The Hammer and Nigel Show
The Indiana House passed its version of a casino bill on Monday, 78-15; however, several legislators have voiced objections and demanded changes in a final version. WIBC political correspondent Eric Berman told WIBC hosts Jason Hammer and Rob Kendall that some legislators object to a $50-million fee for moving Gary’s casino from Lake Michigan to downtown, while others […]
(carlballou/Getty Images) The homicide rate in the city of Indianapolis has continued its unabated rise in early 2019. No less than six homicides occurred in under a 24-hour period last weekend, a tragic reminder that despite their best efforts, law enforcement and community organizations have been unable to effectively counter the violent crime in our city. The Indianapolis […]
(Photo: Screen Capture) Nothing ruins a workout and throws you off your pace quite like getting hit by a car. You’re past the warm-up, you’ve just reached your target heart rate when “WHAMMO,” some jackass uses his Oldsmobile to play “smash the jogger.” Yep, workout’s over; your bones are crushed. Oh sure, you could hit another gym, but the […]
(Jack Taylor/Getty Images) Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to steal and publish classified documents from the United States government on our personal website. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested Thursday at the Ecuadorian Embassy in the jolly good British capital. The arrest followed Assange’s eviction from the Embassy after Ecuador dropped […]
(Denise Truscello/Getty Images) Pop music superstar and potentially mega-hot, tasty babe Celine Dion (we asked Rob Kendall his opinion) is headed to Indianapolis for her first concert in our city in 11 years on Dec. 3 at Banker’s Life Fieldhouse. In what will undoubtedly be known from here on out as the most emotionally-poignant moment in the […]
(Icon Sportswire/Getty Images) The Indiana Hoosiers take the field for their annual Cream and Crimson Game this Friday night at 7pm in Memorial Stadium. The game represents the 15th and final practice of the 2019 spring season. Indiana University Athletic Director Fred Glass joined the Hammer and Nigel show Wednesday to preview the game, as well […]
(Photo: Eric Berman/WIBC) Indiana is a step closer to legalized, state-regulated sports wagering. On Tuesday, the House Ways and Means Committee advanced IN sports betting bill (S 552) by a 17-6 vote, sending it to the floor. The Senate already passed a version of this bill in February with minor differences in language and requirements. If successful, Indiana would become the ninth state […]
(AlexandraFlorian/Getty Images) Some whack job online is attempting to convince people that they should eat their cereal with water instead of milk. Yes, water. Yes, gross. “I am a true believer that cereal with water is better,” user u/DubitablyIndubitable posted on April 7 in the Unpopular Opinion channel on Reddit, explaining, “The taste of milk conflicts with the […]
(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) South Bend Mayor and blowhard Pete Buttigieg wants you to know that he’s gay. It’s also important to Pete that you understand that while he’s gay, he’s also gay. In addition, Pete’s gay. GAY, GAY, GAY, REALLY GAY! He’s GAY. Also, he’s a homosexual, which means he’s gay. Yes Pete, we get it: you’re […]
(Icon Sportswire/Getty Images) Indy Eleven’s prospects for a new stadium got a major boost Monday, following Indiana lawmakers unanimous passage of approved changes to a major funding bill. The House Ways and Means Committee advanced an amended version of Senate Bill 7, which would allow the Indy Eleven to negotiate with Indianapolis to build a $150 million […]