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Central Indiana faces warming trend and heat indices near 100 degrees midweek | July 13, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Central Indiana braces for heat indices close to 100 degrees by Wednesday. Strong Ridge Drives Heat A hot dome of air will settle in over the northern portions of the country – but still close enough to bring in the heat for us here in central Indiana. Highs…
Why experts say a maternity tour can make labor less stressful | Check Up 13
When labor started early for Carly Akialis, she and her husband already knew where to park, which hospital entrance to use and how to get to the right department.
Mitchell scores 27 as Fever top Aces, 109-75
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Caitlin Clark had 12 points, seven rebounds and six assists, Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points, and the Indiana Fever beat A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces 109-75 on Sunday night. Mitchell became the fifth player in WNBA history to score at least 25 points in…
Hot week ahead; second heat wave underway
Skies are clear and temperatures comfortable to start our Monday morning. Readings are in the 60s and winds light from the northeast at 5-10 mph. Honestly, a great, bright start should be enjoyed with no fog or travel issues statewide. This afternoon will bring plenty of…
Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark lead Fever to 109-75 win over A'ja Wilson and the Aces
Mitchell became the fifth player in WNBA history to score at least 25 points in six consecutive games, joining Wilson, Tina Charles, Arike Ogunbowale and Maya Moore.
Hot and humid weather returns mid-week
Overall, it has been a relatively comfortable end to the weekend across Central Indiana, with partly cloudy skies in place for most of the day, and temperatures topping out near average for this time of year. Pleasant conditions will stick around overnight, with mostly clear…
Quiet and comfortable tonight with the heat gradually returning this week | July 12, 2026
Central Indiana is expecting a week of quiet, hot and humid weather, with temperatures reaching the low 90s and heat index values in the upper 90s, before isolated storm chances return on Thursday and Friday.
US strikes Iran again as it tries to limit attacks on ships on the Strait of Hormuz
The US attacked Iran in response to an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which left a crew member missing, and Iran retaliated by attacking Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman, while the US launched three rounds of airstrikes targeting Iran in the…
‘All Indiana Politics’: Stutzman supports US military strikes on Iran, calls for WNBA accountability
Rep. Marlon Stutzman views recent U.S. military strikes as a strategy to hold Iran accountable for its agreements and bring it back to the negotiating table, while also expressing concern over the IRGC's control of the Strait of Hormuz and urging the WNBA to review its policies.
Former IU quarterback Fernando Mendoza receives Big Ten award
Former IU quarterback Fernando Mendoza was named the 2025-26 Big Ten Conference Jesse Owens Male Athlete of the Year.
Humidity briefly backs off ahead of central Indiana's next heat wave
High pressure keeps us quiet and mostly sunny today! It also ushers in a brief bout of more comfortable humidity levels. We stay dry but yesterday's front to our south could spawn a few isolated showers in our far southern counties late this afternoon and early evening. 93° is…
Caitlin Clark returns with minutes restriction for Sunday’s game in Vegas
LAS VEGAS (WISH) — The Indiana Fever get back their superstar for the final game of their week-long road trip out west. Caitlin Clark, who’s been dealing with a back issue, will be available but on a minutes restriction for Sunday’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces. The…