Saturday, May 18 2013 10:40 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:40:00 GMT
Allison Jacob of Indianapolis who is a junior at Ball State University where she's majoring in Communications and Public Relations was named the 2013 500 Festival Queen on Saturday morning. She graduatedMore >>
Ball State student Allison Jacob named 2013 500 Festival Queen. More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:14 AM EDT2013-05-18 13:14:33 GMT
The son of the U.S. national swim team director is reporting that Michael Phelps is planning a comeback for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Peter Busch, whose father Frank oversees the American program, is a newsMore >>
The son of the U.S. national swim team director is reporting that Michael Phelps is planning a comeback for the 2016 Rio Olympics.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:43 AM EDT2013-05-18 10:43:31 GMT
A car came very close to crashing into someone's home near Lawrence. It started with a brief police chase after the officer tried to pull the driver over for a traffic stop. It ended on Conreid Drive,More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:18 AM EDT2013-05-18 08:18:20 GMT
The winning numbers were drawn Friday night in the $190 million Mega Millions jackpot. The winning numbers were 11, 15, 35, 43, 49, with a MegaBall number of 41. Saturday night, numbers will be drawnMore >>
The winning numbers were 11, 15, 35, 43, 49, with a MegaBall number of 41.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:06 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:06:01 GMT
Visitors and employees of Indiana University Health will no longer be able to buy sugary drinks from cafeterias, vending machines and gift shops on hospital campuses. Indiana University Health implementedMore >>
Visitors and employees of Indiana University Health will no longer be able to buy sugary drinks from cafeterias, vending machines and gift shops on hospital campuses.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:39:49 GMT
One day after the rollover wreck of a Lafayette special needs school bus, there is new talk about restraints on school buses. "I think it helps if all the kids have seatbelts if that bus is going to flipMore >>
One day after the rollover wreck of a Lafayette special needs school bus, there is new talk about restraints on school buses.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:04 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:04:02 GMT
A new patch claims to be a cure for hangovers, but does it really work? When one drink leads to another and then another, you know the next morning is going to be rough. In our "fix it now, I need itMore >>
In our "fix it now, I need it tonight" world, you would think that someone would have a cure for the common hangover. But cure and prevention may not be the same thing.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:59:44 GMT
A mother is pleading with police and her neighbors to try and find the driver who struck her son in a hit and run crash. Daniel Lopez is in critical condition, fighting for his life at the hospital. PoliceMore >>
Police still don't know who struck seven-year-old Daniel Lopez, who remains in critical condition in a coma. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:55 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:55:51 GMT
Two civilians and a sheriff's deputy were involved in a crash on the east side of Greenfield in Hancock County this afternoon. It happened at US 40 and County Road 400 East when the officer was assistingMore >>
Three civilians and a sheriff's deputy were involved in a crash on the east side of Greenfield in Hancock County this afternoon.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:22:14 GMT
There's growing outrage over what 13 Investigates uncovered in Marion County Small Claims Court: Attorneys charging fees more than double what people actually owe. It's a court that's been allowed toMore >>
Small claims court has been allowed to operate under its own rules. Now an Indiana Supreme Court Task Force is demanding some changes.More >>
SPEEDWAY -
A first-time event is coming to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway later this month. But today brings a chance to sample the Grand Am action free of charge.
More than one hundred race cars - more than the Speedway has ever seen for a one day event - will race. Today and tomorrow, those drivers will be running laps to get a feel for the track. And for fans to sample this kind of racing here.
It's the first time the IMS has hosted a sports car race, which logistically presents a challenge.
This test weekend is also a chance for IMS staff to see what it will take to transform the track not only for the Grand Am race, but then to covert from the road course to an oval course in just a matter of hours to accommodate the Brickyard 400.
"Not only is that going to be difficult for our facilities folks to change the facility," said the Speedway's Doug Boles, "it's going to be difficult as well as just parking and access, especially Friday where the road course is taking place and access to IMS is limited. Parking is extremely at a premium for the event, so it's going to change a lot of ways for teams, and spectators to deal with IMS."
It's called the Super Weekend at the Brickyard when these races get underway. Grand Am drivers and teams, Daytona prototypes and GT Cars are all here for the event.
Testing takes place Friday and Saturday at 9 a.m. Admission is free.
A word of advice if you do plan to go to this race on July 27th - get your tickets early - because seating is general admission.
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:18 AM EDT2013-05-18 08:18:20 GMT
The winning numbers were drawn Friday night in the $190 million Mega Millions jackpot. The winning numbers were 11, 15, 35, 43, 49, with a MegaBall number of 41. Saturday night, numbers will be drawnMore >>
The winning numbers were 11, 15, 35, 43, 49, with a MegaBall number of 41.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:55 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:55:51 GMT
Two civilians and a sheriff's deputy were involved in a crash on the east side of Greenfield in Hancock County this afternoon. It happened at US 40 and County Road 400 East when the officer was assistingMore >>
Three civilians and a sheriff's deputy were involved in a crash on the east side of Greenfield in Hancock County this afternoon.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:18:48 GMT
CeCe Bruce has received a couple of large tips in her life, but nothing like he one she got Wednesday morning. CeCe, a waitress at the Steak 'n Shake restaurant at Keystone and 54th Street, receivedMore >>
CeCe Bruce has received a couple of large tips in her career, but nothing like the one she got Wednesday morning.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:06 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:06:01 GMT
Visitors and employees of Indiana University Health will no longer be able to buy sugary drinks from cafeterias, vending machines and gift shops on hospital campuses. Indiana University Health implementedMore >>
Visitors and employees of Indiana University Health will no longer be able to buy sugary drinks from cafeterias, vending machines and gift shops on hospital campuses.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:59:44 GMT
A mother is pleading with police and her neighbors to try and find the driver who struck her son in a hit and run crash. Daniel Lopez is in critical condition, fighting for his life at the hospital. PoliceMore >>
Police still don't know who struck seven-year-old Daniel Lopez, who remains in critical condition in a coma. More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:43 AM EDT2013-05-18 10:43:31 GMT
A car came very close to crashing into someone's home near Lawrence. It started with a brief police chase after the officer tried to pull the driver over for a traffic stop. It ended on Conreid Drive,More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:04 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:04:02 GMT
A new patch claims to be a cure for hangovers, but does it really work? When one drink leads to another and then another, you know the next morning is going to be rough. In our "fix it now, I need itMore >>
In our "fix it now, I need it tonight" world, you would think that someone would have a cure for the common hangover. But cure and prevention may not be the same thing.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:22:14 GMT
There's growing outrage over what 13 Investigates uncovered in Marion County Small Claims Court: Attorneys charging fees more than double what people actually owe. It's a court that's been allowed toMore >>
Small claims court has been allowed to operate under its own rules. Now an Indiana Supreme Court Task Force is demanding some changes.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:51:37 GMT
Fire crews are on the scene of three buildings on fire in downtown Greencastle. Putnam County Dispatch says the buildings are near the courthouse.More >>
It took firefighters over three hours to get the fire under control. No one was hurt, but several residents and businesses were displaced.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:51 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:51:18 GMT
Michael Andretti might never have a better chance to win the Indianapolis 500 pole. Each of his five drivers has been atop the speed charts this week. They're all using the Chevrolet engines that haveMore >>
Rain has moved in over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway delaying the start of Pole Day. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will likely develop as we head into the afternoon.More >>
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