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Indiana Residents Alerted to Aurora Borealis Viewing Opportunity
Indianapolis, IN – Hoosiers may have a unique opportunity to witness the Northern Lights as a geomagnetic storm is set to enhance aurora visibility Monday night into Tuesday. The aurora borealis could extend as far south as Indiana due to heightened solar activity. According to the NOAA Space Weather...
Hoosier athletes earn Olympic medals at weekend games in Paris
Athletes with ties to Indiana are already bringing home medals after big wins over the weekend, in the early days of the summer 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. As of Sunday night, Team USA was leading with 12 medals. The team has earned three gold medals, six silver medals and three bronze medals so far.
Receipts show increase in Indiana school supply cost
AVON, Ind. (WISH) — The average amount a family will spend on school supplies this year has increased to $918, according to the National Retail Federation. That’s $28 more than last year’s number. That change is felt across Indiana as parents gear up to send their kids back to school this week and in the […]
‘All INdiana Politics’ | July 28, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Sunday’s edition of “All INdiana Politics,” Vice President Kamala Harris visited Indianapolis to address the biennial gathering of the historically Black sorority Zeta Phi Beta. In her speech, Harris discussed affordable health care, fighting poverty, the economy, child care, maternal care, Project 2025, and more. Later in the show, News 8’s […]
New Study Reveals Indiana Has One of the Best School Systems in America
Choosing the right school for your kiddo is a huge decision for parents. But, what does that even mean - the "right" school? That answer is probably different for every student. So how does a parent - especially parents of youngsters just starting school - make that decision? WalletHub just released a report that might provide some insight to parents.
6-Banner Sunday: Assembly Ball falls in third round of TBT
Welcome to another edition of 6-Banner Sunday, a joint production between The Assembly Call and Inside the Hall, where we highlight the five most essential IU basketball stories of the past week, plus take a look at how the other IU sports programs are doing. The much-hyped Assembly Ball squad...
Indianapolis Public Library’s Shared System Adds Eight IPS Schools, Expanding Educational Resources to 4,405 New Students
INDIANAPOLIS – In the fall of 2024, the Indianapolis Public Library’s Shared System will expand to include eight additional schools from the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) system, enhancing students' access to both physical and digital resources in the classroom. The Shared System is an interlibrary collaboration that includes...
Thomas Mercer, Annam Olasewere, and Charlotte Crush Close NCSAs With Wins
LCM (50 meters) Virginia commit Thomas Mercer swam to the win in the boys 200 IM on the final night of competition in Indianapolis at NCSAs. Mercer touched in a 2:02.17, about half a second off his best of a 2:01.52 that he swam last month for 30th at US Olympic Trials. Mercer improved on his time from this meet a year ago as he swam a 2:02.99 for 2nd last year.
Westfield increases road impact fees for developers
The City of Westfield has adopted a public works policy change to address the effect of the city’s rapid development on local roads. Johnathon Nail, director of public works for Westfield, said the zone improvement plan is an amendment to the city’s comprehensive plan specifically related to road impact fees.
‘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.
2024 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 34 Days (Anthony Chung
Welcome back to the 2024 Hoosier Huddle Countdown! From now until Indiana’s opening day against the FIU Golden Panthers, the Hoosier Huddle staff will feature every player on the Hoosiers football roster for 2024. Today, the featured player as we are 34 days out is #34, Anthony Chung. Height:...
Community Link: Supporting educational development in young people
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each week on Community Link, Carolene Mays takes a look at an organization or business that is making a positive impact on the community. This week, Mays was joined by Robert Jackson, an Indianapolis native and best-selling author of seven books, including his latest, “Mothers Raising Sons.” Jackson travels around the world, speaking […]
IMPD, former WNBA stars come together to host 'Play Like a Girl' basketball clinic
Former WNBA players and officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department came together Saturday to host the "Play Like a Girl" basketball clinic for girls within the community. The program, hosted in partnership with the National Police Athletics/Activities League and Servcom, a nonprofit created by former WNBA star Rushia Brown aimed to highlight...
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...
Two time national champion point guard signs with Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers inked former UConn Huskies guard Tristen Newton to a two-way contract on Saturday. Newton was the 49th player selected in the 2024 NBA draft, joined in the draft class by fellow UConn starters Stephon Castle, Donovan Clingan, and Cam Spencer. The 6’5 guard averaged 9.0 points, 4.6 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.2 steals across five Summer League games, although he shot just 20% from the field and 18.2% from the three point line. “Tristen Newton, tremendous [growth] from game one to game five,” Pacers summer league head coach Jannero Pargo said. “Understanding our offense more, playing more confident. Being able to call plays and run our sets and be more comfortable out there.” Newton averaged over 15 points, six assists, and six rebounds in his final season with UConn, leading Dan Hurley’s team to back-to-back national championships as the primary ball-handler. Now, his experience, winning mentality, facilitation, and positional rebounding skills will give Indiana additional point guard depth available throughout the season, although Newton will likely spend most of his time in the G League with the Mad Ants.
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...
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