NASA hopes to gather data on sun during eclipse totality at IMS
With more than 50,000 attendees, IMS is expected to be an epicenter for “citizen science” during the eclipse’s totality.
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Eclipse weather forecast UPDATE: Skies mostly clear in central Indiana
Clouds are forecast for much of the eclipse route through the United States, but they’ll probably be the high, thin variety in central Indiana, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
No glasses? No problem. 3 cool ways to safely view the eclipse.
To savor the eclipse, you don’t need special equipment. Even if you can’t get your hands on eclipse glasses, there are old school, low-tech ways to see it. If you’re crafty and canny, the eclipse can still be a memorable experience.
Area hotel rooms scarce, expensive ahead of Monday’s eclipse
The astronomical event—the only that will pass through Indianapolis for 129 years—has led to a virtual sellout of the downtown Indianapolis hotel supply for Sunday night, with most other rooms throughout Marion, Hamilton and Johnson counties fully booked.
Terre Haute casino opening Friday; city ready to capitalize
Kentucky-based developer Churchill Downs Inc.’s Terre Haute Casino Resort will officially open to the public at 10:30 a.m. Friday after two years of development and a changing of ownership.
Indianapolis police to step up enforcement of curfew law after weekend shootings
IMPD Chief Chris Bailey said police would “do what is necessary to keep our children safe and alive.”
Indiana State falls to late Seton Hall run in NIT championship game at Hinkle
The Sycamores (32-7) fell one win short of claiming their first national postseason title since the 1950 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics championship and one win short of the school’s single-season record.
Ramp Fest celebrates a wild onion and supports three causes
The street festival in Windsor Park will benefit the Culinary Crossroads Chef Greg Hardesty Scholarship, ACLU of Indiana and Flanner House.
Expect eclipse traffic on Monday, Indianapolis officials say
At least 100,000 people are expected to visit Indianapolis for Monday’s solar eclipse and they should expect traffic delays, officials said Thursday. Planners advise choosing a location to watch the eclipse and staying in that spot Monday.
Women’s Final Four tickets on resale market selling for twice as much as men’s tickets
The higher price for the women’s games is partly due to the ticket supply for the men’s games being greater, a Logitix spokesman said. He added that demand for women’s tickets is unprecedented and driven by fanfare for the University of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark.
How cloudy will it be for the solar eclipse? Here’s the forecast for key places.
There may be no sky forecast more consequential for Americans this spring than the one for April 8, when a solar eclipse will sweep across the country. Central Indiana is expected to be one of the prime sites to view the event.
Another record for Caitlin Clark: Most-watched women’s college hoops game ever
The University of Iowa’s victory over Louisiana State University was the most-watched men’s or women’s college basketball game ever on ESPN, more than doubling the prior largest audience.
From Krispy Kreme to SunChips, more and more companies roll out eclipse promotions
Businesses see a big marketing opportunity in the total solar eclipse set to dim skies across North America on Monday.
NIT semifinals no ‘Hoosiers’ for Indiana State
Indiana State University doesn’t feel like a Cinderella as it prepares for the National Invitation Tournament semifinals Tuesday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Solar eclipse might change some voting registration deadlines in Indiana
Monday, April 8 is the day of the highly anticipated North American total solar eclipse. It’s also the deadline to register to vote in Indiana’s upcoming Primary Election.
Indiana alcohol regulator advises businesses, communities to prepare for eclipse festivities
Indiana’s alcohol regulator on Monday told Hoosier businesses and local units of government alike to get applications in for eclipse-specific celebrations.
UPDATE: Mayor decries youth access to guns after 7 wounded in downtown shooting
The violence took place near the intersection of Illinois and Maryland streets, in the vicinity of numerous restaurants and other businesses.
Retro arcade and tech training academy to partner up at Circle Centre
Gameplay at Circle Centre Mall’s Video Game Palooza Charity Arcade is helping to fund scholarships for Hope Training Academy.
Airport hotel still under study, but gets $57M budget cut
The cost reduction is part of a redesign requested by the board ahead of an expected vote later this year on whether to begin construction.
Holcomb signs eclipse emergency response order
Officials anticipate “widespread and significant impact” on Indiana’s “critical infrastructure systems,” including for communication, emergency response and transportation, according to the order.