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WNBA investigating racial slurs by fans made at Angel Reese during Indiana game: AP Source

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:57:59 +0000

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is investigating racial comments directed toward Angel Reese by fans during the Chicago Sky’s loss to Caitlin Clark and the Fever at Indiana on Saturday, according to a person familiar with the situation.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on Sunday on condition of anonymity because the league had not publicly identified who the taunts were directed toward or who made the allegations.

“The WNBA strongly condemns racism, hate, and discrimination in all forms — they have no place in our league or in society," the league said in a statement. "We are aware of the allegations and are looking into the matter.”

Reese, who is Black, and Clark, who is white, met for the seventh time in their ongoing — and much talked about — rivalry. Clark was named Rookie of the Year last season and Reese finished second in the voting.

The WNBA Players Union released a statement soon after the league’s comment on the matter.

“The WNBPA is aware of reports of hateful comments at yesterday’s game in Indianapolis and supports the WNBA’s current investigation into this matter. Such behavior is unacceptable in our sport,” the statement said. “Under the WNBA’s ‘No Space for Hate’ policy, we trust the league to thoroughly investigate and take swift, appropriate action to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all.”

The Sky and Fever will play four more times during the regular season this year.

“We are aware of the allegations of inappropriate fan conduct during yesterday’s game and we are working closely with the WNBA to complete their investigation," the Fever said in a statement. "We stand firm in our commitment to providing a safe environment for all WNBA players.”

Reese had 12 points and 17 rebounds in the 93-58 loss to the Fever. The Sky forward and Clark had an incident on the court with 4:38 left in the third quarter. It started with Reese grabbing an offensive rebound and Clark slapping Reese’s arm hard enough to jar the ball loose and knock Reese to floor.

When Reese got up, she tried to confront Clark before Indiana center Aliyah Boston stepped in between the two players. Clark’s third personal foul was upgraded to a flagrant 1 while Boston and Reese each drew technical fouls following a replay review by the referees.

Both players downplayed the play after the game.

The league launched “No Space for Hate” this season, a multi-dimensional platform designed to combat hate and promote respect across all WNBA spaces both online and in-arena.

The league is focused on four key areas: enhanced technological features to detect hateful comments online; increased emphasis on team, arena and league security measures; reinforcing mental health resources; and alignment of core against hate.

This will be the league's first test of it.

“It's nice in words, but we got to see actions,” Aces star A'ja Wilson said Friday after practice. “Hopefully people can take actions and understand this is bigger than basketball. We're true people behind it. Any shoe that we wear, any jersey we have on, we're human. People have to respect that. I hope they pay attention and listen to the words.”

Shelby County authorities rescue stranded kayaker on Flat Rock River

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:57:37 +0000

SHELBY COUNTY, Ind. — Authorities in Shelby County rescued a kayaker who was stranded on the Flat Rock River on Sunday.

According to a press release, the Shelby County Swift Water Rescue Team responded to the Flat Rock River around 4:07 p.m. to assist a kayaker. When crews arrived at the scene, they located the stranded kayaker and began to conduct rescue operations.

Photos courtesy of the Shelby County Swift Water Rescue Team.

Shelby County officials confirmed the kayaker was rapidly brought to safety. No injuries to the kayaker or rescue crews were reported.

Per a release, the Shelby County Swift Water Rescue Team is a specially trained group that responds to emergencies that involve fast-moving or hazardous water conditions.

The Shelby County Swift Water Rescue Team is now encouraging Hoosiers to wear properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets when engaging in aquatic activities this summer.

“Life jackets save lives," said Shelbyville Fire Department Lieutenant Bradley Rund. "Today’s rescue serves as a reminder of how quickly situations on the water can turn dangerous. Preparation and safety precautions make all the difference.”

IFD rescues stranded boaters near dam on north side of Indianapolis

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:57:15 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — Firefighters rescued multiple stranded boaters near a dam in the White River on the north side of Indianapolis on Sunday.

According to a press release, Indianapolis Fire Department crews were sent to a low-head dam near 64th Street and Westfield Boulevard to assist two boaters stuck on a pontoon boat.

Per IFD, the owner of the boat told firefighters the pontoon had been taken into waters that were too shallow for it. As a result, the pontoon's owner lost use of the vessel's motor.

A current pulled the boat close to the edge of the dam, but shallow water prevented the pontoon from tumbling over the top of it.

Photos courtesy of the Indianapolis Fire Department.

IFD reported that two other boaters attempted to assist the pontoon's occupants. The other boaters retreated after their efforts proved unfruitful.

When firefighters arrived at the scene, they used hand signals to give the stranded boaters a phone number to call for assistance. Once firefighters made contact with the boaters via phone, they told the boaters to put on their personal flotation devices.

After the boaters put their flotation devices on, firefighters quickly brought them to safety. IFD indicated that the water the pontoon was stuck in was only two or three feet deep.

IFD is now encouraging all boaters to plan their routes before they depart. The agency also indicated that the White River can be a dangerous body of water for recreational boating because there are low-head dams in areas along the river.

IFD also emphasized that all boats are required to have at least one personal flotation device per occupant under Indiana law.

Multiple people detained after police chase on Interstate 65 in Bartholomew County

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:56:55 +0000

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. — Multiple people were detained after a police chase on Interstate 65 in Bartholomew County Sunday evening.

Indiana State Police reported that the pursuit began on I-65 northbound at mile marker 56. Troopers indicated that the chase ended near mile marker 68 on I-65 northbound.

Photo of the end of the police chase captured by INDOT camera.

According to a notification from the Indiana Department of Transportation, all lanes of I-65 northbound were closed at mile marker 68 sometime before 5:20 p.m. INDOT indicated that the roadway reopened around 5:49 p.m.

As of this article's publication, it is unclear exactly why the chase started. Police have also yet to specify how the chase ended.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Reports: 15 people shot in Indianapolis over the weekend

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:55:56 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — Public police reports indicate the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to at least 11 shooting incidents over the weekend.

From Friday afternoon to Sunday evening, 15 people were injured in those incidents. FOX59/CBS4 tracked all of the shootings throughout the weekend. Below is a recap of the incidents:

May 16: 1600 block of East Raymond Street

Officers with IMPD responded to the 1600 block of East Raymond Street around 3:28 p.m. Friday to investigate a shooting. When police arrived at the scene, they located an adult male and an adult female with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.

When the shooting occurred, IMPD reported that both victims were in critical condition. Previous reporting indicates police found evidence related to the shooting in the parking lot of a Dollar Tree.

May 17: 2700 block of North Graham Avenue

A public police report indicates officers responded to the 2700 block of North Graham Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Saturday. The report indicates one victim was involved in a shooting there.

The report characterized the victim as a female. No additional identifying information on the victim was provided in the report.

The report also indicates a male suspect was implicated in the shooting. It is unclear if police have identified the suspect or made any arrests related to the shooting on Graham Avenue.

May 17: 2000 block of North Arlington Avenue

Per a public police report, IMPD located a person who had been shot in the 2000 block of North Arlington Avenue around 5:26 a.m.

