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Up to 100 Shooting Stars an Hour Could Soon Be Visible Over NY
The Perseid meteor shower returns this summer, and 2026 could be one of the best years to watch. Here's when New Yorkers can see up to 100 shooting stars an hour. Continue reading…

Water Safety Advisory Issued After Possible Rabid Beaver Attack
The DEC has issued a swimming advisory after two people were bitten by a beaver. Continue reading…

Smith, Pacers set to tip off NBA Summer League season
(WXIN/WTTV) – The Indiana Pacers tip off their NBA Summer League schedule on Friday. The Pacers will play the Cleveland Cavaliers at The Pavilion in Las Vegas. Tip is set for 4:30 p.m. on ESPN. They’ll play four games before the Summer League reaches its playoff round, which…
Rome Sports Hall of Fame to honor 1998 RFA field hockey team
ROME — The 1998 Section III champion and state finalist Rome Free Academy field hockey team is this year’s honoree for the Rome Sports Hall of Fame’s Ellie Bruce Exceptional Team of Excellence Award.

Restrictions, stoppages for I-65 near downtown
INDIANAPOLIS – Interstate construction will lead to brief stoppages late Friday night into early Saturday morning. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, this will affect I-65 just south of Indianapolis. Crews are installing overhead signs between Shelby and…

Expecting a Beautiful Boilermaker Weekend
Founding Father's legacy lives on at Hamilton College
CLINTON — Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father of the United States, played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War, experiences that later influenced his efforts to build a strong federal government and establish the nation’s financial system.
$150,000 in damages caused by Zionsville residence fire
Just before 1:45 a.m., Zionsville Fire Department crews responded to a report of a commercial building fire in the 100 block of South Main Street.

Mitchell scores 29 as Fever hold on to top Mercury
PHOENIX (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell hit a layup with 10.1 seconds left to finish with 29 points and the Indiana Fever held on for a 92-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night. The teams put two testy games in Indianapolis last month behind them, trading baskets instead of…

The Temple Terrace Police Department launches a new communication program
Temple Terrace police launch a new software platform that improves communication with its residents.

Storm chances, then a new heat wave
The weekend begins on a muggy note across central Indiana, but temperatures will still be closer to seasonal highs. This afternoon we will top out in the middle 80s, though it’ll feel several degrees warmer thanks to high humidity. Expect a sticky day with dew points remaining in…