SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Six years ago the Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced they would be hosting a watch party when it became known that Indiana would be in the path of totality of a solar eclipse set to happen on Monday, April 8th. Since then, IMS President Doug Boles says he and the rest of the […]
STATEWIDE — With many parts of the Hoosier state expected to have a clear view of the upcoming total solar eclipse, some schools have announced that they will be canceling classes on April 8th. Continue reading for a list of schools that will be giving students the day off in honor of the eclipse. Below, […]
INDIANAPOLIS — If you have ever dreamed of getting your own Oscar Mayer Wiener Whistle, you will have multiple chances this weekend! The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be stopping by various stores in the Indianapolis area Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Continue reading for a list of stores it plans to visit. Drivers “Angus Ann” and […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The Black Keys announced on Monday that they are going to be rocking Gainbridge Fieldhouse in 2024 as they will stop in Indianapolis on October 26th. The Saturday show will feature opening act support from The Head and The Heart as well as Robert Finley. “The International Players Tour” will stop in 31 […]
STATEWIDE–Schedule disruptions and one-time events, like the solar eclipse on April 8, can cause adverse reactions in children with autism spectrum disorder. With schools taking April 8 off across Indiana due to the solar eclipse, most parents already usually have a plan for their children when school is out. “Following that same plan, even though […]
STATEWIDE — Your governor has signed an executive order ahead of the April 8th solar eclipse. In a press email Wednesday, the office of Governor Eric Holcomb says this executive order will allow Indiana to tap into the emergency resources of other states, including transportation, communication, and critical infrastructure support systems. Thousands of visitors are […]
PLAINFIELD, Ind.–The Plainfield Police Department says they have a new four-legged crime fighter. Her name is Newt. She’s a boxer mix. Officers say she was a victim of animal cruelty and her previous owner has been convicted of several criminal charges. In April 2023, investigators say Newt and another dog were rescued from their difficult […]
BLOOMINGTON — Famous actor and oldest man to ever go to space, William Shatner, will be in Bloomington for the total solar eclipse happening on April 8th. The Star Trek actor will be in IU’s Memorial Stadium from 1 – 5 p.m. as a part of their Hoosier Cosmic Celebration. He joins singer and actor […]
INDIANAPOLIS--The Pinewood Derby is returning for its 16th year at the Indiana State Museum. “What it is is an opportunity for visitors young and old to come and race hand built miniature cars down a track at our museum,” said Carla Knapp, the director of communication at the Indiana State Museum. It’s an event that […]
INDIANAPOLIS — You may watch a police shooting video or hear about an officer’s actions and think ‘this is what I would’ve done.” Police in Indianapolis offer the community a chance to put that thinking to the test. Indianapolis Metro Police have introduced a community-based training day in which regular people, city councilors, news reporters, […]
