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Marion County prosecutors criminally charged five Indianapolis police officers on September 23 for misusing Flock license-plate reader data. The charges follow The Washington Post’s reporting on thousands of questionable searches, which prompted the city to suspend officers and audit its system. This is the largest known roundup of its kind in the U.S., with at least 100 employees accused of abuse.
Pole-sitter Tom Blomqvist powered Meyer Shank Racing’s Acura ARX-06 to fastest time at the TireRack Battle on the Bricks in weather-uncertain Indianapolis conditions, aided by strategic tire management; GTD Pro and GTD qualifying were canceled by lightning, while Jeremy Clarke grabbed the LMP2 pole and narrowed the points gap. The notebook also notes Nico Müller’s return with JDC-Miller, possible Porsche Penske seat talk, Ralf Aron’s Lone Star Racing link, IMSA’s test/budget considerations and a tribute to Matt Dalton as teams eye Petit Le Mans. Sunday’s crowd includes Porsche Carrera Cup and Lamborghini Super Trofeo races, with the TireRack Battle broadcast on NBC and IMSA YouTube."
IMSA’s penultimate TireRack Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis reverts to a 2h40m sprint across four classes, with notable lineup moves (Intersport absent; Rasmussen joining Era Motorsport in LMP2; Ohta attending Petit Le Mans but not driving) and a special Acura ARX-06 tribute livery for Meyer Shank. The weekend also features several driver changes across teams (JDC‑Miller, Conquest Racing, etc.), penalties for RLL, a memorial for IMSA figures, and the Street Festival kickoff ahead of practice and qualifying.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more than 400 undocumented immigrants in Indiana during a five-day operation in late August and early September, with most arrests in Indianapolis. ICE framed the crackdown as part of a broader summer surge and cited cooperation with local law enforcement; local officials and immigrant advocates weighed in with mixed reactions.
Saraga International Grocery announced a fourth Indy location that will anchor the redevelopment of East Washington Plaza at 7803 E. Washington. The 68,000-square-foot store will sit within a 170,000-square-foot center and is slated to open between July and September 2027, as part of a $20–$30 million facelift including new roofs, updated facades, improved parking lot lighting and infrastructure. The project will also add a Tous Les Jours bakery cafe and aims to attract other tenants by driving traffic from nearby interstates and a dense local population.
Former Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez has agreed to plead guilty to charges stemming from a 2025 brawl with a grease-truck driver in Indianapolis. The altercation left Sanchez hospitalized and the driver injured, with the driver filing civil claims against Sanchez. Sanchez’s plea and sentencing hearing are being scheduled, and he faced multiple charges including battery and unlawful entry; a judge must formally accept the guilty plea before sentencing.
The independent Safeway at 2176 Shelby St. in Garfield Park, Indianapolis, will close due to rising operating costs and other location challenges; the owner also operates four other Indiana Safeway stores that will remain open, and a final closing date has not been announced; these Safeway locations are not affiliated with Safeway Inc., and Albertsons Companies is closing some Safeway stores following a failed merger with Kroger.
Updated reporting shows a broad ICE operation across Indianapolis and suburbs since Aug. 31, with sightings of agents detaining people, pulling over vehicles, and detentions at apartment complexes; ICE has given limited confirmation, city officials say they have had no communication from ICE and IMPD is not involved, while the Marion County Sheriff’s Office reports one ICE hold; community advocates and Rep. Andre Carson call for answers amid concerns about safety and trust in law enforcement.
The Indianapolis Colts have announced their initial 53-man active roster. They will field a quarterback trio of Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson Sr., and Riley Leonard; running backs include Seth McGowan and DJ Giddens behind Jonathan Taylor; Deion Burks earns a WR spot (with Nick Westbrook-Ikhine cut) while Keenan Allen joins the group; tight ends are Mo Alie-Cox, Tyler Warren, and Drew Ogletree with Will Mallory placed on injured reserve. On the offensive line, Sedrick Van Pran-Granger was acquired from Buffalo to anchor center, with Luke Tenuta as Week 1 depth and Blake Freeland released. Defensively, young edge Gumbs Jr. and Caden Curry are joined by Tim Smith and a veteran LB/CB/S mix; special teams see Rigoberto Sanchez punting, Luke Rhodes snapping, and Spencer Shrader winning the placekicker job. Mallory is on IR with designation to return, and Cam Taylor-Britt is suspended for Week 1.”,
Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested in Indianapolis around 1 a.m. Sunday on misdemeanor DWI charges, including DWI endangering a person; he has not been formally charged yet. The Colts issued a brief statement saying they’re gathering more information, and Allen had joined the team a couple weeks ago and had one catch in Saturday’s preseason game.
Michael La Sasso won LIV Golf Indianapolis in a dramatic finale as LIV’s future remains uncertain: the Saudi PIF reportedly won’t fund the league beyond this season, while Bryson DeChambeau and the broadcast team hinted at a possible LIV 2.0 and reflected on a five-year run that may be coming to an end. The mood around the event was somber amid reports of financial and logistical woes, leaving many players’ futures—potentially back on the PGA Tour—in question.
Matt Bair, WIBC’s traffic reporter for eight years, died at age 48. Co-workers and listeners mourn his loss as WIBC asks for privacy for his family, while praising him as more than a colleague—a trusted voice and friend who helped people navigate Indianapolis at the wheel.
During LIV Golf’s Indianapolis finale, Bryson DeChambeau had reporter Ryan French escorted off the driving range after jokingly calling reporters the 'mafia,' a moment that highlights ongoing media tensions as LIV cancels its planned season-ending event and faces questions about its viability and DeChambeau’s future with the tour.
LIV Golf canceled its planned 2026 Michigan championship, making the Indianapolis event (Aug. 20-23) the de facto season finale; amid loss of funding from the PIF, potential bankruptcy, unpaid contractors, and a pending PGL lawsuit, LIV’s future is uncertain as star players depart and talks with the PGA Tour/DP World Tour surface.
LIV Golf cancelled its Michigan Team Championships and will close the season with Indianapolis as the finale, stating the move lets them pivot to a player-owned, sustainable league with a refreshed fan experience after Saudi Arabia withdrew financial backing and with new investors reportedly secured.