Indianapolis, IN
'The Wildest Era' at the Indianapolis Zoo
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Zoo is hosting “The Wildest Era,” a Taylor Swift-inspired party with discounted admission for all ages to celebrate the pop star’s visit to the Circle City.
“We are hosting our own little party, so to speak,” said Indianapolis Zoo Public Relations Specialist Cody Mattox. “We are jumping on the bandwagon for The Eras tour. This is our Wildest Era, a fun theme for the zoo.”
Whether you are gearing up for a night at the concert or simply want to join in on the celebrations, “The Wildest Era” is a three-day event that offers guests the opportunity to celebrate all things Taylor Swift.
“We’ll have a bunch of different themed things going on,” Mattox said. “We’ll have a DJ, a dancefloor, and a bar. A whole bunch of activities that all Swifties can participate in.”
Swifties can look forward to a roaring good time with many fun activities such as friendship bracelet trading, a Taylor Swift-themed scavenger hunt, and the chance to interact with some of Swift’s favorite animals, like snakes.
“I know that she is fond of cats, which I am a big fan of as a cat dad,” Mattox said. “Our big cats are here, including tigers, lions, and sand cats. Right now, for Zoo Boo, we have our kittens that are currently up for adoption right now.”
“The Wildest Era” will begin at 2 p.m. Friday during the Eras Tour weekend. Swifties can look forward to face painting, and a Taylor Swift-inspired food and drink menu.
“We are in the White River Gardens, where the scavenger hunt will occur,” Mattox said. “People can go around and find the animal albums that will be around. When they win, they will get a glorious prize.”
The Indianapolis Zoo will maintain its regular 9 a.m. opening hours, but the festivities will run from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. each day. They have paid a special nod to Swift’s iconic album, offering admission at a discounted rate of $19.89.
“Parking permits will need to be purchased on-site on Nov. 1, Nov. 2, and Nov. 3,” Mattox said. “We will also offer concert parking.”
“The Wildest Era” at the Indianapolis Zoo is a must-attend event for all Swifties and animal lovers alike.
Indianapolis, IN
IMPD asks for help to find missing 26-year-old man
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis police on Tuesday asked for the public’s help to find a missing 26-year-old man with autism.
Tyrese Pepper was described as being 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. He was wearing a dark-colored jacket with a Colts logo and navy jogger pants.
He was last seen riding a navy-and-white bicycle eastbound on East 21st Street, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
IMPD says Pepper is nonverbal and autistic.
If located, please call 911 immediately.
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis councilman says ‘No Data Centers’ note was left at his home after someone opened fire
The home of a councilman in Indianapolis was shot at early Monday in what local police said was an “isolated, targeted incident.”
The incident came less than a week after the Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission voted 6 to 2 on April 1 to approve rezoning to allow the construction of a data center.
Ron Gibson, a Democrat who represents District 8 on the council, spoke out in support of the rezoning and the efforts to build the data center in his district.
“Earlier this morning, between approximately 12:45 a.m. and 12:50 a.m., just a few hours after Easter Sunday, an individual fired 13 rounds at the front door of my home and left a note on my doorstep that read, ‘No Data Centers,’” Gibson said in a Monday statement.
Councilman Ron Gibson
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said it was called to the home on Monday morning, and officers found evidence that gunshots had been fired at the house. Police said no injuries were reported.
“I understand that public service can bring strong opinions and disagreement, but violence is never the answer, especially when it puts families at risk,” Gibson said in his statement.
The Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Council did not respond to requests for comment from Business Insider.
The data center is set to be built by Metrobloks, a data center developer based in Los Angeles. Following the vote last week, Gibson shared a statement on social media promoting the project.
“Metrobloks has the potential to bring significant investment, create jobs, and generate long-term tax revenue that supports infrastructure, housing, and essential services,” the statement said.
A data center boom is happening across the US, with companies pouring billions into building the infrastructure to keep up with demand in the era of AI. The data centers have faced increased opposition, with critics pointing to the high resource costs, from water to energy, and other issues like noise pollution, as detailed in a Business Insider investigation.
Indianapolis, IN
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