Check out these amazing photos from the Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers on April 26 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse! Seats were draped in gold during game 3 of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers on April 26, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo/Walt Thomas)Many players gather at halfcourt for tip-off of game 3 of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers on April 26, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo/Walt Thomas)Milwaukee ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Fever announced today former Fever guard and player development coach Tully Bevilaqua has been hired as a video associate ahead of the 2024 regular season. Most recently, Bevilaqua served as an assistant coach with the Phoenix Mercury during the 2023 season. “Tully is one of the most impactful players in Fever franchise history and we are excited to be able to welcome her back to Indiana,” Fever General Manager Lin Dunn said. After winning the 2004 WNBA title as a reserve guard with the Seattle Storm, Bevilaqua signed a free agent deal with Indiana and played ..read more

Pike High School basketball head coach and NBA champion Jeff Teague joined forces with AT&T and Human-I-T to bridge the digital divide for Indianapolis students in need. During an event on April 19 at Arsenal Technical High School, Teague helped distribute nearly 300 laptops to pre-selected students and families. The initiative aimed to address the digital divide, a significant issue where a portion of the population lacks access to the internet or devices required for full participation in the online world. In Indiana alone, an estimated 13% of households are affected by this divide. More ..read more

Foster care youth aging out will soon gain access to rental accommodations that are affordable at four different sites across Indiana. With funding approved by the Indiana General Assembly, the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) has revealed its choice of four projects aimed at fulfilling the demand.   Designed to develop affordable housing developments with supportive services for young adults (ages 18-23), during the 2023 budget session law makers allocated $5,000,000 with an additional $5,000,000 in grants to be provided by the IHCDA.   RELATED ..read more

New federal funding will allow for the development of low-income solar programs throughout the state. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar for All Funding distributed $7 billion to states, territories, municipalities and nonprofits across the country. As part of these awards, a coalition of Indiana organizations and commissions was awarded nearly $117.5 million. The Indiana Solar for All Coalition includes the Indiana Community Action Association, the Indiana NAACP and the cities of Fort Wayne, Gary and Indianapolis. The funding will be used to create new incentives for solar ..read more

Are you looking to add a new (four-legged) member to the family? This just might be the month to do it. April 30 is National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day, but before running down to the local animal shelter to pick out a new furry friend, here are a few things to consider. “We always recommend that you be prepared with everything before bringing your pet home,” Roxie Randal, Public information officer for Indianapolis Animal Care Services, said. “If you know roughly what size of dog that you are planning to adopt, you can get a collar, leash, harness, crate, those kinds of things. Or you can always ..read more

Beef & Boards dinner Theatre presents “The King and I” through May 19.  Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The King and I” Tony Award-winning Musical set in 19th century Siam. Based on Margaret Landon’s novel “Anna and the King of Siam,” the show follows the true story of Anna Loenowens, a British widow and King Mongkut, the king of Siam, after he summons her to tutor his many children and wives. I experienced a trip down memory lane at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre with “The King and I.”  As a 70’s baby who grew up watching this classic on TV, I was thrilled to catch it live, and it ..read more

On any given day you can find Mark A. Nance at the PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf) Indianapolis shop. The store manager has been a Professional Golf Association (PGA) professional for 30 years. “My grandfather played golf. I spent summers and weekends with my grandparents, and it went from him dragging me to the golf course when I was about five years old to me begging him to go to the golf course,” said Nance. He would play in junior gold tournaments, before going pro after graduating from Jackson State University. RELATED: Community organizations golf for a good cause Nance now serves on the India ..read more

Nigel Franklin and Rae Brewer remember the day their daughter, Mileena was born. The day is still fresh in their minds since it only happened four months ago. “I was shocked because it’s like when she finally came out of me, they put her on my chest. I was like, ‘She’s mine.’ That was literally my first words. She’s mine,” said Brewer. “I was like I’m a father now and it’s the biggest thing. I was super happy and I cried. Of course, especially when they put her on the table, making sure she was all good, she kept holding my pinky and I was like, ‘Oh, my God.’ She still to this day, holds my pi ..read more

As Indiana showers bloom into spring, so too does the national spotlight on health equity. Every April, the United States dedicates a month to recognizing the disparities faced by minority communities in health care access and outcomes. This year, initiatives such as iHEART and offices like HERE are working to bridge the gap. Health equity goes beyond simply having access to healthcare; it ensures all individuals and communities can live their healthiest lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or zip code. Unfortunately, data paints a concerning picture. The Black non-Hispa ..read more