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The Olympic Swim Trials kicked off in Indianapolis

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1 week ago

June 17, 2024

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WNDU) – This weekend, the Olympic Swim Trials kicked off in Indianapolis.

And it was a record-breaker!

20,689 hearts beating inside the stadium, the largest crowd to ever attend an indoor swim meet.

And Michiana was well represented with some people working the event and others attending as fans.

“It’s very exciting because it’s here in Indiana and you get to say that you are from this area and it’s very nice to see this in Indianapolis cause it’s in a football stadium which was very awesome to see them turn from football to swimming,” said RaeAnne Hastings at the South Bend Swim Club.

For Raeanne attending the Olympic trial is a dream come true. As a swimmer herself– seeing her role model earn her ticket to Paris on Saturday was a unique experience.

“I think as a mom or parent when your child finds something they are so passionate about and then you’re able to take to what would be a pinnacle event for them. I was just moved to tears. It was that beautiful moment when she was stunned speechless, just a little tear and you saw her take it all in and you’re like I did good. I gave her the moment she deserved,” said Judeanne Hastings, Raeanne’s mother.

Not only are local fans in the stands this year, but they’re also working the event.

“My job here at Olympic trial is to cover digitally each athlete swimming away not necessarily what they’re doing in the pool but what they’re doing out and what their story adds as a whole. I have to take a step back sometimes and be like wow I’m at Olympic trials covering swimming that’s a goal, that’s a dream,” said Copper VanDriessche, the Swimming World Magazine Intern.

The Olympic Trials wrap up on Sunday but for these fans the pride of hosting an event this big in their state is one they will never forget.

“I think it’s really important to mention how deep the swimming is in the state of Indiana, especially from our South Bend area. Having the world’s biggest stage here in Indianapolis,” said VanDriessche.

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Jelly Roll’s expanded tour includes Indy stop

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June 26, 2024

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Jelly Roll’s expanded tour includes Indy stop

INDIANAPOLIS – Multi-genre hitmaker Jelly Roll is extending his tour—and will make a stop in Indianapolis in November.

The “Beautifully Broken Tour 2024” now includes 15 more dates. He’ll perform at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Nov. 7, 2024, where he’ll be joined by ERNEST, Shaboozey and Allie Colleen.

The entertainer shared the news Tuesday on Jimmy Kimmel Live, where he performed “Burning,” a new track he cowrote with Zach Crowell, Ian Fitchuck and Ilsey Juber for his upcoming album.

Jelly Roll’s latest single, “I Am Not Okay,” premiered on country radio last week and is currently in the top 30 and climbing. He recently performed at All-Star Game festivities in Indianapolis.

Other cities for the expanded tour include Evansville, Cincinnati, Kansas City and Houston.

Tickets for the newly announce shows will be available for Citi and Verizon presales on Thursday, June 27. Additional presales will run until general ticket sales begin on July 1 at 10 a.m.

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'UnPHILtered': Savannah Bananas coach talks about what to expect

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8 hours ago

June 26, 2024

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'UnPHILtered': Savannah Bananas coach talks about what to expect

(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.

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On/off storms through Wednesday, nice Thursday before heat returns

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15 hours ago

June 25, 2024

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On/off storms through Wednesday, nice Thursday before heat returns

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.

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.