INDIANAPOLIS — Girls Night: The Musical has been thrilling audiences and earning raves from critics throughout North America since it began touring after its sensational Off-Broadway debut. This touching and hilarious “tell-it-like-it-is” musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends. Audience members can’t help but laugh, cry and even find themselves singing and dancing in the aisles as some of the most popular hit songs of the ’80s and ’90s make this musical a fan favorite.

INDIANAPOLIS – Marian’s boys soccer team won a state championship while Penn’s girls fell a goal short at the IHSAA soccer state finals.

INDIANAPOLIS — If you have kids that play the game Minecraft, they’ll love this story.

INDIANAPOLIS — Three people were shot and a fourth person was hurt inside Washington Square Mall Wednesday evening, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

INDIANA — Halloween is just a few days away and many people are planning how they will spend this spookiest weekend of the year. With this in mind, Wallet Hub recently ranked 100 cities, including two in Indiana, as some of the best and worst in the country for Halloween. Looking at 100 of the nation’s most populated locations, Wallet …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — After years of privacy, one of Indianapolis’ most famous homes, the Kessler Mansion, will soon open to the public.

INDIANAPOLIS — October is National Energy Awareness Month and 71 percent of Americans today support efforts to protect the environment, the personal finance website WalletHub found in an in-depth analysis of 2015’s Greenest Cities in America. To identify the cities that most encourage an environmentally friendly lifestyle, WalletHub analyzed the 100 most populated U.S. cities …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL From the time he was a youngster, Eli Lilly was fascinated by pharmaceuticals. At 16, he served as an apprentice at the Good Samaritan Drugstore in Lafayette. During the day, he stocked shelves, washed bottles and ran errands. At night, he pored over the United States Pharmacopoeia to learn everything he could …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fairgrounds opens the Pop Weaver Youth Pavilion for the 2015-2016 Ice Skating Season from 7:30-9:30 p.m. starting Friday, Oct. 9. Voted 2014 Best of Indy best place to ice skate in Indianapolis, the Pop Weaver Youth Pavilion has plenty to offer families this season as schools enter Fall Break and …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Live On Stage!” is a brand new, music filled, interactive live show featuring the Chipmunks and Chipettes, America’s favorite animated music groups. Based on the characters from the hit Fox movies, the show will bring the music and excitement of a live rock concert to life as the Chipmunks perform hits by One Direction, Maroon 5, Carly Rae Jepsen, Elvis Presley and more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Marion County now has a new way to deal with veterans who run into trouble with the law.

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Pence has directed state agencies to act on all three initial recommendations provided by the governor’s task force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment and Prevention. At the first task force meeting in September, a list of action items were discussed and accepted for recommendation to the governor. Today, the governor took the following actions: …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS -The second-ever class of inductees into the Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame has been announced. This year’s list includes two former Indiana governors.

INDIANAPOLIS – Information about tickets for the 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship preliminary rounds.

By Shalah Sasse Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — The city of Indianapolis will hold a job and resource fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Family Recreation Center, Riverside Park. Twenty-five companies with hundreds of job openings will be at the event. Job seekers are encouraged to bring their resumes …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Experience the first-ever museum exhibit featuring the four heroic ninjas-in-training, Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Leap to the rescue and learn teamwork, collaboration and problem solving as you work your way through puzzles, mazes and obstacles. Explore their sewer-like lair, where good guys win and bad guys lose. Since 1984, these four iconic …read more.

FORT WAYNE — A recent study by WalletHub took a look at 2015’s best and worst cities for people with disabilities and Fort Wayne and Indianapolis were among locations ranked. The study looked at the 150 most populated cities across the U.S., taking into account economic environment, quality of life and healthcare, looking at 21 factors like housing …read more.

The 2015 Fishers Renaissance Faire opens on Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. and closes Oct. 4 at 6 p.m.  It is located in Hamilton County at the Klipsch Music Center. Tickets are available online and until Oct. 1. Faire-goers may be able to get advanced early bird tickets, which are $10 for adults, $5 for …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s men’s basketball team will be showcased at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Dec. 11.

INDIANAPOLIS — On the heels of strong U.S. ticket sales for its first leg of tour dates, and by popular demand, an additional 65 cities and 100 performances have been announced for Peppa Pig’s first-ever U.S. theatrical tour, Peppa Pig’s Big Splash.

