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INDIANAPOLIS–Country music singer Garth Brooks is will kick off his “Blame it All on My Roots” Tour later this year in Indianapolis. Brooks will perform at Gainbridge Fieldhouse August 21 and August 22. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 17 at 10 am through Ticketmaster. All tickets are priced at $154 plus applicable taxes with […]
STATEWIDE–State Police are reminding you to practice proper firework safety during this upcoming Independence Day weekend. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) tracks national data on this. National context: The State Police are offering this advice on firework safety. They are also reminding you that throughout the year it is legal in Indiana to set […]
INDIANAPOLIS–A man was arrested Tuesday because police say he caused a disruption on a flight from Indianapolis to Houston on Tuesday. Airport leaders said the disturbance occurred aboard United Airlines flight 3989, prompting the crew to turn the plane around and return to Indianapolis. Police detained the passenger once the aircraft landed, noting that his […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Free summer programming for kids in downtown Indianapolis is bringing in big numbers. It’s all part of a partnership with Let Them Talk and the Indianapolis Office of Public Health and Safety (OPHS). “It’s a citywide initiative for youth across the city to be able to come into a safe space to be able to […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Indiana Republican Congressman Rudy Yakym along with Congresswoman Hillary Scholten introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate this week “National Boys & Girls Club Week.” Yakym said every kid deserves a real shot at a great future, and Boys & Girls Clubs “deliver that every single day through afterschool and summer programs.” As the former […]
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind.–A teenager went missing in Lake Michigan near the Michigan City Lighthouse Pier on Monday afternoon. The call came into police just before 5:45 pm and said that the teenager disappeared in the water. Witnesses said the teenager, believed to be a boy, was wearing red shorts when he went into the water […]
Pence discusses Trump policies he agrees/disagrees with, concerns about Iran deal, and optimism for Indiana's economy.
CENTRAL INDIANA–Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam said on Friday that it is time to come together to address the crime problem in central Indiana. They released a joint statement that says this: “Crime takes a toll on every community. Individuals who commit crimes often move among jurisdictions, creating challenges that no […]
FORT BRAGG, NC.–The Indiana National Guard and the Indianapolis Fire Department on Friday announced the unexpected death of 34-year-old Sgt. Nathaniel J. Thomas. Thomas died Thursday while at Fort Bragg, North Carolina while on orders, but not in a training event. His death is under investigation. He served his country as an infantryman in the […]
Indiana State Fair Announces First Wave of Hoosier Lottery Free Stage Always A Hit Concerts for 2026
INDIANAPOLIS–The Indiana State Fair announced on Wednesday the first full wave of its 2026 list of scheduled concerts as a part of the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage schedule, August 7-23 (Fair is closed on Mondays). All shows at the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage are free with paid fair admission and seating is first-come, first-served. All […]
INDIANAPOLIS–Tickets are now available for the 2026 World Food Championships in Indianapolis, taking place from Oct. 15-18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. General admission tickets start at $15, with free admission for children 8 and under. The event will feature over 300 chefs and culinary teams competing for over $400,000 in prize money across various […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Comic book and pop culture fans will once again descend upon the Circle City for Indiana Comic-Con from June 5-7. At this year’s event, fans can look forward to seeing Academy Award-winning actor Nicolas Cage. Cage’s most recent work is in Amazon Prime’s “Spider Noir,” series, where he plays “Ben Reilly/The Spider.” The […]