of the final four teams left standing, Indiana hasn’t been talked about as being a contender in the 2024-25 season. The star point guard believes his Pacers are being overlooked in the Eastern Conference hierarchy.
Indiana Stresses Mosquito Prevention as West Nile Virus Remains a Threat
Indianapolis, IN – Although West Nile virus is not new to Indiana, the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) continues to stress the importance of mosquito prevention. With ongoing concerns about mosquito-borne diseases, residents are urged to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their families. According to the IDOH,...
Indiana Silver Alert canceled for 75-year-old man missing from Straughn
UPDATE: The Silver Alert issued on Sunday has been canceled. For more information on this cancellation, contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Department at 765-529-4901. STRAUGHN, Ind. (WISH) — An Indiana Silver Alert was issued Sunday morning for a 75-year-old man missing from Straughn. He is considered to be in serious danger and may need medical […]
IMPD: Man found shot, killed in alley on near north side
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A man died early Sunday morning following a shooting on the city’s near north side, according to police. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a report of a person lying in an alley in the 3000 block of Boulevard Place at 7:52 a.m. Officers arrived and found a man with injuries […]
IMPD: 2 motorcyclists killed in hit-and-run crash on Indy’s west side
UPDATE: The motorcyclists were identified as 29-year-old Jorge Cabrera and 22-year-old Welsy Santos Jimenez. The Marion County Coroner’s Office says Cabrera was the driver of the motorcycle and Santos Jimenez was the passenger. INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning on Indianapolis’ west side left two motorcyclists dead, according to police. Indianapolis Metropolitan […]
25-year-old Lawrence County sheriff's deputy killed in motorcycle crash southwest of Bloomington
GREENE COUNTY, Ind. — A 25-year-old Lawrence County sheriff's deputy died in a motorcycle crash Saturday night in Greene County, southwest of Bloomington. Just after 11 p.m. July 27, Greene County sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a motorcycle crash on East State Road 445, near Interstate 69.
Colts’ rookie DE Laiatu Latu showcases playmaking abilities in first training camp practice
In the grand scheme of Colts’ training camp, there’s only been one practice and the pads aren’t on, however, first-round pick Laiatu Latu made a great first impression. Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan would name Latu as one of his three standout performers from Thursday’s practice. ” During a second-team red-zone drill,” wrote Bowen, “Latu roasted second-year left tackle Jake Witt, getting to Joe Flacco extremely quick off the snap. Flacco had to alter his footwork and eventually fell down in the pocket for the “sack.” Of course, Witt isn’t starter Bernhard Raimann, but Latu continues to light up the (lower...
Big East Basketball: 2024 offseason grades for each team
Once again, Big East Basketball is home of the reigning national champions, with the UConn Huskies winning its second straight title. They've certainly had one of the more notable offseasons in the country but what kind of grade should they get?. Here's a look at the offseason grades for each...
Man surrenders after SWAT standoff at Elkhart home
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - A man has surrendered after Elkhart County SWAT was called to a home on Elkhart’s east side. Police say they were called around 8 a.m. Sunday for a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of Witmer Avenue. Officers talked to a man at the home,...
IHSAA volleyball: Central Indiana's top outside hitters to watch in 2024
A number of IHSAA volleyball household names graduated last season, including Indiana Miss Volleyball Lauren Harden, but outside hitter remains arguably the deepest position group in Central Indiana with a number of Division I prospects and rising youngsters in the pipeline. Here are some players you should know as preparations begin for...
State lawmaker says new diploma proposal is lacking in important subject areas
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A Hamilton County lawmaker is worried a proposed redesign of Indiana’s high school diploma requirements is lacking in important subject areas. The Indiana Department of Education unveiled plans to revise the current requirements so they include more work-based learning opportunities. Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) said language, health education, and world history […]
Summer reading program concludes at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library
Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville is wrapping up its summer reading program with grand prizes awarded to this summer’s most voracious readers. Grand prizes include an electric bicycle, a kayak, a Coleman Evanston screened tent for eight people and a child’s bicycle. Prizes were made possible by donations from community partners, including eBoom Electric Bikes, Friends of the Library, Zionsville Rotary Club and a community resident who wishes to remain anonymous.
Genealogy and Local History Fair
The Genealogy and Local History Fair returns to the Indiana State Library on Saturday, October 26th, from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm!. Join us for a full day of genealogy presentations and exhibitors at the 2024 Genealogy and Local History Fair! Our theme is At the Crossroads of America: Westward Migration and Family History, where we will examine where our ancestors went after they arrived in the United States and how they got there.
IU has sent a diver to every Olympics since 1964. Drew Johansen continues the tradition
BLOOMINGTON – It wasn’t by accident when Drew Johansen’s coaching career brought him to the Midwest. First, from 1999-2001, he served as head diving coach at Illinois State. Three years later, he did a three-year term as a volunteer assistant at Ohio State. There had been head-coaching stops before then (Florida Atlantic in...
Fishers awards more neighborhood improvement grants
The City of Fishers recently awarded about $335,000 in new grants to 18 neighborhoods through the city’s Neighborhood Vibrancy Grant Program. About $400,000 in grant funding was awarded earlier in the year to 28 neighborhoods. Applications are now closed for 2024 neighborhood grants. “I am blown away by the...
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