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Colts Waive LB Joe Bachie, Hinting at Possible Trade
The Indianapolis Colts have waived sixth-year linebacker Joe Bachie (foot/toe) from the Injured Reserve list. It’s a surprising decision for a team that currently ranks near the bottom of the NFL at the linebacker position.
Bachie wasn’t just a fringe player — he logged 157 defensive snaps this season and posted just a 45.4 grade, per Pro Football Focus. The numbers weren’t stellar, but they represent real playing time for a unit that’s lacked reliable depth.
With several key linebacking pieces departing over the last few offseasons, the room has become dangerously thin. Zaire Franklin continues to lead the unit, but he’s been forced to shoulder an unsustainable workload in run support while coverage takes a hit.
Segun Olubi has flashed speed and effort yet remains inconsistent in his fits and reads. That instability has created wide lanes in the middle of the field — a problem that top AFC offenses won’t hesitate to exploit.
That’s why Bachie’s release feels more calculated than casual. Colts’ General Manager Chris Ballard isn’t one to make meaningless moves, and clearing a roster spot in mid-October while creating cap space hints that something larger could be developing behind the scenes.
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A prime target would be Jordyn Brooks of the Miami Dolphins. The veteran linebacker has been one of the few bright spots on a 1–5 team and could easily be on the move before the trade deadline.
Brooks leads all linebackers in solo tackles and still flashes elite burst and range despite Miami’s struggles. Pairing him with Franklin would immediately stabilize Indianapolis’ second level and gives the Lou Anarumo defense the flexibility it’s lacked.
Ballard has traditionally valued patience over splash moves, waiting until the right moment to upgrade a position without overpaying.
But this season’s circumstances are different. At 5–1 and playing their best football in years, the Colts have every reason to patch the one weakness holding them back.
Bachie’s exit might look minor now, but the timing feels intentional. With the deadline approaching, Indianapolis could be positioning itself for a linebacker upgrade that turns a good defense into a great one.
The Colts have the draft capital, cap space, and urgency to make a move that could reshape the defense overnight.
With the trade deadline looming, don’t be surprised if this move is the first step in a larger plan to fortify the Colts’ linebacker room — and push this team closer to contender status.
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Where to find cooling stations in central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana is under a heat advisory with temperatures in the 90s throughout the week.
Many cooling centers will open throughout the state for those that need to find relief from the heat. Hoosiers looking to find cooling centers in their area can contact Indiana 211. To learn more, call 211 or (866) 211-9966.
Avaliable cooling centers can also be found by clicking here.
Marion County
For those living in Indianapolis, Indy Parks has several cooling centers across the city.
Those Cooling Centers are:
- Broad Ripple Park Family Center
- Brookside Park Family Center
- Christian Park Family Center
- Frederick Douglass Park Family Center
- Garfield Park Burrello Family Center
- Krannert Park Family Center
- Grassy Creek Environmental Education Center
- Pride Park Family Center
- Rhodius Park Family Center
- Riverside Park Family Center
- Stanley Strader Park Family Center
- Washington Park Family Center
- Windsor Park Family Center
- Watkins Park Family Center
- Thatcher Park Family Center
For addresses and hours of operations of these cooling centers, click here.
Beech Grove will also have two cooling Centers for residents starting Monday, June 29. Those hours and locations are:
- Beech Grove Senior Center, 602 Main St
- 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
- Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave
- 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday through Friday
Other Central Indiana Cooling Centers
For addresses and hour of operations of cooling centers below, click here.
Marion
- St. Martin Community Center
- Grant County Family YMCA
- Grant County Rescue Mission
Kokomo
- The Kokomo Rescue Mission
- The Excel Center in Kokomo
Peru
- Community Resource Center
- Miami County Courthouse
- Miami County Health Department
- Miami County YMCA
- Peru City Hall
- Peru Public Library
- Peru Schools Administration Building
Indianapolis, IN
Heat Advisory and Warning for central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) — The National Weather Service out of Indianapolis has issued a Heat Advisory for all of Central Indiana and a High Heat Warning for parts of northern Indiana. The Advisory and Warning will go into effect at 12 PM on Monday and will run through 8 PM Thursday.
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A Heat Advisory means that temperatures in the 90s with dew points in the 70s, will lead to Heat Index values reaching 106. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Stay cool:
Drink plenty of fluids, check up on relatives and neighbors, and stay in an air-conditioned room when possible. If outside for extended periods of time, make sure to take frequent breaks in the shade as much as you can.
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Storms fade with dangerous heat building through midweek | June 27, 2026
TODAY
Patchy fog early gives way to a partly sunny, warmer, and much less active day. Highs reach the mid to upper 80s, with a light south breeze around 5 mph. After the unsettled Saturday, this looks like a far more usable day for outdoor plans, with most of central Indiana staying dry from start to finish.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear early, then becoming partly to mostly cloudy toward daybreak. Lows hold in the low 70s, with a light south southeast breeze around 5 mph. Humidity stays elevated overnight, but quiet weather continues and there are no meaningful travel concerns.
TOMORROW
Mostly sunny and hot with highs pushing into the low 90s. A south southwest breeze around 5 to 10 mph keeps the air moving, but the bigger story is the heat and humidity building in. Heat index values around or above 100 are possible during the afternoon, so outdoor plans will need extra water and more breaks.
TOMORROW NIGHT
Mostly clear and warm, with lows around the mid 70s and a light south southwest breeze. There will be very little cooling after sunset, and the muggy feel hangs on through the night. Dry weather remains in place.
TUESDAY
Sunny and even hotter, with highs in the low to mid 90s and a light southwest breeze around 5 mph. This is another day where heat becomes the main impact, and it will not take long to feel it during the afternoon. Outdoor work and summer activities will need to be paced carefully.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Clear and warm again, with lows in the mid 70s and a light southwest wind. The air remains sticky overnight, and there is still no meaningful rain signal for Indianapolis.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny and hot, with highs in the low to mid 90s. Wind stays light, becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Heat remains the main concern, and another uncomfortable summer afternoon is expected across central Indiana.
7 DAY FORECAST
After Saturday’s leftover storm chances fade away, the pattern flips quickly toward heat and humidity. Sunday looks quieter and warmer, then Monday through at least Wednesday trend hot with highs in the 90s and heat index values over 100 possible at times. Rain chances stay very low through midweek, with the next better opportunity for showers and storms showing up later Thursday into Friday. Overall, the bigger concern after tonight becomes summer heat rather than repeated storm chances.
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