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 […]
INDIANAPOLIS — On Friday, Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center (MRNC) in Indianapolis hosted its second annual Un-Gala. The community-centered fundraising event trades traditional gala formality for a luncheon focused on the stories and resilience of families. The center celebrated more than $35,000 raised to support the center’s newly expanded food pantry. Since opening in late January, […]
WWII sailors identified decades later, to be buried with honors in May
Center Grove Student Raises Money for Riley Hospital for Children While Running GREENWOOD, Ind.–Center Grove High School student Charlie Rolfsen wanted to run 100 miles without stopping to raise money for Riley Hospital for Children. He completed that goal on Sunday. In doing so, Rolfsen was able to raise $22,000 and he’s hoping to reach […]
STATEWIDE — On Thursday, Live Nation announced their presentation of Summer of Live, which is a celebration of live music that makes tickets more affordable for fans. Starting April 29 and running through May 5, fans can secure $30 tickets to shows spanning pop, hip-hop, country, and R&B. Live Nation All Access members can get […]
INDIANAPOLIS–The Indianapolis Colts are hosting a “Schedule Challenge” contest where you can predict the team’s 2026 schedule for a chance to win tickets to the Super Bowl. The contestant with the most accurate guess will receive tickets to Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. “Once fans open the challenge on a desktop […]