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Increasing rain/storm chances Friday, several more days of 100+ heat indices | Jul. 24, 2025

Thu evening forecast – Jul 24, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — As anticipated, Thursday was full-on ugly with the heat and humidity. Some locations had heat indices push near or over 110.

We will stay gridlocked with this sweltering pattern through the final weekend of July with increased rain/storm chances.

Heat advisories have also been extended through Friday across central Indiana.

Thursday night: Very warm and muggy into tonight. A cluster of showers and storms are possible mainly through northern Indiana into early Friday morning. There is a risk for isolated strong to severe storms in that region for damaging wind.

Lows in the mid 70s.

Friday: A more active day will emerge for areas mainly near and north of I-70. On and off scattered showers/storms are expected at times as a front slowly moves into the region. Localized flooding will be a concern.

Expect another miserably hot and muggy day with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Peak heat indices will be up to 100-105+.

Saturday: Friday’s forecast pretty much repeats for Saturday with main concentration of on/off showers and storms near/north of I-70. Isolated strong to severe storms are possible with damaging wind the main threat. Highs in the low 90s with peak heat indices over 100.

7-Day Forecast: We’ll keep this miserable pattern around into early next week with continued daily rain and storm chances. Highs in the low to potentially mid 90s and mid-upper 70s dew points will continue to pump out triple digit heat indices. There are some signals of relief from the heat and humidity ahead by late next week as we enter August. Model uncertainty is too high right now to have more confidence in this possible cooler pattern emerging.

In their own words: 8 quotes from Colts training camp Day 2

WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — The quarterback competition is front and center at Colts training camp this season.

But, there are other storylines as well, with young players impressing their teammates and coaches.

Here are eight quotes that stood out from the second day of training camp:

1. Colts rookie tight end Tyler Warren on Indianapolis and the fan support

“It’s been awesome. I really have enjoyed Indy since I got here and really like the area. The fans have been great. Out here we’ve had great support the first two days and it’s been awesome just being in the city.”

The Colts selected Tyler Warren with the No. 14 pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Warren had 104 catches for 1,233 yards and eight touchdowns last year at Penn State, leading the Big Ten in receptions. He was also used in the run game, where he had 218 yards and another four touchdowns.

2. Colts safety Camryn Bynum on his impressions of Warren

“You can tell he’s going to be really good. He’s one of those guys that if you didn’t tell me that he just got drafted, I wouldn’t know. He operates as a veteran. He can do a lot. Obviously we haven’t been in pads yet, but I can tell he can block just by his footwork and just the intent that he has. But also his route running and yards after the catch is going to be elite, and I can tell that from him now. So it’s cool being able to go against him, and being able to go against him in practice is going to prepare us to go against any tight end in the game.”

Bynum signed a four-year, $60 million contract with the Colts this offseason. He spent his first four seasons in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings. Over the last two seasons combined, he has five interceptions and 233 tackles.

3. Warren on developing chemistry with Anthony Richardson Sr. and Daniel Jones

“I think it’s good. It doesn’t really make a difference – they are still both out there and you’re going to get balls from both of them. They are both really good quarterbacks so it’s easy to have chemistry with them and it’s been good.”

4. Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo on getting after everyone, whether they’re veteran players or rookies

“Always, always because you want to make sure that everybody has an understanding of what we’re looking for from coaches and what the coaches are looking for from the players and vice versa. But yeah, I’ve always been brought up that way, that whether you’re the four-year starter in college or a freshman, or here in the NFL, a 10-year vet or a rookie, everybody’s held to the same standards because we’re going to be out there on Sundays playing together. I think they appreciate when there’s no sacred cows as to say, where you’re just really on the guys in a positive way to get better. It’s never, ever personal. It’s just business. I think that was in a great movie one time.”

5. Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter on Warren

“He’s a very uniquely talented, uniquely skilled young man, and that’s something that he’s done really, really well. At the same time, we’re still coaching him on a lot of different finer points of understanding, sort of how those windows close tightly in the NFL, and how you’ve got to be great at that. You can’t relax even for one second. He’s, like I said, uniquely, physically talented and really, really good at those types of things and that’s what you need in this league.”