INDIANAPOLIS — Among 20 finalists in the competition to become global financial management company’s “Firm of the Future” are two Indianapolis accounting firms.

INDIANAPOLIS — New nonstop flights from the Indianapolis airport have been announced this week by Indianapolis Airport Authority and American Airlines.

INDIANAPOLIS— Gas stations on the south side of Indianapolis are reporting that gas has fallen below the $2 mark. According to GasBuddy.com, gas at several stations was reported to be at the $1.99 mark.

FORT WAYNE – The Indiana Pacers have acquired the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.

INDIANAPOLIS — As the state looks forward to celebrating its Bicentennial next year, the Indiana Historical Society will introduce “You Are There 1816: Indiana Joins the Nation.” The interactive exhibition, which opens Sept. 19, and runs through Jan. 21, 2017, recreates the Corydon meeting house where delegates met to draft Indiana’s first state constitution. The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, home of IHS and its Indiana Experience, is located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS — Combining a love for communion, cycling, craft beers and helping those in need, MudLOVE is currently making plans for an exciting fundraiser in Indianapolis this weekend. The event, titled “Tour De Brew,” will invite cyclists of all skill levels to partake on an organized ride throughout Indianapolis to sample Hoosier breweries while raising …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis resident has concocted an all-natural lip balm that is going nationwide in CVS pharmacies all over the U.S. Dan Gosling, creator of ChopSaver lip balm, never thought his invention would get to where it is today, but his all-natural recipe is now being sold alongside name-brand lip balms. “ChopSaver is an …read more.

By EMILY DUNCAN Public Relations Director Office of Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann INDIANAPOLIS – Five Indiana companies were recognized as Companies to Watch Spotlight Award recipients at the eighth annual Companies to Watch ceremony, held Thursday, Aug. 27, in Indianapolis. The accolade, presented by the State of Indiana and the Office of Small Business and …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Jazz Fest returns with a 10-day lineup celebrating “The Year of the Song” in venues all around town Sept. 10-19. This year’s festival also includes a selection of family-friendly shows open to all ages. Many of the shows will be free.

INDIANAPOLIS – The regular-season waterfowl dates, as proposed to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) by the Indiana DNR are highlighted through the north, central and south zones.

By GERRY DICK InsideIndianaBusiness INDIANAPOLIS — More than 150 economic development executives and some of the nation’s top site selection consultants are in Indianapolis for a conference that includes discussion on a myriad of topics. The conversation at the Indiana Economic Development Association’s Site Selectors Guild Conference always seems to come back to one issue: …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Ivy Tech Community College is pleased to announce that Annette Lamb is joining Ivy Tech Foundation to serve as executive director of development operations under the leadership of Ivy Tech Foundation President John Murphy.  She will begin her position on Sept. 8. Lamb most recently served as senior director of development at Purdue …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Eighteen high school student‐athletes from across the Hoosier State have begun the school year as members of the 2015‐16 IHSAA Student Advisory Committee (SAC).

INDIANAPOLIS— Elite Gymnastics Coach, Marvin Sharp, owner of the well-known Sharp’s Gymnastics in Indianapolis, has been arrested on an initial charge of child molesting. Authorities, including IMPD officers and state police troopers, through the crimes against children unit, raided his northwest Indianapolis home Sunday, Aug. 23. He was taken into custody after being questioned in …read more.

Paul A. Levernier, 98, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, in Indianapolis, after a brief illness. Paul was born Dec. 10, 1916, in Denver, Colo. to Martin W. Levernier and Era Chambers Levernier. Paul spent his early years in Winnetka, Ill. on his grandparents’ farm while finding ways with his brother to get …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The fee for put-and-take pheasant hunts at DNR Fish & Wildlife Areas will increase from $25 to $28 for the 2015-16 season.

INDIANAPOLIS – The date range to set up and leave portable tree stands and ground blinds on state and federal lands is now noon on Sept. 15 through Jan. 10 the next year. Another change this year is that hunters now can mark their stands and blinds with their DNR- issued customer identification number or their name and address.

INDIANAPOLIS — World-famous rock band MÖTLEY CRÜE will be performing their last show in Indianapolis ever, as part of their final tour: “All Bad Things Must Come To An End.”

INDIANAPOLIS — In celebration of its 20th anniversary year, Spirit and Place will explore the notion of “full circle dreaming” with three panelists who have each had the audacity to dream beyond themselves and instead have built lives and careers focused on their dreams for building better communities.

