Multi-platinum pop artist Conan Gray will make a stop in Fishers early next year as part of his newly announced 2026 Wishbone World Tour. The global tour includes 42 cities and will feature special guest Esha Tewari. Gray is scheduled to perform at the Fishers Event Center on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

The tour supports Gray’s fourth studio album, Wishbone (Republic Records), which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Album Sales chart and Top 3 on the Billboard 200, marking the biggest release of his career. The announcement follows a successful run of shows on his Wishbone Pajama Show Tour, which sold out venues across the U.S. and Mexico earlier this year, including Gray’s debut at the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Ticket Information
Fans can register for the artist presale by signing up at conangray.lnk.to/tour. No presale codes are required, and access will be linked to Ticketmaster accounts for North American dates. The general ticket sales begin Friday, October 24 at 9 a.m. local time.

A variety of VIP packages and fan experiences will also be available. Details on pricing and package options are listed at conangray.com.

About Conan Gray
Since first gaining attention with his 2020 debut album Kid Krow, Gray has become one of pop music’s defining Gen Z voices. His breakout hit “Heather” has surpassed 2 billion streams, while other singles such as “Maniac,” “Comfort Crowd,” and “Wish You Were Sober” have earned multi-platinum certifications.

Over his past three albums—Superache (2022), Found Heaven (2024), and Wishbone (2025)—Gray has amassed more than 12 billion global streams. He’s performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and TODAY, and sold out major arenas including Madison Square Garden, the Kia Forum, and Wembley Arena.

Gray’s Wishbone album, released in August 2025, includes 12 self-written tracks and features production by longtime collaborator Dan Nigro, as well as Ethan Gruska, Noah Conrad, Luka Kloser, and Elvira Anderfjärd.

About Esha Tewari
Opening for Gray will be Esha Tewari, a 19-year-old alternative singer-songwriter who rose to fame through social media and viral singles like “with ease,” “beautiful boy,” and “you were mine.” Her 2025 Wraith tour sold out venues across North America and Australia, establishing her as one of the genre’s fastest-rising stars.

Tickets for Conan Gray’s Fishers performance go on sale October 24 through Ticketmaster.

Fishers Police are investigating reports of shots fired over the weekend in the Sunblest neighborhood that resulted in property damage but no injuries.

According to a statement from the Fishers Police Department, officers responded to the area and found damage to both a home and a vehicle in the 7700 block of Sunblest Boulevard. No one was injured during the incident.

“We’re actively investigating reports of damaged property as a result of shots fired in the Sunblest Neighborhood,” police said in a statement. “Our officers will not tolerate this activity in our city and will utilize all of our resources to find the person or persons responsible.”

Police say they will increase patrols and their presence in the area as the investigation continues.

Residents who may have information or video related to the incident are urged to contact the Fishers Police Department at 317-595-3300.

When I married my wife Jane and moved to Fishers, Indiana, in May 1991, the town’s population was just over 7,500, according to the 1990 census. I knew Fishers would grow — but I never imagined that, by 2025, the city would be home to more than 107,000 residents.

The growth has gone far beyond population. Employment, business development, and international attention have followed. I certainly couldn’t have predicted that Fishers would one day become the North American headquarters for the only U.S.-based Formula 1 team.

That Fishers-based Cadillac Formula 1 team is set to make its debut on the F1 grid in 2026. The facility has already drawn international media eager to cover the newest entry into the world’s most prestigious racing series.

Just down the road from Cadillac’s complex sits another global racing presence — the American headquarters of PREMA Racing. Based in Italy, PREMA has long been a powerhouse in Formula 2 and Formula 3 competition. The team entered the IndyCar Series this past season, fielding cars for drivers Robert Shwartzman and Callum Ilott.

PREMA CEO Piers Phillips oversees the team’s 100,000-square-foot facility in Fishers. The team made an immediate impression in its debut season, particularly with Shwartzman’s surprise pole position at the 2025 Indianapolis 500.

However, recent reports suggest the team’s future in IndyCar may be uncertain. Racer Magazine, a well-respected source within the motorsports community, described PREMA as “at a crossroads,” noting the team may be seeking new investors or partners to sustain its U.S. operations.

Adding to the speculation, veteran racing journalist Marshall Pruett reported on his podcast that Michael Andretti — who recently sold his stake in Andretti Global to longtime business partner Dan Towriss — has been rumored “for a while” to be considering an investment or purchase of the PREMA IndyCar program.

None of the involved parties have issued official comments or confirmations, but the reports come from typically reliable sources within the racing world.

