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Colts sign 2024 NFL Draft picks Laiatu Latu, Jaylon Carlies, Jaylin Simpson, Micah Abraham, Jonah Laulu
Indianapolis – The Indianapolis Colts today signed five of their draft picks from the 2024 NFL Draft, including defensive end Laiatu Latu, linebacker Jaylon Carlies, cornerback Jaylin Simpson, cornerback Micah Abraham and defensive tackle Jonah Laulu.
Latu, 6-5, 259 pounds, was selected by Indianapolis in the first round (15th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft. He played in 37 career games (12 starts) at UCLA (2022-23) and Washington (2019-21) and totaled 101 tackles (62 solo), 35.5 tackles for loss, 24.0 sacks, five forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, six passes defensed and two interceptions. In 2023, Latu started all 12 games and collected 49 tackles (28 solo), 21.5 tackles for loss, 13.0 sacks, two forced fumbles, four passes defensed and two interceptions. He led the nation in tackles for loss per game (1.8) and ranked fourth nationally in sacks per game (1.08). Latu garnered numerous honors in 2023, and won the Lombardi Award, Ted Hendricks Award winner and the Polynesian Award winner. He was a finalist for the Bednarik Award and Lott IMPACT Trophy. His name is pronounced lie‐AW‐too LAW‐too.
Carlies, 6-3, 227 pounds, was selected by Indianapolis in the fifth round (151st overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft. He appeared in 48 career games (40 starts) at Missouri (2020-23) and totaled 221 tackles (159 solo), 11.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, 17 passes defensed, nine interceptions, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. In 2023, Carlies started all 12 games he played in and compiled 64 tackles (38 solo), 4.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, six passes defensed, two interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. His last name is pronounced KARR-lyze.
Simpson, 6-0, 179 pounds, was selected by the Colts in the fifth round (164th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft. He played in 47 career games (23 starts) at Auburn (2019-23) and totaled 116 tackles (89 solo), 4.0 tackles for loss, 21 passes defensed and seven interceptions (one returned for a touchdown). In 2023, Simpson saw action in 12 games (11 starts) and finished with 39 tackles (29 solo), 1.5 tackles for loss, seven passes defensed, four interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) and one fumble recovery. He garnered Second Team All-SEC honors.
Abraham, 5-10, 185 pounds, was selected by Indianapolis in the sixth round (201st overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft. He saw action in 62 career games (46 starts) at Marshall (2019-23) and totaled 150 tackles (97 solo), 2.5 tackles for loss, half a sack, 55 passes defensed, 12 interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one blocked field goal. In 2023, Abraham started all 13 games he saw action in and recorded 36 tackles (22 solo), 19 passes defensed, four interceptions and one blocked field goal. He led the conference in interceptions and passes defensed. Abraham was a two-time First Team All-Sun Belt Conference selection (2022-23). He earned Second Team All-Conference USA accolades in 2021.
Laulu, 6-5, 292 pounds, was selected by the Colts in the seventh round (234th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft. He appeared in 66 career games (24 starts) at Oklahoma (2022-23) and Hawaii (2018-21) and totaled 102 tackles (52 solo), 27.5 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, three passes defensed, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. In 2023, Laulu played in all 13 games (three starts) and registered 11 tackles (four solo), 3.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack. He was an Academic All-Big 12 honoree. Laulu garnered All-Mountain West honorable mention recognition in 2021. His last name is pronounced lah-OO-loo.
INDIANAPOLIS — Talks of landing a potential casino license for downtown Indianapolis are in very early stages, after a state-commissioned study found Indy to be the most lucrative location.
It’s still much too early to tell if a casino is in the cards for downtown Indy, but sources tell the Indianapolis Business Journal that this is an effort supported by the Hogsett administration, as well as senators from both sides of the aisle: Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis) and Sen. Greg Taylor (D-Indianapolis).
On the other hand, at least one key legislative leader, House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers), has voiced his opposition to putting another casino in central Indiana. All of this, after a state-commissioned study found downtown Indy was the best choice for a casino license from a revenue standpoint, followed by the Fort Wayne area.
If the existing Rising Star Casino were to relocate to the state capital, the IBJ reports an estimated $170 million in gambling tax revenue each year and more than $490 million in estimated gross annual revenue.
“From those I’ve talked to, this is about as far as they’ve ever gotten in serious conversations about having a downtown casino. There have been talks about maybe one at the airport in the past or at the fairgrounds back in the 90s, but as far as downtown goes, this is the farthest things have gone,” said Mickey Shuey, IBJ’s commercial real estate, tourism and sports business reporter.
According to the IBJ, the Capital Improvement Board is intrigued by the idea, as negotiations for a new lease agreement for the Indianapolis Colts are right around the corner.
“Improving Lucas Oil Stadium and essentially what that might look like long term, they’ll need to find a way to pay for that. They’ll need to find ways to pay for a soccer stadium if they opt to move ahead with that,” Shuey said.
“There’s plenty of other projects downtown that the city would like to get funding for.”
The IBJ reported that multiple potential sites have been brought into the conversation, with two locations near the Indiana Convention Center at the forefront. Shuey said it’s looking to be a tough sell, as Rising Star has basically laid out its plan for a $500 million casino in New Haven, just north of Fort Wayne. The location took second place behind Indy in the study.
“From the indications I got from state officials, those outside of Marion County, they’re going to be tough to win over. Especially since there’s not been a firm plan put in place for what will happen with a casino downtown.”
In the coming months, Shuey said we should see discussion start to ramp up on this, as we move closer to the regular session next year. He said that, according to state leaders, there’s a lot of “winning over” to do, in terms of gaining support from those outside of Marion County in order to make this a reality.
Indianapolis, IN
Did Louisville’s plane crash delay your flight? How to check its status in Indianapolis
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky has reopened but multiple taxiways remain closed, according to the FAA, after a fiery UPS plane crash on Nov. 4 left at least nine people dead and several injured.
Anyone scheduled to arrive or depart in Louisville have been advised by airport authorities to check their flight status.
UPS, the largest employer in Louisville, halted operations at its UPS Worldport facility. The plane crash has become the deadliest in UPS Airlines’ history.
“We are terribly saddened by the accident tonight in Louisville. Our heartfelt thoughts are with everyone involved,” UPS spokesperson Jim Mayer, told The Courier Journal via email.
Here’s how to check your flight status if flying in or out of Indianapolis International Airport.
Check your flight status at Indianapolis International Airport
Travelers to Indianapolis International Airport can check their flight status online for both arrivals and departures at the airport’s official website.
Is my flight arriving on time? See current Indy Airport arrivals
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Contributing: Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal.
John Tufts covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect. Send him a news tip at JTufts@Gannett.com. Find him on BlueSky at JohnWritesStuff.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Pacers head into halftime trailing the Bucks, 56-53.
Myles Turner is playing his first game back at Gainbridge Fieldhouse after he signed with the Milwaukee Bucks in the offseason. Turner played the first ten years of his career with the Pacers.
Pacers fans greeted Turner with a lot of boos — and some cheers — during his tribute video. He was met with a lot of boos throughout the first half.
The Pacers were down by as many as 11 in the first half, but battled back to take the lead in the second quarter.
First half stats
Pacers
Pascal Siakam: 14 points, 5-11 FG, 2 assists
Isaiah Jackson: 13 points, 5 rebounds
Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 19 points, 8-10 FG, 8 rebounds
Myles Turner: 7 points, 2 rebounds
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