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Indianapolis hosts iconic NCAA Final Four, boasting history, culture, and community celebration beyond the court.
Rising R&B artist Ravyn Lenae performs at NCAA Final Four in Indy, showcasing her smooth vocals and alternative R&B sound on a national stage.
INDIANAPOLIS — In 2023, the Arsenal Technical High School football team in Indianapolis finished the season without a single win, but the team rallied the last two seasons with winning records in conference play. The team took a different path. Through a pilot program supported by a grant from the Riley Children’s Foundation, these athletes […]
The Tamika Catchings USA Network WNBA analyst era is here—and it’s a full-circle moment for one of Indiana’s greatest. Tamika Catchings, a legend of the Indiana Fever, has officially joined the USA Network WNBA broadcast team as a game analyst. This move is part of a groundbreaking 11-year media rights deal bringing expanded national coverage to women’s basketball, including regular-season games, […]
GRANT COUNTY, Ind. — Three people, including a 17-year-old boy, were recently arrested in Grant County in connection with an armed robbery. According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the suspects arranged to meet someone for a “firearm transaction.” Instead, deputies say the group used firearms to threaten and rob the individual. Arrested were 20-year-old […]
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — The Town of Speedway is considering taking over a long-stalled construction site right next to Indianapolis Motor Speedway. On Monday, the Speedway Town Council unanimously approved a resolution to authorize the Speedway Redevelopment Commission to acquire the property of the unfinished Wilshaw Hotel. “I think the council is hopeful that this will […]
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls announced on Monday they have waived guard former Purdue guard Jaden Ivey after multiple videos were posted on social media in recent weeks. In one of those videos, he criticized the NBA’s observance of Pride Month by labeling the celebration as “unrighteousness.” He was born in South Bend and went […]
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Sunday night. Fayette County deputies arrived at a home near County Road 200 East, near East Springersville and East Alquina roads, at around 9 p.m. This was because of a report of a domestic disturbance involving shots fired. Preliminary investigations show […]
Houston basketball history is coming full circle as the Houston Comets are officially set to return to the WNBA in 2027, marking one of the most anticipated comebacks in women’s sports. The announcement reignites a legacy that once made Houston the epicenter of women’s professional basketball and brings back a franchise that helped define the […]
IU Launches Initiative to Support Black Arts, Culture, and Research A new initiative at Indiana University is aiming to expand how Black culture, history, and the arts are studied and supported across the Midwest. The program, called Black Humanities in the Midwest, is centered on creating space for deeper exploration of Black life through research, […]
Butler Launches New Fund to Support Indy’s Arts Scene With Every Ticket Sold A major move is happening at Butler University and it could have a lasting impact on Indianapolis’ creative community. The university has officially launched a new initiative called the Arts Performance Fund, designed to turn every show into long term support for […]
5 People Break Into Butler’s Hinkle Fieldhouse, Steal $15K in Equipment Indianapolis police and officials at Butler University are asking for the public’s help after a bold break-in at one of the city’s most historic sports venues. According to investigators, a group of five individuals broke into Hinkle Fieldhouse late Saturday night. Surveillance footage shows […]