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Indy leaders urge residents to stay off roads as winter storm looms

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11 months ago

January 5, 2025

Indy leaders urge residents to stay off roads as winter storm looms

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis leaders are calling on residents to stay off the roads Sunday afternoon into Monday as the first major winter storm is set to hit the region.

Winter storm warnings have been issued by the National Weather Service Indianapolis for the area for the first time since Jan. 2023. The warnings last midday Sunday into early Monday afternoon, according to Storm Track 8.

Ahead of the snowfall, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett spoke alongside leaders of the National Weather Service, Indianapolis Department of Public Works, and other local agencies at a Saturday press conference.

Hogsett asked Indianapolis residents to limit their time on the road and to expect wind gusts up to 30-35 mph. Visibility issues and the possibility of snow buildup from gusts could create hazardous conditions for driving.

“The city, as you can see, we are all hands on deck to address weather impacts,” Hogsett said.

Beginning late Saturday night, salt trucks will begin pretreating the roads ahead of the snow. They have 15,000 tons of salt available.

The crews will begin plowing snow as soon as it begins to stick. DPW says they plan to update which roads have been treated with their Snow Force mapping tool.

The department said it has contractors on standby to help with plowing, if needed.

“Another full call out of drivers will arrive at 11 a.m. (Sunday),” Deputy Director for Planning at DPW Natalie van Dongen said. “This will be an around-the-clock operation.”

If drivers must be on the road, Hogsett recommended they leave for their destinations earlier, provide space to other cars on the road, and keep emergency supplies in their cars. He specifically recommended blankets, a shovel, and chargers.

“Again, we ask all residents, be prepared, just like they would during April and May and severe weather this is much the same,” Jacob Spence, Emergency Management Director at Metropolitan Emergency Services Agency said. “Have a plan, planned accordingly if you do have to be out, have an emergency preparedness kit in your car, and at your house.”

He also recommended anyone on the road be on the lookout for issues, including fallen trees or traffic lights without power. If issues are noticed, drivers should call the Mayor’s Action Center at (317) 327-4622. Drivers can dial option #2 to reach DPW’s dispatch center direction.

The storm may cause power outages for residents in the area. If you experience any issues, report it to AES Indiana by contacting (317) 261-8111, or clicking this link.

Anyone in need of shelter or a warm area can call the action center, call 211, or use the Indy Cares app.

Residents can also go to former IPS School 68, which was recently transformed into a winter contingency family shelter. Indy Parks Family Centers will also be open as warming centers during the day.

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Philip Rivers comes out of retirement for Indianapolis Colts: NFL world reacts

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5 hours ago

December 14, 2025

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Philip Rivers comes out of retirement for Indianapolis Colts: NFL world reacts

The Indianapolis Colts have cooled considerably as the season has progressed, going from the NFL’s best record to out of the playoff picture entering Week 15 action.

But one of today’s notable storylines is the return of quarterback Philip Rivers after five years away from the NFL. He’s on the Colts’ active roster as they prepare to play the Seattle Seahawks.

The 44-year-old was on Lumen Field hours before kickoff, taking mental reps.

Colts QB Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending injury last week, and backup Riley Leonard suffered a knee injury, though he remains on the active roster. With Brett Rypien the only other QB on their roster and list of available QBs lacking, the Colts called the last signal-caller to lead them in a playoff game (after the 2020 season).

His comeback has piqued the interest of a former Colts coach and players, his former teammates on the Chargers, former NFL quarterbacks and even those from outside football.

Reaction to Philip Rivers being on the Indianapolis Colts today

Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown cover the Colts all season. Get more coverage on IndyStarTV and with the Colts Insider newsletter.

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How much snow did Indiana get? Snow totals for Dec. 13

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17 hours ago

December 14, 2025

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How much snow did Indiana get? Snow totals for Dec. 13

As snow begins to taper off through Indiana, the National Weather Service has begun receiving reports of snow totals.

Here’s how much snow has been reported so far on Dec. 13, according to the NWS.

Snow totals in the Indianapolis area

Carmel: 5.8 inches at 8:01 p.m.

Cumberland: 5 inches at 7:25 p.m.

Indianapolis International Airport: 5 inches at 7:06 p.m.

