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Severe storms possible today; noticeable cooldown follows | July 21, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Central Indiana faces a threat of severe thunderstorms today as a cold front moves through the state, bringing risks of damaging winds and even an isolated tornado. Severe Threat Shifts Southeast While much of central Indiana will see scattered storms, the…

Storm chances around before significant cool down

Off to a warm and humid start this Tuesday morning, as temperatures hover in the middle 70s, while winds remain light. We continue to monitor storm chances around Chicago and northern Indiana this morning and through the early afternoon. Not much on the radar yet (as of 5 a.m.),…

IU Health ends life-saving mobile stroke unit service

INDIANAPOLIS — IU Health is discontinuing a unique program after it helped save numerous lives. Eight years ago, IU rolled out the first and only mobile stroke unit (MSU) in Indiana. The number of MSUs in the state is now returning to zero. The specialized ambulance initially hit…

Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land; Hurricane Fausto forms in Pacific

Tropical Storm Bertha formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday and is expected to bring heavy rain, storm surge, and damaging winds to the northern Gulf Coast throughout the week.

Three rare Florida reptiles are finally getting federal protection

These are the first new animals listed under the Endangered Species Act since the beginning of the second Trump administration.

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Alex Palou inches closer to IndyCar series championship with win in Nashville

INDIANAPOLIS — Alex Palou won the rain-delayed, heat-shortened Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway on Monday afternoon. Palou cycled to the lead on lap 131 after some good fortune on pit lane. He led the final 95 laps, holding off the winner of last…

U.S. House to vote on government funding stopgap

(The Center Square) – Republican lawmakers have teed up a Continuing Resolution that would extend government funding at current levels until Dec. 4, punting the government shutdown deadline by two months.

Trump vows retaliation for U.S. service members' deaths

(The Center Square) – For a 10th consecutive night, the U.S. is carrying out strikes on Iran, targeting the Islamic Republic’s ability to attack commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Wildfire haze travels to Indianapolis from Canada, causes respiratory symptoms

Haze from Canada's wildfires spread to Indianapolis over the weekend, and doctors recommend staying inside as much as possible.