In their report, police indicated that they were already on Arlington Avenue when they were approached by a person who had been shot. IMPD described the victim as a male.

May 17: 1300 block of West 28th Street

Per an IMPD report, officers investigated a shooting in the 1300 block of West 28th Street around 7:20 a.m. Saturday.

Police indicated that the victim involved in the shooting was a female. Per IMPD's report, the victim was shot in the leg.

IMPD arrested 53-year-old Curtis E. Woods during its investigation of the shooting. Woods was preliminarily charged with dealing marijuana, a Level 6 Felony and dealing cocaine, a Level 3 Felony.

May 17: Intersection of 29th Street and North Dearborn Street

A juvenile was killed and an adult male was injured in a shooting that occurred near the intersection of 29th Street and North Dearborn Street around 10:34 p.m. Saturday.

IMPD reported that officers located the juvenile victim at the shooting scene. The adult male victim walked into Community East Hospital to have his injuries treated before police found him.

Previous reporting indicates IMPD had been monitoring a block party in the area before the shooting occurred. Police also found a three-vehicle crash at the scene of the shooting.

May 17: Intersection of East Washington Street and North Meridian Street

Three people were shot near Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis around 10:40 p.m. Saturday. Previous reporting indicates two of the victims are adult males.

The third victim involved in the shooting is a juvenile. Per IMPD, all three victims were in stable condition as of Saturday night.

Police detained a person at the scene. They later released that individual.

IMPD also reported that its detectives recovered a firearm at the scene of the shooting.

May 17: 5200 block of East 38th Street

IMPD investigated a shooting the 5200 block of East 38th Street around 11 p.m. Saturday.

A public police report indicates IMPD located an adult male with apparent gunshot wounds in the area. Police reported that the victim was transported from the shooting scene to an area hospital in stable condition.

May 18: 20 block of North Arsenal Avenue

A media notification sent by IMPD indicates officers were called to the 20 block of Arsenal Avenue around 1:02 a.m. Sunday. When they arrived at the scene, they located a male victim with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.

IMPD reported that the victim was transported from the scene to an area hospital in stable condition.

May 18: 3500 block of North Audubon Road

Little information has been made available about the shooting IMPD investigated on North Audubon Road around 1:11 a.m. Sunday. A public police report on the incident indicates a male was wounded in the shooting.

May 18: 300 block of North Lasalle Street

In a media notification, IMPD confirmed an adult male was shot in the 300 block of North Lasalle Street Saturday night. The shooting was not reported to IMPD until Sunday afternoon.

A public police report indicates the shooting likely occurred around 11:30 p.m. Saturday. IMPD indicated that the victim sustained minor injuries in the shooting.

May 18: 4700 block of East 19th Street

IMPD officers were dispatched to the 4700 block of East 19th Street around 5:38 p.m. to investigate a shooting. When police arrived at the scene, they located a victim with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.

IMPD reported that the victim was in critical condition when officers found them. No additional information on the victim's identity or medical status have been made available.

Reports: 15 people shot in Indianapolis over the weekend

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:55:40 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — Public police reports indicate the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to at least 11 shooting incidents over the weekend.

From Friday afternoon to Sunday evening, 15 people were injured in those incidents. FOX59/CBS4 tracked all of the shootings throughout the weekend. Below is a recap of the incidents:

May 16: 1600 block of East Raymond Street

When the shooting occurred, IMPD reported that both victims were in critical condition. Previous reporting indicates police found evidence related to the shooting in the parking lot of a Dollar Tree.

May 17: 2700 block of North Graham Avenue

A public police report indicates officers responded to the 2700 block of North Graham Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Saturday. The report indicates one victim was involved in a shooting there.

The report characterized the victim as a female. No additional identifying information on the victim was provided in the report.

The report also indicates a male suspect was implicated in the shooting. It is unclear if police have identified the suspect or made any arrests related to the shooting on Graham Avenue.

May 17: 2000 block of North Arlington Avenue

Per a public police report, IMPD located a person who had been shot in the 2000 block of North Arlington Avenue around 5:26 a.m.

In their report, police indicated that they were already on Arlington Avenue when they were approached by a person who had been shot. IMPD described the victim as a male.

May 17: 1300 block of West 28th Street

Per an IMPD report, officers investigated a shooting in the 1300 block of West 28th Street around 7:20 a.m. Saturday.

Police indicated that the victim involved in the shooting was a female. Per IMPD's report, the victim was shot in the leg.

IMPD arrested 53-year-old Curtis E. Woods during its investigation of the shooting. Woods was preliminarily charged with dealing marijuana, a Level 6 Felony and dealing cocaine, a Level 3 Felony.

May 17: Intersection of 29th Street and North Dearborn Street

A juvenile was killed and an adult male was injured in a shooting that occurred near the intersection of 29th Street and North Dearborn Street around 10:34 p.m. Saturday.

IMPD reported that officers located the juvenile victim at the shooting scene. The adult male victim walked into Community East Hospital to have his injuries treated before police found him.

Previous reporting indicates IMPD had been monitoring a block party in the area before the shooting occurred. Police also found a three-vehicle crash at the scene of the shooting.

May 17: Intersection of East Washington Street and North Meridian Street

Three people were shot near Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis around 10:40 p.m. Saturday. Previous reporting indicates two of the victims are adult males.

The third victim involved in the shooting is a juvenile. Per IMPD, all three victims were in stable condition as of Saturday night.

Police detained a person at the scene. They later released that individual.

IMPD also reported that its detectives recovered a firearm at the scene of the shooting.

May 17: 5200 block of East 38th Street

IMPD investigated a shooting the 5200 block of East 38th Street around 11 p.m. Saturday.

May 18: 20 block of North Arsenal Avenue

IMPD reported that the victim was transported from the scene to an area hospital in stable condition.

May 18: 3500 block of North Audubon Road

May 18: 300 block of North Lasalle Street

In a media notification, IMPD confirmed an adult male was shot in the 300 block of North Lasalle Street Saturday night. The shooting was not reported to IMPD until Sunday afternoon.

A public police report indicates the shooting likely occurred around 11:30 p.m. Saturday. IMPD indicated that the victim sustained minor injuries in the shooting.

May 18: 4700 block of East 19th Street

IMPD reported that the victim was in critical condition when officers found them. No additional information on the victim's identity or medical status have been made available.

Rookie Robert Shwartzman wins Indy 500 pole

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:55:05 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS – For the first time in more than four decades, a rookie won the pole for the Indianapolis 500.

Robert Shwartzman, a true underdog in this year’s race who has virtually no experience on ovals, won the Firestone Fast 6 on Sunday, outpacing two former Indy 500 winners and this season’s top IndyCar driver in the process.

Shwartzman, who went fourth during the pole shootout, exceeded 233 mph on his first lap. He finished with a four-lap average of 232.790 mph, putting him ahead of Sato, who started the Fast 6 with an impressive run of his own at 232.478 mph.

Robert Shwartzman, of Israel, celebrates after winning the pole position during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Sato kept the provisional pole through the first three drivers before Shwartzman’s blistering run. The rookie from Israel turned the third-fastest time during Top 12 qualifying earlier in the day.

