Indianapolis, IN
Fans celebrate 70th NHRA US Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway Park
![Fans celebrate 70th NHRA US Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway Park Fans celebrate 70th NHRA US Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway Park](https://www.wishtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/01/DRAG-RACE-PKG.transfer_frame_2051-e1725152503294.jpg)
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Saturday marked the fourth day of the 70th NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway Park, and fans came out in droves to celebrate.
The U.S. Nationals is the most prestigious event in drag racing, and every year, a series winner in each professional class is crowned. The four main classes include Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle.
Despite what’s on the line, many parents brought their kids out to the park for some lighthearted racing fun.
For Sophie Polson, the best part isn’t what she sees, it’s what she hears.
“My favorite part is probably how loud the cars are,” she said. “It’s really cool. It’s not bad. It doesn’t really hurt my ears, and just make me feel like staticky.”
Though the 4,500 foot drag strip is the star of the show, parents also hope to bring generational fun for their families.
Aaron Ragsdale brought his son and dad to the park.
“Just having a good time,” Ragsdale said. “Honestly, and then seeing his expressions, letting him experience what it’s like to, like, for example, getting the cars, and learn about all the builds the cars, the, how they work, how they run.”
Some kids aren’t just focused on the racing, they hope to see some of their favorite faces off the track, too.
Chad Thomson had a few in mind.
“I’ve been waiting to see Tony Stewart, and all the others. I just love the racing,” Thomson said.
The winners are decided on Labor Day, when the series concludes.
![](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/np-logo.png)
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis Indians are 'Standing Up to Cancer' Saturday night
![Indianapolis Indians are 'Standing Up to Cancer' Saturday night Indianapolis Indians are 'Standing Up to Cancer' Saturday night](https://www.wishtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Indians-logo-background.jpg)
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Indians are “Standing up to Cancer” during Saturday night’s game against the Louisville Bats.
This event is part of the Indians’ community nights. At the end of the 5th inning, both teams will share an in-game moment with fans and coaches to honor loved ones affected by cancer.
Cheyne Reiter, director of communications for the Indianapolis Indians, says Saturday will be an impactful evening at the ballpark.
“We’ll have both teams, the Louisville Bats and the Indians, line up on the baselines and fans will rise out of their seats holding signs and recognizing a mom, dad, brother, sister, cousin, a friend, or someone they know impacted by cancer. And then we’ll also recognize cancer survivors on the field, as well,” he said.
The Indians will be opening gates early at 5:30 p.m. due to Friday’s game being delayed due to the weather.
The conclusion of Friday’s game will start at 6:05 p.m. First pitch for Saturday’s original game is set at 7:05 p.m.
There will also be a Paul Skenes bobblehead giveaway. The first 1,000 fans through the gate will get to take home the special novelty.
More information can be found on the Indians’ website.
Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Grown: Simplicity Cold Pressed Juice & Cocktails
![Indiana Grown: Simplicity Cold Pressed Juice & Cocktails Indiana Grown: Simplicity Cold Pressed Juice & Cocktails](https://www.wishtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/31/BACKGROUND-Simplicity-juice.jpg)
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each and every Saturday, WISH-TV highlights a local company together with our partners at Indiana Grown.
This week, Beth Smith with Simplicity Cold Pressed Juice & Cocktails joins the show.
Simplicity, located off East 54th Street near the Gallery Pastry Shop in Broad Ripple, focuses on serving the community with drinks that contain “health and happiness” in every sip.
Smith shares her inspiration behind Simplicity, and explains how they “add in good” to each juice or cocktail drink. She also explains what makes cold-pressed juices different from other juices.
Simplicity’s drinks can be bought in-store or online. Watch the full interview above to learn more.
Indianapolis, IN
Neighbors fear theft ring responsible for missing Yorkies
![Neighbors fear theft ring responsible for missing Yorkies Neighbors fear theft ring responsible for missing Yorkies](https://www.wishtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/30/Lil-bit-2-e1725056162320.jpg)
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Several Indianapolis dog owners say their Yorkies have gone missing and some fear a criminal theft ring could be responsible.
Peggy Allawat, 69, from the Castleton area, has had her 7-year-old Yorkie, named Lil’ Bit, for six years. He was stolen the evening of July 18 in front of her neighbor’s home. He had walked from Allawat’s yard to the neighbor’s yard when a home security camera caught a green SUV driving up to the house and seemingly snatching the dog.
“She came out, the neighbor said, ‘Is that your dog?’ The driver of the vehicle, said ‘Yes,’” Allawat said. “The passenger, which is a teenager, got out and took the dog, and they went right back out of the neighborhood and gone in less than three minutes.”
Allawat believes a woman and teenage girl were inside of the car.
Immediately after, Allawat contacted police and filed a report. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, that investigation was ongoing. Her dog has a chip, leading her to reach out to that company.
The company could not provide a location for the dog, but did notify area veterinarians of the missing Yorkie.
Following filing the report and checking with the chip company, Allawat hung up signs around the city and began going live on Facebook every day demanding answers. As of Friday, she has been doing a daily video for 43 days.
The woman Allawat believes stole her dog contacted her after seeing some of her Facebook posts. She told Allawat she didn’t know that was her dog and that she had simply found Lil’ Bit. She also offered to return the dog, if given time.
That was over a month ago.
Through making live videos on Facebook, Allawat has received major support by hundreds of viewers. She’s also come across several others with stories like hers.
“It’s almost like we’re a network. I don’t know them,” Allawat said. “But, we reach out to each other, to say, ‘Hey, this is my dog,’ or ‘This is the car that took mine, is that the same car that took yours?’”
Several of those families have reached out to News 8 about their missing Yorkies.
One of those families owns a 10-year-old Yorkie named Carter.
He was also taken not too far from his family’s yard and has a collar with an address on it.
Allawat fears their experiences could only be scratching the surface.
“My thought is, whoever has him now, does not know that he’s stolen,” Allawat said.
She is focused solely on getting her dog back.
“Every day, every hour, every minute, she has caused the devastation,” Allawat said about the woman who stole her dog. “Do the right thing and give him back. He is stolen. He’s not yours. He’s our baby.”
-
Connecticut1 week ago
Oxford church provides sanctuary during Sunday's damaging storm
-
Technology1 week ago
Breakthrough robo-glove gives you superhuman grip
-
Politics1 week ago
2024 showdown: What happens next in the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump face-off
-
News1 week ago
Who Are Kamala Harris’s 1.5 Million New Donors?
-
Politics1 week ago
Trump taunted over speculated RFK Jr endorsement: 'Weird as hell'
-
Politics1 week ago
Vivek Ramaswamy sounds off on potential RFK Jr. role in a Trump administration
-
World6 days ago
Portugal coast hit by 5.3 magnitude earthquake
-
Politics1 week ago
House GOP demands elite universities counteract 'dangerous' anti-Israel protests in the fall semester