Booming sales of cold drinks at Starbucks have created a problem: growing amounts of plastic waste from the single-use cups that Frappuccinos, Refreshers, cold brews and other iced drinks are served in. The coffee giant said Thursday it plans to alleviate some of that waste with new disposable cups that contain up to 20% less plastic. The cups are set to be rolled out to stores in the U.S. and Canada starting this month. Amelia Landers, Starbucks’ vice president of product innovation, said the Seattle-based company spent the last four years developing the new cont ..read more

Skier looks to get to Special Olympics World Winter Games INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A Hoosier Special Olympics athlete is hoping to make his way to the World Winter Games in Torino, Italy, next year. Tomas Sliva is set to compete at the U.S. Team Trials in Park City, Utah, this weekend. The Indianapolis native is an alpine skier and has been hitting the slopes since he was 10 years old. Now 33, he says he still feels like he’s flying when he skis. “I like to ski,” Sliva said. “It’s fun.” It’s been a long journey for him. The athlete, who has Down Syndrome, originally qualified for the 2021 ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Country music star Tim McGraw did his best to appeal to his Indianapolis fans Thursday night while supporting Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. McGraw took the stage in downtown Indianapolis, bringing his “Standing Room Only Tour” to Gainbrige Fieldhouse with the sweet sounds of his greatest hits, and tracks from his highly anticipated 17th studio album. In a video posted on X, the platform formally known as Twitter, from the Indiana Fever, the three-time Grammy winner was seen flaunting his brand new Caitlin Clark jersey in front of a sold-out crowd, showing his suppo ..read more

(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Ahead of the May 7 primary election, Arthur “Don” Morphet, a 101-year-old Cass County voter, cast his ballot — earning praise from Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales and local election officials as he voted. “Mr. Morphet is setting an example for all Hoosiers,” said Morales, the state’s highest election official. “… I hope other eligible voters see this incredible example of a Hoosier and an American and follow in his footsteps,” Morales added. “Thank you, Mr. Morphet, for making your voice heard with your vote.” Cass County Clerk Destry Richey also commende ..read more

(CNN) — Israel has carried out a military strike inside Iran, a US official told CNN Friday, a potentially dangerous escalation in a fast widening Middle East conflict that Iranian government officials have so far sought to play down. The United States was given advance notification Thursday of an intended Israeli strike in the coming days, but did not endorse the response, a second senior US official said. Iran’s air defense systems were activated in several locations after three explosions were heard close to a major military airbase near the Iranian city of Isfahan, state media reporte ..read more

Marcus’ 4 a.m. Friday forecast INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Temperatures will be running 15-20° cooler than much of this past week. This morning: Storms have moved out, and the cold front is pushing through the state this morning. Temperatures are already slipping into the 40s in the northern portions of the state early this morning. Friday: Breezy conditions for the morning hours include gusts up to around 25 to 30 mph. Those winds will diminish as we get into the afternoon. Clouds will decrease for the afternoon with cooler temperatures. He will top out in the upper 50s and low 60s. Friday nig ..read more

UnPHILtered: Governor’s second economic development trip INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Governor Eric Holcomb has embarked on his second international economic development trip for the year. He’s visiting Brazil and Mexico to talk about ag-bio-science and agricultural economics. News 8 anchor Phil Sanchez brings in Holcomb on Thursday’s “UnPHILtered ..read more

IndyStar columnist facing backlash over Caitlin Clark comment INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Veteran USA Today Sports Columnist Christine Brennan was disgusted by the Indianapolis Star Columnist Gregg Doyel made to Caitlin Clark and Fever head coach Christie Sides at Clark’s first press conference with the team. Brennan said she had never heard a comment as inappropriate as what Doyel said to Clark during her first-ever professional press conference. Brennan estimates she has covered thousands in her nearly 43 years as a sports journalist. “I couldn’t believe what I was reading when I saw it on Twit ..read more

Panel held to highlights inequities in water access INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Sports Corp hosted a panel on Thursday night to discuss the need for more equitable access to water. The panel discussion highlighted water safety training and access to the sport of swimming, particularly for Black communities. One panelist talked to News 8 and shared what the group’s goal is. Susan Hyatt, a professor emerita of anthropology for Indiana University Indianapolis, said, “I think our goal here tonight is to make people aware of the historical reasons why African-Americans — particularly teena ..read more

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Rashod Berry was among five players reinstated by the NFL on Thursday after they were suspended last season for violating the league’s gambling policy. Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney, wide receiver Quintez Cephus, safety CJ Moore, and defensive tackle Demetrius Taylor were also among the group. The league’s gambling policy prohibits players, coaches, team officials and league personnel from betting on NFL games, placing bets at team facilities or team hotels or having someone else place a bet for them. Cephus and Moo ..read more