Indiana
Wizards Collapse in OT Loss vs. Pacers
The Washington Wizards are going into the All-Star break in the loss column after falling 134-130 in overtime against the Indiana Pacers.
The Wizards played well throughout, building a lead that grew to be as large as 19 points. However, they weren’t able to keep the Pacers at bay.
Indiana chipped into the lead slowly but surely until the team tied it with just under three minutes to go. Washington was able to keep the pressure going as Jordan Poole hit a go-ahead bucket with 23 seconds to go.
However, Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard was fouled on the ensuing possession, where he made both free throws to tie the game.
In overtime, the Pacers began to run away with things, but the Wizards nailed a pair of 3-pointers to cut the deficit down to three. The Wizards hit a pair of free throws to make it a one-point game, but that was as close as they would get. Poole missed a game-tying shot and the Wizards lost once again.
Obi Toppin was the leading scorer for the Pacers with 31 points while Bennedict Mathurin added 28 from off the bench.
The Wizards were led by Poole, who scored a game-high 42. Corey Kispert also had 21 points off the bench while Alex Sarr scored nine points in his return from an ankle sprain.
The Wizards will now head to the All-Star break, where the team will get some much-needed rest before trotting out for the final stretch of the season.
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Indiana
Indiana gambling case, Bears schedule and McDonald’s Park | Week in Review
On this episode of “Week in Review,” we cover the Indiana gambling case, the Bears’ 2026 schedule release and the Bulls landing the No. 4 draft pick. We also look at Jim’s Original moving after 85 years and Chicago Fire FC’s new McDonald’s Park stadium name. Plus, Cole Kmet joins Cop on a Rooftop, a White Sox phenom goes one on one and more top stories from around Chicago.
Indiana
Indiana law enforcement takes up donations for Special Olympics
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — More than 50 Indiana law enforcement agencies are taking to the roof to help local athletes.
Police and safety officers will be stationed around various Dunkin’ Donuts, taking up donations for the Special Olympics. People who monetarily donate will receive a coupon for a free donut. Those who donate $10 or more will receive a coupon for a free medium hot coffee.
“Supporting the Special Olympics isn’t just an event for us — it’s a commitment to people who inspire us every day,” Sergeant Wes Rowlader said. “These athletes show what determination, courage, and community truly look like. Every dollar we raise helps transform that spirit into training, competition, and lifelong confidence.”
More than 20,000 Hoosier athletes train and compete for free within the Special Olympics. To date, Cop on a Rooftop has raised more than $125,000 for Special Olympics Indiana.
The Indiana State Police will be at the Dunkin’ Donuts at 9821 Lima Road in Fort Wayne from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday.
Indiana
Man shot by security guard in hospital emergency room waiting area in Gary, Indiana
A man’s family is demanding answers after he was shot by a security guard inside a hospital emergency room waiting area on Tuesday night in Gary, Indiana.
Methodist Northlake Hospital officials said, around midnight Tuesday night, its security staff responded quickly after a patient took out a gun. The hospital said he’d threatened to shoot himself or others.
The hospital commended the security guard who shot the man for “neutralizing the threat and helping ensure the safety of our patients and employees.”
Family members identified the man who was shot as Otis Brown. They said he is a kind father to a 12-year-old boy.
“Just a great person, a happy-go-lucky, always out there trying to do the right thing,” said his fiancée, Stacey Taylor.
Taylor said she was on a business trip when she got a call that Brown had been shot multiple times.
“Scared, uncertainty; you know, what story is right? You know, what happened?” she said.
After he was shot, Brown was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center for treatment.
Taylor said she had no idea why Brown went to Methodist Northlake Hospital in the first place. His family said he was trying to leave the hospital when the shooting happened, claiming that the hospital gave him his gun back after he was cleared to leave.
“We just want to get answers, just want to know what happened, particularly when people are defaming his name,” Taylor said.
She and Brown’s family hope the hospital has surveillance video footage that can help provide answers.
Gary police have not provided any details on the shooting. The Lake County Sheriff’s Department said it is investigating the shooting at the request of Gary police, but did not provide any further information.
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