Brownsburg: 5.7 inches at 6:37 p.m.

Fishers: 5.5 inches at 6:28 p.m.

Westfield: 5.5 inches at 6:05 p.m.

Franklin: 5.1 inches at 5:26 p.m.

Avon: 4.8 inches at 5:25 p.m.

Downtown Indianapolis: 3.5 inches at 5:10 p.m.

Snow totals around Indiana

Dillsboro: 4.5 inches at 8 p.m.

Nashville: 5.5 inches at 7:40 p.m.

Hope: 5.4 inches at 7:33 p.m.

Greensburg: 5 inches at 7:10 p.m.

Rushville: 5 inches at 6:50 p.m.

Batesville: 4.7 inches at 6:30 p.m.

Selma: 6 inches at 6:20 p.m.

Anderson: 6 inches at 5:56 p.m.

Terre Haute: 5.4 inches at 5:50 p.m.

Thorntown: 6 inches at 5:05 p.m.

(This story will be updated)

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Indianapolis Colts sign Philip Rivers to active roster for Sunday’s game

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December 13, 2025

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Indianapolis Colts sign Philip Rivers to active roster for Sunday’s game

The Indianapolis Colts signed Philip Rivers from their practice squad to their 53-man active roster on Saturday, clearing the way for the 44-year-old coach of the St. Michael Catholic High School football team to start their NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon.

Nearly five years after his most recent NFL appearance, the former Athens High School star and eight-time Pro Bowl quarterback answered the Colts’ distress call this week and, after three practices with the team, will be eligible to lead Indianapolis against the NFL’s No. 2 scoring defense on Sunday. NFL Network and ESPN reported the Colts would have Rivers in their starting lineup.

Rivers’ comeback began by signing with the Colts’ practice squad on Tuesday. Each NFL team has a 16-player practice squad. Its members do everything that the members of the 53-man active roster do except play in games.

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On Saturday, the Colts announced they had signed Rivers to their active roster. Indianapolis had an open spot for the quarterback after it placed former Auburn All-American Braden Smith on injured reserve. The Colts’ right offensive tackle came out of the previous game with a concussion and a neck injury, and he was not able to practice this week.

At his Friday press conference, Colts coach Shane Steichen declined to name a starting quarterback, saying the coaching staff would work toward that decision now that Rivers had completed his preparation on the practice field for Sunday’s game.

During the week, Rivers took snaps with Indianapolis’ first-team offense, as did former Fairhope High School star Riley Leonard.

“He’s got great command in the huddle,” Steichen said of Rivers’ practices. “He was throwing it well. So, yeah, we’re excited for it. I mean, he’s fired up for the challenge, obviously, getting back into it, getting back into the fold. Feeling the pass rush, got some good work in that, just moving around seeing the defense. It was good. …

“I mean, a guy that hasn’t been out there in five years, to go out and practice the way he did this week was pretty impressive to watch.”

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The Colts lost starting quarterback Daniel Jones to a season-ending Achilles-tendon injury in Sunday’s 36-19 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars and finished the game with Leonard at quarterback. The sixth-round rookie completed 18-of-29 passes for 145 yards with no touchdowns and one interception and ran two times for 5 yards and one touchdown.

In reaction to Jones’ injury, and with backup quarterback Anthony Richardson on injured reserve with a fractured orbital bone, Indianapolis stunned the football world by signing Rivers, who made the most recent of his 256 NFL appearances at quarterback on Jan. 9, 2021.

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Rivers is among the five players in NFL history with at least 60,000 passing yards, 400 touchdown passes and a passing-efficiency rating of 95 or higher, joining Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers.

Rivers also is among the modern-era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. By joining the Indianapolis active roster, Rivers is no longer eligible for consideration. Because players must be inactive for five complete seasons before enshrinement, Rivers won’t be eligible for consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame until the Class of 2031, if he doesn’t play beyond this season.

Five players have thrown a pass in an NFL regular-season game after turning 44 years old – Brady, George Blanda, Steve DeBerg, Warren Moon and Vinnie Testaverde.

The Colts and Seahawks square off at 3:25 p.m. CST Sunday at Lumen Field in Seattle. The weather forecast calls for a rainy game.

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