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02/02/2023

GOP moves to stop unelectable Senate candidates

The Senate GOP campaign arm’s endorsement of Rep. Jim Banks in the Indiana Senate Republican primary on Tuesday marks an official departure from the committee’s policy in the 2022 cycle and makes clear it will play in primary contests in an attempt to win back the upper chamber. After a midterm ...

02/02/2023

Insider: What new Carolina coach Frank Reich believes went wrong for him with Colts

The coach the Colts are in the middle of replacing is already on to his next job. Former Colts head coach Frank Reich was introduced as the next head coach of the Panthers on Tuesday, formally taking over in Carolina just three months after he was fired in Indianapolis. Reich...

01/02/2023

Scott Fitterer on Hiring Reich, Future at QB, Coaching Staff + More

Carolina Panthers GM Scott Fitterer discusses the hire of Frank Reich.

01/02/2023

Colts Involved in Blockbuster Trade Proposal

The Indianapolis Colts were mentioned in a trade proposal that would send one of their biggest stars out west.

01/02/2023

Police: Marion man tried to kidnap 4-year-old from grocery store

MARION, Ind. – Police arrested a Marion man accused of trying to kidnap a 4-year-old child from a grocery store. According to the Marion Police Department, a woman showed up in the police department lobby Monday afternoon to report the attempted abduction. The woman said she was at a local grocery...

01/02/2023

Ja Morant said rookie Andrew Nembhard 'told my pops to shut up' before scuffle in Grizzlies-Pacers

Welcome to Layup Lines, our basketball newsletter where we’ll prep you for the tip-off of tonight’s action, from what to watch to bets to make. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant got into a bit of an altercation during a...

31/01/2023

My Two Cents: Call Me Crazy — And You Did — But This Indiana Team Is Really Good

Just three weeks ago, Indiana fans were wondering if the Hoosiers would ever win another game. I still kept the faith, though, and boldly said publicly that they would start winning. Now it's five wins in a row, and the Hoosiers are the scariest team in the Big Ten right now.

31/01/2023

Indiana justices won't hear 2nd abortion case for now

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana's high court said it will not immediately consider a challenge to the state's abortion ban that is based on the argument that the...

31/01/2023

Indiana's Jackson-Davis, Hood-Schifino Receive Weekly Big Ten Awards

Indiana senior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis was named co-Big Ten Player of the Week on Monday, sharing the award with Purdue center Zach Edey. Indiana point guard Jalen Hood-Schifino was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week.

31/01/2023

The Indianapolis Oval Is NASCAR’s Worst Option, Except for All the Rest

The 2008 Brickyard 400 won by Jimmie Johnson was so awful that NASCAR could have used it as the excuse to flee Indianapolis Motor Speedway and never return. Now, reeling from a debacle nearly as bad on the venue’s road course, the pendulum is swinging back toward returning to the 2.5-mile oval nex...

30/01/2023

Twin brother of kidnapped Ohio baby found in Indianapolis dies

Columbus police are investigating the death of the twin brother of the baby that was found in Indianapolis after an Ohio Amber Alert in December.

30/01/2023

Greenfield High School student dies in single-car crash

GREENFIELD, Ind. — A Greenfield High School student died late Saturday in a single-car crash in Maxwell, according to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. Crash investigators...

30/01/2023

Infant Boy Dies Month After Woman Allegedly Kidnapped Him and His Twin Brother

An infant has died a month after police recovered him and his twin brother from an alleged kidnapper. Though authorities did not initially explain how Ky’Air...

30/01/2023

Off-road vehicle accident leaves Martinsville man dead

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle crash that left a Martinsville man dead in Morgan County.

29/01/2023

Greenfield Central HS student dies in fatal crash

Hancock County Sheriff’s office is investigating after a Greenfield Central High School student died in a single-vehicle crash Saturday night.

29/01/2023

Biomanufacturing company building facility in Richmond's Midwest Industrial Park

RICHMOND, Ind. — Richmond will soon host a facility that will be the only one of its kind in the United States. Liberation Labs, a large-scale precision fermentation manufacturer, is building the country's first purpose-built commercial-scale precision fermentation plant in Richmond's Midwest Indu...

29/01/2023

New Monroe County Sheriff working to address ‘inhumane’ conditions at jail

MONROE COUNTY, Ind. — When Ruben Marté took over as sheriff at the beginning of the year he did a walkthrough of the jail facility with his senior staff and found inmates and staff living and working in deplorable conditions. “It was inhumane what we saw,” Sheriff Marté said. Jail commander ...

29/01/2023

Jim Irsay's Top Candidate For Colts' Head Coach Reportedly Revealed

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay went to bat last season for interim coach Jeff Saturday. Despite Saturday's lack of NFL coaching experience, Irsay selected him during the season to replace the fired Frank Reich. This led to a contentious relationship between Irsay and the press, who ...

28/01/2023

Colts' Front-Runner for Head Coach Developing?

Meetings between the Indianapolis Colts and head coaching candidate Raheem Morris have reportedly been all positive.

28/01/2023

Is Frank Reich being the first head coach hired a sign the Colts made a mistake by firing him?

The Carolina Panthers made Frank Reich the first coach hired during this cycle. What does that say about the Indianapolis Colts firing him?. The Indianapolis Colts...