6. Anarumo on his expectations for Laiatu Latu

“I just want him to play fast. I want him to – I was going to say his hair on fire, but his hair is different every day. But he’s a great human. He wants to do well. He wants to be great. He’s all about the right stuff, like a lot of our guys. I think every opportunity he gets out here will just increase his opportunities to make plays as we get into the fall. So, being a great run defender, edge setter on first and second down, and then what ultimately those guys get paid for is rushing the quarterback.”

The Colts selected Latu with the No. 15 pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Latu had 32 tackles and four sacks in his rookie season.

7. Bynum on practicing in the heat

“It’s cool being able to train out there with the great resources we have at the facility, but also be able to live somewhere where it’s hot and humid, so I come back in this heat, I’m wearing sweats and a hoodie and I’m chillin’.”

Bynum lives in the Philippines and trains there in the offseason.

8. Anarumo on rookie cornerback Justin Walley

“Well, he’s a smart kid. He did a number of different things in Minnesota. He’s got a good football mind. He’s got that skillset where his body type is similar to an inside, outside guy. So, he’s got really good quickness along with long speed. So, I like the ability for him to do both.”

The Colts drafted Walley in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He played four years at Minnesota. In his senior year, he had 42 tackles, 2 interceptions, a pick-six, and 10 passes defended.

The Colts get back on the practice field for the third day of training camp on Friday from 10-11:15 p.m.

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‘WISH You Were Here’ dives into local vibes and fresh finds at Fort Ben Farmers Market

The latest stop in our WISH You Were Here summer tour took us to the heart of Lawrence at the Fort Ben Farmers Market, nestled in the scenic Fort Benjamin Harrison Cultural Campus.

Anchors Faran Fronczak and Phil Sanchez braved the heat on a sunny Thursday afternoon to spotlight the vibrant community, its local charm, and the people who make it special. From musical swings to farm-fresh produce, the event gave us a taste of what makes this northeast Marion County suburb unique.

Throughout the show, we welcomed a lineup of engaging guests, including an 8-year-old fan who melted our hearts when he said WISH-TV was the only reason he came to the event.

From highlighting hidden gems to celebrating community tradition, the afternoon was a celebration of Lawrence’s history, energy, and spirit.

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Lawrence Events Director Jami Weirich Talks Farmers Markets, Community Spirit
Jami Weirich, director of city events in Lawrence, shared highlights from a packed summer schedule, including weekly farmers markets, a backpack giveaway and a health summit. She spotlighted the Fort Ben Cultural Campus as a community hub and emphasized the city’s tight-knit, supportive atmosphere. Looking ahead, Weirich teased fall events like Barbecue and Blues and Loggers and Lawrence—and revealed her go-to summer music is classic ’90s R&B.

Veritas Group President Tim Jensen Talks New Headquarters and Lawrence Growth
Tim Jensen, president of the Veritas Group, discussed the company’s recent move to a new headquarters in Lawrence, where 30 employees have already settled in with plans to grow the team to 50 or 60 in the coming years. He shared how Lawrence’s walkability, affordability and welcoming leadership made it the ideal location. Jensen also teased future development projects, including new apartments and expanded community partnerships.

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Bounce Back Instructor Showcases High-Energy Fitness in Lawrence
Colin Baillie caught up with a local fitness group in Lawrence specializing in a fun, low-impact workout using rebound boots. The class, led by an international trainer, offers full-body cardio that’s easy on the joints and accessible for all ages and fitness levels—including kids’ camps year-round. With roots in Europe, the bounce-based program is gaining momentum in the U.S., blending music, movement and community into one energetic workout.

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Arts for Lawrence Program Director Lecia Floyd Highlights Community Impact
Lecia Floyd, program director for Arts for Lawrence, shared how the organization brings year-round visual and performing arts opportunities to the community, from outdoor concerts to kids’ camps. She emphasized how the arts serve as a creative outlet that builds confidence, especially in youth, and helps people of all ages connect and express themselves. Floyd also encouraged families to visit ArtsForLawrence.org to get involved or sign up for future programs and events.

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Local Skaters Share How Lawrence Skate Park Fuels Passion and Positivity
Skaters Casey Jones and Hutch Hutchins joined the show to talk about the impact of Lawrence’s skate park, highlighting how the space provides a safe, welcoming outlet for people of all ages. Both shared their personal journeys into skating, with Casey crediting the sport for helping him stay sober and focused, and Hutch introducing his young daughter to the culture. Despite serious injuries along the way, both men say the community, freedom and joy of skateboarding keep them rolling.

