LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Fire Department is reporting that a vehicle has driven into a crowd of people in East Hollywood, injuring more than 20.

Up to five people are in critical condition, a further 8-10 in serious condition and 10-15 in fair condition, the department reported Saturday.

The incident occurred on Santa Monica Boulevard.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Mad Hatter Shows is set to open a new permanent venue in Greenwood this August, promising an exciting lineup of diverse performances.

The venue will feature a mix of stand-up comedy, storytelling, and unique events, with performances by notable figures such as John Schneider and Mick Foley. The opening night is scheduled for August 1st, with Schneider performing storytelling and music from ‘Dukes of Hazzard.’

“There’s, I don’t know, maybe 60% stand-up the way you might expect a traditional comedy venue to be,” Neil Snyder, a comedian involved with the venue, said. “But we’ve already got some eclectic shows.”

The venue aims to cater to a wide audience by offering family-friendly shows alongside more traditional adult comedy acts. This approach is intended to expand the local entertainment options in the Indianapolis area.

Snyder explained that the idea for the venue came from his experience organizing independent shows in smaller venues. Collaborating with the owner, known as the Mad Hatter, they decided to bring national acts to the area, eventually leading to the establishment of the Greenwood venue. The venue is part of a broader effort to grow the comedy scene in Indianapolis, which has seen significant development over the past decade.

Snyder noted the importance of providing entertainment options outside the main city center to reach audiences who prefer not to travel downtown. In addition to comedy, the venue will host events like Q&A sessions with celebrities, such as C. Thomas Howell from ‘The Outsiders,’ who will participate in a meet and greet after a movie screening. The venue’s second night will feature a free show with comedian Jimmy J. J. Walker, where attendees can gain entry by donating a canned good and RSVPing through social media.

With its diverse lineup and strategic location, the new Greenwood venue by Mad Hatter Shows is poised to become a significant addition to the Indianapolis entertainment scene, offering a variety of performances that cater to different tastes and audiences.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The 54th annual Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration is underway in downtown Indianapolis, coinciding with WNBA All-Star weekend, and drawing thousands to celebrate Black excellence.

This year’s celebration spans three days, focusing on community empowerment through music, health, education, and culture. The event kicked off with the Pacers Sports and Entertainment Corporate Luncheon, where four nationally recognized Black leaders were honored.

“It’s the weekend of unity, peace, and love,” said Amp Harris, promoter of the Indiana Black Expo. “When you think about 54 years of celebrating and being the voice of the voiceless in our community, that’s what Indiana Black Expo has always been about.”

The Health and Wellness Pavilion is offering more than $4,000 in free health screenings, including glucose tests, mammograms, dental care, and mental health resources. Antoniette Holt, director of the Office of Minority Health, emphasized the importance of these services, especially for communities with limited access to healthcare.

Former NBA star Allan Houston is leading the “Father Knows Best” basketball clinic, which aims to bridge the gap between sports and mentorship. Houston highlighted the principles of faith, integrity, sacrifice, leadership, and legacy as key to enhancing relationships between youth and adults.

Inside the Cultural Arts Pavilion, over 30 artists are showcasing works that celebrate resilience, history, and identity. Boxx the Artist, the pavilion’s coordinator and curator, described the exhibit as a highlight of visual artistry from local, regional, and national artists.

The Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration remains a pivotal event for culture, wellness, and community building, providing a platform for empowerment and celebration.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) —  Each and every Saturday, WISH-TV highlights a local company together with our partners at Indiana Grown. This week, the focus is on Sugar Creek Lavender farm, a female-owned, family-run lavender farm north of Lebanon.

Sugar Creek Lavender Farm, run by the Lavender family — yes, that’s their real last name! — plants, harvests, and makes products with lavender.

While the farm is not yet open to the public, the Lavender family hopes to offer you-pick sessions, photo shoots, yoga classes, and tours in about two years.

