Indianapolis, IN
Stefan Wilson to attempt fifth entry in Indy 500
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Stefan Wilson will try and make his fifth Indianapolis 500 subsequent yr in a mixed entry fielded by Dreyer & Reinbold Racing and Cusick Motorsports.
The British driver will pilot the No. 24 Chevrolet-powered automobile. Dreyer & Reinbold, which fielded two vehicles in final yr’s Indy 500, nonetheless plans on a second entry that was not a part of Thursday’s announcement.
Dreyer & Reinbold has entered and certified 45 vehicles within the Indy 500, courting again to 2000, with a finest end of fourth by Oriol Servia in 2012. Cusick Motorsports was created as a advertising and business-to-business associate and selected Dreyer & Reinbold as a associate for its third try at “The Biggest Spectacle in Racing.”
Wilson has a career-best end of fifteenth within the 2018 Indy 500, when he was the chief with 4 laps remaining till he needed to pit for gasoline. He spends a lot of the yr attempting to place collectively the funding for an Indy 500 experience, however this final season additionally ran three IMSA sports activities automobile races, together with the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
“I have been very impressed with how arduous DRR has labored at and targeted on the five hundred,” Wilson stated. “It is such an honor for me to affix them in partnership with Cusick Motorsports and work with them on our collective purpose of attempting to win the Indy 500. There’s a fantastic alternative right here for us to all develop collectively. I hope this results in extra 500s and possibly much more races collectively.”
Wilson, the youthful brother of the late Justin Wilson, ran the Indy 500 final yr in a Cusick entry partnered with DragonSpeed Racing. Justin Wilson spent the 2010 and 2011 seasons driving for DRR and scored a pair of podium finishes.
“There’s historical past right here with this staff,” Wilson stated. “It feels nice to be rejoining them in a way.”
Cusick Motorsports was based in 2021 by Don Cusick, and the staff is headquartered at The Thermal Membership in California. The ability will host IndyCar preseason testing in February for its first collection exercise on the website, which has 4 asphalt motorsport tracks on the east finish of the Coachella Valley.
“As quickly because the checkered flag fell on the Indy 500 this yr, we got down to discover the very best associate for the longer term,” Cusick stated. “We’ve immense respect for what Dreyer & Reinbold Racing have achieved each on and off monitor over time and shortly recognized them as our ideally suited associate for this endeavor.”
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Indianapolis, IN
Colts players and coaches speak on Samson Ebukam's injury
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WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — The Colts lost a major contributor to last year’s defense to injury, Samson Ebukam, who suffered a torn Achilles’ at training camp on Sunday.
Ebukam led the team in sacks last season with 9.5.
Colts head coach Shane Steichen talked about Ebukam’s injury on Tuesday after practice.
“That’s a tough break for us,” Steichen said. “I mean, what a great competitor he is. The sacks he had last year, and he was just continuing in the right direction. So, big blow there but guys have got to step up.”
Fortunately for the Colts, they have a lot of depth at defensive end. Kwity Paye, Dayo Odeyingbo, and Tyquan Lewis combined for 20.5 sacks last season for the Colts. Plus, they drafted Laiatu Latu in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Ebukam and Latu built a strong bond in the past few months since Latu was drafted.
“That’s my big bro,” Latu said. “So, I was learning a lot from him. He’s been like a big brother to me since I got here, even before. I watch a lot of film on him. He’s just been somebody that I really look up to. So, I really just want to go out here and play for him and be able to do what he does on the field so that it doesn’t feel like we’re missing a link.”
With the loss of Ebukam, Steichen said that the reps are likely going to pick up for the rest of the guys at defensive end. But, he said they’re going to have be smart about it during training camp.
While Latu has been really impressive so far in training camp, Steichen also had great things to say about Lewis for the depth that the Colts have at the position.
“He’s tremendous for us,” Steichen said. “He’s been here for a while. Just the way he goes about his business every single day, the way he rushes the passer. I mean, he’s a leader in that room for a reason and we’re extremely excited to have him.”
“We still have a lot of great leaders in that room,” Lewis said. “We know that we have a void to fill. He (Ebukam) was our sack leader last year, but we’re going to come in waves. We all stick together as one.”
The Colts return to practice at training camp on Wednesday from 10-11:30 a.m.
Indianapolis, IN
Indy ambulances now place overdose reversal drug in hands of most vulnerable
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“Silence is not working” mom says to encourage important conversation
Amy Powell’s son, Cameron, died from accidental Fentanyl overdose. Mental health/substance abuse must be discussed, she says, to avoid more tragedy.
INDIANAPOLIS — People who are most vulnerable to a drug overdose will now have medication that saves lives delivered directly to their hands.
Indianapolis EMS medics responding to an overdose will offer kits to patients, their families, friends or bystanders. The kits include two doses of intranasal naloxone, a resource card with a QR code to the program’s webpage, how to sign up for text alerts about an overdose surge in Marion County and educational materials on recognizing an overdose and administering naloxone.
