INDIANAPOLIS — As is normally the case, Shane Steichen’s eyes brightened. The second-year head coach of the Indianapolis Colts was in a co-starring role Saturday evening with general manager Chris Ballard in a sum-up session following the long and winding experience of the three-day, 257-pick NFL draft. But Steichen's attention was redirected to the makeup of a 2024 offense that features quarterback Anthony Richardson, running back Jonathan Taylor, wideouts Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs and Alec Pierce and a diverse tight ends room. And let’s not forget, the starting offensive line ret ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS — Here’s a capsule look at the Indianapolis Colts’ six selections Saturday in the final four rounds of the NFL Draft. Drum roll, please. ROUND 4/117 overall *Selection: C Tanor Bortolini *Size: 6-foot-4, 303 pounds. *Relative Athletic Score (RAS): 9.77. *Resume: Started 28 of 35 games for Badgers, and displayed his versatility by starting at center (13), left guard (eight), right guard (three), right tackle (three) and tight end (one). . . . Bortolini emerged as one of this draft’s top centers with 12 starts and All-Big Ten honorable mention recognition ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS – It was a typical Chris Ballard summation of the second day of the NFL draft, until it wasn’t. Late Friday night, a burr in the rear end of the Indianapolis Colts’ general manager became too irritating to ignore. Ballard, unprompted, went on. His obscenity-laced comments were in reaction to critical comments from unnamed sources regarding second-round pick Adonai Mitchell. “I read some of the (BS) that was said on TV,’’ Ballard began, picking up steam. “Just the typical (expletive), excuse my language . . . our typical league. Unnamed sources. ‘(Mitchell was a) bad interview.’ T ..read more

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Mayor Kerry Thomson called on the Indiana State Police to use de-escalation tactics rather than force when dealing with protestors who have set up encampments on the Indiana University Campus.  That call came in a statement the mayor released on Sunday, clarifying a statement she had made the day before.  “I also spoke of the need to remain peaceful in protesting and ensure de-escalation rather than use of force.  I was not clear in that statement,” the mayor said. “I was referring to the State police advance on peaceful protesters when I believe al ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS — It was another memorable year for Pop Con Indy. The fan favorite event brought tens of thousands of people to the convention center for an entire weekend dedicated to all things pop culture.  This year fans enjoyed a variety of celebrity panels, interactive games, escape rooms, laser tag, and more. Celebrity guests included Elijah Wood and Andy Serkis from Lord of the Rings, Chandler Riggs from the Walking Dead, Dean Norris from Breaking Bad, and others. “People have turned us into their annual vacation, " said Carl Doninger, the co-owner of Pop Con, “Friends come from all ..read more

Hopefully you were able to get outside and enjoy the comfortable weather on Saturday. Despite a few downpours in the afternoon, both Muncie and Shelbyville surpassed the 80° mark yesterday. Most areas had highs in the upper 70s, meaning temperatures were running more than 10° above average for late April! You can expect another unseasonably warm day for central Indiana as temperatures reach the lower 80s. We have the high set for 82° in Indianapolis this afternoon, which is four degrees shy of the record for the date (86°). The area is going to stay dry today with partly sunny skies and stron ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS — As is normally the case, Shane Steichen’s eyes brightened. The second-year head coach of the Indianapolis Colts was in a co-starring role Saturday evening with general manager Chris Ballard in a sum-up session following the long and winding experience of the three-day, 257-pick NFL draft. But Steichen's attention was redirected to the makeup of a 2024 offense that features quarterback Anthony Richardson, running back Jonathan Taylor, wideouts Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs and Alec Pierce and a diverse tight ends room. And let’s not forget, the starting offensive line ret ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS — A pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash on the west side of Indianapolis Saturday night. Wayne Township Fire Department officials who responded to the scene indicated an adult female was struck by a vehicle. The crash also resulted in a second vehicle ending up inside a nearby building. WTFD indicated the car that ended up hitting the building is not currently believed to be the vehicle that struck the pedestrian. The driver that hit the building is believed to have swerved to avoid the pedestrian. The driver that struck the pedestrian was not on the scene when FOX5 ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a death at a gas station on the northwest side of the Circle City. According to an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department media notification, officers were called to the intersection of North High School Road and West 38th Street on a report of a person down. When police arrived at the scene, they located a person with injuries consistent with trauma. IMPD reported that the victim was later pronounced dead. Public police reporting systems indicate officers were first dispatched to the area at approximately 9 p ..read more

Temperatures felt more early June like across Central Indiana on Saturday! Indianapolis didn't quite make it to 80°. But its observed high temperature of 79° was the 18th occurrence since January 1st. This is the highest number of days at/above 70° to date in seven years! Also, April averages nine days of 70°+ and Saturday marked the tenth day. More warmth is in store, too. Severe weather stays west, stray storm early Another messy severe weather day is occurring across portions of the United States. This comes after the busy day yesterday with multiple confirmed tornadoes in portions of Nebr ..read more