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Martindale-Brightwood just landed $5.5 million. Are you ready?
Your neighborhood is building something really special Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know how much I talk about the Eastside, man. About w...
Your high school could make history with girls' flag football.
Your high school might be making history, man. Alright, here's where it gets interesting—you know how much we talk about basketball in this state, right? It's like the air we breathe. But what if I t...
Ananiel Thamsanqa is making Indiana proud. Your kid could be next.
Your kids are basically NBA Math Hoops champions Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this, man, you ever hear about NBA Math Hoops? Probably not, right? B...
Your $25,000 Fort Harrison chairs are finally back.
Your neighbors in Indy just got their stolen chairs back Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. Alright, here's where it gets interesting, man. You know those special...
The Indiana State Fair needs 800 of you.
Your donuts are ready at the Fair, Naptown! Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. Alright, here's where it gets interesting, man. You know how much we talk about the...
Your Indy 500 purse just shattered a record.
My man, the 500 purse broke records again, you gotta hear this. Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this—every year, man, every single year, May rolls aro...
Did you see Felix Rosenqvist snatch the Indy 500 by 0.0233 seconds?
Your guy just won the Indy 500, did you see? Alright, here's where it gets interesting, man. We just wrapped up the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500, and what a finish. You know how every year w...
Your Colts receiver just got the fastest ride at Indy.
Your Colts Receiver Just Got the Fastest Ride at Indy Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know how the month of May here in Indianapolis is just...
Hooters is going "family-friendly." What's next, a Pacers uniform redesign?
Your favorite restaurant might look totally different soon Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. Alright, here's where it gets interesting, man. Hooters, of all plac...
Fowling was born at the Indy 500. Your new favorite game?
You gotta hear about this invention from the Indy 500 Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you ever been at a tailgate, maybe out in the Coke Lot, ju...
Your library's new bookmobiles hit the 500 Festival Parade Saturday
Your Library Just Got a Major Upgrade Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. Alright, here's where it gets interesting, man. We've got news that the Indianapolis Publ...
Your mayor just went to law school. Yes, really.
Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. ### This Mayor Went to Law School to Help His Town So check this—you ever hear of a mayor who thought, "You know what? My town ...
Your guy Alex Palou just flew for the Indy 500 pole.
Your Speedway dreams just came true, man Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. Alright, here's where it gets interesting, man. You know how May here in Indianapolis ...
Indy 500 qualifying got rained out. Your Sunday just changed.
Your weekend plans just got a little wetter, man. Alright, here's where it gets interesting—you know how May in Indianapolis is practically a religious holiday? It's all about the roar of those engin...
Your Colts rookies just got a real Brickyard welcome.
Your Colts rookies just got a taste of the Brickyard Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know how May is just... *different* in Indianapolis? It...
Noblesville spent $50M on a police station. Is it worth it?
Your new police station costs how much, Noblesville? Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. Alright, here's where it gets interesting, man. You know how everyone’s al...
Your Indy 500 qualifying just got a "Final 15" twist.
Your Indy 500 qualifying just got a new twist Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know how the month of May around here is practically a religio...
An IMPD officer got shot near Broad Ripple. Here's what happened next.
You will NOT believe what happened near Broad Ripple Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— an IMPD officer gets shot Friday night, just a few blocks w...
Your Pokémon cards aren't safe in Naptown after a $15,000 hit.
Your Pokémon cards are not safe in Naptown So check this—you ever walk into a place like Grandmaster Games over on the west side, maybe near Speedway, and just feel that rush of nostalgia? Those shel...
Girls School Road is finally getting its $279M glow up.
You won't believe what's happening on Girls School Road Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know how we all talk about how bad these Indianapoli...
A murder at an Indy Airbnb just shook our city.
You won't believe what happened at an Indy short-term rental. Naptown on the wire—we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this—you know how short-term rentals, these Airbnbs and Vrb...
Your last chance for a Gray Brothers Cafeteria fried biscuit
Your last chance for a Gray Brothers Cafeteria fried biscuit Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know Gray Brothers Cafeteria out there in Moore...
IHSAA just gave high school athletes a huge NIL win.
Did you hear about this wild change for high school sports? Alright, here's where it gets interesting—the IHSAA just approved something big for student-athletes in Indiana. Starting in the 2026-27 sc...
Your sheriff might face jail time for a gun at Jim Irsay's house
Your favorite sheriff is in some serious trouble Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. Alright, here's where it gets interesting, man. You know how sometimes a story...
