Indianapolis, IN
Hoops, harmony, and history: Indy's economic scoreboard – Indianapolis Recorder

In the heart of Indianapolis, the echoes of bouncing basketballs resonate through the corridors of history, intertwining the worlds of sports, culture, and economics. Over the years, Indiana has become an emerging epicenter, an unofficial sports capital in the Midwest. In fact, in the coming year, Indy will host various national and global events, including NBA All-Star Weekend in February, and in 2025, for the first time ever, the U.S. Olympic Team Trials will take place on a football field at Lucas Oil Stadium. And while these events promise to bring unprecedented visibility and economic impact to the city, they also offer meaningful reflection points for our state.
In 49 states, it’s just basketball… But this is Indiana where the game is more than a sport; it’s a cultural phenomenon, and this February, all roads lead to the Circle City for All-Star 2024. Before we start debating who will win the Slam Dunk Contest, or if the East will finally defeat the West, Indianapolis is pausing to celebrate the historic championship team that shattered the ceilings of oppression through athletics.
Attucks High School, named after Crispus Attucks, an African American man and the first casualty of the American Revolution, has a unique place in history. Established in 1927 as the city’s first all-Black high school, Attucks faced adversity but rose above it through achievements on many academic and artistic fronts and most spectacularly with its basketball team. The 1955 Crispus Attucks Tigers, under the guidance of Coach Ray Crowe, made history by becoming the first All-Black high school team to win a national championship anywhere in the United States. Their story will take center stage in the production, ‘A Touch of Glory’ presented by Deborah Asante & Artists in partnership with GANGGANG.
A magical theatrical experience that transcends time to bring forth the inspiring story of Oscar Robertson and his basketball teammates at Crispus Attucks High School in 1955, ‘A Touch of Glory’ is the result of six years of dedicated work by playwright Laura Town. Town conducted extensive research into the time, including interviews with key figures such as the Crowe family, Bill Hampton, John Gipson, Willie Merriweather, and Hallie Bryant. The meticulous attention to detail and representation reflects the commitment to telling this remarkable story with authenticity. ‘A Touch of Glory’ extends beyond the immediate influx of visitors and serves to offer a long-overdue celebration of these tremendous Black Hoosiers and their accomplishments as national champions.
‘A Touch of Glory’ will premier with free Community Previews on February 9, 10, and 11. The production will return during All-Star Weekend, with showings on February 16, 17, and 18. Tickets cost $20 when purchased through Eventbrite or $30 at the door. This production is best suited for audiences 13 years of age and above.
As Indianapolis prepares to host All-Star 2024 and to showcase the historic achievements of the 1955 Crispus Attucks Tigers, it’s not just a celebration of basketball—it’s a recognition of the economic significance that emerges when hoops, harmony, and history converge in the heart of Indiana. We hope to see you at the show.
Indianapolis, IN
Cooler temps Friday with some afternoon sun, warmer weekend | March 27, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH-TV) – All of the rain has moved off to the south and east of us. Cooler temperatures have settled in and will be here through the first part of the weekend. We warm back up late in the weekend and into much of next week.
Moderate to heavy rain fell yesterday and into the overnight hours. Some locations across parts of Central Indiana picking up an inch or two of rainfall. This will definitely help where drought conditions are in place for northern sections of Indiana.
TODAY: We will hang on to you some cloud cover early this morning before more sunshine peeks out later in the afternoon. Look for breezy conditions with winds out of the North and Northeast gusting at times near 20 mph. Temperatures later this afternoon will be right around 48 degrees.
TONIGHT: If you are heading to the Pacers game or the home opener of the Indianapolis Indians you will not need the rain gear. Bring along the layers though because we will see chilly conditions. Either at first pitch or pregame those temperatures will be into the middle forties. Readings will fall around 28 degrees overnight under mostly clear skies.
TOMORROW: You will need the jacket in the morning early Saturday however with lots of sunshine for the afternoon temperatures warm up a little bit more. It will be seasonally cool with light and variable winds and high temperatures near 50.
7 DAY EXTENDED FORECAST: Clouds increase on your Sunday Look for partly cloudy skies with high temperatures a little warmer. Look for readings right around 61.
Temperatures continue to climb heading into next week. Look for a partly to mostly cloudy sky Monday with highs near 71. On Tuesday we get close to 80° but our rain chances do increase especially late Tuesday. We’ll see temperatures above normal with more rain possible on Wednesday and Thursday.
Indianapolis, IN
Colts free agent running back signs with Atlanta Falcons
ATLANTA (WISH) — Tyler Goodson, who played for the Indianapolis Colts the past three seasons, is joining a new team.
The Atlanta Falcons announced on Thursday that they have signed the free agent running back.
Goodson appeared in 33 games during his time in Indy, rushing for a total of 234 yards. He had one rushing touchdown back in 2024.
The rushing touchdown came during the Colts’ win over the Miami Dolphins that season. The rushing touchdown in that matchup was Goodson’s first career NFL touchdown during the regular season.
“For me it was a lot more exciting,” Goodson said following that game. “A moment I’ve been waiting for and it’s just surreal for me to be in this position. And I just thank God for it.”
Goodson also had 103 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown with the Colts. The receiving touchdown also came during the 2024 season, in a loss to the Buffalo Bills.
The move to the Falcons will be a homecoming of sorts for Goodson, who is a native of Suwanee, Georgia. He also attended North Gwinnett High School.
Indianapolis, IN
Butler PD seeks help identifying suspects in Hinkle Fieldhouse break-in
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Butler University Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a group of people who broke into and vandalized Hinkle Fieldhouse.
The incident happened sometime Saturday, according to a post from Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana.
Security camera video of the group – four males and one female – shows them entering the fieldhouse through a side door, entering one at a time before turning and disappearing out of view.
Crime Stoppers says the group vandalized a concession stand, stole alcoholic drinks, and then stole a $12,000 headset. Butler PD estimates the stolen communication equipment is valued at around $15,000.
Anyone with information was asked to contact Crime Stoppers. Officials say a reward of up to $1,000 will be offered for details leading to any arrests.
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