Subsequent runs from Pato O’Ward (232.098 mph) and Felix Rosenqvist (231.987 mph) couldn’t catch Shwartzman.

The top six will be Shwartzman, Sato, O'Ward, Scott Dixon, Rosenqvist and Palou.

Top 12 Qualifying and Team Penske

The Firestone Fast 6 capped a busy day of practice and qualifying at the storied Indianapolis Motor Speeway.

A crash during Sunday’s practice session prevented Scott McLaughlin from seeking his second consecutive Indianapolis 500 pole.

The car driven by Scott McLaughlin, of New Zealand, becomes airborne after hitting the wall in the second turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/John Maxwell)

McLaughlin confirmed his car wouldn't get back on the track for Top 12 Qualifying. It was just the start of a rough day for Team Penske, which saw Josef Newgarden and Will Power both fail tech inspections.

None of the three Team Penske drivers in the top 12 made a qualifying run on Sunday. That’s a far cry from the 2024 Indy 500, when Team Penske swept the front row, with McLaughlin taking the pole, Power qualifying second and Newgarden third.

The team settled for tenth, eleventh and twelfth positions instead.

Last Chance Qualifying

With Top 12 Qualifying complete, four drivers—Marcus Armstrong, Marco Andretti, Jacob Abel and Rinus VeeKay—battled for the last three remaining spots in the field of 33.

Armstrong went first with a run of 229.091 mph. It was enough to put him in the field, a gutsy comeback after he was involved in a significant crash during the Saturday morning practice session that prevented him from making a qualifying run.

Andretti responded with a 229.741 mph run that leapfrogged Armstrong and put him in the 31st position on the grid.

It then came down to VeeKay and Abel, the rookie. VeeKay’s first run had a four-lap average of 227.740 mph and Abel was unable to match that. The rookie then took a cooldown run as he prepared for another qualifying attempt.

VeeKay surprised almost everyone by pulling his initial run and making a second attempt. His four-lap average was slower than his first one at 226.913 mph. That set up Abel for a final run that could bump his teammate from the field.

But the rookie, like VeeKay, struggled to find speed on Sunday. His four-lap average of 226.394 mph sealed his fate, keeping him out of next week’s 109th Running.

Andretti claimed the 31st spot while Armstrong will start 32nd and VeeKay 33rd.

Field set for 109th Running

Here's the running order for the Indianapolis 500:

Robert Shwartzman
Takuma Sato
Pato O’Ward
Scott Dixon
Felix Rosenqvist
Alex Palou
David Malukas
Christian Lundgaard
Marcus Ericsson
Scott McLaughlin
Josef Newgarden
Will Power
Conor Daly
Alexander Rossi
Kyffin Simpson
Ed Carpenter
Santino Ferrucci
Devlin DeFrancesco
Sting Ray Robb
Christian Rasmussen
Kyle Larson
Louis Foster
Callum Ilott
Helio Castroneves
Kyle Kirkwood
Nolan Siegel
Ryan Hunter-Reay
Jack Harvey
Colton Herta
Graham Rahal
Marco Andretti
Marcus Armstrong
Rinus VeeKay

Earlier updates below

7 p.m.

Felix Rosenqvist's run is solid but not good enough to catch the rookie. His four-lap average was 231.987 mph, putting him in fifth position.

The top six will be Shwartzman, Sato, O'Ward, Dixon, Rosenqvist and Palou.

6:55 p.m.

Pato O'Ward can't match Shwartzman's speed. He finishes behind Sato at 232.098 mph for the provisional third position. Felix Rosenqvist will make the sixth and final run.

6:50 p.m.

Robert Shwartzman's first lap exceeded 233 mph. His blistering, fearless run in the No. 83 car leapfrogged Sato with a four-lap average of 232.790 mph. The rookie is guaranteed a front-row starting position. Pato O'Ward is next.

6:44 p.m.

Scott Dixon puts together a solid run, but he's unable to catch Sato. He finishes with a four-lap average of 232.052 mph. Rookie Robert Shwartzman goes next.

6:39 p.m.

Alex Palou can't match Sato's initial run. None of his laps exceeded 232 mph. He finishes with a four-lap average of 231.378. For now, Sato stays in pole position. Scott Dixon, a five-time Indy 500 pole winner, is next.

6:35 p.m.

Takuma Sato makes the first run of the Firestone Fast Six. The two-time Indy 500 champion puts together a four-lap average of 232.478 mph. Alex Palou--who has dominated the IndyCar season, gets the next run. Sato's first lap exceeded 233 mph.

6:22 p.m.

Abel's final run was unable to top VeeKay. The rookie finished with a four-lap average of 226.394 mph. VeeKay will start in the final 33 spot. Andretti will start 31st and Armstrong 32nd.

The Firestone Fast Six will battle for the pole next. Eachd driver gets to make a final run. The four-lap average will determine both the pole sitter and positions in the first two rows.

6:17 p.m.

With the clock ticking on Last Chance Qualifying, Rinus VeeKay took a gamble and made a qualifying run to prevent Abel from determining his fate. VeeKay pulled his previous run, taking him out of the field and putting everything on the line. He finished with a four-lap average of 226.913 mph. Abel will have to beat that. Andretti and Armstrong are in no danger of being bumped.

6 p.m.

With about 20 minutes left in Last Chance Qualifying, Abel hit the track seeking to cool down his car before making another qualifying attempt.

5:57 p.m.

Abel angles for another qualifying run. He seeks to bump teammate Rinus VeeKay from the field. Meantime, Marcus Armstrong tells the FOX broadcast he is watching closely and prepared to make another run if necessary.

5:45 p.m.

Rinus VeeKay utilized his hybrid early. He put together a 227.740 mph run and finished ahead of Abel, his teammate. It looks like, for now, it'll be a battle between VeeKay and Abel for the final spot in the race. Plenty of time remains for multiple runs.

5:37 p.m.

Jacob Abel had the third run in Last Chance Qualifying. The rookie finished with a four-lap average of 227.112 mph, putting him third (the No. 33 slot) with a run by Rinus VeeKay still ahead.

5:31 p.m.

Marco Andretti had a four-lap average of 229.741 mph, putting him at the top of the board for now.

5:25 p.m.

Marcus Armstrong's run came in at 229.091 mph. Andretti, Abel and VeeKay are next.

5:20 p.m.

With Top 12 qualifying wrapped up, four drivers will battle it out for the three remaining spots in the Indy 500 field of 33.

Marcus Armstrong gets the first run in Last Chance Qualifying. Armstrong was involved in a frightening crash during Saturday's practice session that prevented him from making a qualifying run.

4:55 p.m.

Here are the six drivers who will battle for the pole:

Felix Rosenqvist 232.532 mph
Pato O'Ward: 232.186 mph
Robert Shwartzman (rookie): 232.008 mph
Scott Dixon: 231.971 mph
Alex Palou: 231.800 mph
Takuma Sato: 231.686 mph

David Malukas (231.599 mph), Christian Lundgaard (231.360 mph) and Marcus Ericsson (231.014 mph) didn't make the cut for the Firestone Fast Six. Neither did any of the three Team Penske drivers who qualified for Top 12 qualifying.

