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WWE SmackDown coming to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in September
Tickets are set to go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 24, but presale access will begin at 10 a.m. the day before, on Thursday, July 23.

Weather Alert continues for air quality issues and storm chances through at least Saturday
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Storm chances return Friday & Saturday. Wildfire smoke continues to be an issue across Northern Indiana and it may be more of a concern farther south by Sunday. THURSDAY EVENING/NIGHT: Spotty storms will fade away. Variably cloudy, muggy, and mild are…

WWE's Friday Night Smackdown coming to Indy in September
INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosier wrestling fans can rejoice as the WWE has announced its latest event coming to central Indiana. The WWE announced on Thursday that Friday Night Smackdown will be held on Sept. 25 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis. The stop is one of 14 that…

Indy 500 champ Alex Palou set to meet fans
INDIANAPOLIS — The 2025 Indy 500 champion Alex Palou will have a meet-and-greet experience for race fans at the DHL Express Service Point on Tuesday. The 4-time INDYCAR winner will be signing autographs and taking pictures with fans at the store on Georgetown Road on the…
South Bend police dub rabbit found at station 'Officer Judy Hopps'
South Bend police joked that the "hiring" was "lateral transfer from the Zootopia Police Department."

Fishermen now face new requirements regarding manta rays
Last summer, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration proposed a new rule aimed to protect mobulid rays in the country.

Wildfire smoke brings unhealthy air quality to Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is warning Hoosiers that wildfire smoke from Canada, combined with high temperatures, will make for unhealthy air quality over the next couple of days. On Thursday, northern Indiana was updated to be in the "Very…

Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon will contest charges for protesting at DeSantis’ office
Rather than pay a fine, state Rep. Angie Nixon is contesting the trespassing charges brought from her sit-in protest outside DeSantis’ office in the Capitol in May when the Republican-controlled Legislature redrew the state’s congressional map. “This is the weaponization of a…
$50K-winning Powerball tickets sold at 2 central Indiana gas stations
Two entries in Wednesday's drawing matched four out of the five numbers and the Powerball.

Florida has the world’s 14th largest economy, according to new analysis
Florida Chamber of Commerce leaders will be amending a key talking point raised at meetings and conferences. On Tuesday, the Florida Chamber Foundation announced Florida has a $1.89 trillion economy, making it the 14th largest in the world, up two places, if the state were an…

Winning lottery tickets sold in Fishers, Greenwood
INDIANAPOLIS — Two lucky Hoosiers just won $50,000 and might not even have noticed. Anyone who purchased a Powerball ticket in Fishers or Greenwood should carefully review their ticket, as they could be a multi-thousand-dollar winner. The Hoosier Lottery said $50,000 winning…

AAA Driving Tips for Smoky Wildfire Conditions
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing air quality alerts in the region, and AAA Northeast is sharing tips to help drivers stay safe on the road.