$Muncie parents arrested after baby found to have multiple fractured bones$

28/01/2023

Muncie parents arrested after baby found to have multiple fractured bones

MUNCIE, Ind. — Two Muncie residents were arrested Thursday after their five-month-old daughter was determined to have a broken arm, two broken legs, 15 rib fractures and two skull fractures resulting in brain bleeds. The baby's father, 24-year-old Austin Lee Choate, on Thursday morning took her to...

28/01/2023

Wholesome school janitor goes viral for stunning performance of Journey's Don't Stop Believin', receives approval from Steve Perry and the band

Showcasing his dazzling vocal chops during a school assembly, Richard Goodall proves he's no ordinary janitor. Goodall says he chose Don't Stop Believin' because he wants the school's students to "keep on believing and chase their dreams"

27/01/2023

Indiana lawmaker targets furries in schools. Schools say there's no problem

A bill in the Indiana Senate would reiterate that schools are allowed to enforce dress codes to prevent students from dressing as furries.

27/01/2023

5 things home inspectors wish you knew before buying a home

A house that appears newly renovated does not necessarily have up-to-date systems, experts warned.

27/01/2023

Colts fans launch petition to keep reported finalist Jeff Saturday from becoming head coach

Colts fans have launched an online petition in hopes of keeping Jim Irsay from hiring Jeff Saturday as head coach.

27/01/2023

Docs: Howard County corrections officer leg swept handcuffed inmate, sending her to ER

On Jan. 3, the sheriff's office received a complaint from a woman who was incarcerated in the Howard County Jail that accused corrections officer Colin M. Byrd, 22, of battery.

26/01/2023

Which NFL fanbase is most stressed? This study ranks Indianapolis Colts fans at the top

It's no secret this past season was a miserable experience for Indianapolis Colts fans. The Colts finished 4-12-1 in 2022 and are now looking for a head coach after firing Frank Reich during the season. But how bad was it? According to a release from Verve Search, the Colts fanbase...

26/01/2023

Jim Banks says more undocumented migrants added under Biden than Indiana residents. True?

A tweet sent Wednesday morning from the account of U.S. Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., states that during President Joe Biden's administration, more "illegals" have crossed the southern border than there are Hoosiers. Banks didn't provide a source for the information in his tweet, but his office later prov...

26/01/2023

Driver slides into bank of water on southeast side of Indianapolis

As snowfall picked up in Central Indiana, a driver managed to stay dry after his truck slid into a bank on Indy's southeast side Wednesday morning.

26/01/2023

Boone County man crashes into 4 businesses, police car

LEBANON, Ind. — Lebanon businesses are picking up the pieces after a Boone County man crashed a car into four storefronts and a police car over the weekend. Lebanon Police were called around 8:24 a.m. Saturday to Carmack’s Pub in Lebanon in response to a vehicle crashing into the downtown busine...

26/01/2023

These 2 Indy-area chefs make James Beard list

The country’s preeminent culinary organization has recognized two Indianapolis-area chefs as being among the nation’s best. Abbi Merriss, of Bluebeard in Indianapolis, and Samir Mohammad, of 9th Street Bistro in Noblesville, were named semifinalists Wednesday morning for James Beard Foundation a...

25/01/2023

Republican demands "stronger laws" to stop women from leaving state to get abortions

This article originally appeared on AlterNet. Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., is expressing interest in supporting a piece of legislation that would prohibit women from leaving the state to receive abortion treatment. During a recent appearance on "The Pat Miller Show," Banks floated desire for stricter fed...

25/01/2023

Classified documents found at Mike Pence’s home after he “repeatedly said he did not have any”

This article originally appeared on AlterNet. At a time when U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed special counsels to investigate classified documents found at the homes of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, classified documents have also been found in the home of....

25/01/2023

Adam Vinatieri expresses how he feels about Jeff Saturday as a coach and criticizes Colts leadership

Adam Vinatieri shares his feelings about the possibility of his former teammate, Jeff Saturday, becoming head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Like Jeff Saturday, Adam Vinatieri...

25/01/2023

Fans praise Matt Ryan as the Colts quarterback may have found his next destination

Matt Ryan’s future with the Indianapolis Colts is in limbo but many feel that the veteran quarterback is ready for the next chapter of his career....

24/01/2023

Indy man arrested for kidnapping, attempted murder in Sunday missing woman incident

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis police have arrested a man on kidnapping and attempted murder charges for his role in a series of incidents over the weekend where a woman was missing for hours. Daquan Mathews, 27, of Indianapolis was arrested Sunday after police said he used a gun to kidnap his ex-gir...

24/01/2023

Attorney General goes after license of Indianapolis surgeon

The Indiana Attorney General’s Office seeks the suspension of Indianapolis Surgeon Dr. Scott Mimms calling him a “clear and immediate danger” to public health. A petition was submitted Friday to the Medical Licensing Board and will be considered at the board’s meeting set for Thursday mornin...

24/01/2023

Snow forecast, timeline for Flint, Saginaw, Bay City shows who flirts with 4 inches of snow

A moderate sized snowfall is going to move across southeast Lower Michigan, Indiana and Ohio on Wednesday and Wednesday night. Mid-Michigan will be on the northern...

24/01/2023

Danville Police: 3-year-old’s death being treated as homicide

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Police Department announced on Monday that a 3-year-old girl’s death is now being investigated as a homicide. This announcement comes just hours after the Vermilion County Coroner released the girl’s name. Kanari Miller died Friday morning at OSF Sacred Hea...

24/01/2023

Bettor to Pay Off Student Loans After $5 NFL Parlay Hits Big

An Indiana man hit a remarkable winning streak on the weekend’s NFL playoff games.

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