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Black Festival of Joy begins new health, voting initiatives
INDIANAPOLIS — The Black Festival of Joy is set to return for its 5th year on Saturday to Riverside Park with live music, free activations, and two new initiatives. The new programming includes Health as Joy which is a wellness experience featuring health organizations providing…
First standalone IndyCar video game in over 20 years delayed again
The game is now set to be launched in the countdown to the 2027 Indianapolis 500.
Indianapolis maintenance man rescinds guilty plea in rape, murder of 15-year-old girl
Janiya Carr was just three weeks shy of her 16th birthday — a milestone she tragically never reached.
10 tips on how to stay safe in the water by the American Red Cross
INDIANAPOLIS — Summertime brings vacations where we experience waterparks, pools, and larger bodies of waters like lakes and oceans. Unfortunately, summertime is also when drownings spike. In fact, more children ages 1-4 die from drowning than any other cause of death, according…
Patty’s Picks: Disney’s live-action ‘Moana’ remake lands in theaters with mixed reviews
Disney's live-action remake of "Moana" has received mixed reviews, with film critic Patty Spitler giving it two out of five stars and noting that it is entertaining but falls short of expectations.
Man dies after crashing car trying to escape shooting on Indy's near south side
INDIANAPOLIS -- Police are still investigating a shooting that left one man dead on Indy’s near south side. Neighbors who overheard the gunfire said they have no idea what led up to the violence. They just hope someone is held responsible for that killing, but police have not…
Historic DePauw-Wabash rivalry game moves to Ball State’s Scheumann Stadium
The 132nd annual Monon Bell rivalry game between DePauw University and Wabash College will be held at Ball State's Scheumann Stadium, the first time in 104 years that the game will be played on a neutral site.
Behind the Bricks: Preserving racing history at the IMS Museum Restoration Shop
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is restoring 20-30 cars annually in its restoration shop, and is building a new Restoration and Events Center to double restoration capacity and house more than 150 cars.
Court documents: Father and son allegedly attack former friend in south Indianapolis bar parking lot
Warrants have been issued for the arrests of Deshawn Young and Deshawn Young II, who are facing charges of aggravated battery.
Data center moratorium proposed by Indianapolis City-County Council president
The Indianapolis City-County Council President plans to propose a data center moratorium on Monday to allow time for a thorough review of the long-term impacts of data center developments.
Free yoga class at Historic Meridian Park
Bring your own mat to the July 28 session.
Anderson man sentenced to 90 years for involvement in woman's 2025 murder
A judge sentenced Kyree Craver to 90 years for the Feb. 2, 2025 shooting death of 26-year-old Dayla Swain.