Rookie Robert Shwartzman wins Indy 500 pole

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:54:43 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS – For the first time in more than four decades, a rookie won the pole for the Indianapolis 500.

Sato kept the provisional pole through the first three drivers before Shwartzman’s blistering run. The rookie from Israel turned the third-fastest time during Top 12 qualifying earlier in the day.

Subsequent runs from Pato O’Ward (232.098 mph) and Felix Rosenqvist (231.987 mph) couldn’t catch Shwartzman.

The top six will be Shwartzman, Sato, O'Ward, Scott Dixon, Rosenqvist and Palou.

Top 12 Qualifying and Team Penske

The Firestone Fast 6 capped a busy day of practice and qualifying at the storied Indianapolis Motor Speeway.

A crash during Sunday’s practice session prevented Scott McLaughlin from seeking his second consecutive Indianapolis 500 pole.

The team settled for tenth, eleventh and twelfth positions instead.

Last Chance Qualifying

With Top 12 Qualifying complete, four drivers—Marcus Armstrong, Marco Andretti, Jacob Abel and Rinus VeeKay—battled for the last three remaining spots in the field of 33.

Andretti responded with a 229.741 mph run that leapfrogged Armstrong and put him in the 31st position on the grid.

But the rookie, like VeeKay, struggled to find speed on Sunday. His four-lap average of 226.394 mph sealed his fate, keeping him out of next week’s 109th Running.

Andretti claimed the 31st spot while Armstrong will start 32nd and VeeKay 33rd.

Field set for 109th Running

Here's the running order for the Indianapolis 500:

Robert Shwartzman
Takuma Sato
Pato O’Ward
Scott Dixon
Felix Rosenqvist
Alex Palou
David Malukas
Christian Lundgaard
Marcus Ericsson
Scott McLaughlin
Josef Newgarden
Will Power
Conor Daly
Alexander Rossi
Kyffin Simpson
Ed Carpenter
Santino Ferrucci
Devlin DeFrancesco
Sting Ray Robb
Christian Rasmussen
Kyle Larson
Louis Foster
Callum Ilott
Helio Castroneves
Kyle Kirkwood
Nolan Siegel
Ryan Hunter-Reay
Jack Harvey
Colton Herta
Graham Rahal
Marco Andretti
Marcus Armstrong
Rinus VeeKay

Earlier updates below

7 p.m.

Felix Rosenqvist's run is solid but not good enough to catch the rookie. His four-lap average was 231.987 mph, putting him in fifth position.

The top six will be Shwartzman, Sato, O'Ward, Dixon, Rosenqvist and Palou.

6:55 p.m.

Pato O'Ward can't match Shwartzman's speed. He finishes behind Sato at 232.098 mph for the provisional third position. Felix Rosenqvist will make the sixth and final run.

6:50 p.m.

6:44 p.m.

Scott Dixon puts together a solid run, but he's unable to catch Sato. He finishes with a four-lap average of 232.052 mph. Rookie Robert Shwartzman goes next.

6:39 p.m.

6:35 p.m.

6:22 p.m.

Abel's final run was unable to top VeeKay. The rookie finished with a four-lap average of 226.394 mph. VeeKay will start in the final 33 spot. Andretti will start 31st and Armstrong 32nd.

The Firestone Fast Six will battle for the pole next. Eachd driver gets to make a final run. The four-lap average will determine both the pole sitter and positions in the first two rows.

6:17 p.m.

6 p.m.

With about 20 minutes left in Last Chance Qualifying, Abel hit the track seeking to cool down his car before making another qualifying attempt.

5:57 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

5:37 p.m.

Jacob Abel had the third run in Last Chance Qualifying. The rookie finished with a four-lap average of 227.112 mph, putting him third (the No. 33 slot) with a run by Rinus VeeKay still ahead.

5:31 p.m.

Marco Andretti had a four-lap average of 229.741 mph, putting him at the top of the board for now.

5:25 p.m.

Marcus Armstrong's run came in at 229.091 mph. Andretti, Abel and VeeKay are next.

5:20 p.m.

With Top 12 qualifying wrapped up, four drivers will battle it out for the three remaining spots in the Indy 500 field of 33.

Marcus Armstrong gets the first run in Last Chance Qualifying. Armstrong was involved in a frightening crash during Saturday's practice session that prevented him from making a qualifying run.

4:55 p.m.

Here are the six drivers who will battle for the pole:

Felix Rosenqvist 232.532 mph
Pato O'Ward: 232.186 mph
Robert Shwartzman (rookie): 232.008 mph
Scott Dixon: 231.971 mph
Alex Palou: 231.800 mph
Takuma Sato: 231.686 mph

Shelby County authorities rescue stranded kayaker on Flat Rock River

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:53:51 +0000

SHELBY COUNTY, Ind. — Authorities in Shelby County rescued a kayaker who was stranded on the Flat Rock River on Sunday.

Photos courtesy of the Shelby County Swift Water Rescue Team.

Shelby County officials confirmed the kayaker was rapidly brought to safety. No injuries to the kayaker or rescue crews were reported.

Per a release, the Shelby County Swift Water Rescue Team is a specially trained group that responds to emergencies that involve fast-moving or hazardous water conditions.

The Shelby County Swift Water Rescue Team is now encouraging Hoosiers to wear properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets when engaging in aquatic activities this summer.

IFD rescues stranded boaters near dam on north side of Indianapolis

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:53:29 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — Firefighters rescued multiple stranded boaters near a dam in the White River on the north side of Indianapolis on Sunday.

According to a press release, Indianapolis Fire Department crews were sent to a low-head dam near 64th Street and Westfield Boulevard to assist two boaters stuck on a pontoon boat.

Per IFD, the owner of the boat told firefighters the pontoon had been taken into waters that were too shallow for it. As a result, the pontoon's owner lost use of the vessel's motor.

A current pulled the boat close to the edge of the dam, but shallow water prevented the pontoon from tumbling over the top of it.

Photos courtesy of the Indianapolis Fire Department.

IFD reported that two other boaters attempted to assist the pontoon's occupants. The other boaters retreated after their efforts proved unfruitful.

After the boaters put their flotation devices on, firefighters quickly brought them to safety. IFD indicated that the water the pontoon was stuck in was only two or three feet deep.

IFD also emphasized that all boats are required to have at least one personal flotation device per occupant under Indiana law.

Multiple people detained after police chase on Interstate 65 in Bartholomew County

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:53:00 +0000

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. — Multiple people were detained after a police chase on Interstate 65 in Bartholomew County Sunday evening.

Indiana State Police reported that the pursuit began on I-65 northbound at mile marker 56. Troopers indicated that the chase ended near mile marker 68 on I-65 northbound.

Photo of the end of the police chase captured by INDOT camera.

As of this article's publication, it is unclear exactly why the chase started. Police have also yet to specify how the chase ended.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

WNBA investigating racial slurs by fans made at Angel Reese during Indiana game: AP Source

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:52:25 +0000

The person spoke to The Associated Press on Sunday on condition of anonymity because the league had not publicly identified who the taunts were directed toward or who made the allegations.