Regardless of how these developments unfold, Fishers has already established itself as an unexpected player on the international motorsports stage. From Cadillac’s forthcoming Formula 1 effort to PREMA’s IndyCar base, this once-small town continues to make an outsized impact.

Here’s hoping that PREMA — and its Fishers headquarters — remain part of the IndyCar grid in 2026.

The Indy Fuel wrapped up their opening weekend at home Saturday night, falling 4–1 to the Toledo Walleye in front of the home crowd at the Fishers Event Center. Despite controlling much of the pace and outshooting Toledo 26–23, the Fuel couldn’t overcome a strong Walleye special-teams performance that included two shorthanded goals.

The first period set the tone for a physical matchup. At 9:28, former Fuel forward Darby Llewellyn dropped the gloves with Indy’s Jadon Joseph, earning both five-minute majors for fighting. Less than a minute later, Toledo’s Sam Craggs took a penalty to give Indy its first power play, but the Walleye penalty kill held strong. The period ended scoreless, with the Fuel holding an 8–5 edge in shots.

The intensity carried into the second period. Toledo’s Collin Sawyer was assessed a five-minute major for an illegal check to the head midway through the frame, but Indy couldn’t convert on the extended advantage. Llewellyn made his presence felt again at 16:05, scoring a shorthanded goal to give Toledo a 1–0 lead. The Walleye held that advantage through the end of the period despite being outshot 10–8.

Toledo extended its lead in the third. After several early penalty kills by both teams, the Walleye’s Denis Smirnov found the net twice in quick succession — first on a power play at 13:02, then again just over a minute later following a boarding penalty on Indy’s Lee Lapid. That made it 3–0.

Things unraveled further for the Fuel when Llewellyn went to the box for slashing at 15:17. Instead of cutting the deficit, Indy gave up its second shorthanded goal of the night as Nolan Moyle scored to make it 4–0 Toledo.

The Fuel salvaged a late tally when Brett Moravec scored on the power play with 36 seconds remaining, assisted by Lapid and Joseph. The goal brought the final to 4–1, marking Indy’s first loss of the young season.

Indy finished with a 26–23 edge in shots on goal and showed flashes of offensive pressure throughout the game, but the Walleye’s penalty killing and opportunistic scoring made the difference.

The Fuel are having a rough start this season with two home losses and scoring the first goal in two games in the final minute Saturday after the game was essentially decided.

The Fuel will look to regroup as they continue their early-season schedule, with a home game Saturday, October 25, facing the Cincinnati Cyclones.

Halloween is not even here yet, but the City of Fishers is already set to prepare for the Christmas season.  Starting October 20, watch for city crews to be installing Christmas lights along 116th Street in the general area of downtown.

That is one of the many updates in the weekly Fishers area road construction report.  Here is the report for the work week starting Monday, October 20, as provided by the City of Fishers:

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It was opening night for the Indy Fuel Friday at the Fishers Event Center, as the team was introduced to a crowd of 6,530 fans. Team owner Jim Hallett welcomed the enthusiastic audience before the puck dropped to begin the 2025–2026 season.

This year’s opener marked a sharp contrast to last season, when the Fuel spent the first six weeks on the road while construction wrapped up on their new home. This time, the team started the season on home ice — but couldn’t come away with a win.

The rival Fort Wayne Komets spoiled the celebration, shutting out the Fuel 4–0. The game started on a tough note for the Fuel, as Michael Marcheson was called for a penalty less than three minutes into play. Seconds later, Jayden Joseph joined him in the penalty box, giving the Komets a two-man advantage. Fort Wayne capitalized quickly, with Blake Murray scoring the first goal of the night.

Komets goalie Nataniel Day kept the Fuel off the scoreboard for the rest of the game, earning a shutout in the season opener.

With only five returning players from last year’s roster, much of this year’s Fuel lineup is new, and it may take time for the squad to find its chemistry.

The Fuel will be back in action Saturday night, October 18, once again at home in the Fishers Event Center, facing one of the ECHL’s top teams in recent seasons — the Toledo Walleye.

The  Hamilton County Highway Department has yet another heads-up for motorists traveling at the 146th Street and Allisonville Road construction area.  See the message below from the county for more details:

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Please be advised, beginning on or after, Monday, October 20, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM the following morning, drivers should expect periodic ramp closures for paving operations. Only one ramp will be closed at a time during these operations. Drivers are encouraged to seek an alternate route during these operations to avoid ramp closures.

