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wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 11h

Indiana improved to 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the Big Ten after a huge win over Michigan State on Saturday. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza completed 24 out of 28 of his passes for 332 yards and four touchdowns.

(📸: AP Photo/AJ Mast)

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 14h

The Colts announced Saturday that they have placed cornerback Charvarius Ward on injured reserve after he sustained a concussion during pregame warmups prior to last weekend's game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Colts place cornerback Charvarius Ward on Injured Reserve

Ward suffered a concussion during pregame warmups prior to last week's game against the Arizona Cardinals and is expected to miss at least the next four games.

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 15h

Here is this week's class-by-class breakdown of how all the top-ranked teams in the Indiana high school football AP poll fared during Week 9.

How the top-ranked Indiana high school football teams fared in Week 9

Here is a class-by-class breakdown of how all the top-ranked teams in the Indiana high school football AP poll fared during the week of Oct. 17, 2025.

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 1d

Bloomington South and Center Grove have been offensive powerhouses so far this season in IHSAA football, and now they're meeting in the regular season finale.

5A No. 2 Bloomington South hosts 6A No. 3 Center Grove to end regular season | Operation Football Game of the Week preview

Bloomington South and Center Grove have been offensive powerhouses so far this season in IHSAA football, and now they're meeting in the regular season finale.

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 3d

A former NBA Rookie of the Year, Malcolm Brogdon averaged nearly 19 points per game over three seasons with the Pacers.

Former Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon retires from the NBA

A former NBA Rookie of the Year, Brogdon averaged nearly 19 points per game over three seasons with the Pacers.

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 6d

Daniel Jones threw two touchdown passes and Jonathan Taylor ran 1 yard for the go-ahead score with 4:32 left, giving the Indianapolis Colts a 31-27 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

Daniel Jones throws for 2 touchdowns as the Colts rally past the Cardinals for a 31-27 win

The Colts remained perfect at home by winning their sixth straight over the past two seasons at Lucas Oil Stadium.

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 6d

Indiana moved up to No. 3 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday for its highest ranking in program history.

No. 3 Indiana has its highest ranking ever in AP Top 25, Texas, USC back in the rankings

Indiana’s groundbreaking run under second-year coach Curt Cignetti has been one of the biggest stories in college football since last season.

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 8d

Final scores are coming in from high school gridirons across Indiana!

Was your school a winner tonight?

Indiana high school football scores | Friday, Oct. 10, 2025

Here are all the scores from IHSAA football for Week 8 on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 8d

Ale Emporium announced Friday it will sponsor the first-ever World Famous Hermanaki Wing Eating Contest at Big Ten Fan Fest downtown.

Some of the world's top competitive eaters are expected to compete.

Competitive eaters to take on 'world-famous' Ale Emporium wings at Big Ten Fan Fest

The restaurant announced Friday it will sponsor the first-ever World Famous Hermanaki Wing Eating Contest at Big Ten Fan Fest downtown.

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 8d

Warren Central is set to travel to Carmel tonight for what should be a thrilling matchup between two powerhouse teams in Class 6A for the Operation Football Game of the Week!

No. 10 Warren Central looking to rebound against No. 3 Carmel | Operation Football Game of the Week preview

Warren Central travels to Carmel on Friday night in what should be a thrilling matchup between two powerhouse teams in Class 6A.

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 9d

Roy Lee Ward, sentenced to death for the 2001 rape and murder of a teenaged girl, was executed early Friday morning.

Indiana executes man convicted of 2001 rape and murder of small-town teenage girl

Roy Ward had exhausted his legal options to challenge the sentence.

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 9d

REST IN PEACE: Sister Jean, who became an international celebrity during the Loyola Ramblers' fairy-tale run to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament in 2018, died Thursday at the age of 106.

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago's beloved chaplain, dies at 106

Sister Jean became an international celebrity during the Ramblers' fairy-tale run to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament in 2018.

