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Report: Indiana girls show academic gains, but mental health challenges persist
Indiana girls are performing better in school than ever, but many continue to struggle with mental health. That’s according to the 2025 Indiana Girl Report, released by the Indiana Youth Institute in partnership with the Girl Scouts Coalition of...

A Grip on Sports: Another chapter of Inland Northwest basketball history closes with Don Monson’s passing Wednesday
A GRIP ON SPORTS • Friday’s columns are all about looking ahead. Usually. And I’ll get there. Eventually. But there has to be a more-than-glancing look in the rearview mirror today as once again a titan of Inland Northwest college basketball has...

OVC extends media rights deal with ESPN
ESPN and the Ohio Valley Conference have announced a new six-year media rights agreement, extending the long-standing collaboration. The new agreement delivers unprecedented visibility for OVC student-athletes, coaches, and programs—anchored by a...

Indiana Fever superstar Sophie Cunningham slams WNBA over fines and sets up fundraiser with $1m target
INDIANA Fever superstar Sophie Cunningham has slammed the WNBA over the fines they've given her. In response to this, she has set up a fundraiser with a $1 million target to help her pay the fines. 2 Sophie Cunningham set up a GoFundMe page to pay...

Is Caitlin Clark leaving WNBA? Star player sidelined by injury as her absence highlights Indiana Fever's unexpected rise
Caitlin Clark replied to Engelbert's comments (Image via Getty Images) Due to circumstances beyond her control, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has been in the news a lot lately. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert's disparaging comments about...

On The Aisle: Magic Thread Cabaret’s ‘Cabaret Latino’ delivers vibrant tunes to Indiana History Center
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Tom Alvarez highlights a series of cultural events happening in Indianapolis this October, including theater productions, symphony performances, and cabaret shows. Among the events, ‘Something Rotten’ will be performed at the...

Su Casa’s 25th anniversary gala: Celebrating Latino empowerment in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Su Casa, a non-profit organization in Columbus, Indiana, will host its annual Diversity Gala on Oct. 24 at The Commons, presented by Cummins, Inc. The gala is a significant fundraiser for Su Casa, contributing 20% of the...

New Indiana high school athletic conference forms
(The REPORTER) — A new high school sports conference is on the horizon in central Indiana. Eastern Hancock, Lapel, New Castle and Shenandoah have all committed to the new Eastern Crossroads Conference. Lapel Athletics announced the new conference...

Former Indiana sheriff charged with tax evasion asks to change his plea
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kenneth Hughbanks, the former Scott County sheriff charged with felony tax evasion in connection with the Jamey Noel corruption case, has submitted paperwork to change his plea. Hughbanks pleaded not guilty to tax evasion...

Sports on TV for Oct. 4 – 5
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, Oct. 4 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN’S) 3 a.m. FS2 —… (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, Oct. 4 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN’S)...

How social media fuels youth gun violence
How social media fuels youth gun violence As teenager Oswin Ortiz Jr. lay shot outside his home in 2019, his father approached him and asked who had shot him. “All he could say was ‘Snapchat’ and pointed to his phone,” police wrote in a probable...

Cho-Liang Lin on Why Film Music Deserves a Place in Concert Halls
Houston’s Cho-Liang Lin argues film music by John Williams and Tan Dun belongs in concert halls, merging artistic merit with audience appeal and financial necessity. By Contact Music Reporter Friday, October 3, 2025 4:00 PM By Contact Music...

NASCAR Truck Series at Charlotte Roval Time, TV schedule for Saturday's race
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series continues in the playoffs with the Ecosave 250 on Oct. 3 at the Charlotte Roval, the first race in the Round of 8. The uniqueness of the Round of 8 is magnified in the Truck Series by this road course race, then...
The Big Ten and Allstate Unveil New Partnership to Elevate Women’s Sports
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 3, 2025-- Allstate, the Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Network (BTN) today announced the creation of the Allstate Big Ten Women’s Championship Series, a new competition designed to spotlight and celebrate excellence...

Friday Sports – Tigers advance to ALDS after beating Guardians 6-3
MLB – Major League Baseball – Wild Card Round (best of three) Yesterday Detroit Tigers 6, Cleveland Guardians 3 (DET wins 2-1) Chicago Cubs 3, San Diego Padres 1 (CHC wins 2-1) New York Yankees 4, Boston Red Sox 0 (NYY wins 2-1) Detroit Tigers...

Indianapolis Colts CB Xavien Howard retires from NFL to ‘prioritize family’
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavien Howard is retiring from the NFL, just days after the Colts Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The 32-year-old veteran, who started all four games for the Colts this season, said in a statement posted to...

The Sports Bra PDX promotes women’s sports
Adriana Jergusova/The Mossy Log We park our car by the front of The Sports Bra, and our eyes fall on a woman sitting at the outdoor table with thick, red, coiled hair, tattoo sleeves and a black denim overalls-sports bra combo. We think, “oh, this...

44% of Data Centers Proposed in Indiana Are in Counties that Restrict Renewables
Data centers are being built in places that restrict renewable energy. There are significant implications for our future energy grid – but it’s unclear if this behavior will lead to tech companies eschewing renewables or finding novel ways to...

Today in Sports – Tom Brady becomes the 3rd NFL quarterback to record 500 career touchdown passes
Oct. 4 1895 — Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open. Rawlins beats Willie Dunn with 36-hole total of 173… Oct. 4 1895 — Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open. Rawlins beats Willie Dunn with 36-hole total of 173 at the Newport Golf Club in...

Music conservatory announces 'Messiah' soloists
The Music Conservatory of Coeur d'Alene has announced the soloists for its marquee concert of the year, Handel’s "Messiah." Conducted by the music conservatory's Yevgeniy Grechko, the program will feature soprano Chloe Sundet, alto Elizabeth...