Speedway takes big step toward rail trail Hopes to connect with Downtown Indy Check out this story on IndyStar.com: http://indy.st/1rUg6uI This self-contained racing town tucked into Indianapolis' west side likes its autonomy, but it doesn't want to be left out of the loop when it comes to bicycle trails.

After a summer of increasing concern about Indianapolis violence, and after mixed messages on crime fighting were sent by the Ballard Administration, Mayor Greg Ballard unveiled a proposal to fight crime and violence and address some of the root causes of the violence in the city.

I'd wager that more ink has been spilled about the Beatles than any other pop culture figures of the 20th century.

Indy man wins $1M lottery prize for second time An Indianapolis man has won his second $1-million lottery prize in three months.

Curt Cavin: Indy Lights ready with new car Indy Lights has new car ready to roll Check out this story on IndyStar.com: http://indy.st/1rNgJX1 The current car has been in use since the series debuted in 2002 and getting to this point has been a yearlong process.

The three people charged in a south side explosion are heading back to court today seeking a change of venue for their trial.

Construction began today in Speedway on the Main Street roundabout to connect 16th Street and Crawfordsville Road with Main Street.

The town of Speedway is preparing to break ground today on a two-lane roundabout to replace the current stoplight-controlled intersection at West 16th and Main Streets and Crawfordsville Road outside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

In recent years, the town of Speedway has made great strides to improve its image with a major upgrade to Main Street.

Police are working hard this weekend to make sure fans feel safe at the track. The violence at the Indy 500 this year has heightened security concerns for people camping out.

Thunderstorms continue to move quickly to the east between 45 and 55mph. They carry tons of lightning, heavy rain, gusty wind and small hail.

Gary Coons, chief of Homeland Security in Indianapolis, said his agency has looked at this issue several times and has modeled a plan in case of a storm or any other emergency.

Officers in Marion County are getting a little help when it comes to keeping kids safe behind the wheel, and keeping drunk drivers off the streets.

This week agencies from more than 28 states are practicing for a large scale emergency in Indianapolis.

A crash has closed the eastbound lanes of I-865 between exits 0 and 5 on the Indianapolis northwest side.

Speedway roundabout construction begins Monday Under new configuration, Georgetown Road would no longer connect with 16th Street Check out this story on IndyStar.com: http://indy.st/1mJiZXA Construction of a roundabout at a major intersection outside the Indianapolis Motors Speedway begins Monday, a $15 million project town officials predict will ... (more)

It was a record breaking rainfall for Indianapolis today. 1.61? is the new daily record and many locations in the metro area and southward received 1-2? from rounds of showers and storms.

Wednesday July 23rd, 2014, Tony Davis, right, and C.J. Chaney, left, push a car out of flood waters near Keystone Ave. and Kessler Blvd., after a morning of storms and heavy rain in Indianapolis.

Devin: IF THIS MAN TRIES TO SELL YOU A CAR, YOU'RE PROBABLY NOT GETTING WHAT YOU PAID FOR.

Fine artist Fanta Celah, Chicago, had a booth at the Indiana Black Expo at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Saturday, July 19, 2014.