INDIANAPOLIS — Las Vegas based casino operator Full House Resorts has proposed moving half of the 1,400 gaming tables and slot machines from Rising Sun Casino Resort to a new $650 million upscale retail center achored by a casino it wants to build on surplus parking lots near the old Indianapolis International Airport terminal. The …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kent Abernathy, Commissioner of the Indiana BMV, announced today that myBMV.com Discount Day is Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Indiana State Fair.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair has begun and, with it, a list of family-friendly activities. Friday, Aug. 7 College ID day, all day; college students admitted for free with active college ID Calgary Stampede, 2 p.m. in the grandstand; free concert Unlimited rides, noon to 11 p.m.; $20 online or $30 on-site Indigo Girls …read more.

Milford Lizard’s Bar and Grill Chris Cage Karaoke, 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 DJ dance party, 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 North Webster The Dixie Boat Cap’n Bob, noon, Saturday, April 8. This will be the American Legion Post 253’s Kay’s Cruise for Cancer. A pontoon flotilla will follow and proceeds will go to cancer …read more.

[weaver_youtube XkIzLElKojA rel=0] INDIANAPOLIS — A newly formed nonprofit has big plans to honor Hoosier heroes. Flags For Honor is working on an event to thank military members, veterans, police officers, fire fighters, medics and EMTs in Indianapolis. The plan is to fill a field in the park near the Indiana War Memorial and Vermont …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Americans for Prosperity, the state’s leading advocate for commonsense, free-market energy policies, praised Governor Mike Pence’s previous commitment to not submit an implementation plan for the new Clean Power Plan rule and urged other state leaders to follow suit. AFP pointed out that the controversial rule is still under consideration by the courts and is expected to result in double digit annual electrical rate hikes and job losses.

INDIANAPOLIS — A new Hoosier State train began service at 6 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, between Indianapolis and Chicago. The Indiana Department of Transportation signed a long-term passenger rail agreement with Amtrak, Iowa Pacific Holdings and on-line communities for the Hoosier State line, which will operate four days a week. The four days weekly Hoosier …read more.

MotoAmerica, the premier U.S.-based motorcycle road racing series, will race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) as part of Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix weekend, Aug. 7-9.

Sam Mikulak of Newport Coast, Calif./Team Hilton (U.S. Olympic Training Center), will be seeking his third consecutive U.S. all-around title at the 2015 P&G Gymnastics Championships, scheduled for Aug. 13-16 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Tickets for the 2015 Big Ten Football Championship Game will go on sale to the general public on Saturday, August 1 at Noon ET. The fifth annual Big Ten Football Championship Game will be played on Saturday, December 5, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department volunteer chaplain John Robert Fiers has been arrested after admitting to officers that he paid a woman for sex. The investigation that led to Fiers’ arrest began in April, when detectives began looking into possible prostitution through a website called Backpages, according to court documents. Police were led to a woman …read more.

[weaver_youtube qcQVwaUekZc rel=0] Hailey Green of Indianapolis is one of four finalists in this year’s Lay’s potato chips “Do Us A Flavor” contest. Green learned of her status in the contest recently when Nick Lachey surprised her at her home to tell her that her potato chip flavor creation, Southern Biscuits and Gravy, was in …read more.

The John Dillinger Museum will celebrate its grand reopening in a new location next week. The museum moved to the Old Lake County Courthouse in downtown Crown Point, Indiana, from the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond. The celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 22, on the 81st anniversary of Dillinger’s death. …read more.

By HAYLEY BEAUCHAMP Development & Marketing Communications Manager, The Honeywell Foundation, Inc. Wabash — The Honeywell House’s 5th annual Jazz on the Lawn concert will take place at 7 p.m. Friday,  July 31. This event is made possible by lead sponsors First Merchants Bank and Lundquist Appraisal & Real Estate. Associate sponsors are Beacon Credit …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Kerrie Schludecker, director of athletics at Boone Grove High School and Middle School, has been approved by the IHSAA Executive Committee as an assistant commissioner. Her appointment is effective August 1, 2015. Schludecker was one of seven finalists interviewed for the position and fills the vacancy left by Sandy Searcy, who has accepted …read more.

