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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 […]

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 […]

INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana’s lawmakers are celebrating the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 coming up this Sunday. State Representative Tim O’Brien of Evansville co-chairs the Indiana House Motorsports Caucus. He says the Indy 500 continues to be a powerful symbol of Indiana’s leadership in racing and its impact on the state’s economy and identity. “The Indianapolis 500 […]

INDIANAPOLIS — 250 Hoosiers joined the military Sunday morning during the enlistment ceremony at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). Indiana National Guard Major General Larry Muennich delivered the Oath of Enlistment to the 250 recruits at Pagoda Plaza. The event included several speakers, including IMS and IndyCar President Doug Boles, Senator Jim Banks, and U.S. […]

Richard Allen's lawyers argue to overturn his 130-year murder conviction, but face an uphill battle as prior attempts failed.

INDIANAPOLIS–Grammy nominated singer Jordin Sparks will sing the national anthem at this year’s Indianapolis 500. This will be her third time performing the anthem before the Indianapolis 500, as she also sang in 2015 and 2024. “Jordin knows how important the national anthem performance is to the pre-race ceremonies of the Indianapolis 500, and we […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Scientists in Indianapolis working for Eli Lilly are developing new treatments for cancer and diabetes, and the company is marking its 150th year in medicine with a ceremony downtown Tuesday morning. Lilly was founded by Colonel Eli Lilly, a Civil War veteran, pharmacist, and chemist. Governor Mike Braun, Senate President Pro Tem Rod […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The 500 Festival Mini-Marathon concluded successfully on Saturday, thanks in large part to volunteers. Viki Shubert, a volunteer who has run the race herself, said that the key to volunteering is keeping runners motivated and supporting the event’s logistics. Randy Collins has spent the last 20 years serving drinks to thousands of runners, […]

IU Football Team Will Go to White House in May to Celebrate National Title WASHINGTON, D.C.–The 2025-26 Indiana Hoosier football team will visit the White House on May 11 to celebrate their National Championship they won over Miami on January 19 by a score of 27-21. President Donald Trump attended the championship game. The Hoosiers […]