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Raiders sign No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza to $57.27 million, 4-year deal
The Las Vegas Raiders signed their No. 1 overall draft pick, former Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza, to a four-year deal worth $57.27 million on July, 23, 2026.

My Trip: South Africa
Join along as Terry Ward shares her tips and tricks from her trip in South Africa.

US military conducts 13th night of strikes against Iran as shipping risks grow
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten major military punishment against the Houthis as international oil prices rose above $100 a barrel.

Five baby capybara pups born at zoo
Native to South America, capybaras hold the title of the largest rodent species on Earth.

Warm & humid air returning by Sunday, storm chances coming back too
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Warmer and more humid air will return soon along with the chance of more rain & storms. THURSDAY NIGHT: Stars & clouds. Comfortable lows in ranging from the mid 50s to lower 60s. FRIDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy skies. Highs look to remain in the 70s for most…

Food Network champion James Briscione shares tips for stress-free summer parties
Food Network champion chef James Briscione shared tips for elevating summer backyard parties through creative cocktails, seasonal ingredients, and simplified hosting strategies.

Caitlin Clark one technical foul away from receiving one-game suspension
The Indiana Fever set a franchise record with 123 points during a 35-point victory over the Connecticut Sun, though Caitlin Clark picked up her seventh technical foul of the season.

Marine in the outfield: Pioneering Black soldier and trailblazing baseball player receives Congressional Gold Medal
Decades before the Civil Rights movement reshaped the nation’s legal landscape, a select group of Black men carried the heavy burden of breaking racial barriers on two distinct front lines: […]

Brickyard 400 still relevant at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
I remember it like yesterday. A good friend called me early in the morning to wake me and provide the official proclamation for what I’d predicted some months ago. NASCAR […]

Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in southeast Louisiana
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday and is expected to continue to weaken as it moves westward.

Doctors’ Roundtable: Relationships, Lessons And Insights Behind Tampa Bay’s Most Trusted Physicians
From prevention to emerging therapies, these local doctors offer a grounded look at where medicine is today and where it may be headed next.

NY Earns Top 5 Spot in New Ranking of Best States to Grow Old In
New York landed in the top five best states for aging well in a new national study that evaluated healthcare, nursing homes, life expectancy and more. Continue reading…