Indiana
Indiana’s all-time winningest high school football coach given ultimatum to resign: Report
When Larry ‘Bud’ Wright stepped away from being the head coach of Sheridan High School (Indiana) on Tuesday, he says it wasn’t willingly.
According to a report by WTHR 13’s Mike Potter, Indiana high school football’s all-time winningest coach says he was given an ultimatum to either step down or be fired from his position.
Wright’s decision to resign rather than to be fired came just 10 days before his 84th birthday.
When it comes to high school football coaches in Indiana, Wright was the model of consistency and winning. The longtime head coach compiled an overall record of 463-219, with nine state championships during his illustrious coaching career.
In response to the allegation of forcing Wright to resign, Sheridan High School issued the following statement:
“The Sheridan Community Schools (SCS) Board of School Trustees would like to address and correct any misinformation regarding Coach Bud Wright following his retirement announcement yesterday. It is important to clarify that SCS administration worked with Coach Wright, his legal advisor, and his family back in September. At that time, a mutual agreement was reached that the 2024 season would be Coach Wright’s final year as Head Coach of the Blackhawks. Although SCS offered to announce his retirement then, Coach Wright chose not to do so, and the school respected his decision. Plans were also discussed to celebrate his career during the last home football game of the regular season; however, Coach Wright declined this as well.
“As part of the agreement made in September, SCS appointed two Associate Head Coaches to manage day-to-day operations and oversee game-day activities. Coach Wright fully supported this plan and the decision to announce his retirement.
“When the parties met in September, it was agreed that Coach Wright would make his retirement announcement before January 1, 2025. The announcement made yesterday was not in line with that agreement.
“We would also like to express our gratitude to Coach Jake Chesney and Coach Kevin Wright, Coach Bud Wright’s son, for their dedication to our program this season and their contributions as Associate Head Coaches.
“We deeply respect and appreciate all that Coach Wright has done for the High School Football program, the Sheridan Community, and beyond. His legacy will continue to be honored as future Blackhawks take the field at Bud Wright Stadium. SCS will begin the search for our next coach immediately to ensure the continued success of the program.”
For the first time in his coaching career, Wright was forced to miss his first game after sustaining an injury to his arm and shoulder from a scrimmage. Wright ended up missing Sheridan’s season opener.
Wright is a member of Indiana’s Football Hall of Fame and began his coaching career in Indiana at North Miami High School as an assistant.
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Indiana
Where to watch Seattle Storm vs Indiana Fever on July 17: TV channel, start time and streaming
The WNBA has returned with a brand new collective bargaining agreement and a league full of loaded rosters as the 2026 season tips off.
A rookie class headlined by Dallas Wings top pick Azzi Fudd, Minnesota’s Olivia Miles and Washington’s Lauren Betts is ready to make a mark in the pros while the defending champion Las Vegas Aces look to keep their dynasty alive with a fourth title in five years.
As the the season gets going under a new media rights deal, it can be tough to figure out which channel each team is playing on every night. Here’s everything you need to know to tune in when the Indiana Fever host the Seattle Storm on Friday.
What time is Seattle Storm vs Indiana Fever?
Tip off between the Indiana Fever and Seattle Storm is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. (ET) on Friday, July 17.
How to watch Seattle Storm vs Indiana Fever on Friday
All times Eastern and accurate as of Friday, July 17, 2026, at 6:09 a.m.
- Matchup: SEA at IND
- Date: Friday, July 17
- Time: 7:30 p.m. (ET)
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- TV: ion
- Streaming: ion
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RIPLEY COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — A statewide Silver Alert has been issued for two young children in Indiana.
Police in Ripley County, southeast of Indianapolis, are looing for the children who may be siblings.
The first child is 3-year-old Aaliyah Buckingham.
She was last seen wearing a pink cat shirt and tie-dye shorts.
The younger child is 1-year-old Shane Buckingham, last seen in a red shirt and diaper.
Police think both are with 45-year-old Timothy Buckingham, who was last seen driving a brown GMC truck.
Timothy is described as a 6′ 3″ white man weighing 225 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.
Photo of Timothy Buckingham provided by Indiana State Police
Police have not confirmed the relationship of the three, or why the children are believed to be in danger.
Anyone who sees the three are asked to contact the nearest police department.
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