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Man gets 66 years in prison for stabbing two Indianapolis police officers who responded to 911 call

Jul. 26, 2024 14:26 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A man who pleaded guilty to stabbing two Indianapolis police officers who responded to his 911 call about a purported disturbance has been sentenced to 66 years in prison. A judge sentenced Deonta Williams, 22, on Thursday to 60 years on two counts of attempted...

Allison Transmission: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 25, 2024 16:40 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (ALSN) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $187 million. On a per-share basis, the Indianapolis-based company said it had net income of $2.13. The results exceeded Wall Street...

Mistrial declared in case of Indiana man accused of fatally shooting 5, including pregnant woman

Jul. 24, 2024 19:07 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A judge declared a mistrial in the case of an Indianapolis man accused of fatally shooting five people, including a pregnant woman, after a witness verbally confronted the defendant in front of the jury. Marion County Superior Judge Chris Miller declared the...

After 3 straight losses to Michigan, Ohio State coach Ryan Day finds himself on hot seat

Jul. 23, 2024 18:06 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ohio State coach Ryan Day sounds confident and comfortable discussing this year's football team. Never mind the three Michigan banners hanging over his head and slightly behind the podium where he's speaking at the first of three Big Ten media days in...

Indiana's three gubernatorial candidates agree to a televised debate in October

Jul. 23, 2024 15:09 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s three gubernatorial candidates have agreed to take part in a live televised debate in October organized by the Indiana Debate Commission. Republican Mike Braun, who’s leaving the U.S. Senate after one term, will join Democratic Jennifer McCormick...

Daring pass on final lap sends Riley Herbst to victory lane in Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis

Jul. 20, 2024 19:15 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Riley Herbst saw an opening Saturday and made it pay off with a trip to victory lane at the Brickyard. The 25-year-old NASCAR Xfinity Series driver chased down Aric Almirola on on the final lap, then got close enough to tap Almirola’s car with his front bumper...

Theo Pourchaire replaces the injured Alexander Rossi for Arrow McLaren's IndyCar team in Toronto

Jul. 20, 2024 17:55 PM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — A broken right thumb forced Arrow McLaren driver Alexander Rossi out of the IndyCar street race at Exhibition Place, giving Frenchman Theo Pourchaire his sixth start of the season. Rossi was injured in practice Friday when his car hit a tire barrier and then skidded...

Indianapolis anti-violence activist is fatally shot in vehicle

Jul. 19, 2024 16:09 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A community activist who started a nonprofit group to combat violence in Indianapolis was found shot to death in a vehicle at a gas station, authorities said. The victim was Ronald Frieson, 39, who was known around the city as Ron Gee, the Marion County...

The NIT will hold the 2025 semifinals and championship in Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse

Jul. 19, 2024 16:05 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NIT will hold the semifinals and championship of its postseason tournament next spring in Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse for the second straight year. The 2025 semifinals will take place April 1, with the championship following two days later. Friday's...

For Catholic pilgrims, all roads lead to Indy for an old-style devotion in modern stadium setting

Jul. 18, 2024 16:59 PM EDT

Like the star of an arena tour, a spotlight illuminated the glittering, golden vessel carried by a Catholic bishop. Inside, it held a round communion host, which Catholics believe is the full presence of Jesus in the appearance of bread. The bishop placed it on an altar at the center...