The WNBA Players Union released a statement soon after the league’s comment on the matter.

The Sky and Fever will play four more times during the regular season this year.

Both players downplayed the play after the game.

The league launched “No Space for Hate” this season, a multi-dimensional platform designed to combat hate and promote respect across all WNBA spaces both online and in-arena.

This will be the league's first test of it.

Juvenile killed, adult injured in shooting on near northeast side of Indianapolis

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:51:19 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — A juvenile was killed an adult was injured in a shooting on the near northeast side of Indianapolis Saturday night.

A press release from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department indicates officers patrolling the 2800 block of North Dearborn Street heard the sound of gunfire around 10:34 p.m. Patrolling officers then observed a large crowd of people in the area dispersing.

After the crowd dispersed, police located a three-vehicle crash and a juvenile with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.

IMPD initially reported that medics transported the juvenile shooting victim from the scene to a local hospital in stable condition. In an update sent Sunday afternoon, however, police confirmed that the juvenile was actually pronounced dead at the hospital.

While detectives were conducting their investigation at the shooting scene, IMPD received a report that indicated an adult male walked into Community East Hospital with apparent gunshot wounds late Saturday night. Police currently believe the victim who walked into Community East Hospital was injured in the shooting on Dearborn Street.

IMPD has indicated that the victim who walked into Community East Hospital is currently in stable condition.

As their investigation continued, detectives determined that the shooting happened at the same location and around the same time the three-vehicle crash on Dearborn Street occurred. Police believe multiple individuals fired shots during the incident.

IMPD also reported that its officers had been in the area earlier in the evening because a block party had been going on.

Neighbors told FOX59/CBS4 that the block party's vibes were good for most of the day.

”It was good vibes,” one anonymous neighbor said. “There was just a lot of people, and they had their music and they were having a good time. Everything seemed like it was gonna be a good night, and then once the sun went down, it changed.”

One neighbor told FOX59 and CBS4 a bullet passed through the wall of her kitchen during the shooting, striking her refrigerator.

”First it started it was a few shots, and we couldn’t figure out if it was fireworks, and then it just kept going," an anonymous neighbor said. "It stopped and then it kept going and it kept going, and then before you know it, you heard police sirens. “Anytime you go out, you don’t know when you’re gonna bump into that wrong person, and it does seem like it might’ve been a situation where two people who didn’t intend to see each other and it just went ugly.”

The anonymous neighbor added that another bullet dented her front door. She also said she dove to cover her children in one of her home's bedrooms during the shooting.

Eleven times this year IMPD has investigated shooting homicides of juveniles, nearly double the total from this time in 2024.

Twenty-two juveniles have survived non-fatal gunshot wounds, a number slightly down from a year ago.

”Trends indicate when summer comes, school’s out, things happen,” said Shonna Majors, Executive Director of the Brightwood Forest Manor Community Center. ”It's definitely an opportunity for the city, for mentors, for parents, kids to talk about what they’re gonna do this summer.”

Majors is recruiting children for her community center’s summer camp, where applications can be found at www.brightwoodcc.org.

The community center is also collaborating with a Thursday night basketball league for young people, which begins this coming week at Douglas Park.

Also, on Thursday, the center will host a “Meet the Neighborhood” event at 4062 E. 34^th St. from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Majors said the time to get children involved with alternative summer activities is before they stumble into trouble.

”And I’d love to see something brought back that we did a few years back, which is adults, mentors hanging out downtown kind of intervening with the kids groups before things happen and not after because after is too late.”

2 adults, 1 juvenile shot near Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:51:09 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — Three people were injured during a shooting near Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis Saturday night.

According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the intersection of East Washington and North Meridian Streets around 10:40 p.m. on a report of a person shot. When police arrived at the scene, they located two males with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.

IMPD initially reported that the two shooting victims it found near East Washington and North Meridian Streets were juveniles. Police later clarified that one of the victims was an adult and the other was a juvenile.

IMPD has confirmed that both victims were transported from the scene to a local hospital in stable condition.

As police were investigating the shooting scene downtown, they received a report that indicated an adult male had walked into IU Methodist Hospital around 11:24 p.m. with apparent gunshot wounds. After further investigation, IMPD determined the person who walked into Methodist Hospital was injured in the shooting that occurred near East Washington and North Meridian Streets.

The shooting victim who walked in Methodist Hospital had minor injuries, according to IMPD.

Police confirmed that they detained a person during their investigation. Officers later released the individual they detained.

IMPD also indicated that its officers recovered a firearm at the shooting scene.

"IMPD works tirelessly with the community members downtown," IMPD Public Information Officer Tommy Thompson said during a media briefing. "It works with the community groups downtown, businesses downtown. This should not be happening and will not be tolerated. And we will, as the IMPD, continue to work toward going after the small amount of individuals that continue to commit this violence within our city.

"We will not have this going on. We continue to invest in technology and other means to prevent violence and remove those individuals committing that violence. This is a dagger to the heart of this city, and we are not going to tolerate it. And we will continue to go after these individuals."

Semi crash forces officials to temporarily close portion of I-70 in Hancock County

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:51:01 +0000

HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. — Interstate 70 eastbound was temporarily closed in Hancock County Sunday evening.

A notification from the Indiana Department of Transportation indicates all lanes of the roadway were shut down near mile marker 100 around 5:04 p.m. to allow officials to clean up and investigate a crash.

Photo of the crash scene captured by an INDOT camera.

A spokesperson for the Hancock County 911 center confirmed that the crash involved a semi and three other vehicles. During the crash, the semi struck an interstate guard rail.

Hancock County officials indicated that initial reports on the crash suggested at least one person may have been injured in the crash. The medics who responded to the scene, however, did not transport any of the parties involved in the crash to local hospitals.

INDOT reported that I-70 eastbound reopened at mile marker 100 around 6:14 p.m.

As of this article's publication, no additional information on the incident had been made available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Youth baseball complex in Russiaville vandalized

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:50:36 +0000

RUSSIAVILLE, Ind. — A youth baseball complex in Russiaville was vandalized over the weekend.

In a Facebook post, the Howard County Sheriff's Office reported that its deputies examined the complex and its surrounding properties Sunday morning. While checking the complex, police located offensive and explicit language spray painted on dugouts, signs and other parts of the facility.

After examining the baseball complex, deputies proceeded to locate numerous acts of vandalism throughout the Russiaville area. Per HCSO, graffiti was found on road signs, mailboxes, roadways, private properties and a public basketball court.

Deputies indicated that they have assessed the damage they found and notified property owners.

Police believe the vandalism occurred late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. HCSO is encouraging Russiaville residents with information on this weekend's vandalism to contact Corporal Ryan Reel at (765) 614-3471.

Youth baseball complex in Russiaville vandalized

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:50:14 +0000

RUSSIAVILLE, Ind. — A youth baseball complex in Russiaville was vandalized over the weekend.

Deputies indicated that they have assessed the damage they found and notified property owners.