In the meantime, lavender lovers can enjoy a “Learning About Lavender” presentation, sip something sweet at a Lavender Tea Tasting, or sign up for a “Make & Take” class to create their own lavender sugar scrub or lavender Play-Doh.

Sugar Creek Lavender Farm sells a number of lavender-based items on its website, including sugar scrub, body butter, eye pillows, linen spray, dryer bags, and tea blends.

If you’d rather do your shopping in person, several central Indiana shops carry the farm’s products: Indiana Gifts and Tru-Finds Treasures in Lebanon, Shop Small, Shop Handmade in Crawfordsville, and Possibilities: Homes Re-Imagined in Franklin.

Be sure to look for Sugar Creek Lavender Farms in the Indiana Grown Market Place in the FFA Pavilion’s Country Market at this year’s Indiana State Fair.

Click here for more information.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Hartbeat and Pacers Sports & Entertainment are launching the first-ever Fever Fest, a music and comedy event coinciding with the AT&T WNBA All-Star 2025 in Indianapolis.

The event will be hosted by comedy legend Deon Cole and feature performances by GRAMMY-nominated artist The Kid LAROI, comedians Cedric the Entertainer, Leslie Jones, and Aida Rodriguez, as well as musical acts G-Eazy and BIA.

Fever Fest will kick off at 5 p.m. with a special performance by 803Fresh, leading into the main show at the Everwise Amphitheater. Following the performances, attendees can enjoy a watch party for the WNBA All-Star game starting at 8:30 p.m., complete with food and drinks.

Tickets for the event are available at feverfestival.com, and one ticket provides access to the entire evening of entertainment.

Pacers Sports & Entertainment, known for its dedication to quality entertainment, is partnering with Hartbeat, a company founded by Kevin Hart that focuses on comedy and cultural content, to bring this event to life.

Fever Fest promises to be a night of entertainment and sports, offering fans a unique experience during the WNBA All-Star weekend.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark bounced a ball, joined a team huddle and gave one of her All-Star teammate’s shots a playful thumbs down before gingerly lobbing her own half-court heave Friday.

It may be the most demanding action anyone sees from Clark this weekend.

Indianapolis’ big midseason weekend wasn’t supposed to play out this way, with Clark patrolling the sidelines instead of impressing her home fans with more nifty passes or trademark logo 3-pointers.

But as she sits this one out because of yet another injury, Clark remains the center of attention. From the 30-story, larger-than-life image covering Indianapolis’ JW Marriott Hotel to the wraps around the city’s maze of skywalks, last season’s Rookie of the Year seems every bit as in demand — maybe even more — as All-Star teammates with the Indiana Fever, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, or anyone else in town.

“Oh, yeah. I am going to be there,” Clark told “Good Morning America” on Friday, referring to Saturday night’s game. “I am going to be there, active on the sideline. I’m going to cheer these two on.”

Clark did not speak during Friday’s scheduled interviews with reporters.

For a league that has seen ticket sales and television ratings soar since Clark’s arrival last season, her absence comes at the worst possible moment.

Indianapolis was selected as the All-Star host last summer, and Clark was set to make her debut in the 3-point contest in her adopted hometown. The contest may have featured the strongest field ever — the last two contest winners, Sabrina Ionescu of New York and Alisha Gray of Atlanta; former NCAA Division I scoring champ Kelsey Plum of Los Angeles and Washington rookie Sonia Citron — if Clark was in it.

Instead, Fever guard Lexie Hull will replace Clark in Friday’s contest.

“I think Lexie deserves it,” Mitchell said. “I think that C.C. is dope for making sure that happened or the WNBA, for that matter, I don’t know, and I think for the Fever it’s just a good way to represent us and have someone the that this city loves.”

Of course, everyone wanted to see Clark, who remains quite active off the court.