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 9d

One of the newest teams on the Banana Ball World Tour will pay tribute to the Indianapolis Clowns, which were part of the Negro Leagues from 1943-1954.

Indianapolis Clowns returning as newest Banana Ball team; Victory Field series set

The Clowns, which pay tribute to Indianapolis' former Negro Leagues team, will play the Party Animals at Victory Field May 15-16, 2026.

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 10d

Boston set Indiana's single-season rebounding record for the third straight season.

Fever's Aliyah Boston earns All-Defensive Team honors

Boston set Indiana's single-season rebounding record for the third straight season.

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 10d

Great news from Putnam County!

Police and family members say Britney Gard has been found alive a week after she was reported missing and her Bainbridge home was found on fire.

Missing Putnam County mother found alive

A post on the "Find Britney Gard" Facebook page around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8 says Gard was located a week after she was last seen.

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 10d

President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages.

Israel, Hamas agree to 'first phase' of plan to end fighting, release hostages, Trump says

President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages.

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 12d

State police say a construction worker was killed after being struck by a school bus with children on board Monday afternoon near Kokomo.

None of the children on the bus were injured, according to police.

Construction worker hit and killed by school bus in Howard County

State police say the crash happened shortly after 3 p.m. Monday, just east of Kokomo.

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 13d

HAVE A DAY, JT!! 🔥🏈

Jonathan Taylor ran for three touchdowns while Daniel Jones tossed two more as the Colts routed the Raiders 40-6 on Sunday.

(📸: AP Photo/AJ Mast)

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 14d

Leonard Moore had two of Notre Dame's four interceptions in his return from injury and the 21st-ranked Fighting Irish beat Boise State 28-7 on Saturday.

Leonard Moore has 2 interceptions and No. 21 Notre Dame beats Boise State 28-7

Moore, a preseason All-America selection at cornerback, missed Notre Dame’s previous two games with a high ankle sprain.

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 14d

IMPD says it has arrested former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez for his alleged role in a stabbing early Saturday morning in downtown Indianapolis.

MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/2-wounded-apparent-stabbing-downtown-indianapolis-west-washington/531-be269237-ec3c-4f42-8c41-f4b2eb27dba9

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 14d

Here is this week's class-by-class breakdown of how all the top-ranked teams in the Indiana high school football AP poll fared during the week of Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

How the top-ranked Indiana high school football teams fared in Week 7

Here is a class-by-class breakdown of how all the top-ranked teams in the Indiana high school football AP poll fared during the week of Oct. 3, 2025.

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 14d

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, former NFL quarterback and FOX Sports analyst Mark Sanchez was stabbed in Indianapolis and is in the hospital in stable condition.

ESPN: Former NFL QB, FOX Sports analyst Mark Sanchez stabbed in downtown Indianapolis; suspect detained

An IMPD spokesperson said officers responded to a report of a physical disturbance in the 300 block of West Washington Street around 12:30 a.m. Oct. 4.

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 14d

Ryan Browne went 30 of 50 with 302 yards and one TD pass. He also ran for a score as the Boilermakers lost their third game in a row Saturday afternoon to No. 22 Illinois.

Altmyer throws for career-high 390 yards and No. 22 Illinois beats Purdue 43-27

Ryan Browne went 30 of 50 with 302 yards and one TD pass. He also ran for a score as the Boilermaker lost their third in a row.

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 15d

Here are the final scores from tonight's Operation Football action!

Catch the highlights tonight at 11 on Channel 13 and WTHR+!

Indiana high school football scores | Friday, Oct. 3, 2025

Here are all the scores from IHSAA football for Week 7 on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

wthrcom.bsky.social @wthrcom.bsky.social · 16d

BREAKING NEWS: IMPD officers were involved in shooting on North Grant Avenue on the near east side of Indianapolis Thursday afternoon.

IMPD officers involved in shooting on near east side of Indianapolis

The incident occurred in the 900 block of North Grant Avenue shortly before 6 p.m.