Alpine will embark on an extensive U.S. tour this fall with Joywave, including a stop in Indianapolis. The band, who is currently touring Australia, continue to celebrate the release of their sophomore LP “Yuck.” Recently, the band was featured on NPR Weekend Edition. In addition, the videos for “Damn Baby” and lead single “Foolish” are …read more.

[weaver_youtube N5nMb4_ghvg rel=0] Drew Lynch is making headlines around the country after a wildly popular performance on the NBC show “America’s Got Talent.” He uneasily took the stage in front of the judges and a national audience in New Jersey last month, but quickly won over the crowd and earned a standing ovation for his …read more.

Sturgill Simpson will embark on a nationwide U.S. tour this fall, including a stop at White River State Park in Indianapolis with Old Crow Medicine Show. The fall tour follows Simpson’s extensive summer tour, which includes upcoming appearances at Firefly Music Festival, Big Barrel Country Music Festival, FarmBorough Festival, Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic, …read more.

A 16 year old summer school student at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis was taken into custody today for carrying a handgun into the school, according to a release from Wayne Township Schools. The student was attending classes at the Ben Davis ninth grade center when administrators discovered that he was carrying a handgun. …read more.

An EF-1 tornado has been confirmed to have hit in Indianapolis Saturday night, May 30. The affected area, a subdivision off Southeastern Ave. on the southeast side of the city, saw damage ranging from downed tree limbs to several houses that are likely destroyed. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado on Sunday, May 31, …read more.

[weaver_youtube fzuyfPrqZLQ rel=0] The Indiana National Guard held a change of command ceremony was held Saturday, May 30, at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis. Long-time Major General Martin Umbarger officially retired after serving 45 years in the military. He passed the reins of the Guard to the new top commander, Brigadier General Courtney Carr. …read more.

A study done by the Indiana Business Research Center at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business has found that three of the state’s largest cities – Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and South Bend – saw strong population gains in 2014. The study used data from the U.S. Census Bureau to determine growth rates for cities and …read more.

South Bend-area adults who have never received a high school diploma will soon have a new option available: a tuition-free, fast-track program funded by Goodwill LEADS. The Excel Center will initially serve 350 students wishing to earn an Indiana Core 40 diploma, which is different than a GED or high school equivalency program. Students will …read more.

The League of American Bicyclists has ranked Indiana 37th on its annual list of bicycle friendly states as part of Bike to Work Week. The League looked at five categories to determine the rankings: legislation and enforcement, policies and programs, infrastructure and funding, education and encouragement and education and planning. The top five states on …read more.

An Indianapolis mother/daughter duo will be starring in a new HGTV show that premieres tonight at 11 p.m. Karen Jensen and Mina Starsiak call themselves “Two Chicks and a Hammer.” They have been working together for several years, purchasing run down houses in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis and renovating them for resale. The …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Grace College’s softball team scored a major upset in the Crossroads League Tournament on Wednesday, knocking out No. 25 Marian in nine innings. The Lady Lancers were facing elimination against the Knights (40-12) after suffering an extra-innings defeat in the first round to Huntington. But freshman Brittany Turner provided the game-winning swing, doubling …read more.

Parents of students at Southport High School in Indianapolis received a phone call Wednesday, April 22, from Principal Barbara Brouwer informing them that students and staff members had been exposed to tuberculosis (TB) by another student. The Marion County Public Health Department is recommending that any students and staff who have been exposed get a …read more.

Five-time Grammy® Award winner James Taylor has announced additional summer tour dates alongside his sold out shows at Tangelwood for his traditional Fourth of July concert and Fenway Park on Aug. 6, with special guest Bonnie Raitt. The shows will include material from his recently announced new album Before This World, the legendary singer/songwriter’s first …read more.

American Idol®, the most successful music competition show in television history, returns this summer with an unprecedented 14th consecutive national tour. The 37-show concert tour launches Tuesday, July 7 in Clearwater, Fla., and stops in major cities, including Indianapolis, New York, Chicago, Houston and Nashville before wrapping in Riverside, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 28 . …read more.

Taking inspiration from two main characters Claudio Sanchez’s fictional works, prog-rock band Coheed and Cambria from New York, US who since formation in 1995 have steadily climbed to the top of the ranks while achieving global success with their Children of the Fence firmly by their side. With the new millennia came new direction encapsulated …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana High School Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame announced its third class of 2015. The Hall of Fame was formed to honor athletes, coaches and special contributors who have made an impact on high school swimming and diving in Indiana. The induction ceremony will take place April 18, 2015, at the …read more.

