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'The Wildest Era' at the Indianapolis Zoo

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October 23, 2024

'The Wildest Era' at the Indianapolis Zoo

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Zoo is hosting “The Wildest Era,” a Taylor Swift-inspired party with discounted admission for all ages to celebrate the pop star’s visit to the Circle City.

“We are hosting our own little party, so to speak,” said Indianapolis Zoo Public Relations Specialist Cody Mattox. “We are jumping on the bandwagon for The Eras tour. This is our Wildest Era, a fun theme for the zoo.”

Whether you are gearing up for a night at the concert or simply want to join in on the celebrations, “The Wildest Era” is a three-day event that offers guests the opportunity to celebrate all things Taylor Swift.

“We’ll have a bunch of different themed things going on,” Mattox said. “We’ll have a DJ, a dancefloor, and a bar. A whole bunch of activities that all Swifties can participate in.”

Swifties can look forward to a roaring good time with many fun activities such as friendship bracelet trading, a Taylor Swift-themed scavenger hunt, and the chance to interact with some of Swift’s favorite animals, like snakes.

“I know that she is fond of cats, which I am a big fan of as a cat dad,” Mattox said. “Our big cats are here, including tigers, lions, and sand cats. Right now, for Zoo Boo, we have our kittens that are currently up for adoption right now.”

“The Wildest Era” will begin at 2 p.m. Friday during the Eras Tour weekend. Swifties can look forward to face painting, and a Taylor Swift-inspired food and drink menu.

“We are in the White River Gardens, where the scavenger hunt will occur,” Mattox said. “People can go around and find the animal albums that will be around. When they win, they will get a glorious prize.”

The Indianapolis Zoo will maintain its regular 9 a.m. opening hours, but the festivities will run from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. each day. They have paid a special nod to Swift’s iconic album, offering admission at a discounted rate of $19.89.

“Parking permits will need to be purchased on-site on Nov. 1, Nov. 2, and Nov. 3,” Mattox said. “We will also offer concert parking.”

“The Wildest Era” at the Indianapolis Zoo is a must-attend event for all Swifties and animal lovers alike.

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Highlights: Tri-West at Cardinal Ritter; February 27, 2026

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February 28, 2026

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Highlights: Tri-West at Cardinal Ritter; February 27, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — “The Zone” featured highlights from eight high school boys basketball games from across central Indiana on Friday.

Watch highlights of Tri-West at Cardinal Ritter above.

Final Score: Tri-West 65 Cardinal Ritter 62

“The Zone” airs each Friday at 11:08 p.m. Click here to watch ‘The Zone’ for basketball highlights on February 27, 2026.

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New bridge over 96th Street adds to Nickel Plate Trail connections

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February 27, 2026

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New bridge over 96th Street adds to Nickel Plate Trail connections

FISHERS, Ind. (WISH) — The Nickel Plate Trail pedestrian bridge over 96th Street is officially open.

It was being touted Friday as a major milestone for central Indiana’s growing trail system. The street is the Fishers-Indianapolis border.

Leaders called the project a critical connection point for the Nickel Plate Trail. The new bridge helps move the nearly 17-mile trail closer to its goal of connecting multiple counties through one continuous path.

The bridge also came with a 1.3-mile trail extension. A $4.5 million grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources made the bridge possible.

Dale Brier, deputy director of Indiana Department of Natural Resources, talked about the state’s Next Level Trails grant program. “Currently, we have 89 trail projects that that were funded with that money. Fifty-nine of those are complete. We’ve got 12 under construction. As of this opening, we have 167 miles of trail that have now been opened with that grant money.”

People who frequently take the trail for their daily exercises say they’re excited the bridge is finally open.

Alan Errichiello of the Fishers Running Club said, “Extending this down south into Indianapolis is a big game changer for us. It’ll add a lot of miles that we can easily get into.”

Resident Tracy Mundell said, “Trying to get to the other side was nearly impossible, so I think most people didn’t even attempt it. It’s going to be great, we can get over to the other side, and I’m anxious to see what’s over there.”

The final portion of the project, called the Clear Path project, remains under construction.

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, a Republican, said, “We need to double-down on that investment, and we know time and time again here in the city of Fishers that trail systems, the ability to get up and get out and get active, is such an important part in our culture of health, that an investment like this is critical.”

Once complete, local leaders say the goal is to provide a more safe and connected routes between Noblesville, Fishers, Indianapolis and other surrounding cities.

Resident Steve Mundell said, “It’s lovely. It’ll be real convenient to get across too.”

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Good and bad from Colts’ 2026 NFLPA report card grades

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February 27, 2026

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Good and bad from Colts’ 2026 NFLPA report card grades

What grades did the Indianapolis Colts earn on the 2026 NFLPA report cards?

The NFLPA is no longer able to make their annual report cards public. However, ESPN’s Kayln Kahler was able to obtain a copy of the reports following the 2025 NFL season, and the Indianapolis Colts were again around the middle of the pack.

In these report cards, players rate numerous aspects of the organizations they play for, from ownership to the training facilities and everything in between. According to Kahler, 1,759 players contributed to these grades.

So, where did the Colts end up this year relative to the rest of the NFL this year?

Overall, the Colts ranked 17th. Below is a breakdown of each individual grade they received.

Treatment of Families: B
Home Game Field: D
Food/Dining Area: B
Nutritionist/Dietician: A-
Locker Room: C+
Training Room: B
Training Staff: B+
Weight Room: B
Strength Coaches: A
Position Coaches: B
Offensive Coordinator: B
Defensive Coordinator: B+
Special Teams Coordinator: B+
Team Travel: B-
Head Coach: A-
General Manager: A
Team Ownership: A

Of note, although the Colts haven’t been to the postseason in five years, Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard both received high marks.

Carlie Irsay Gordon, Kalen Jackson, and Casey Foyt earned an A in their first year as the primary owners.

The field at Lucas Oil Stadium received a very low mark, earning a D, while the locker room was given a C+. Those were the two lowest grades the Colts received.

Compared to the 2025 rankings, the Colts moved up two spots this year, after coming in at 19th last year.

The biggest jumps the Colts experienced came in the Food/Dining grade, which went from a C to a B. The Team travel grade also jumped from a D+ to a B-.

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