1 critically injured in shooting on east side of Indianapolis

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:49:51 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — A person was critically injured in a shooting on the east side of Indianapolis Sunday evening.

According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the 4700 block of East 19th Street around 5:38 p.m. to investigate a shooting. When police arrived at the scene, they located a victim with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.

IMPD has confirmed that medics transported the victim from scene to a local hospital in critical condition after the shooting.

As of this article's publication, IMPD had not provided any additional information on the circumstances that led up to the shooting or the parties that were involved in it.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

1 critically injured in shooting on east side of Indianapolis

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:49:49 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — A person was critically injured in a shooting on the east side of Indianapolis Sunday evening.

IMPD has confirmed that medics transported the victim from scene to a local hospital in critical condition after the shooting.

As of this article's publication, IMPD had not provided any additional information on the circumstances that led up to the shooting or the parties that were involved in it.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Man killed, woman critically injured in Hancock County motorcycle crash

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:49:45 +0000

HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. — A man was killed and a woman was critically injured in a motorcycle crash in Hancock County on Sunday.

According to a press release, Hancock County Sheriff's deputies were called to the intersection of U.S. Highway 40 and County Road 400 West around 5:13 p.m. to investigate a crash. When deputies arrived at the scene — which was located between Greenfield and Cumberland — they found a crash involving a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle and a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox.

Police reported that the motorcycle's driver, 53-year-old Eric Edwards of Greenfield, was pronounced dead at the crash scene. A passenger on the motorcycle — a 52-year-old adult female — was transported from the scene to IU Methodist Hospital in critical condition after the crash.

HCSO indicated that the motorcycle's female occupant is expected to survive the injuries she sustained in the crash. Deputies also reported that neither of the motorcycle's occupants were wearing helmets at the time of the crash.

The driver of the SUV involved in the crash, who HCSO described as an 18-year-old woman, was not injured in the crash. The SUV's driver submitted to toxicology testing after the crash. Police have not yet released the results of those tests.

After an investigation, deputies determined the SUV's driver was travelling south on County Road 400 West before the crash. The crash happened when the driver of the SUV turned left onto U.S. Highway 40 off of County Road 400 West.

When the SUV's driver turned left, she pulled into the motorcycle's path. HCSO reported that the driver of the motorcycle struck the SUV after the SUV entered his path of travel.

Deputies indicated that both of the motorcycle's occupants were ejected from the bike during the crash. HCSO also reported that the SUV's driver faced a stop sign at the intersection of County Road 400 West and U.S. Highway 40. The motorcyclists did not have a stop sign in their path.

As of this article's publication, no additional information on the crash had been made available.

Man killed, woman critically injured in Hancock County motorcycle crash

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:49:38 +0000

HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. — A man was killed and a woman was critically injured in a motorcycle crash in Hancock County on Sunday.

When the SUV's driver turned left, she pulled into the motorcycle's path. HCSO reported that the driver of the motorcycle struck the SUV after the SUV entered his path of travel.

As of this article's publication, no additional information on the crash had been made available.

1 fatality, 5+ injuries reported after tornado moves through south central Indiana

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:22:42 +0000

MONROE COUNTY, Ind. — Authorities and residents alike are still dealing with the aftermath of the storms that blew through south central Indiana on Friday night.

According to the National Weather Service, surveys conducted Saturday unveiled low-end EF-2 tornado damage in Monroe County. The NWS indicated that the damage was found along the track of a supercell thunderstorm that moved through Illinois and south central Indiana.

According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, at least five people were hurt and 75 homes were damaged during Friday's storms. MCSO confirmed one of the injured individuals was a 96-year-old man, who sustained a head injury and was transported to a local hospital.

Authorities reported that the man's injury was non-life-threatening. The other four individuals who were hurt during the storms in Monroe County also sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Officials located heavy storm damage across Monroe County, including West State Road 45, Stanford Road, Ison Road, Elwren Road, and Harmony Road.

Photos of the storm damage that occurred in Monroe County.

The NWS confirmed that the tornado hit a large horse barn on State Road 45 near Elwren Road. That tornado removed the barn's south and east walls and roof.

In addition to the barn, Friday's storms also destroyed the post office in Clear Creek. The post office's roof was removed by the storms and thrown about 50 yards east, according to the NWS.

Per the NWS, the post office was constructed with cinder block and only anchored by mortar, providing the building with little reinforcement.

Near Old State Road 37, two garages and outbuildings were completely destroyed. The NWS confirmed the damaged buildings were not anchored to concrete foundations.

Along Old State Road 37, debris was thrown nearly 100 yards, and a metal storage unit was thrown nearly 40 yards. The NWS reported that the storage unit landed on top of two cars.

A one-story double rental unit sustained substantial roof damage. According to the NWS, several cars in the area were also rolled over.

Authorities reported that the Ranchero Motel lost its roof and east side wall.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office reported that West Ison Road will likely be closed between South Harmony Road and South Dunlap Road for the remainder of the weekend. MCSO reported that the road is impassable because numerous trees and power lines were damaged during Friday's storms.

State Road 45 and Old State Road 37 reopened to through traffic Saturday morning.

The NWS indicated that the tornado caused damage consistent with EF-0, EF-1 and EF-2 tornadoes as it traveled through south central Indiana. The agency also reported that the tornado's maximum recorded width was 250 yards.

Friday's storms tracked beyond Monroe County. The NWS completed its Monroe County surveys on Saturday, and will conduct more surveys in Sullivan, Greene, Brown and Bartholomew counties on Sunday.

Previous reporting indicates multiple homes in Brown County were damaged on Friday. Numerous individuals in Brown County were also injured during Friday night's storms, according to the Brown County Emergency Management Agency.

In a post on X, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources indicated that Horseman's Campground and all horse trails at Brown County State Park will be closed for an undetermined amount of time to allow officials to clean up Friday's storm damage.

The DNR has confirmed that one horse and two dogs were killed when Friday's storms rolled through Horseman's Campground. Per the DNR, multiple horses were also injured during the storms.

Additionally, the Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office posted the following storm damage photos on its Facebook page:

prostate cancer on Friday, with the cancer cells having spread to the bone.

Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer: What is it?

“While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management," his office said. "The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians.”

A regular medical exam revealed a "small nodule" on Biden's prostate earlier this month, Nexstar's The Hill previously reported. The finding "necessitated further evaluation," a spokesperson told affiliate NewsNation.

What is prostate cancer?

In those diagnosed with prostate cancer, normal prostate cells become altered and start to grow "in an uncontrolled way," the Prostate Cancer Foundation explains. As in other cancers, these cells will then form masses, known as tumors.

The organization says one in eight men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, making it the second most common cancer among men after skin cancer.

More than 313,000 new cases of prostate cancer could be diagnosed in the U.S. this year alone, the Prostate Cancer Foundation estimates.

Possible symptoms can include changes in urinating, like having to urinate frequently, difficulty starting or holding it back, a weak or interrupted flow of urine, painful or burning urination, and blood in urine, the PFC explains. The organization notes, though, that these symptoms may be due to other causes.

Health experts typically recommend prostate cancer screenings at around age 50 or 55. After age 70, screenings usually stop, the Cleveland Clinic says.

