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Storm chances increase this weekend

Central Indiana gets a break from the prolonged heat this weekend as a cold front pushes through the state. While we’ll still reach near 90° on Friday, thunderstorms are back in the mid both Friday and Saturday, with the potential for a few strong to severe storms before slightly…

Central Indiana expects storms, wildfire smoke and heat index near 100 through this weekend | July 17, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Smokey air will hover around this morning, followed by storm chances this afternoon. Today: Storms and Wildfire Smoke A weather disturbance moving through a hot, humid air mass will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Although…

“Navigating through Controversies” on Morning Energy

“It’s better to be controversial for the right reasons, than to be popular for the wrong reasons”... Shimon Peres Life is full of controversies. These controversies can be personal or they happen on a much larger scale, which can potentially have a huge impact on people locally,…

Trump highlights election integrity threats, accuses China of meddling

(The Center Square) – In a primetime address Thursday, President Donald Trump highlighted the need for election integrity while accusing China of meddling in U.S. elections, citing over a dozen states that he said have been compromised.

Timing Friday rain and storms | 13Weather Blog

Friday will be hot and humid with air quality concerns and downpours and storms in the forecast, too.

11 National Ice Cream Day Deals and Freebies

Summer and ice cream go together like mint and chocolate. Or sea salt and caramel. OK, you get the idea.National Ice Cream Day is the third Sunday in July, landing on July 19 this year. Many retailers are celebrating with…

WATCH: Washington candidates clash over Trump endorsement for House

(The Center Square) - As Central Washington voters begin filling out primary ballots as soon as this weekend, some may be a bit confused about who President Donald Trump actually endorsed in the District 4 contest to be U.S. Rep.…

Air quality index numbers peak on Thursday, with difficulties to continue into Saturday

NEW YORK — While air quality index numbers are peaking on Thursday, air quality challenges will likely continue until Saturday, July 18, according to Amanda Lefton, commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).