Indianapolis, IN
Curling on the Canal offers some winter fun in downtown Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — A popular international winter sport is making its way to downtown Indianapolis.
This winter season, you’re able to learn how to curl for free at the Vermont Street Plaza, as a part of Curling on the Canal.
“You throw, slide, a 42 pound curling stones down the ice towards a target, similar to what you see here. The objective is to have your stone closer to the middle of the stone than your opponent’s stone,” Jim Puckering said.
Growing up in the Great White North, Jim Puckering knows a thing or two about curling.
“There’s a joke that Canadians are born with a hockey stick in one hand and a curling broom in another hand,” Puckering said.
Puckering has been sweeping the competition ever since he was a kid.
Today, he’s the president of Circle City Curling Club, one of the few dedicated curling facilities in the region, based in Anderson.
Curling season is normally during the colder months — September to April.
And this winter, you can give a stone a throw right here on the canal.
“We want to get people out into our public spaces. We have gorgeous public spaces. These spaces are cleared of snow and ice in the winter. It’s lit. Having activities for people to do, to keep people active in the winter, to keep away those winter blues,” Amy Marisavljevic with the Indianapolis Cultural Trail said.
Curling is open from now until March.
Marisavljevic says it’s made possible through a partnership with the City’s Department of Metropolitan Development.
It’s free and all ages and abilities are welcome.
“On Sunday, we offer a free learn to curl clinic, with our partners at Circle City Curling Club. That’s 1 to 3. That’s free. They will go through how to score, how to throw the stone, some strategy, all of that, so you can pretty much become an expert in two hours,” Marisavljevic said.
You don’t need to bring any equipment, but experts recommend wearing warm clothes that allow you to squat or lunge and sturdy, comfortable shoes.
Open hours:
Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
INDIANAPOLIS — An investigation is underway after a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in downtown Indianapolis Saturday morning.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, at around 3:15 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of East Maryland and South Pennsylvania Streets after hearing a loud crash in the area.
When officers arrived on scene, they were flagged down by several people stating a pedestrian had been struck. Officers located an adult female who had been on a scooter in the crosswalk of the intersection.
She was transported to an area hospital in critical condition but later died from her injuries, IMPD said.
Investigators said the striking motorist did not stay on scene.
Police are encouraging those with information on the crash to contact Detective Adam Jones at (317) 327-3475 or call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at (317) 262-8477.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department detectives on Friday afternoon asked for help in locating 14-year-old Kathya Rodriguez, last seen on Monday afternoon.
On Friday night, an Indiana Silver Alert was issued for the girl.
Described as 4 feet, 9 inches, and 99 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes, Kathya was last seen on Monday in the area of 2100 Waterford Place. That’s at The Meridian apartments off Westlane Road/West 71st Street on the city’s northwest side.
She was last seen about 12:45 p.m. Monday. She was wearing a gray hoodie with white writing, blue jeans, and sandals with socks.
In a statement Friday, IMPD said early in the investigation, detectives had no information indicating she was in danger, but as the investigation continued, detectives found details that led them to believe Kathya might be at risk.
Detectives believe she may be with Victor Martinez, 15. IMPD described him as 5 feet, 5 inches, and 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen Monday near 7200 Knobwood Drive. That’s also at The Meridian apartments.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts was asked to call 911, contact the IMPD missing persons unit at 317-327-6160, or call Crimestoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.
This story was updated from its initial post after IMPD corrected the last name of Kathya.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Indianapolis City-County Council President plans to propose a data center moratorium on Monday.
President Maggie Lewis, a Democrat, said she plans to introduce an amendment to proposed data center zoning regulations during the Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee meeting on July 13, enacting a moratorium.
“This pause will provide the City-County Council, the administration, industry experts, and community stakeholders the opportunity to fully evaluate the long-term impacts of these developments, including infrastructure demands, utility capacity, environmental considerations, economic outcomes, and neighborhood quality of life,” Lewis said in a statement. “This is not about slowing progress. It is about exercising responsible leadership and ensuring that decisions of this magnitude are made through a thoughtful, transparent, and data-driven process.”
Metropolitan Development Commission (MDC) President John Dillon dismissed the idea of a moratorium when the MDC advanced the data center zoning ordinance, even in the face of dozens of protesters.
The zoning regulations, if approved, would set minimum standards for data center developments in Indianapolis. Critics have said the regulations, as written, are too broad and will only streamline development.
Groups like Citizens Action Coalition have called for a moratorium to allow time to draft more robust restrictions. Lewis echoed similar motivations when announcing her intent to propose the pause on developments.
“Our responsibility is to make informed decisions that serve the best interests of Indianapolis residents,” Lewis said. “Given the significant questions that remain, a deliberate review is both prudent and necessary before moving forward.”
The City-County Council unanimously approved a special resolution on May 4, requesting the MDC temporarily stop approving new data centers. But the resolution isn’t enforceable. Councilman Michael-Paul Hart, a Republican, previously told News 8 the vote was more symbolic to him rather than a real measure to slow development.
A public hearing on the data center zoning regulations is planned at 5:30pm on Monday, July 13, inside the City-County Building at 200 E Washington St in Indianapolis.
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