Your 2026 Indy 500 Legends Day concert is gone
You won't believe what's canceled for the 500 Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know how the month of May here in Indianapolis is practically ...
Your Mini Marathon forecast just got a little chillier.
Your Mini Marathon forecast just got a little chillier. Alright, here's where it gets interesting—you know how the Mini-Marathon is like, the official kickoff to May for us? That first big breath bef...
A fox almost took out your Indy 500 champ Takuma Sato
Your boy DeAndre Simmons, Naptown on the wire—we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. ## A fox almost took out our Indy 500 champ So check this—you know the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, tha...
Two Indiana sailors from Pearl Harbor are finally coming home this May.
Your May just got even more Hoosier, man. Alright, here's where it gets interesting—you know how May is already sacred around here, right? It’s the month the Brickyard comes alive, the air starts buz...
Greenwood's Caden Curry is coming home to your Colts
Your hometown guy got drafted by the Colts Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. Alright, here's where it gets interesting, man. You hear about the NFL Draft, right?...
Indy wants to zone your next data center. Here's why.
Did you know Indy is trying to regulate data centers? Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know how Indianapolis has been growing, right? You see...
Someone fell 50 feet at Indy's airport. What happened?
Did you hear what happened at the airport? Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this, man, you're heading to the Indianapolis International Airport, maybe ...
Your Brownsburg animal clinic almost fell for an Indiana scam.
Your animal clinic almost got caught in what now? Alright, here's where it gets interesting, man. You know how Brownsburg is just a stone's throw west of the city, got that quiet, family feel? Well, ...
Indianapolis just dropped new data center rules. Are we ready?
Your new Indianapolis data center rules are about to drop Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know how Indianapolis has been growing, right? See...
Zionsville police used what to catch a thief?
You won't believe what they used in Zionsville Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you ever think about how much Zionsville has changed? Used to be,...
Three Georgia firefighters just saved a life at your White Castle
You won't believe what happened at that downtown White Castle Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you ever just hear a story and it sticks with you?...
Your morning commute just lost Bob Kevoian at 75.
Your morning coffee just got a lot heavier, man Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— Bob Kevoian, from *The Bob & Tom Show*? He passed away yesterday...
The Pacers are leaving you for Mexico City.
Your Pacers are playing in Mexico City, man. Alright, here's where it gets interesting—you know how we always talk about Naptown needing more shine, right? More reasons for folks outside the 465 loop...
Indy wants your teen home by 10 PM this summer
Your city curfew for teens might change, man Alright, here's where it gets interesting—you know how we're always talking about keeping our young folks safe, especially when the weather starts warming...
Victory Field just added a chair you need to see.
Here's why you need to know about this new chair Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— Victory Field, man. You know, where the Indianapolis Indians pl...
The Fever just got a winner with Raven Johnson.
Your Fever just drafted a winner, man. Alright, here's where it gets interesting— Naptown on the wire, we've been up since 5 am, you just didn't notice. The Indiana Fever just picked Raven Johnson, a...
Indy's Final Four attendance numbers will make your jaw drop
Your NCAA Final Four attendance numbers are wild, man Alright, here's where it gets interesting—you know how Indianapolis just *does* big events? Like it’s in our DNA, etched into the brickyard itsel...
Indy's celebrating the moon landing at *that* Hooters. Seriously?
You won't believe where Indy is celebrating the moon landing Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know how the Artemis II crew is splashing down ...
The Colts are cleaning up your junk at Lucas Oil Stadium
You can finally get rid of that dusty old VCR Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know how you got that old brick phone from 2005 sitting in a d...
Someone shot up an Indy councilor's home over data centers.
Did you hear about this weird Indy story? Alright, here's where it gets interesting – you remember that big data center project everyone's been talking about, the one slated for Shelbyville that had ...
A live WWII grenade just popped up in a Columbus yard. What's next?
Your lawn care just got wild, man Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. Alright, here's where it gets interesting, man. You know how it is in Indianapolis — spring h...
An Indy mom's kid stole a tip jar. What she did next?
Your kid stealing a tip jar will humble you, man Alright, here's where it gets interesting, man. We've got all these headlines flying around, and yeah, some big stuff, but then you see something that...
A Southside mom just taught us all a lesson.
Mama always knows what's right, even on the Southside Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know how sometimes you hear a story, and it just… rest...
