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Carmel sets 60 wooden huts around an ice rink for nearly five weeks. Cumberland closes U.S. 40 for one afternoon of street vendors, marionettes and St. Nick’s reindeer. Indiana’s outdoor Christmas markets run Nov. 21 to Dec. 24, 2026, and four of them fall on the same Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026.
INDIANAPOLIS — A major road construction project on Indy’s south side has hit a snag and people who live nearby want to know why. In September 2024, the City of Indianapolis announced a “road diet” project for Madison Avenue, which will shrink the number of lanes and add new curbs and sidewalks. But nearly two […]
Watching the results come in on Election Day, I was grateful to see over two-thirds of Indiana's school referendums pass with ample community support, including in Indianapolis. But I was also devastated that many others across the state failed . It’s looking like 12 school districts will enter a maelstrom of fiscal uncertainty. I know what’s next: cuts, consolidations and closures. Teachers will lose their jobs. Students will lose access to programs, transportation and maybe school itself. And shrinking communities will lose an anchor that moored them from the storm. Who is responsible? People will argue that districts are inefficient, though there’s very little evidence of that where voters said no. The reality is that state and federal dollars haven’t kept pace with the rising costs of education, including diesel for buses and food for school meals. Indiana has dropped from 15th to 38th in the nation in per-pupil funding. Cuts to Medicaid have also hammered schools, as it provides the core revenue stream for school nurses, psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, special education technology and mental health services. If schools are going to continue offering those services, they have to find a way to pay. So why doesn’t the
INDIANAPOLIS — Ongoing pavement work will result in some ramp and lane closures along I-70 near downtown Indianapolis. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, the closures are planned for this week and will run into the weekend, weather permitting. INDOT said it’s part of an ongoing pavement repair project along the interstate. Here’s what […]
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis City-County Council committee on Monday night voted to recommend against a proposed tax break for the $2 billion DC Blox data center near Irvington, one of the largest private development projects in Indianapolis history. The Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee voted 11-2 against recommending the tax breaks. The proposal heads to […]
Parents encouraged to discuss dangerous driving behavior before winter increases risks near schools.
The president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum says the facility has “pretty much shattered every metric” for attendance since a $64 million renovation, and he extended a personal invitation to Clinton, Carroll and Boone County listeners to come see it for themselves. Michael Good joined WILO’s Party...
Two local marching bands are headed to the Class “C” state finals today. The Vincennes Lincoln’s Pride of the Green, and the Washington Gold Pride band, will compete at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Lincoln performs first at 1:35 p.m. Washington takes the field at 3:35 p.m....
Downtown Indianapolis will soon be transformed with new holiday decorations, window displays and the annual Circle of Lights on Monument Circle. Starting at 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, volunteers and employees from IBEW Local 481 will install the lights for the Circle of Lights. There will be a total of 52 light strands hanging — with 4,784 bulbs.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A U.S. Army paratrooper turned footwear designer is bringing her mission of comfortable, stylish shoes for women to Indianapolis. Natasha Nori, founder of Nori Shoes, opened a new retail location at the historic Stutz building in October, officially launching with a ribbon-cutting ceremony November 6 attended by the mayor's office and the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce.
For years, Devington Plaza has been an eyesore on the northeast side. After Kroger left in 2018, other stores followed leaving the once bustling shopping center mostly vacant. A lack of upkeep from the property owner led to the building deteriorating and illegal dumping in the parking lot, leading residents to report dozens of violations with the city. The site has also attracted crime and vandalism.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Ten Commandments could return to the Indiana Statehouse lawn more than 25 years after a court blocked the state from putting up a donated monument. Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking a federal judge to end the long-running legal fight and allow the monument to be placed near its originally intended location. […]
For an evening of music and a chance to see some local talent, the Christian County Tiger Band is inviting folks to a Community Show ahead of the Bands of America Grand National Championships. The performance will take over the Stadium of Champions on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and it’s...
Democrats won big in Indiana Tuesday night, breaking a 14-year Republican supermajority in the state House of Representatives, electing the state's first openly gay U.S. representative, and electing a Democratic attorney general for the first time in 14 years.
Several marching bands from the Bluegrass State will head to Indianapolis this week to compete in the Bands of America Grand National Championships. Here's a look at what's happening. Who's going to BOA Grand Nationals? Here's which Kentucky and Southern Indiana bands are competing in nationals and when they perform, as of information last updated Nov. 5, 2026: Kentucky marching bands Beechwood High School (1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13) Bourbon County High School (4:15 p.m. Friday) Christian Academy of Louisville (12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12) Christian County High School (2:45 p.m. Friday) George Rogers Clark High School (4:30 p.m. Thursday) Harrison County High School (7:30 p.m. Friday) Highlands High School (6:45 p.m. Friday) John Hardin High School (3:15 p.m. Friday) Lafayette High School (10 p.m. Thursday) Pike County Central High School (7:30 a.m. Friday) Southern Indiana marching bands Castle High School (10:15 p.m. Thursday) Floyd Central High School (9 p.m. Thursday) Shawe Memorial High School (1:30 p.m. Friday) South Dearborn High School (3:15 p.m. Thursday) 2025 BOA Grand Nationals results Last year , three Kentucky bands made it to the semifinal round at nationals: Estill County, Lafayette and Murray. Here's where bands placed in finals last year: Avon High School,
INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly 150 pieces of art that sat boxed up for years are now on display. Some of them are part of Hoosier history. “They had everything wrapped and stored in a secure place, but they’re not set up for the long-term care of artwork,” said Susannah Koerber, chief curator and research officer with […]
Hendricks County commissioners approved a proposed fire district in Liberty Township Oct. 27, with the understanding that land soon to be annexed into Plainfield would be excluded from the district. The 2-1 vote followed a public hearing in which officials and residents discussed emergency service needs, boundaries and concerns about...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to know what you think about its approval of a state coal ash program. The agency will collect comments at a public hearing Nov. 12 and online through Nov. 16. In September, the EPA approved a state petition for the Indiana Department of Environmental...
Voter turnout in Indiana was up in last week's election compared with the 2022 midterm elections. Why it matters: The strong turnout, particularly in the state's largest counties, drove the blue wave that flipped long-held Republican seats up and down the ballot. The big picture: Election results are still being...
INDIANAPOLIS — As the nation honors veterans throughout November, the Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN) is highlighting the life-changing impact service dogs can have on people living with disabilities. Patty Spitler spoke with Emily Shryock, training manager at ICAN, to discuss the organization’s work supporting veterans through highly trained service dogs. Shryock was joined by […]