• Monday 10/20 – NE and NW ramps anticipated to be impacted
• Tuesday 10/21 – NE and NW ramps anticipated to be impacted
• Wednesday 10/22 – NE and NW ramps anticipated to be impacted
• Thursday 10/23 – SE and SW ramps anticipated to be impacted
• Friday 10/24 – SE and SW ramps anticipated to be impacted
• Saturday 10/25 – SE and SW ramps anticipated to be impacted

The Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) School District is continuing its months-long process to redraw school boundaries, a move that will affect students at all grade levels except the two high schools.

In an email to families this week, district officials said the redistricting effort is aimed at addressing current facility needs, balancing enrollment across schools, and planning for long-term growth and stability in the rapidly expanding district.

Since launching the process in August, HSE has gathered significant community input. More than 4,000 parents, staff members, and residents responded to an initial survey identifying their top priorities for new boundaries. The most common themes were assigning students to their closest school whenever possible, aligning feeder patterns from elementary through junior high, and keeping neighborhoods together.

More than 200 parents, staff, and community members later participated in focus groups to refine three potential boundary options. Those options are now available for public review, along with a video presentation (see the link above) explaining each scenario and a boundary locator tool that allows families to see how their home address could be affected.

District officials will also host two community meetings next week to share information and collect additional feedback. Both sessions will present identical material, and families are encouraged to attend only one:

• Monday, October 20 – 6 p.m. at Fishers High School, 13000 Promise Road (Café A & B, enter through Door 19)

• Tuesday, October 21 – 6 p.m. at Hamilton Southeastern High School, 12499 Olio Road (Café A & B, enter through Door 1)

Attendees will learn more about the boundary process, review the official options, and have the opportunity to submit feedback through the district’s online survey.

In its message to families, the district emphasized that while school assignments may change, “every student in Hamilton Southeastern Schools will continue to attend a world-class school with exceptional leadership, faculty, instructional resources, academic achievement, and facilities.”

The redistricting process will continue through the fall, with final recommendations expected later this year.

Drivers traveling on the northeast side of Indianapolis should prepare for major lane and ramp closures this weekend as part of ongoing Clear Path 465 construction.  This is a major way Fishers residents commute to and from downtown Indianapolis and other areas.

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced that traffic on eastbound I-465 will be shifted to new pavement near the White River to allow crews to continue building new lanes and ramps in the median area. The change will move the exit from eastbound I-465 to northbound I-69 and southbound Binford Boulevard farther west.

To complete the traffic shift, INDOT plans the following closures beginning 9 p.m. Friday, October 17, through 6 a.m. Monday, October 20:

• Ramps from northbound and southbound Keystone Avenue to eastbound I-465 will be closed.

• The ramp from eastbound I-465 to Allisonville Road will be closed.

• Eastbound I-465 will be reduced to two lanes between River Road and the 82nd Street overpass, then to one lane through the Binford Boulevard/I-69 area.

In addition, from 9 p.m. Friday, October 17, to 6 a.m. Sunday, October 19:

• The ramp from eastbound I-465 to southbound Binford Boulevard will be closed.

• The ramp from eastbound I-465 to northbound I-69 will also be closed.

Drivers are urged to plan alternate routes and expect delays throughout the weekend. INDOT cautions that the schedule may change due to weather or other unforeseen factors.

The Indiana Safe Zones speed control program remains active in the Clear Path 465 construction area. Automated speed monitoring systems are in place to promote safety for both workers and motorists. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and stay alert in construction zones.

The Clear Path 465 project is aimed at improving traffic flow and safety on the northeast side of Indianapolis, including new interchanges and added capacity along I-465 and I-69.

Fishers police have arrested a man in connection with a reported sexual assault at a local massage business earlier this week.

According to the Fishers Police Department, Xinjun Zhu was taken into custody on Thursday, October 16, and faces preliminary charges of rape, criminal confinement, sexual battery, and resisting law enforcement.

The arrest followed an investigation that began on October 13, when officers responded to a report of a sexual assault at Massage Finesse, located in the 11600 block of Olio Road. Police said a woman contacted them after alleging that a male masseuse, who went by the name “David,” sexually assaulted her during a massage.

Detectives obtained a search warrant for the business and executed it three days later. When officers entered the premises, Zhu reportedly disobeyed commands and retreated toward the back of the building before being taken into custody.

During the search, police detained six individuals believed to be living inside the business. None of them were arrested, but authorities said the situation raised safety and code concerns. As a result, Fishers Code Enforcement closed the business, and the property owners changed the locks.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation assisted the Fishers Police Department in a linguistic capacity during the investigation, and Homeland Security Investigations also provided support.

Zhu was booked into the Hamilton County Jail, and the investigation remains ongoing.