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Free ice cream in downtown Indy for SPARK on the Circle
INDIANAPOLIS — Free ice cream will be available to Hoosiers on Monument Circle on Thursday, July 30. SPARK on the Circle is hosting a happy hour in downtown Indianapolis from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. to celebrate National Ice Cream month. Free Hudsonville premium ice cream bars will be…
What's the 'best' state in the US? See where Indiana ranks in 2026 report
U.S. News' 2026 state rankings see Utah in the top spot, while South Dakota and Minnesota in the top three.
Indiana Pacers bringing back pinstripe jerseys ahead of 2026-27 NBA season
The jerseys come with the traditional pinstripes running up and down, along with a tribute to Bobby Leonard with "BOOM BABY!" included at the bottom.

Marion woman dies after crashing into back of semitruck
HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — A Marion woman died Wednesday after crashing into the back of a semitruck in Lancaster Township. According to a press release from the Huntington County coroner, at around 5 p.m. Wednesday, 43-year-old Kaley Barnes was driving on State Road 9 when she…

The Scoop: Thur. July 30, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida executes two prisoners, The New College Foundation Board votes and Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

UPDATED: EF-0 Tornado Confirmed in South Brookfield
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado occurred near South Brookfield in Madison County.
'Entirely preventable tragedy' | Indianapolis man convicted in Christmas Day fatal shooting on city's northeast side
Derek McKenzie III was convicted of murder and other charges in the 2024 fatal shooting of 44-year-old Cedric Crews.
2 arrested, 3 wanted in connection to 31-year-old man shot and killed in Kokomo
Kokomo police have arrested two men and have outstanding arrest warrants for three others in relation to the June 21 murder of Braylen Johnson.

Red Cross declares second-ever 'blood supply crisis' as healthcare providers deal with shortage
Earlier this week, the Red Cross said it had less than a one-day supply of type O positive blood, which is "the most commonly transfused blood type."

Clinton High School Senior to Compete at Utica Stampede Rodeo
A teenager from Clinton will compete in the Utica Stampede Rodeo this weekend.
Northeastern Indiana mother charged with murder and neglect after infant dies
Chantel Cunningham, 24, is facing charges of murder and neglect after her infant's death prompted a multi-agency investigation.

Indianapolis Recorder Launches Paid JAWS Fellowship to Connect Indianapolis Students to Career Pathways in Media
Revived program builds on legacy, brings together community partners to create new career pathways for students INDIANAPOLIS (July 30, 2026) — The Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper today announced the launch of […]