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St. Volodymyr church celebrates 75 years of preserving Ukrainian culture, heritage and food
UTICA — In 1951, a group of Ukrainian immigrants who had settled in Utica formed St. Volodymyr the Great Ukrainian Catholic Church. As it celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2026, the church stands as a center for faith, hope and…

Rain spreads across Indiana with flash flood threat through early next week
Heavy rain, strong winds, and a potential risk of tornadoes will impact Indiana starting July 31, 2026, and continue through early next week.

‘Don’t Lie’ campaign warns against buying firearms for illegal owners
Federal agencies and the firearm industry launched the "Don't Lie for the Other Guy" campaign in Indianapolis to raise awareness about the legal consequences of straw purchases.

Carlie Irsay-Gordon weighs in on Jonathan Taylor’s future with Colts
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is entering the final year of his contract while expressing a desire to stay with the team indefinitely.

Colts to practice in the afternoon for first time during training camp on Saturday
WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — After three straight morning practices, the Colts are set to practice in the afternoon for the first time during training camp on Saturday. The team is scheduled to practice from 4-5:30 p.m. at DROPLIGHT Grand Park in Westfield. Colts City is scheduled to…

Calabrese joins Excellus BCBS Utica Regional Advisory Board
UTICA — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has named John Calabrese, president and chief executive officer of the First Source Federal Credit Union, to its Utica Regional Advisory Board.

Arizona, Nevada blast federal plan for Colorado River
(The Center Square) - Arizona and Nevada on Friday opposed a Colorado River usage reduction plan by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which could define the crucial waterway for 40 million people over the next decade.

21-year-old arrested for sexual misconduct, believed to be father of abandoned child
A 21-year-old man named Hernsley Pierre was arrested for sexual misconduct with a minor following the discovery of an abandoned infant on Indianapolis' East side.

Copper City Chiefs Host Inaugural Home Game at JFK Arena on October 24
The Copper City Chiefs are gearing up for their first-ever home game against the Bathurst St. Lions of Toronto at the John F. Kennedy Arena.

Bartholomew County school district releases report on employee injuries
The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp., based in Columbus, Indiana, released its first report tracking employee injuries following the adoption of a new policy requiring the district to record incidents of workplace battery. The internal tracking comes as Indiana prepares to…

Afghan to be deported from Texas through U.S. Alien Terrorist Removal Court
(The Center Square ) – The Department of Justice is seeking to remove an Afghan national from the U.S. through a U.S. Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC).

'It's heartbreaking': Hoosiers react to gas prices expected to jump 60 cents per gallon next week
INDIANAPOLIS — Next week, gas prices across Indiana will surge by another 60 cents per gallon as the state’s gas tax holiday ends. “It’s heartbreaking,” Indianapolis resident Eugene Boyd said. “We never know how much we’re going to spend on gas on a weekly basis, and that’s a big…