The initiative is part of the “Naloxone Leave Behind” project, in tandem with the Marion County Public Health Department.
The program’s goal is to reduce overdose deaths in Marion County by delivering the opioid reversal medication naloxone directly to those who are statistically at higher risk of fatally overdosing in the future.
“Indianapolis EMS stands among those who work on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic in our community, where seconds can mean the difference between life and death,” said Daniel O’Donnell, chief of Indianapolis EMS. “Increased access to naloxone can greatly increase survival chances in overdose situations, which can lead to more people seeking treatment to break the hold that addiction has on so many.”
Most people who fatally overdosed in Marion County in the first half of the year – about 62% −died in a home, according to a new report by the coroner’s office. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, continues to rank the most common substance driving up overdose deaths in the Indianapolis metro area.
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How to sign up for ‘bad batch,’ overdose surge text alerts
To receive texts about bad drug batches or overdose spikes in Marion County, text SOAR to 765-358-7627.
Texts will be sent when a bad drug batch is detected, when a neighborhood sees a spike in overdose or when police conduct a drug seizure in an area — a move that research has shown disrupts the drug supply and increases overdose. The program, called the Community Harm Reduction and Improved Outcomes Team (CHARIOT), is part of the statewide nonprofit Overdose Lifeline, which aims to help individuals impacted by substance-use disorders. The Office of Public Health and Safety has partnered with the organization.
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Other ways to get Narcan in Indianapolis
Narcan, the common name brand for naloxone, can be requested through Overdose Lifeline website at overdoselifeline.org. The supplies can be delivered anonymously.
Contact reporter Sarah Nelson at sarah.nelson@indystar.com
Indianapolis, IN
‘Supernatural’ convention bringing stars Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki and more to Indy
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An SPN Family reunion is coming to Indianapolis.
Creation Entertainment’s “The Road So Far… The Road Ahead” tour is bringing stars of the CW’s “Supernatural” to downtown Indy next month, including Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and more. The weekend-long event includes panels, meet-and-greet opportunities as well as a special event hosted by Collins.
Here’s what you need to know about the event, scheduled for Aug. 23-25.
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Where is the ‘Supernatural’ convention in Indianapolis?
The Marriott Indianapolis Downtown, 350 W. Maryland St. Aug. 23-25.
Lineup includes Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins and more
According to the event’s website, the following stars and special guests are expected to attend the event:
- Jensen Ackles (Dean Winchester)
- Jared Padalecki (Sam Winchester)
- Misha Collins (Castiel)
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan (John Winchester)
- Samantha Smith (Mary Winchester)
- Ruth Connell (Rowena MacLeod)
- Rob Benedict (Chuck Shurley)
- Richard Speight Jr. (Archangel Gabriel)
- Matt Cohen (young John Winchester, Archangel Michael)
- Briana Buckmaster (Donna Hanscum)
- Julian Richings (Death)
- Kim Rhodes (Sheriff Jody Mills)
- DJ Qualls (Garth Fitzgerald IV)
- Osric Chau (Kevin Tran)
- Adam Rose (TikToker)
- Jason Manns (musician)
Creation cautions that all guests and scheduling are subject to change.
How much do Supernatural convention tickets cost?
Single-day general admission tickets start at $70 for Friday, $80 for Saturday and $100 for Sunday. A general admission weekend pass is $249.
A variety of weekend packages, with benefits like exclusive panels and autograph opportunities, range in price from $379 to $1,775. For tickets and more information, visit bit.ly/4d8xc16.
‘Supernatural’ meet-and-greets, autographs
Photo opportunities and autographs will be available for purchase with many of the scheduled guests. Here are the prices for photos and autographs with the headlining stars:
- Jensen Ackles: Photos $199 / Autographs available for gold and silver weekend patrons only
- Jared Padalecki: Photos $199 / Autographs $169 (will not be signing for gold and silver patrons)
- Misha Collins: Photos $149 (Saturday only) and $169 (in costume, Sunday only) / Autographs $119
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan: Photos $199 / Autographs $169
Interactive opportunities with the featured guests don’t stop there. DJ Qualls will also host a masquerade-themed karaoke night with ticketed pre- and post-events.
For a full list of experiences and prices, visit bit.ly/4d8xc16.
What’s the schedule for the ‘Supernatural’ convention in Indy?
The full schedule has not yet been released as of late July. According to Creation’s website, the final schedule will be released closer to the event.
Misha Collins’ special event at Creation Indianapolis
Collins will host a special, 18+ event on Saturday evening called “It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time.” In a June Instagram post, he described it as a one-person show that’s “part memoir, part therapy and part indecent exposure.”
Do I need convention passes for Misha Collins’ show in Indy?
No; this is a separately ticketed event that does not overlap with the convention’s scheduled Saturday night concert. Tickets are priced at $79 for general admission and $139 to $189 for reserved seats. For more information, visit bit.ly/3WfAlFQ.
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Contact IndyStar pop culture reporter Holly Hays at holly.hays@indystar.com. Follow her on X/Twitter: @hollyvhays.
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