Local Popcorn Vendor Serves Up Flavor and Fun at Lawrence Farmers Market
A popular vendor at the Lawrence Farmers Market shared his passion for popcorn, offering unique flavors like strawberry, butter rum, sriracha, and the fan-favorite cheesy caramel. He started with just two flavors—caramel and cheese—and has since grown the business with creative combinations and a focus on freshness. His energy and love for community make his booth a flavorful stop for marketgoers each week.

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Lawrence Marketgoer Shares Playlist Picks and Personal Story
Sandra, a visitor at the Lawrence Farmers Market, shared her eclectic summer playlist—highlighting artists like Shaboozey and classic ’80s hits. While enjoying the market, she opened up about recently losing her dog in a heartbreaking incident. Despite the difficult day, Sandra found comfort in the sunny atmosphere and the supportive community around her.

Young Fan Steals the Show at Lawrence Farmers Market
An 8-year-old fan from Claremont stopped by the Lawrence Farmers Market just to meet the WISH-TV team, telling them they were the reason he came out. While admitting he sometimes skips the news for YouTube, he won hearts with his honesty and enthusiasm. He shared how he’s been spending summer playing in the creek at Fort Harrison State Park and gave a sweet shoutout to his mom on live TV.

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Family-Run Sweet Corn Stand Draws Huge Crowd at Lawrence Farmers Market
One of the busiest spots at the Lawrence Farmers Market was “My Dad’s Sweet Corn,” a Tipton County-based family business known for its crisp, Indiana-grown produce. Betsy, whose family has been selling sweet corn for 25+ years, shared the story of how the business grew from a humble roadside effort in Carmel to 17 markets weekly. With a long line of eager customers, Betsy credited her dad’s farming knowledge, attention to quality, and—of course—Mother Nature for the corn’s unbeatable flavor.

YMCA Promotes Free Day and Backpack Giveaway at Market
Tracy Brown from the Benjamin Harrison YMCA stopped by the Lawrence Farmers Market to promote Try the Y Free Day on July 26, featuring open access to the gym, pool, and classes. He also highlighted their cardio dance class coming to the market in September and a backpack giveaway on July 30 with 250 school supply-filled bags.

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Helping Hands Highlights Home Care and Community Support at Market
Longtime friends of the show, Helping Hands, were back at the Lawrence Farmers Market sharing free resources and spreading the word about their non-medical home health services. Javon and D spoke about their mission to keep seniors in their homes with help ranging from transportation and skilled nursing to meal prep and cleaning. The faith-based organization also offers volunteer opportunities and works closely with Lawrence Township to ensure no one is left behind.

Mississippi Raglips & the Riverdogs Bring the Blues to Lawrence Farmers Market
The vibes were off the charts as Mississippi Raglips and the Riverdogs brought their signature blues sound—and a full harmonica briefcase—to the Lawrence Farmers Market. The crowd danced, the band jammed, and frontman Nick kept the party rolling with solos and energy to spare. A longtime local favorite, the band plays across Indy and will return Sept. 13 for Blues Fest. “We like to bring the Riverdog party,” Nick said. “If you’re dancing, you’re getting beads.”

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Lawrence’s First Chief Medical Officer Talks Health, Fresh Food and Community Impact
Dr. John Kunzer, Lawrence’s newly appointed Chief Medical Officer, joined the market crowd to talk community health, from fresh produce to long-term wellness strategies. A pediatrician by trade, Dr. Kunzer stressed the importance of collective impact, tying education, housing and transportation to long-term health. He highlighted early literacy as a powerful health predictor and celebrated Lawrence being named one of just six cities in the U.S. to join the National League of Cities’ Community Health and Wellbeing Accelerator Program.

From Bored to Business: 10-Year-Old Entrepreneur Shines at Lawrence Farmer’s Market
Despite the summer heat, the Lawrence Farmer’s Market was buzzing with activity, including a standout vendor named Sammy. At just 10 years old, she’s already running her own business thanks to the market’s Sprouts Program, which gives young creators (ages 5–17) a space to showcase and sell their products independently. Sammy started making jewelry and slime at age 8, turning her creativity into cash and ambition for a second business.