Diagnosed early, there are many treatment options available, according to the Mayo Clinic. The same is true even if it grows beyond the prostate and spreads. It can, however, become more difficult to cure. Still, there are options to slow the cancer's growth.

Concerns rise over medical coverage losses from ‘big, beautiful bill’

Treatment options can include surgery and multiple forms of therapy: beam radiation, brachytherapy, ablation, hormone, immunotherapy, targeted, and radiopharmaceutical.

The Cleveland Clinic says that when prostate cancer is diagnosed early, 99% of patients live at least five years after diagnosis. When the cancer has metastasized or spread, the survival rate drops to about 32%.

Prostate cancers are given a score called a Gleason score that measures, on a scale of 1 to 10, how the cancerous cells look compared with normal cells. Biden’s office said his score was 9, suggesting his cancer is among the most aggressive.

Biden's health was top concern during presidency

Biden, 82, had a lesion removed from his chest during a physical exam in 2023. It was determined to be a basal cell carcinoma, according to The Hill. Two years prior, he had a polyp removed from his colon that was a benign, but potentially pre-cancerous lesion.

His health was a top concern among voters during his time in office. After a calamitous debate performance in June while seeking reelection, Biden abandoned his bid for a second term. Then-Vice President Kamala Harris became the nominee and lost to Republican Donald Trump, who returned to the White House after a four-year hiatus.

But in recent days, Biden rejected concerns about his age despite reporting in the new book “Original Sin” by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson that aides had shielded the public from the extent of his decline while serving as president.

In 2022, Biden made a “cancer moonshot” one of his administration's priorities with the goal of halving the cancer death rate over the next 25 years. The initiative was a continuation of his work as vice president to address a disease that had killed his older son, Beau.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Former President Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer

Sun, 18 May 2025 21:12:42 +0000

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday.

Biden was seen last week by doctors after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule was found. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday, with the cancer cells having spread to the bone.

“While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management," his office said. "The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians.”

A regular medical exam revealed a "small nodule" on Biden's prostate earlier this month, Nexstar's The Hill previously reported. The finding "necessitated further evaluation," a spokesperson told affiliate NewsNation.

What is prostate cancer?

In those diagnosed with prostate cancer, normal prostate cells become altered and start to grow "in an uncontrolled way," the Prostate Cancer Foundation explains. As in other cancers, these cells will then form masses, known as tumors.

The organization says one in eight men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, making it the second most common cancer among men after skin cancer.

More than 313,000 new cases of prostate cancer could be diagnosed in the U.S. this year alone, the Prostate Cancer Foundation estimates.

Possible symptoms can include changes in urinating, like having to urinate frequently, difficulty starting or holding it back, a weak or interrupted flow of urine, painful or burning urination, and blood in urine, the PFC explains. The organization notes, though, that these symptoms may be due to other causes.

Health experts typically recommend prostate cancer screenings at around age 50 or 55. After age 70, screenings usually stop, the Cleveland Clinic says.

Diagnosed early, there are many treatment options available, according to the Mayo Clinic. The same is true even if it grows beyond the prostate and spreads. It can, however, become more difficult to cure. Still, there are options to slow the cancer's growth.

Treatment options can include surgery and multiple forms of therapy: beam radiation, brachytherapy, ablation, hormone, immunotherapy, targeted, and radiopharmaceutical.

The Cleveland Clinic says that when prostate cancer is diagnosed early, 99% of patients live at least five years after diagnosis. When the cancer has metastasized or spread, the survival rate drops to about 32%.

Prostate cancers are given a score called a Gleason score that measures, on a scale of 1 to 10, how the cancerous cells look compared with normal cells. Biden’s office said his score was 9, suggesting his cancer is among the most aggressive.

Biden's health was top concern during presidency

Biden, 82, had a lesion removed from his chest during a physical exam in 2023. It was determined to be a basal cell carcinoma, according to The Hill. Two years prior, he had a polyp removed from his colon that was a benign, but potentially pre-cancerous lesion.

His health was a top concern among voters during his time in office. After a calamitous debate performance in June while seeking reelection, Biden abandoned his bid for a second term. Then-Vice President Kamala Harris became the nominee and lost to Republican Donald Trump, who returned to the White House after a four-year hiatus.

But in recent days, Biden rejected concerns about his age despite reporting in the new book “Original Sin” by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson that aides had shielded the public from the extent of his decline while serving as president.

In 2022, Biden made a “cancer moonshot” one of his administration's priorities with the goal of halving the cancer death rate over the next 25 years. The initiative was a continuation of his work as vice president to address a disease that had killed his older son, Beau.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Mexican tall ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge, snapping masts and killing 2 crew members

Sun, 18 May 2025 14:50:50 +0000

NEW YORK (AP) — A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, snapping its three masts, killing two crew members and leaving some sailors dangling from harnesses high in the air waiting for help.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the 142-year-old bridge was spared major damage but at least 19 people aboard the ship needed medical treatment.

Two of the four people who suffered serious injuries later died, Adams announced on social media early Sunday.

The cause of the collision was under investigation.

In a scene captured in multiple eyewitness videos, the ship, called the Cuauhtemoc, could be seen traveling swiftly in reverse toward the bridge near the Brooklyn side of the East River. Then, its three masts struck the bridge's span and snapped, one by one, as the ship kept moving.

Videos showed heavy traffic on the span at the time of the 8:20 p.m. collision. No one on the bridge was reported injured.

The vessel, which was flying a giant Mexican flag and had 277 people aboard, then drifted into a pier on the riverbank as onlookers scrambled away.

Sailors could be seen aloft in the rigging on the damaged masts but, remarkably, no one fell into the water, officials said.

Sydney Neidell and Lily Katz told The Associated Press they were sitting outside to watch the sunset when they saw the vessel strike the bridge.

“We saw someone dangling, and I couldn’t tell if it was just blurry or my eyes, and we were able to zoom in on our phone and there was someone dangling from the harness from the top for like at least like 15 minutes before they were able to rescue them,” Katz said.

Just before the collision, Nick Corso, 23, took his phone out to capture the backdrop of the ship and the bridge against a sunset, Instead, he heard what sounded like the loud snapping of a “big twig." Several more snaps followed.

People in his vicinity began running and “pandemonium” erupted aboard the ship, he said. He later saw a handful of people dangling from a mast.

“I didn’t know what to think, I was like, is this a movie?” he said.

The Mexican navy said in a post on the social platform X that the Cuauhtemoc was an academy training vessel. It said a total of 22 people were injured, 19 of whom needed medical treatment.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum regretted the loss of the two crew members.

“Our solidarity and support go out to their families,” Sheinbaum said on X.

The Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883, has a nearly 1,600-foot (490-meter) main span supported by two masonry towers. More than 100,000 vehicles and an estimated 32,000 pedestrians cross every day, according to the city’s transportation department. Its walkway is a major tourist attraction.

Traffic was halted after the collision but was allowed to resume after an inspection, city officials said.

