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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has been fined $35,000 for criticizing officiating during the playoff series against the New York Knicks, the NBA announced on Friday. Carlisle complained about preferential treatment for big-market teams like the Knicks compared to smaller-market teams like the Pacers. “There were 29 plays in game one that we […] The post Pacers Coach Carlisle Fined $35,000 for Game 2 Ref Remarks appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

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Former NFL defensive back James Earl "Jimmy" Johnson died at the age of 86, according to Pro Football Hall of Fame. The post Rest In Power: Notable Black People Who Have Died This Year appeared first on NewsOne.

New York basketball star Corey "Homicide" Williams, who made his mark overseas professionally in the NBL, has died from cancer.

One of the greatest comedic minds is set to make a return to the stage. Martin Lawrence has announced a new stand-up tour. As reported by TMZ, the actor is going back into his one-man act bag. This week, he announced Y’all Know What It Is!, a tour that will reunite him with his fans in […]

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Black women are at a disproportionately high risk of being targeted for trafficking at younger ages compared to their white counterparts. The post Sex Trafficking: Black Women And Girls Are At A Greater Risk, So What Can Be Done To Combat The Issue? appeared first on NewsOne.

STATEWIDE — A rare opportunity will present itself Friday night for Hoosiers. The Space Weather Prediction Center is forecasting a severe Geomagnetic Storm that will hit the Earth overnight. This may result in Hoosiers being able to see the Northern Lights. In April 2023, many Hoosiers were able to see the Northern Lights, also known […] The post Hoosiers Could See The Northern Lights Tonight! appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

WASHINGTON — On the campus of George Washington University in Washington D.C. this week hundreds of protestors had several violent clashes with police leading up to an encampment on the campus getting cleared. Before that happened though the Mayor of D.C., Muriel Bowser, had not allowed police to move into clear the encampment. When members […] The post Houchin Urges Biden To Send Promised Weapons To Israel appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

SAN ANTONIO — A man from Indiana is going to federal prison for the next 30 years in a child sex crime case. Gerald Brann, 43, of Valparaiso, shared sexual pictures of a 10-year-old child online between December 25th, 2022, and January 4th, 2023. Some of the pictures showed the child as young as five […] The post Indiana Man Gets 30 Years for Sharing Sexual Pictures & Videos of Children in Two States appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

WASHINGTON — You may have heard that President Biden may stop certain weapons shipments to Israel, and some Hoosier leaders are not pleased. Biden recently announced that he plans to stop shipments if Israel’s military fully invades the city of Rafah, following attempts to encourage a ceasefire with Palestinian militant group Hamas. But, many Republicans […] The post Biden May Stop Some Aid Shipments to Israel, Hoosiers Respond appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

MADISON, Ind. — Would you like to enjoy a quiet weekend away from home, without having to coordinate with anyone else? Well, one “contactless” boutique hotel in Madison has you covered. The Chandler Hotel provides most of the amenities of a traditional hotel, minus the human interactions. So, instead of calling to book a reservation […] The post Madison Hotel Offers Contactless Stays, Celebrates Local History appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

A Georgia appeals court agreed to review the bid to get Fani Willis disqualified from prosecuting Trump's RICO case. The post Georgia Appeals Court Grants Review Of Judge McAfee’s Ruling To Allow Fani Willis To Stay On RICO Case appeared first on NewsOne.

INDIANAPOLIS — Police in Indianapolis have released edited police body-camera footage and security footage from a March shooting outside of a bar. It was around 1:30 a.m. on March 24th at the 11:11 Bar and Grille on East Washington Street in Indianapolis. A fight had broken out inside of the bar and people started going […] The post WATCH: IMPD Release Footage of 11:11 Bar Shootout, Two Officers Shot appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.