The minor league baseball team, the Indianapolis Indians will be keeping its name. In the past, many teams from every sport have faced backlash for their Native American mascot figures. However, the Indianapolis Indians decided to stand their ground and not budge. They are instead partnering with the Miami Nation of Indians of Indiana and […]
INDIANAPOLIS — With a set of clippers and conversations, teenagers are learning how to overcome daily struggles. “We talk about real stuff in real life,” said Calvin Washington. While the fresh cut is nice, the teenagers say it’s the talks that matter. “I’ve learned every action doesn’t call for a reaction. I’ve learned that when […]
INDIANAPOLIS — IndyGo’s Purple Line is preparing to enter a new phase of construction, and not everyone in the community is happy about it. Community members gathered at New Direction Church Thursday to learn more about Purple Line while also voicing their concerns regarding the construction plans. Purple Line will be the newest addition of […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Getting the word out about Black businesses and letting restaurants know they have some support is the goal of a dining event similar to Devour Indy, focusing on Black-owned dining options. “You can ride down any main strip, in any city, any state and you can pretty much point out any restaurant, but […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Jermaine Vaughn, the man injured after he was kicked by an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officer in 2021, is now suing. The civil tort case was filed Monday against IMPD, the City of Indianapolis, Officer Eric Huxley and two other officers. Court documents allege the three officers pushed Vaughn up the concrete steps […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A bill moving through the Indiana statehouse focuses on two ounces of marijuana. Several lawmakers say Wednesday’s testimony on House Bill 1297 is the first time a bill of this nature has gotten a hearing. The bill would allow Hoosiers to possess up to two ounces of marijuana without any criminal punishment. “It’s time that […]
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INDIANAPOLIS — Onboard the Black Worldschoolers Mobile Bookstore, they focus on celebrating three things: Black life, Black heritage and Black joy. The bookstore is the first of its kind and travels to schools and events across Central Indiana. Now, they have a fourth reason to celebrate. On Monday, Oprah’s Book Club highlighted Black Worldschoolers on Instagram. “If […]
INDIANAPOLIS — 154 pounds of cocaine was discovered by an Indiana State Trooper after a traffic stop on I-70 near Post Road on Friday. Around 2:30 p.m., a state trooper pulled over a Peterbilt Semi, with no trailer on I-70 eastbound near Post Road for failing to signal a lane change. While conducting the traffic […]
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HANCOCK CO. — A $50,000 winning Hoosier Lottery Powerball ticket was sold on Saturday at a Meijer in McCordsville. The ticket was purchased at the Meijer Store #296 located at 6939 W. Broadway. The winning Powerball numbers for Saturday, Feb. 4, are: 2-8-15-19-58 with the Powerball of 10. Players can check their tickets with the free Hoosier Lottery […]
(West Lafayette, IN) Sergey Macheret, a 65-year-old professor at Purdue University is facing charges of dealing and possessing meth, as well as an unlawful sexual proposition. Lafayette police received multiple reports of a man suspiciously approaching women back in December. After investigations, police found that Macheret was a possible suspect in the case. On Wednesday, […]