In addition to the morning interview and a midday practice with the team she “drafted,” the coach she acquired in a trade and the team that bears her name, Clark was scheduled to appear on Sue Bird’s podcast, WNBA Live and with two sports brands — Nike and Wilson — before returning for Friday night’s festivities.

It’s also a good bet Clark’s schedule includes some injury treatment time.

Ionescu’s advice: Take full advantage of the unexpected opportunities.

“I went through something similar in my career,” Ionescu said. “My first year, I didn’t play due to injury and then second year, I had like three to four soft tissue injuries. You look back and it’s a blessing in disguise because you’re able to learn and grow and understand it’s all part of your journey, continue to figure out what you need in a pro career.”

Clark won’t have much down time Saturday, either.

There’s a morning shootaround, a 15-minute interview session with reporters and then she’ll have to navigate the newly constructed stage inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse before testing her coaching skills. And that may not be all.

“Obviously, unfortunate about Caitlin, but she’s going to still have a great impact on this team,” said Liberty coach Sandy Brondello. “I will give the coaching hat to her as much as she wants, to be quite honest. We’re going to play around with it a little bit. It’ll be fun.”

Clark never missed a game in college or her first pro season because of injury but already has missed 10 this season with three muscle injuries.

Boston and Mitchell have seen how their teammate has responded in all 10 and expect nothing different this time, a contest that doesn’t count in the standings.

“Caitlin will still be Caitlin, trust me guys,” Mitchell said, drawing laughter. “She’s going to be in a coaching uniform, like you’ll definitely see the competitive nature. But I think for her, her body deserves what it deserves from a break standpoint. I think this weekend will still be about what her and other individuals have brought to our league.”

So while the league’s biggest stars compete on the court, Clark will return to her role as promoter.

It’s a role she must embrace if she hopes to play Tuesday when the regular season resumes with a home game against the defending champion Liberty — even if it’s a disappointment for the women’s basketball fans.

“I am feeling good,” Clark told GMA. “Obviously, a lot of this cheers me up. It’s fun to see everybody out here having such a good time.”

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis police took one person for questioning after a woman was shot and killed at a liquor store on the city’s northwest side.

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded just before 3 a.m. Saturday to a shooting at Jack’s Liquor Store. That’s at the intersection of 56th Street and Georgetown Road, just west of Saddlebrook Golf Club.

Officers arrived and found the injured woman. She was rushed to a local hospital but did not survive.

One person of interest was taken for questioning, but IMPD did confirm if that person is a suspect.

Security camera footage shows the victim an the person of interest arrive at the store together, but investigators say they’re not sure if or how the two know each other.

No other information was immediately available.

Anyone with information was asked to contact IMPD or Crime Stoppers.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A big weekend in Indy with the WNBA All-Star game in town. Strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon and evening. Hopefully, we will have more breaks closer to the tip time of 8:30 PM.

TODAY: Dry start with some areas of fog in eastern Indiana. A spotty shower or storm can’t be ruled out in the midday hours. However, strong to severe storms are on the table from 2 pm – 8 pm with damaging wind as the primary threat. A slight (2/5) risk of severe weather is in place for central Indiana. A quick spin-up tornado can’t be ruled out. High temperatures in the mid-80s.

TONIGHT: Lingering showers and storms are still possible. The severe threat will go down, but flooding remains a concern. Low temperatures in the mid-70s.

TOMORROW: Scattered showers and storms become likely for the afternoon and evening hours. A marginal (1/5) risk is in place for damaging wind. High temperatures in the mid-80s. Multiple inches of rain could fall in some spots south of I-70 this weekend.

7-DAY FORECAST: Heavy rain potential should be wrapping up Monday AM. Temperatures will be cranking up midweek with higher dew points making multiple days feel like 100+. Additional chances of rain enter the forecast late week.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull was eliminated in the first round of the WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest on on Friday night inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

She was one of five players taking part in the competition. The top two point scorers from the first round advanced to the championship round of the contest.

Hull finished with 20 points in the first round, five points behind the top two highest-scorers in the round.

