BLOOMINGTON — Former Indiana Hoosiers coach Bob Knight was released from a hospital in Bloomington, Indiana, and returned home after being admitted with an illness over the weekend, his son said Monday. “On behalf of the Knight Family, we thank you for your thoughts and prayers. As many have heard, my dad was hospitalized over […]
INDIANAPOLIS — On Monday, City Council members proposed “No Turn on Red” legislation that would restrict drivers from turning right at red lights in downtown Indianapolis in an effort to improve pedestrian safety. “As downtown continues to grow, it’s critically important to ensure connectivity, accessibility, and safety for all,” said Council President Vop Osili. “‘No […]
JOHNSON COUNTY — Grace Assembly of God Church and Convoy of Hope are partnering to offer support to those affected by recent tornadoes in central Indiana. The church will function as a tornado relief site this week operating from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The church is located at 6822 S. U.S. Hwy 31. […]
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana guard Jalen Hood-Schifino has decided to not return to school for his sophomore season and declare for the 2023 NBA draft. Hood-Schifino, the Big Ten freshman of the year, averaged 13.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 33.1 minutes per game for the Hoosiers. The 2023 NBA draft is set for […]
MIAMI (AP) — More than 50 years after the orca known as Lolita was captured for public display, plans are in place to return her from the Miami Seaquarium to her home waters in the Pacific Northwest, where a nearly century-old, endangered killer whale believed to be her mother still swims. An unlikely coalition involving […]
Comedian Kevin Hart awarded a $10,000 business grant to Indianapolis restaurant Black Leaf Vegan, according to a post from their social media accounts. The Local Initiatives Support Corporation and Kevin Hart’s Gran Coramino Tequila announced funding for 50 small businesses led by Black and Latinx entrepreneurs. The Black Leaf Vegan was the only business in […]
Actress Nia Long is coming to Indianapolis. She’ll be speaking at the 2023 Annual Steward Speakers Gala on April 13 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Long replaces Sanaa Lathan who had been slated for the gala. For information, visit stewardspeakers.org.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have been on the search for a new franchise quarterback since the sudden retirement of Andrew Luck in 2019. In the four seasons since Luck’s retirement, the Colts have had four starting quarterbacks. They are currently searching for their fifth. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson announced he is seeking a trade from […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue University has blocked access to TikTok on the university’s WiFi network. This block means that students, staff and visitors will not be able to access the social media app while using the school’s WiFi network. People on the campus will still be able to access TikTok while using non-university WiFi or their […]
Hoosier Cam Amen received a standing ovation and hugs from the judges after his emotional rendition of ‘Hallelujah’ during his American Idol audition. The 27-year-old was one of two singers from central Indiana who moved forward at the American Idol auditions on Sunday. Amen, who was born in Anderson, shared his story of growing up […]
INDIANAPOLIS- FedEx plans to discontinue their airport maintenance facility in Los Angeles and move operations to Indianapolis in 2024, according to a statement released to WRTV. In their statement, FedEx says that they currently operate from a leased facility at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) that is expected to expire in June 2024. “Upon expiration […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A local Walmart remains unable to sell food after their food license was suspended when health inspectors found significant rodent activity throughout the store. The Marion County Public Health Department returned to the Walmart located at 10735 Pendleton Pike on Mar. 25 for a re-inspection and found that “not enough progress” had been […]
