INDIANAPOLIS — The area near the intersection of Country Club and Rockville Road will be shut down for few hours as a cleanup is completed, according to the Wayne Township Fire Department.

The department said a call came in around 3:25 p.m. for an “unidentified substance” along Rockville Road. Images taken of the substance showed something red spread along the road. A spokesperson with the department said it has a “sand and mud” consistency.

Hazardous materials sampling and identification are under way by the Department of Public Works. Wayne Township fire said that the material isn’t a threat to the general public, but cautioned people to avoid the area.

Jade Jackson is a Public Safety Reporter for the Indianapolis Star. You can email her at Jade.Jackson@IndyStar.com and follow her on X, formally Twitter @IAMJADEJACKSON.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indy Gay Market is making its highly anticipated return to Monument Circle this summer, bringing with it a celebration of LGBTQ culture and community.

The free event highlights inclusivity and pride year-round and is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.

“We’re so excited to be back on Monument Circle,” said Hannah Hadley, co-organizer of the Indy Gay Market. “We are an all-queer inclusive event that takes place every couple of months, featuring vendors from all aspects of the LGBTQ community, including artists and artisans.”

The market aims to provide a platform for new entrepreneurs, including artists and artisans who are looking to start their businesses. “We really try to uplift new entrepreneurs—people who are creative and want to start their own business but don’t know where to go or how to start,” Hadley explained. “We give them a space where they can set up, sell their wares, and experience that first-hand.”

Carly Valentine, another co-organizer, highlighted a new partnership with IndyGo to make attending the market more convenient. “On the 10th, you can meet at 22nd Street and take the Red Line to avoid downtown parking hassles,” Valentine said. “It’s all about making it easier for everyone to enjoy the event.”

The Indy Gay Market will feature different artists each day, offering a unique experience on both Saturday and Sunday. Attendees are encouraged to visit both days to see a diverse range of artistic talent.

In addition to the art and vendor offerings, the market will feature live DJs. DJ Slap House will perform on Saturday, while Tick will take the stage on Sunday. Although the market will not feature food vendors, visitors can enjoy snacks at Spark on the Circle.

“Having the event on Monument Circle allows us to celebrate our community in a central and visible location,” Hadley added. “We are thrilled to bring such visibility to the amazing queer people in Indianapolis.”

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Lucas Oil Stadium is set to host the Drum Corps International World Championships from Thursday to Saturday, marking the 15th consecutive year the event will take place in Indianapolis.

This prestigious event will bring together the best marching music ensembles from around the world, celebrating thousands of exceptional brass musicians, percussionists, and color guard performers. Since mid-June, approximately 6,000 performers have traveled over 10,000 miles as part of the 2024 DCI Summer Tour, and now they are ready to compete for World Championship titles.

Spectators can look forward to captivating performances featuring stunning visual formations and dynamic choreography, set to a diverse array of musical genres including classical, jazz, pop, and rock. Over 40 drum and bugle corps, each with up to 165 dedicated members, will take the stage starting Thursday with the top 12 finalists competing in the grand finale on Saturday.

Tickets are available on Ticketmaster. Indiana residents can enjoy a special discount on tickets for the DCI World Championship Finals by visiting www.dci.org/hoosiers.