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30 Years Running: A&E Half Marathon Set for October
Jed Cornforth, CEO of Beyond Monumental, shared details on the A&E Half Marathon at Fort Ben, celebrating its 30th anniversary October 4. The popular event includes a 10K and 5K, with proceeds benefiting Lawrence Township Schools. The scenic course and post-race cookout keep runners coming back year after year.

Woman gets 12 years in prison for downtown, Broad Ripple crime spree

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A 35-year-old Indianapolis woman will spend 12 years in a state prison after crime spree in downtown Indianapolis and the north-side Broad Ripple business district over 48 hours in 2024, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office said in a news release issued Thursday.

The crime spree included the aggravated battery of a shopper at a Broad Ripple grocery, the robbery of a woman near IU Health Methodist hospital, and the spray-painting of cars in a state government garage, court documents show.

Marion Superior Court 30 Judge Cynthia L. Oetjen sentenced Denise Honorio on Thursday. She pleaded guilty in Marion Superior Court 30 to a mid-level felony charge of aggravated battery, a mid-level felony charge of robbery resulting in bodily injury, and a low-level felony charge criminal mischief with damage of at least $50,000. As part of the deal, two misdemeanor charges of theft were dismissed.

Indiana State Police said Honorio vandalized around 50 cars to the tune of more than $50,000 in the state government-operated Washington Street Parking Garage, located northeast of Victory Field. The cars were spray-painted, and state police on Feb. 2, 2024, had sent out an alert with images of a person in hopes of getting help from the public to find a suspect.

Later that same day, state police say, Honorio robbed a woman near IU Health Methodist Hospital at 4:10 p.m. Feb. 2, 2024.

Online court documents that News 8 obtained Wednesday from the Marion County Clerk’s Office showed an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department detective believes Honorio on Feb. 4, 2024, assaulted a shopper in the parking garage of Fresh Thyme grocery, 6301 N. College Ave. in the Broad Ripple area.

The woman shopper, identified in court documents as “DB,” told police that she’d just left the grocery and was going to her car. That’s when another woman struck “DB” in the head, causing her to fall to the ground.

A witness to the attack followed Honorio and watched her get in what may have been a brown Nissan vehicle in the area of Broad Ripple Avenue and College Avenue, court documents say.

Video obtained by IMPD captured Honorio in the area walking in sweatpants clearly displaying the words “OFF THE WALL.” A search warrant served on Honorio’s apartment found those sweatpants, as well as the sunglasses she wore in the video.

Honorio told IMPD that she used IndyGo to get around the city, and security video from buses also captured her in the Broad Ripple area.

Honorio remained in the the Marion County jail on Thursday afternoon, according to online records.

Colts battle high temperatures at training camp

WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — The Colts were battling the heat on Thursday at practice on the second day of training camp in Grand Park.

The sun was beating down and the humidity was high, with a heat advisory in place as well.

But for one new Colt, he’s used to weather like this.

“I live in the Philippines,” Colts safety Camryn Bynum said. “We’re good. This is nothing.”

He spends his offseason training in the Philippines as well.

“It’s cool being able to train out there with the great resources we have at the facility, but also be able to live somewhere where it’s hot and humid, so I come back in this heat, I’m wearing sweats and a hoodie and I’m chillin’,” Bynum said.

Bynum signed a four-year, $60 million contract with the Colts this offseason. He spent his first four seasons in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings. Over the last two seasons combined, he has five interceptions and 233 tackles.

The Colts will continue to practice in the heat and the humidity, with highs in the low-90s for most of the next seven days.

The Colts have scheduled morning practices for most of training camp, which keeps them out of the heat of the day. When they do practice in the afternoon, they normally start practice at 4 p.m. The Colts practice at 3 p.m. once (August 14 for a joint practice with the Packers).

Despite practicing in the heat, coaches and players have been impressed with rookie tight end Tyler Warren.

“We’re excited about his development,” Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter said. “We’re excited about the direction he’s headed. He’s working really hard. We’re going to need to keep that going.”

“You can tell he’s going to be really good,” Bynum said. “He’s one of those guys that if you didn’t tell me he just got drafted, I wouldn’t know. He operates as a veteran. He can do a lot. Obviously we haven’t been in pads yet, but I can tell he can block just by his footwork and just the intent that he has.”

There were a few veteran players that did not practice on Thursday as a standard rest day.

The Colts get back on the practice field on Friday from 10-11:15 a.m.