It was unclear what caused the ship to veer off course. New York Police Department Special Operations Chief Wilson Aramboles said the ship had just left a Manhattan pier and was supposed to have been headed out to sea, not toward the bridge.

He said an initial report was that the pilot of the ship had lost power due to a mechanical problem, though officials cautioned that information was preliminary. Videos show a tugboat was close to the Cuauhtemoc at the time of the crash.

The Cuauhtemoc — about 297 feet long and 40 feet wide (90.5 meters long and 12 meters wide), according to the Mexican navy — sailed for the first time in 1982.

The vessel’s main mast has a height of 160 feet (48.9 meters), according to the Mexican government.

As midnight approached, the broken boat was moved slowly up the East River, going under and past the Manhattan Bridge, aided by a series of tugboats, before docking at a pier. Onlookers continued to gather on the waterfront to watch the spectacle.

Each year the Cuauhtemoc sets out at the end of classes at the naval military school to finish cadets' training. This year it left the Mexican port of Acapulco, on the Pacific coast, on April 6, the navy said.

It arrived in New York City on May 13, where visitors were welcome for several days, the Mexican consulate said. The ship was scheduled to visit 22 ports in 15 nations over 254 days, 170 of them at sea.

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Associated Press writers Michael R. Sisak and Jennifer Peltz in New York, Sejal Govindarao in Phoenix, Arizona, and Gene Johnson in Seattle, Washington, contributed to this report.

10-year-old boy critically injured in crash in Frankfort

Sun, 18 May 2025 05:22:06 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ind. — A juvenile was critically injured in a crash in Frankfort on Saturday.

According to a Frankfort Police Department Facebook post, officers were were called to the intersection of McKinley and Short Myrtle Avenues around 10:22 a.m. to investigate a crash. When police arrived at the scene, they located a crash involving a bicycle and a car.

Upon further investigation, FPD determined the bicyclist — a 10-year-old boy — was travelling south out of an alley before he was struck by the driver of the car involved in the crash. The driver of the car was travelling westbound before the crash happened.

Per FPD, the juvenile bicyclist was airlifted to Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis after the crash. FPD reported that the juvenile is currently in critical condition.

The driver who struck the juvenile submitted to alcohol and drug tests. FPD indicated that its investigation of the crash is still active.

4 arrested during Richmond prostitution sting

Sun, 18 May 2025 03:59:34 +0000

RICHMOND, Ind. — Four people were arrested during a prostitution sting in Richmond.

The Richmond Police Department confirmed that it conducted the sting in the 1400 block of East Main Street on Saturday. RPD reported that the operation lasted a few hours.

Per RPD, the following individuals were arrested during the Sting:

Donald Stipp
Alfonso Poou
Richard Manis III
Ivan Alvarez

RPD indicated that it intends to conduct another prostitution sting soon. While it did not specify if its next operation will be focused on the same area of town, RPD did indicate that the City of Richmond is actively trying to revitalize the 1400 block of East Main Street.

RPD reported that it is trying to support the City's efforts to revitalize the area via targeted enforcement and increased police visibility.

"That's real policing," RPD Chief Kyle Weatherly wrote in a prepared statement. "That's what protecting your community looks like. We're not just enforcing laws — we're sending a message that this kind of exploitation won't be ignored in Richmond."

RPD did not report exactly what preliminary charges the four people it arrested during the sting face.

Avon firefighter injured in motorcycle crash in southern Indiana

Sun, 18 May 2025 02:22:15 +0000

AVON, Ind. — A member of the Avon/Washington Township Fire Department was injured in a motorcycle crash in southern Indiana.

In a Facebook post, AWTFD reported that Scott Huff and his wife were involved in "a serious motorcycle incident" during Mother's Day weekend. AWTFD reported that Huff and his wife spent nearly a week in the hospital after the crash.

Photo of Scott Huff courtesy of the Avon/Washington Township Fire Department.

The department indicated that both Huff and his wife have returned to central Indiana and are continuing the rehabilitation process.

Per AWTFD, Huff and his wife sustained various injuries and fractures in the crash.

In its Facebook post, AWTFD asked community members to keep Huff and his wife in their prayers.

"Regardless of what could have been, they are pushing forward with the help and support of family, friends, and their Church, Fight, and Fire Communities," AWTFD officials wrote in a Facebook post.

A Facebook post AWTFD made nearly a year ago indicates Huff was hired to be the agency's Division Chief of Fire Training in June 2024.

Per the post, Huff joined AWTFD after more than 24 years with the Indianapolis Fire Department, where he ultimately rose to the rank of captain. Huff has also worked with the Wayne Township Fire Department.

According to AWTFD, Huff has worked as a rescue specialist team instructor and rescue team manager with Indiana Task Force 1 as well.

Indiana state troopers help deliver baby on side of Interstate 65

Sat, 17 May 2025 23:29:22 +0000

TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana state troopers helped deliver a baby on the side of Interstate 65 in Tippecanoe County Saturday morning.

According to a press release, state police were called to mile marker 163 of I-65 southbound around 8 a.m. to assist with a medical emergency. Dispatchers told troopers the medical emergency involved a woman in labor who was in a vehicle pulled over on the shoulder of the road.

When troopers arrived at the scene, they located a vehicle with a woman who was actively in labor inside it. The baby's father and grandmother were also at the scene with the woman in labor.

Per ISP, troopers quickly determined the baby urgently needed to be delivered. So, the troopers helped deliver a baby boy on the side of the interstate.

Soon after the baby was born, Tippecanoe County EMS arrived at the scene. Medics transported the mother and son to a local hospital for further care.

Clark's triple-double leads Fever past Sky 93-58 as tempers flare after hard foul in 3rd quarter

Sat, 17 May 2025 21:51:13 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark opened the season with the third triple-double of her career, and the new-look Indiana Fever dominated the final 16 1/2 minutes Saturday to pull away from the revamped Chicago Sky 93-58.

Last season's WNBA Rookie of the Year finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists while blocking a career-high four shots. Aliyah Boston added 19 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks, while Natasha Howard scored 15 points in her Fever debut.

DeWanna Bonner also scored seven points to move into third on the WNBA's career scoring last, passing Tina Thompson. Bonner now has 7,489 points.

Angel Reese had 12 points and 17 rebounds for the Sky, who lost three of four last season to Indiana. Ariel Atkins added 11 points.

But the game was defined by the newest chapter in the Clark-Reese rivalry. This time, it came on a hard foul from Clark across Reese's arm, which jarred the ball loose and knocked Reese to the floor with 4:38 left in the third quarter. When Reese jumped up to confront Clark, Fever center Aliyah Boston stepped between the two players as Clark walked away from the skirmish.

The referees upgraded Clark's foul to a flagrant 1 and assessed technical fouls to Reese and Boston following a replay review.

But after Reese made one of two free throws and Courtney Vandersloot made a layup on the ensuing possession, Indiana closed the third quarter on a 9-0 run to take a 65-45 lead. The Sky never really threatened Indiana's lead.

Fever coach Stephanie White earned the first win of her second coaching tenure in her first game back in the state where she won Indiana's 1994-95 Miss Basketball Award and led Purdue to the 1998-99 national championship.

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