NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (HAMILTON COUNTY REPORTER) — The City of Noblesville launched the “Hard Hat Resiliency Grant” Friday in an effort to support downtown businesses impacted by Indiana Department of Transportation’s Reconstructing State Road 32 project. “As we move into the second phase of this important infrastructure project, the city is stepping up to support downtown businesses facing disruption due to detours and construction,” Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen said. “This grant is one way we can ensure the vibrancy of our downtown district remains strong.” The grant opportunity was greenlit l ..read more

Multicultural Spotlight | Benefits of investing in student mental health INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Many benefits can come from investing in student mental health. Those benefits can include the bolstering of students social, educational and economic well-being. Investing in the mental health of students also leads to increased well-being within the broader society, according to research by the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Healthy Minds Network. WISH-TV multicultural contributor Emil Ekiyor on Monday shared his perspective on the importance of student mental health ..read more

Health Spotlight | Walking versus running for exercise INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Whether you’re counting your daily steps or racing around a track, exercise has its benefits. Research suggests that one way of exercising can provide more efficient benefits. In Monday’s Health Spotlight, News 8’s Brittany Noble takes a look at whether you should be running or walking. This story was created from a script aired on WISH-TV. Health Spotlight is presented by Community Health Network ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Colts finalized their 2024 draft class over the weekend with the seventh-round selection of Oklahoma defensive tackle Jonah Laulu. Colts General Manager Chris Ballard entered the draft with just seven selections, but after garnering extra picks through multiple draft day trades, Indianapolis welcomed nine rookies to the Circle City. After the first 14 Day 1 selections were used on offensive players, Ballard drafted UCLA defensive end Laiatu Latu with the No. 15 overall pick. RELATED: Indianapolis Colts draft first defensive player with No. 15 pick Then ..read more

MITCHELL, Ind. (WISH) — A 46-year-old man was arrested in connection to the murder of a male who was fishing Saturday night with a female at a pond in northwestern Orange County, Indiana State Police said Monday. Timothy Tolbert, of Mitchell, died at the scene in a rural area off Lawrence County’s Winegar Road. A news release from state police did not give his age or the female’s age. Tolbert and the female, from Lawrence County, were fishing when Homer E. Smith approached. Investigators think Tolbert and Smith began fighting, and Smith hit Tolbert in the head with his fist multiple times. Smi ..read more

(WISH) — A pop singer can finally shout to the mountain top, “I’m free at last.” Britney Spears and her father, James Spears, have reached a settlement in their legal battle over her conservatorship, which has spanned several years. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed to the public but confirmed the settlement to CNN. The dispute between the pop star and her father dates back to 2021 and centered around financial matters, particularly concerning legal fees and James’s role in managing Britney’s finances as her conservator. Britney’s conservatorship, which began in 2008, was ter ..read more

The advice Caitlin Clark has received as she gets ready for her WNBA rookie season INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The new era of the Indiana Fever is underway. Sunday was the first practice of the team’s 2024 training camp. It also marked the first organized practice for Fever sensation Caitlin Clark. “Got a few workouts under my belt,” Clark said, “I think that definitely helped. So I’m not coming into training camp completely blind.” Clark, who was selected by the Fever with the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft two weeks ago, is hoping to find the same success in the WNBA that she found in col ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Two high school sports on Monday became fully sanctioned by the Indiana High School Athletic Association. Boys volleyball and girls wrestling officially become a part of a busy IHSAA calendar starting in the 2024-2025 school year. Girls wrestling will join the winter sport slate, while boys volleyball will be a spring sport. Both sports have been working toward this moment for years. In 2022, the girls wrestling and boys volleyball were added to the IHSAA’s Emerging Sport Process, where they held matches in the same respective seasons. The full recognition includes an IHS ..read more

The Zone Extra Spring Special: April 29, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – WISH-TV brings you more central Indiana high school sports coverage with The Zone Extra, including the Spring Special. After winning the school’s first-ever girls track and field state championship last year, Noblesville is looking to do it again in 2024. Millers head coach Jim Pearce joins sports director Anthony Calhoun for a conversation all about this year’s team. Another team looking to defend its state title this year is Roncalli in boys volleyball. The Royals are once again in the middle of a stellar season. Head coa ..read more

Winner of $44M Hoosier Lottery jackpot to remain anonymous INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Hoosier Lottery on Monday handed out a $44 million check. The lottery gave the money to Jennifer Dzwonar. She didn’t actually hit the jackpot. The person who did wanted to remain anonymous. The check presentation happened at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The ticket was bought in the town of Speedway, and the winner said he’s a big fan of racing. Dzwonar said, “As he says: Because of work and limited vacation days, I never had time to do a lot the things I wanted to do. This lottery winning has bought me ..read more