Indianapolis, IN
Father and son carry on Indy 500 tradition
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Putting pedal power to the test, this father and son duo share a special race day tradition.
Around 8 a.m. on the Sunday of the Indy 500, Aaron and Parker Moody start their journey to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from their home on Meridian-Kessler. The pair can be seen in special-order t-shirts and backpacks filled with drinks and snacks.
The two, will then head toward the canal path to Riverside Park, where other cyclists will join them along the path to 16th street.
The Moody duo started this tradition back in 2019, which Aaron Moody says is a magical day. Aaron took his son, Parker to his first race in 2015 when he was just 4 years old.
“It’s one of our favorites of the whole year. There’s lots of organization that help you bike in as well,” Aaron said. “So, they make it easy for you to pedal and Park.org is fantastic, and that’s in tune with Momentum Indy. So, that’s a great summer event.”
To hear more about the Moody’s tradition, watch the interview with News 8’s Scott Sander above.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center announced it received new federal funding for facility upgrades aimed at improving care for veterans.
The funding is part of a nationwide $4.8 billion investment through the VA’s maintenance program.
In a release, hospital leaders say the upgrades will help ensure safer facilities and better care for local veterans.
The projects include repairing roofs on two buildings and replacing the parking garage sprinkler system.
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “this investment is just one of the many ways the Trump Administration is making VA work better for veterans.” The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says 100,000 new veterans have been enrolled in VA health care this year, and since January 2025, 34 new VA health care facilities have opened.
In addition, 51,936 homeless Veterans across the country have been permanently housed in the 2025 fiscal year, according to the release.
“Improved facilities, equipment and infrastructure mean better care for Veterans, and these funds will enable Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center to achieve that goal,” Michael Hershman, Medical Center Director said.
“Better care for Veterans is our goal, and these projects will enable us to achieve just that.”
(WISH) — The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood and platelets this month at new donation centers in Indianapolis and Noblesville.
Donors have a chance to win tickets to the June 4 Indiana Fever game vs. the Atlanta Dream and receive a beach towel while supplies last.
The drives aim to ensure a stable blood supply during summer, with specific incentives offered for donations made through May 31.
The Indianapolis center is at 1510 N. Meridian St. The Noblesville center is at 14765 Hazel Dell Crossing.
To make an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
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