The Indiana State Fair announces four headline acts for this year’s Shane Co. Concert Series at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum during the 2015 Indiana State Fair – Year of the Farmer presented by Dow AgroScience. Tickets for all four shows will go on sale this at 10 a.m. Friday, April 17 to the general public. …read more.

As the excitement surrounding the NCAA Final Four tournament in Indianapolis this weekend builds, a new milestone is being celebrated. A giant bracket on the side of the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis has officially made the Guinness Book of World Records. An adjudicator confirmed that it is the largest sports tournament bracket details this …read more.

After 17-plus years of performing more than 100 concerts annually, releasing eight studio albums and selling more than 3.5 million tracks online, Umphrey’s McGee might be forgiven if they chose to rest on their laurels. But then that wouldn’t be consistent with the work ethic demonstrated by the band, which consistently attempts to raise the …read more.

The Pro Gaming League has announced that Indianapolis will host season two of the Halo Championship Series, a professional video gaming tournament centered around the Xbox game Halo. The tournament will take place June 26 through June 28 at the Indiana Convention Center in conjunction with Indy PopCon, a gaming and pop culture convention. It …read more.

The Wyldz, a Austin-based, heavy hitting three-piece rock band, comprised of Mitch Bassoul (vocals and bass), Alex Dhee (guitar), and Oliv Porrini (drums), are gearing up for the release of their new studio album, “Interstellar Troubadours,” and hitting the road on their spring U.S. tour. With dates already confirmed throughout the south and Midwest, The …read more.

By KIM EASTON Communications Manager, Indiana Historical Society As the 25th anniversary of Ryan White’s death approaches, the Indiana Historical Society will honor his legacy with the release of a new IHS Press book, “The Quiet Hero: A Life of Ryan White” and a book launch event featuring his mother, Jeanne White-Ginder, and good friend …read more.

Diane Kehoe, 59, formerly of Syracuse, passed away in Pittsburgh, Penn., on March 24, 2015. She was born on Sept. 4, 1955, in Crawfordsville, to Paul & Martha (Payne) Janssen. On Dec. 30, 1989, she married Mike Kehoe who survives. Diane taught for West Noble Schools for 37 years. Upon her retirement in 2014, she …read more.

The National Wildlife Federation has named Indianapolis among the top ten cities for wildlife in a recently released ranking in celebration of National Wildlife Week. Indianapolis was eighth on the list of cities. Factors named included the number of certified wildlife habitats (932); the White River’s importance to the city, both for people and wildlife; …read more.

UPDATE: The Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band show originally scheduled for Sunday, March 22 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse has been rescheduled for Monday, March 30. All tickets for the concert originally scheduled for Sunday, March 22 will be honored at the new date, Monday, March 30. The tour was temporarily interrupted yesterday due …read more.

Monopoly is launching a new “Here and Now” US edition this fall that will include a space for Indianapolis on the board. Fans were asked to vote which US cities should be part of the game and the top 22 made the cut. The winners were announced on World Monopoly Day March 19. Indianapolis ranked …read more.

[weaver_youtube rFGiHm5WMLk rel=0] John Green, the best-selling author from Indianapolis who wrote “The Fault In Our Stars,” has a new movie based on his book “Paper Towns,” which will debut July 24. The trailer for the movie debuted this morning on the Today Show. It’s described as a coming-of-age story about two characters, Quentin and …read more.

AWOLNATION have announced the headlining dates of their Run Tour 2015 kicking off May 28 in Vancouver, British Columbia. With 50 plus concert dates now confirmed in support of their highly anticipated new album Run, the band will take to the road for a full scale North American tour this summer with their signature high …read more.

NCAA and Turner Live Events, alongside official NCAA Corporate Champions AT&T, Coca-Cola and Capital One have announced all-star musical acts for the 2015 NCAA March Madness Music Festival in conjunction with the 2015 NCAA Men’s Final Four. The free, three-day music festival will be held at White River State Park in Indianapolis and is produced …read more.

John Fogerty’s highly anticipated world wide “1969” tour is pleased to announce additional U.S. dates, including a stop at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis. The “1969” World Tour began last November with a cross country trek of Canada. Seventeen shows in all, many of which sold out, and the crowds were screaming for more. …read more.