Your hometown hero Jake Davis is back for the Final Four
Your hometown hero is playing in the Final Four, man Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know how we always talk about our kids making it big, e...
Your WRTV just got bought for $83M. Here's what's next.
Your TV is about to look real different, Indy Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— Circle City Broadcasting, a local company, just finalized their de...
Your Final Four plans just got easier, man.
Your Final Four Plans Just Got Easier, Man Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. Alright, here's where it gets interesting, man. With all the buzz around March Madne...
The Speedway just seized that unfinished hotel. What now?
You won't believe what's happening at the Speedway Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know that unfinished hotel right next to the Indianapolis...
Speedway's Wilshaw Hotel is finally getting a facelift. About time, right?
Your eyes won't believe what's happening in Speedway Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know that old Wilshaw Hotel project out there in Speedw...
Your 16th Street bridge is shutting down for two years.
What's gonna happen with our 16th Street bridge, man? Alright, here's where it gets interesting—you know that 16th Street bridge over the White River? The one that connects the near west side, right ...
Robert Graves just spoke for the first time in Indy. Your thoughts?
You won't believe this man's journey to talk again. Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— there’s a man right here in Indianapolis, Robert Graves, who...
Did Indy prosecutors use fake evidence for a murder conviction?
You need to hear about this wild claim from an Indiana prison. Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— there's a serious accusation brewing out of our s...
Your 16th Street Bridge commute is about to get wild.
Your west side commute is about to get wild, man Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know that 16th Street Bridge that crosses the White River, ...
Your Crispus Attucks story just got real.
Your Crispus Attucks story just got real Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. Alright, here's where it gets interesting, man. With the NCAA Men's Final Four coming ...
Cathedral is back. Can they bring Indy a state title?
Your Hoosier hoops dreams might just come true, man Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know how much we love our basketball here in Indiana. Hi...
Your St. Elmo shrimp cocktail just got easier to get
Your St. Elmo shrimp cocktail just got easier to get Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you know that construction that's been messing with traffic...
They found DNA building blocks in space. Seriously.
You’re not gonna believe what scientists just found in space So check this— you ever think about where everything comes from? Like, really think about it? We're talking about the building blocks of l...
Your TSA PreCheck won't feed a Naptown family.
Your TSA PreCheck isn't worth much when the lights are off So check this— you hear about the government shutdown, right? The one that's got folks worried about everything from national parks to feder...
A church caught fire during prayer near the Speedway.
Your church caught fire during prayer, man Naptown on the wire — we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. So check this— you hear about the fire at Grace International Church over near the S...
Rome just got real spooky. Imagine this at Crown Hill?
You won't believe what they found in Roman graves So check this— archaeologists over in Rome, man, they're diggin' up this old necropolis, right? And they find three skeletons, laid to rest with iron...
Your refund is bigger, but is it enough for 38th Street?
Your tax refund might be bigger, but is it enough for us? So check this, man, everyone's talking about how these tax refunds are looking a little bigger this year. Folks across the country are seeing...
Your March Madness bracket just got crushed. Only 14,000 left.
Your perfect bracket? It's gone, man. So check this— you know how every March, folks around here get a little… *extra* about their brackets? It’s practically a state holiday. We got folks at Shapiro'...
An AI just went rogue and mined crypto. Your servers next?
You will not believe what AI is doing now So check this— you know how everybody's talking about AI, right? How it's gonna change everything, how it's gonna take over some jobs, maybe make others easi...
Your YouTube TV bill is going up again and I'm tired
Your YouTube TV bill is going up again and I'm tired So check this— YouTube TV, man, they're playing musical chairs with their streaming tiers again, hiking prices and shifting plans around. National...
Your Indy Uber driver slammed into a cop car. Here's why.
Your Uber ride just got a whole lot wilder So check this— you ever been in one of those situations where you just *know* something's gone sideways, and you gotta get someone's attention, fast? Man, t...
Indianapolis Desk Report: First Oral Epinephrine Could Replace EpiPens — FDA Approval Expected March 2026
Naptown on the wire—we've been up since 5am, you just didn't notice. Alright, here's where it gets interesting, man. We're talking about something that could genuinely change how folks live their liv...
Colts sign Daniel Jones and re-sign Alec Pierce for $116M — building something?
Alright, folks, DeAndre Simmons here for the Indianapolis News Wire, trying to make sense of the latest Colts' chess moves. The big headlines? We've brought in Daniel Jones at quarterback and locked d...