Indianapolis, IN
FIDO working to keep dogs out of the heat
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INDIANAPOLIS — The City of Indianapolis is getting ready to face its hottest week of the year so far.
With predicted high temperatures in the 90’s all week, many Hoosiers are prepping by limiting outside exposure. Pet advocates are asking people do the same with their dogs.
Darcy Kurtz works for the Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside. The organization, known as FIDO, works to help Indianapolis’ outside dogs in low income neighborhoods receive the resources they need to live happier and healthier lives.
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According to FIDO, dogs shouldn’t remain outside for more than 20 minutes when the temperatures reaches above 90 degrees. Additionally, if your dog is acting abnormal 30 minutes after remaining outside for an extended period of time, owners of pets are encouraged to call a vet.
Despite the warnings, Kurtz feels as some will continue to leave their dogs outside.
“There are some people that just are not gonna follow the ordinances,” explained Kurtz.
On Sunday, Kurtz drove in a marked van around neighborhoods on the city’s east side searching for dogs that had been left outside in the heat.
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“When it’s really hot, really cold, that’s when this job is hardest,” shared Kurtz. “You just know there’s dogs outside suffering in this that nobody knows about. You know they’re just kind of languishing unseen.”
Kurtz’s van is loaded with extra food, cages and toys to help families bring outside dogs inside during extreme temperatures.
“If they do need our help and are willing to accept our help, we’ll give them the resources to do that,” she said.
Kurtz explains that sometimes the families deny the assistance. Then should the dog remain outside, Animal Care Services can take further action.
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“If we do find a dog that is really suffering outside in his heat, we may work with our friends at Animal Care Services,” explained Kurtz. “They do have the law enforcement authority to go to the home. If they don’t comply, they have the legal authority to impound a dog.”
Should you or anyone you know need assistance with an outside dog during this week’s high temperatures, you can call FIDO for assistance at 317-221-1314.
You can also visit the FIDO website for more information.
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Indianapolis, IN
'UnPHILtered': Savannah Bananas coach talks about what to expect
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(WISH) — The Savannah Bananas baseball team will take over Victory Field in downtown Indianapolis in just a few days.
The team has three games scheduled from June 27-29.
News 8 anchor Phil Sanchez, on Tuesday’s “UnPHILtered,” spoke with Savannah Bananas team president Jared Orton about what fans can expect this year.
Indianapolis, IN
On/off storms through Wednesday, nice Thursday before heat returns
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — We have had an active Tuesday that started as early as before sunrise. Then, showers and storms rolled in through the afternoon hours.
We will continue to see some storms over the next day before we briefly return to pleasant weather.
Tuesday night: Additional activity may fire off and slowly move into central Indiana tonight. There does remain a lower risk for severe storms with damaging winds being the primary concerns.
Due to slower moving rain and storms from Tuesday morning-afternoon, we will also have to monitor the potential for some flooding.
Lows will only fall into the low 70s.
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Wednesday: Expect on and off showers and storms for Wednesday. There will be concerns for some flooding along with a low threat for severe storms.
This severe risk is south of Indy, and the primary hazards will be wind and some hail.
Highs look to be a little cooler with numbers in the low 80s. It will be a bit humid as well.
Thursday: Pleasant conditions are set to return Thursday with lots of sunshine and less humid air. Highs will be near normal in the low to mid 80s.
8-Day Forecast: It won’t take long for the heat to return going into the final weekend of June. Friday will see highs push into the mid 80s with the muggy meter turning back up. Saturday looks to be a hot and muggy day with highs nearing 90. A few showers and storms will be possible late Friday with better storm chances Saturday. It is too soon to tell if we’ll have a severe threat Saturday. Temperatures turn back closer to normal going into the start of July next Monday.
Indianapolis, IN
Amos C. Brown, III Legacy Awards honor leaders in media – Indianapolis Recorder
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The family of the late Indiana broadcaster and community activist Amos C. Brown, III is proud to announce the inaugural Amos C. Brown, III Legacy Awards. This prestigious event will honor six outstanding individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the media landscape and the community fabric of Indianapolis.
The honorees for the inaugural Amos C. Brown, III Legacy Awards are:
CHANGE MAKER: Tina Cosby, Host of Community Connection and Community Public Affairs Director, Radio One Indianapolis
VISIONARY: DuJuan McCoy, Founder/Owner, Circle City Broadcasting
INNOVATOR: Shannon Williams, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, The Mind Trust
TRAILBLAZER: Rafael Sanchez, Multimedia Journalist and Voice of the Indianapolis Airport
LEGEND: Derrik Thomas, Broadcaster and Member, Indiana Broadcasters Hall of Fame
ICON: Barbara Boyd, Journalist, Member of the Indiana Broadcasters Hall of Fame, Philanthropist, Socialite, and Community Advocate
These remarkable individuals will be honored during a special presentation on Wednesday, June 26th, at the Amos C. Brown, III Scholarship Fundraiser. The event will take place at the Hirons Agency, located at 422 E. New York Street, Indianapolis, Indiana from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Esteemed Radio One Indianapolis personalities Tony Lamont and Karen Vaughn will serve as the masters of ceremonies for the evening.
“We are thrilled to recognize these incredible individuals whose dedication and contributions have left a lasting imprint on our community,” said a family spokesperson. “Their achievements not only honor the legacy of our beloved Amos but also inspire future generations to continue making impactful contributions to our society.”
The Amos C. Brown, III Scholarship Fundraiser and Legacy Awards aim to celebrate and perpetuate the spirit of community service and excellence in media championed by Amos C. Brown, III.
For more information about the inaugural honorees and event details, please visit Amos C. Brown Legacy Awards.
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