The New Pornographers will continue their 2015 tour this May with a series of festival appearances and international dates. The tour celebrates the band’s new album, Brill Bruisers, which is out now on Matador Records. The record is the highest charting album in the band’s career and continues to receive widespread critical acclaim—Rolling Stone praises, …read more.

Outstanding student musicians from across the country will gather in Indianapolis for the Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha, March 12-14 to present concerts and participate in music education workshops in top venues throughout Indianapolis. The festival comprises the National Concert Band Festival, Orchestra America National Festival, Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival, Chamber …read more.

The Vogue in Broad Ripple welcomes Helmet at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 15 (doors open at 7 p.m.) as part of the Sun King Concert Series. The band will perform their 1994 classic album Betty in its entirety. Alt-metal heroes Helmet are no strangers to the spotlight. Formed in 1989 in New York City, the group …read more.

Jackie Young set a finals single-game scoring record and eclipsed 1,000 season points on this shot. (Photos by Nick Goralczyk) INDIANAPOLIS – The super sweet season that was for the Tippecanoe Valley girls basketball team drew to a bitter end on the game’s biggest stage Saturday evening in the IHSAA Class 3A state championship game. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Dreams will become reality for eight girls basketball teams Saturday at the 40th annual IHSAA Girls Basketball State Finals. For the first time since 2007 (Wawasee, 3A) Kosciusko County will be represented in a championship contest as Tippecanoe Valley will face Princeton in the class 3A championship game. Here is a title tilt …read more.

Since 1961, an Indianapolis family has been creating a huge ice covered tree out of scrap lumber and tree limbs. It has become a local attraction, with thousands stopping by to see it. The Veal’s Ice Tree has become a tradition for three generations. It began with a simple act of nature, when a strong …read more.

After missing a state gold medal by a mere half point last year, needless to say Wawasee High School student Carly Erst was elated to actually earn one this year. The senior earned a gold medal with her violin solo Saturday in Indianapolis at the Indiana State School Music Association state contest. Getting to Indianapolis …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana High School Athletic Association issued a statement Monday regarding the boys basketball situation in northwest Indiana involving Griffith and Hammond high schools and their involvement in the 2015 IHSAA boys basketball state tournament. The IHSAA granted both schools, which initially faced a year-long suspension and banning from this year’s state tournament …read more.

UPDATE: The Amber Alert for Aaron and Emms Blackwell was cancelled as of 2 a.m. today at the request of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Both children were located alive.   The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the report of two abducted children from 1215 Lasalle Street, Indianapolis. The children are brother and sister …read more.

LIVABILITY.com has named Indianapolis among the top ten best downtowns for 2015. It came in at number three. The website stated that Indy’s neighborhoods are continually evolving into hip destinations which attract young families and professionals, helping to make the city’s business and cultural center one of the best in the US. LIVABILITY considered the …read more.

Kaveh Akbar’s fixation with fan mail began when he was 14. At that age, he heard the first album that truly moved him, “Business Casual” by the band Beep Beep. It moved him so much, he felt it was essential to communicate his feelings to the band. When the lead singer wrote back, Akbar was …read more.

[weaver_youtube VAqCR7FCPnI rel=0] INDIANAPOLIS – The pool is finally closed for the 2015 high school season. The Warsaw boys swimming team concluded its season Saturday afternoon on the state’s grandest stage. The Tigers raced in three events, producing three top 10 finishes at the finals of the 78th annual IHSAA Boys Swimming and Diving state …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL Anyone who’s ever served on a committee can relate to the old laugh line that a committee is a group of people who keep minutes and waste hours. Such was not the case, however, in 1820, when 10 Hoosier men were named to a committee to find a new state capital. They …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – It was a mixed bag of results for local swimmers at IUPUI’s Natatorium Friday night. A select few were able to extend their seasons for another day, but many had to call it quits at the prelims of the 78th annual IHSAA Boys Swimming and Diving State Finals. Those lucky enough to advance …read more.

Matthew Carrington, 36, former assistant swim coach at North Central High School in Indianapolis, has pleaded not guilty to child seduction charges stemming from an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student. The student, a member of the swim team, has accused Carrington of sending explicit text messages to her and fondling her on school grounds. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana House voted 73-21 today in favor of House Bill 1273 to enable construction of a new 18,500-seat multipurpose stadium proposed for downtown Indianapolis. The stadium would serve as a permanent home for all Indy Eleven Professional Soccer games and more than 30 other sports and entertainment events to be held every …read more.