Recent public-news developments around this place, gathered from public sources.
An overturned school bus blocked multiple lanes of Interstate 465 near East Washington Street as of 10:30 a.m. on September 29. The bus carried three adults and several fifth-grade students, and state police reported no critical injuries. Northbound and southbound lanes were closed, so drivers should plan for delays on this stretch of the interstate.
WISH-TV · Sep 29, 2026The Indianapolis Zoo lost its accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums after its renewal application was not approved. The zoo said it is exploring ways to regain status and acknowledged concerns about communication and collaboration. The zoo remains open, so visitors can still plan trips there.
WISH-TV · Sep 28, 2026A Consumer Affairs study ranked Indianapolis 47th among 50 major U.S. urban areas for public transportation amenities. The report rated the city's system second-worst for operational safety and third-worst for usefulness. The ranking offers one outside comparison of how local transit serves riders in Indianapolis and peer cities.
FOX59 (WXIN) · Sep 28, 2026The Hoosier Dome will close its Fountain Square location by the end of December, organizers announced. A new company bought the building at 1627 Prospect St and asked the organization to vacate. The all-ages venue opened in 2010, so local audiences will lose a space that operated for 16 years.
WISH-TV · Sep 28, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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Aces star center A’ja Wilson addressed an incident that occurred in the stands during the fourth quarter involving a fan. She stated that being approached and pointed at was unacceptable behavior. A Fever spokesperson noted security found no violation of the fan code of conduct regarding the exchange.
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A’ja Wilson went into the stands during a fourth-quarter altercation with a fan. She stated that being approached and pointed at was unacceptable behavior. A Fever spokesperson noted security found no violation of the fan code of conduct regarding the incident.
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Fans enjoyed a Red Out Party at Gainbridge Fieldhouse following the Indiana Fever's 99-89 playoff victory against the Las Vegas Aces. Attendees gathered at Morris Bicentennial Plaza before the game, with some dancing and getting face painted. The team now faces a winner-takes-all Game 3 in Las Vegas.
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Caitlin Clark achieved a WNBA Playoff record on Tuesday during Game 2 against the Aces. She recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 assists in just the first half. This marks her as the first player to achieve this feat in the playoffs history.
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Caitlin Clark achieved a WNBA Playoff record on Tuesday during Game 2 against the Aces. She recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 assists in just the first half. This marks her as the first player to achieve this feat in the playoffs history.
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The Fever beat the Aces with a score of 99-89 in Game 2 of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs. Caitlin Clark contributed 27 points and 15 assists during the victory. The winner-take-all Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday in Las Vegas.
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Christian Lundgaard has signed a multiyear contract with Chip Ganassi Racing to drive the No. 9 PNC Bank Honda in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES starting in 2027. The Danish driver finished a career-best third in the 2026 INDYCAR championship standings. He will join Alex Palou and Kyffin Simpson for the 2027 lineup.
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IndyCar legend Gordon Johncock has died of natural causes in South Branch, Michigan. He captured 25 career victories and is remembered for his dramatic 1982 Indianapolis 500 duel with Rick Mears. Johncock won the Indy 500 twice.
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Gordon Johncock, a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and 1976 USAC National Champion, passed away at his home in Michigan. His career spanned 25 seasons across the IndyCar Series and its predecessors. He was known for his versatility in racing.
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