Here was the final totals from the first round:

1. Allisha Gray – 25 points
2. Sabrina Ionescu – 25 points
3. Kelsey Plum – 22 points
4. Lexie Hull – 20 points
5. Sonia Citron – 19 points

As a result, Gray and Ionescu advanced to the championship round of the competition.

Ionescu would end up winning it all after scoring 30 points in the final round compared to Gray’s 22 points.

Ionescu, who also won the 3-point contest in 2023, is just the second player in WNBA history to win multiple 3-point contests. The only other player to do so is Allie Quigley, who won the competition four times.

Hull was a late add to the 3-Point Contest. She replaced Fever guard Caitlin Clark, who is not taking part in All-Star week events due to a groin injury.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump filed a $10 million lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch Friday, a day after the newspaper published a story reporting on his ties to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The move came shortly after the Justice Department asked a federal court on Friday to unseal grand jury transcripts in Epstein’s sex trafficking case, as the administration tries to contain a firestorm that erupted after it previously announced it would not be releasing additional government files from the case.

Trump had promised the lawsuit after thet Journal put the spotlight on his relationship with Epstein, publishing an article that described a sexually suggestive letter that the newspaper says bore Trump’s name and was included in a 2003 album compiled for Epstein’s 50th birthday. Trump denies writing the letter, calling the story “false, malicious, and defamatory.”

In a post on his Truth Social site, Trump cast the lawsuit as part of his efforts to punish news outlets, including ABC and CBS, which both reached multimillion-dollar settlement deals with the president after he took them to court.

“This lawsuit is filed not only on behalf of your favorite President, ME, but also in order to continue standing up for ALL Americans who will no longer tolerate the abusive wrongdoings of the Fake News Media,” he wrote.

A representative of Dow Jones, the Journal’s publisher, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday.

The letter revealed by The Wall Street Journal was reportedly collected by disgraced British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell as part of a birthday album for Epstein years before the wealthy financier was first arrested in 2006 and subsequently had a falling-out with Trump.

The letter bearing Trump’s name includes text framed by the outline of what appears to be a hand-drawn naked woman and ends with, “Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret,” according to the newspaper.

Trump denied writing the letter and promised to sue. He said he spoke to both to the paper’s owner, Rupert Murdoch, and its top editor, Emma Tucker, before the story was published and told them the letter was “fake.”

“These are not my words, not the way I talk. Also, I don’t draw pictures,” the president wrote on social media.

The outlet described the contents of the letter but did not publish a photo showing it entirely or provide details on how it came to learn about it. The suit was filed in federal court in Miami.

Earlier Friday, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche filed motions in a separate federal court urging them to unseal the Epstein transcripts as well as those in the case against Maxwell, who was convicted of luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by Epstein. Epstein killed himself in 2019 shortly after his arrest while awaiting trial.

The Justice Department’s announcement that it would not be making public any more Epstein files enraged parts of Trump’s base in part because members of his own administration had hyped the expected release and stoked conspiracies around the well-connected financier.

The Justice Department said in the court filings that it will work with with prosecutors in New York to make appropriate redactions of victim-related information and other personally identifying information before transcripts are released.

“Transparency in this process will not be at the expense of our obligation under the law to protect victims,” Blanche wrote.

But despite the new push to release the grand jury transcripts, the administration has not announced plans to reverse course and release other evidence in its possession. Attorney General Pam Bondi had hyped the release of more materials after the first Epstein files disclosure in February sparked outrage because it contained no new revelations.

A judge would have to approve the release of the grand jury transcripts, and it’s likely to be a lengthy process to decide what can become public and to make redactions to protect sensitive witness and victim information.

The records would show testimony of witnesses and other evidence that was presented by prosecutions during the secret grand jury proceedings, when a panel decides whether there is enough evidence to bring an indictment, or a formal criminal charge.

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Neumeister and Colvin reported from New York.