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Video shows Noblesville gun store burglary on Fourth of July

Video from ATF: July 4, 2025, gun store burglary in Noblesville, Indiana

Provided video from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — Federal authorities on Thursday offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for a July 4 burglary at a downtown Noblesville gun store.

The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the National Shooting Sports Foundation announced the reward for information about the burglary at 4:45 a.m. July 4 at Hoosier Armory.

During the burglary, a suspect used a vehicle to crash into the front of the store to gain entry, and video shows five people entering the premises, stealing a firearm and other merchandise before fleeing.

The ATF’s Indianapolis Field Office and the Noblesville Police Department are jointly investigating the case. Authorities asked anyone with information to contact ATF at 888-283-8477, atftips@atf.gov, or through the ReportIt app.

The July 4 robbery was the second at the store since September.

The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on July 24, 2025, provide the video with this story.

Negotiations set to resume for 8,000 Kroger employees in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Kroger and the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 700 union say its representatives will return to the bargaining table on Friday.

The union said in a news release on Thursday that its members have rejected two tentative contracts with Kroger. Members say they are seeking wage increases, making some wage hikes retroactive and other benefits.

Kroger, in a negotiation update issued Thursday, proposed agreement includes a 15.6% wage increase over three years, with top-rate clerks receiving an immediate 5.7% raise.

The proposal also features what Kroger calls industry-leading health care benefits and a fully funded pension plan, reflecting the priorities shared by the associate-led bargaining committee.

Kroger says, for top-tier plans, associate-only health care coverage costs 76% less than the national average and 68% less than the state average.

The union says a strike is not imminent. The union represents more than 8,000 Kroger employees in Indiana, basically everyone except managers.

Family remembers woman shot and killed by husband before deadly Indy police chase

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A woman, named Tina, was shot by her husband of over 30 years, according to her family. The shooting happened Thursday morning at a northeast east side home and led to a police chase that left the husband dead.

I-Team 8 spent the afternoon speaking to Tina’s family as they remembered her legacy.

Around 7:20 a.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers found Tina critically wounded at a home on North Ritter Avenue near the intersection of 46th Street and Arlington Avenue. Tina was taken to the hospital, where she later died.

“She had been staying over here for a few days, you know, just relax, from life and reality,” Tina’s close friend Monica Gaither said, referring to the northeast side home.

The violent morning marked the end to an over 30-year marriage. Gaither says Tina was staying at her sister’s home to escape some of the domestic violence she was facing at the hands of her husband.

“With domestic violence, you never see and you could never underestimate anybody as well, because we all deal with mental illness in some shape, form or fashion,” Gaither said. “I didn’t see it coming.”

“She was just a kind and loving person,” Tina’s nephew D’Marco Wilson said. “Anything I asked her for, she never told me no, she was just kind and lovely.”

Those that loved her, including Wilson, want her to be remembered not for how she died, but for how she lived. She was a mom to two boys and four grandchildren.

“Her son had passed away a couple years ago,” Wilson said. “Then she’s got another one that’s older, he’s still alive.”

Her loved ones say they knew Tina was facing domestic violence, but did not know just how bad it had become, or where it would lead.

“Life sometimes can happen, and if you see signs in a domestic dispute…just run, just run, because one sign can be the sign of many bad signs, you know what I mean, nobody’s seen it coming,” Gaither said.

Jazz reimagined: Deborah Silver brings ‘Basie Rocks!’ to Feinstein’s

Deborah Silver performs in Carmel tonight

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Songstress Deborah Silver will reimagine rock classics with a big band jazz twist when she takes the stage at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael on Thursday.

On her newest release, “Basie Rocks!”, Silver and the Count Basie Orchestra transform classic rock hits into jazz standards, offering a fresh take on beloved songs.

Silver says she and producer Steve Jordan worked hard to make classics by The Beatles, Elton John, Peter Frampton, and other rock icons into a “cool” experience for longtime jazz fans and new listeners.

“We had to make sure that what we did was something that would work in today’s world,” Silver said during a visit to WISH-TV’s Daybreak. “Steve Jordan, he said, ‘You know what? You have to make sure they’re cool, and if you have to think whether or not they’re cool, they ain’t cool.’ So, we were going for cool, and we hope that’s what happened.”

Silver’s performance at Feinstein’s includes a dinner and show package, with tickets priced at $39 and a $25 minimum for food and beverages.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Click here for ticket and event information.