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The Pacers are back at Gainbridge Fieldhouse tonight, hosting the 76ers at 7 p.m. Andrew Nembhard and Tyrese Haliburton are questionable, and Obi Toppin and Aaron Nesmith are probable. Several players are also listed as out. Get the latest updates on our website.
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Tickets for the 2027 Indianapolis 500 go on sale today at 10 a.m. Fans who buy before January 4 can save on fees and get an early pick of available seats. The 111th running is scheduled for May 30, 2027.
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The U.N. General Assembly decided overwhelmingly Wednesday to condemn the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba for the 34th year. Link in bio.
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Nearly $110 million in state matching grants will help 346 Indiana cities, towns and counties improve local roads and bridges. FULL STORY: tinyurl.com/4py2tmb9
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Anxious Israelis watched election results near completion Wednesday after the highest voter turnout in over a quarter-century, as no clear winner emerged. Link in bio.
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As proposals to build hyperscale data centers rapidly ramp up across Indiana, the controversial developments have become the defining issue in many local races where elected officials are considering the issue. Link in bio.
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WRTV Indianapolis retweeted
Tiger Woods Indy bound? The 2028 U.S. Senior Open is at Crooked Stick Golf Club. I connected with the USGA's John Bodenhamer about Tiger playing in the Hoosier State. His answer definitely grabbed my attention 👀 "Tiger understands his legacy... It's important to Tiger." @WISHNews8 I @wrtv I @USGA
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Governor Mike Braun announced Wednesday that Boundless Recreation, a boutique recreational vehicle manufacturer, opened operations in Bristol with plans to create up to 115 high-wage jobs by the end of 2028. FULL STORY: tinyurl.com/yyswxppv
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A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 30 people on Wednesday in central Spain, according to local media. Link in bio.
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RT @AngelaMoryanTV: You could tell DeForest Buckner was maximum over it when I talked to him after the Vikings loss on Sunday. "Yeah, I'm…
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WRTV Indianapolis retweeted
DeForest Buckner walked off the field in Minneapolis - now his last game as a Colt. Buck was very frustrated in the locker room after the Vikings loss. “Yeah, I’m frustrated. Same thing. We lost.” @WISHNews8 | @wrtv | #Colts
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WRTV Indianapolis retweeted
10 games to go - YOU play in the AFC South??? What type of message is this sending to the team and your fanbase for the next 10 weeks? 🤯 @WISHNews8 I @wrtv I #firesale
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A federal court approved a $465,000 settlement resolving overtime and pay-calculation claims brought by 68 Brownsburg firefighters. The lawsuit followed concerns first raised in December 2023. Link in bio for the full story.
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WRTV Indianapolis retweeted
This was Quenton Nelson last Wednesday when asked about the trade rumors: "I love it here. I met my wife here. Really appreciate and love this organization." The #Colts have now traded the 8x Pro Bowler to the Seahawks. @WISHNews8 | @wrtv
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Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show, Apple Music announced. The 2027 game is scheduled for Feb. 14, with ABC and WRTV carrying the broadcast. Who do you think he's going to bring out?! Let us know in the comments.
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Purdue men’s basketball coach Matt Painter has agreed to a contract extension that would keep him with the Boilermakers through the 2030-31 season. FULL STORY: tinyurl.com/bdhsv73v
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A 22-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after deputies investigated a domestic battery incident that authorities said occurred overnight and into Sunday FULL STORY: tinyurl.com/539px394
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The city plans to clean up an abandoned encampment near the Monon and Fall Creek trails. Officials say the site was affected by recent flooding and that people who had been staying there were connected with homeless resources. Head to our website for more information.
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Microsoft is offering buyouts to 60,000 employees as it invests more than $100 billion in data centers this year. At the same time, Anthropic warns its AI technology could pose “catastrophic threats to humanity” in safety disclosures tied to its planned stock offering.
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A leaking fire hydrant is now fixed at an eastside apartment complex following concerns from renters and questions from Indiana’s I-Team. FULL STORY: tinyurl.com/3uyup5zb
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