Sentiment - Amused
Washington — The U.S. Senate has passed a one-point-two-trillion-dollar government spending bill to avert a government shutdown. The bill was approved by a 74-24 vote at about 2 am Eastern, past the midnight deadline. The package includes funding for the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, and general government operations. President […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Holcomb has declared a disaster for areas hit by tornadoes in Delaware, Randolph, and Jefferson counties. This decision follows the severe damage caused by three tornadoes that tore through various communities on March 14th. In response to this devastation, Governor Holcomb expressed his commitment to aiding those affected, stating, “I’ve taken action […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts inked a new deal with linebacker Zaire Franklin, extending his contract for three years and $31.26 million. ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported the story. Franklin became one of the NFL’s best inside linebackers in the last two seasons. He set a team record with 167 tackles in 2022 and followed […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Expect light rain and isolated thunderstorms throughout the day and into tonight. The heaviest rainfall is predicted for Friday night into Saturday morning, with Central Indiana likely to receive an inch or more of rain. Meteorologist Aaron Updike from the National Weather Service warns that the system will bring a surge of cold […]
WEST LAFAYETTE, IND — Getting Hoosier children ready for the solar eclipse begins by having conversations with them about what the event means. “We know that word is probably new for them,” said Anne Gritt, a clinical assistant professor at Purdue University’s Department of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences. “As children learn new vocabulary words, […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A west side school was on lockdown Wednesday morning after a man barricaded himself inside a home across the street with a firearm. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department told News 8 that officers were called to a home in the 1100 block of North Belmont Avenue around 7 a.m. on a report of […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A recent Bankrate study shows that the national average cost of car insurance has hit an all-time high. Drivers in the US are paying an average of $2,543 per year or $212 per month for car insurance, which is a 26% increase from 2023. According to Dan Kiesle, the insurance director of AAA […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Football fans nationwide have gathered in the city for the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. This event is crucial for college football players dreaming of going pro, with over 300 of the finest athletes in town showcasing their skills in front of coaches, general managers, and scouts. WIBC Radio spoke with fans who traveled […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Police arrested a man for murder. Alexander Cross, 27, was taken into custody for a shooting that happened on Tuesday in the 100 block of S. Belmont Avenue on the city’s west side. Police said when they arrived, they found an adult male inside a residence with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. The […]
LAPORTE, IND –Hoosiers in Northwest Indiana are calling for an independent audit of the La Porte School Corporation’s finances. The state has already conducted an audit and found some discrepancies, with some asking where the money went. According to school officials, the problems result from a technological malfunction. The school has hired someone to address […]