There are few details yet available, but Fishers Police confirm there was a fatal accident on Allisonville Road near Harrison Parkway Monday evening,
The crash resulted in the closure of Allisonville Road. Traffic has been diverted onto 131st & 141st Streets.
The three Billy Strings concerts scheduled for April 24-26 at Fishers Event Center have been rescheduled for August 6-8, according to an announcement Monday from the venue. Fans holding tickets for the original dates are being told to keep them, because those same tickets will be honored for the corresponding August shows.
Under the revised schedule, tickets for Friday, April 24 will be valid for Thursday, August 6; tickets for Saturday, April 25 will be honored on Friday, August 7; and tickets for Sunday, April 26 will be valid for Saturday, August 8. The venue also said 2-day tickets originally purchased for April 24-25 will be honored for the new August 6-7 dates.
While the Fishers Event Center announcement did not specify a reason for the change, Billy Strings publicly disclosed Monday that he suffered a broken leg in a backstage skateboarding accident, prompting the rescheduling of his remaining spring dates, including the Fishers run. National music outlets including Billboard and Rolling Stone also reported the injury and postponements Monday.
The postponement affects what had been one of the marquee concert weekends of the spring at the Fishers venue. Billy Strings’ official tour page now lists the August 6, 7 and 8 Fishers dates, and marks all three as sold out. His site also shows the nearby Charleston, West Virginia stop moved from April 22 to August 4.
For Fishers Event Center, the change reshuffles a busy event calendar that has helped establish the venue as a major stop for touring acts. On Monday, the venue’s home page was prominently carrying a “Billy Strings Rescheduled August 6-8” notice.
The Humane Society for Hamilton County is extending its adoption hours later this month in an effort to place more animals into permanent homes, as shelters nationwide continue to grapple with overcrowding and long-term stays for pets.
For one day only—Thursday, April 30—the Fishers-based shelter will remain open until 7 p.m. in recognition of National Adopt a Pet Day. Officials say the extended hours are designed to give more residents an opportunity to visit after work and consider adoption.
The event comes as shelters across the country report a growing concern: dogs and other animals spending extended periods in kennels, sometimes for months or longer, leading to emotional and behavioral decline.
“It’s heartbreaking to see just how long so many of our animals are forced to wait for a forever home,” said Emma Nobbe, the shelter’s community engagement manager, in a statement. “We hope that our community will rally on a day that is nationally recognized for finding homes for shelter pets.”
To encourage adoptions, the shelter will reduce fees for adult dogs and cats to $30 for the day. In addition, six animals identified by staff as most in need of homes will be available for adoption at no cost.
The shelter currently has hundreds of animals available, representing a wide range of breeds, ages and temperaments.
Adoption packages include spay or neuter surgery, microchipping, vaccinations, a wellness exam at a participating veterinarian, and post-adoption support. New dog owners will also receive a custom bone, while cat adopters will receive treats, both donated by a shelter volunteer.
Shelter officials encourage prospective adopters to review available animals and submit applications in advance through the organization’s website. Those planning to adopt are asked to bring all household members, along with any required documentation such as pet policies for renters and a valid government-issued ID. Residents with dogs at home are encouraged to bring them for meet-and-greet introductions when considering another dog.
The adoption event will run from noon to 7 p.m. at the Humane Society’s facility at 10501 Hague Road in Fishers.
With shelters continuing to face capacity challenges, officials say community participation—especially on high-visibility days like National Adopt a Pet Day—can make a meaningful difference for animals waiting for homes.
I had an American history professor in college who argued that, of all the Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin may have contributed more than anyone else to everyday American life and culture. He made a compelling case, and over the years I have come to think he may well have been right.
Franklin’s contributions are almost too numerous to count. But one of the most lasting was his role in establishing what became America’s first successful lending library. In 1731, Franklin helped found the Library Company of Philadelphia, a subscription library that opened the door to broader public access to books and ideas.
I was thinking about Franklin when I realized this is National Library Week, observed this year from April 19 through April 25. It is a fitting time to celebrate one of the most important civic institutions we have.
Anyone who reads this website regularly probably already knows I am a strong supporter of public libraries.
I support public funding for libraries. I support librarians and library staff. And I appreciate the work they do every day, often quietly and without much fanfare, to strengthen the communities they serve.
Here in our area, that means Hamilton East Public Library, with its main library in Noblesville and its large Fishers branch serving a growing part of our community. There has also been discussion of a future branch on the Olio Road side of the library district, something many residents in that area would surely welcome.
My wife Jane and I are regular visitors to the Fishers library. There is always something uplifting about walking through those doors and seeing families, children, and readers of all ages making use of what the library has to offer. It takes me back to the days when our twin daughters, now 32, were frequent visitors there with their mom.
Libraries today are about much more than books, important as books remain. They are places for learning, gathering, discovery, and civic life. Hamilton East has done a particularly nice job of bringing authors to this community, giving local readers a chance to hear directly from the people who create the stories and ideas they enjoy.
I have had the good fortune to work with library staff in recording podcasts with some of those authors ahead of their appearances. Two recent examples are Kwame Mbalia and Tiffany Crum. Crum’s novel, This Story Might Save Your Life, made the New York Times bestseller list ahead of her April 18 appearance in Fishers.
So yes, this is a week to appreciate libraries and the people who make them work.
In an age of distractions, division, and declining trust in so many institutions, the public library remains one of the best things Americans have ever built: open to all, rooted in learning, and dedicated to the common good.
That is worth celebrating.
The Indy Ignite strengthened their grip on first place in Major League Volleyball Sunday night, defeating the second-place Dallas Pulse 3-1 before a sold-out crowd at Fishers Event Center. Indy won by set scores of 25-17, 25-18, 22-25 and 25-21.
The victory pushed the Ignite to 19-5 on the season, while Dallas fell to 18-7. Just as important, Indy completed a regular-season sweep of the Pulse, who have now lost four times this year to the Ignite. The win also lowered Indy’s magic number to two for clinching the No. 1 seed in the four-team MLV Championship set for May 7-9 in Dallas.
Sunday’s matchup had the feel of a postseason preview, with the league’s top two teams meeting in front of more than 6,500 fans in Fishers. But for the first two sets, the Ignite left little doubt. Indy controlled the match early with efficient hitting and strong defense, taking the opening set by eight points and following with another comfortable win in set two.
Dallas did not go quietly. The Pulse hit .316 in the third set and used a late 4-0 run to steal that frame 25-22. In the fourth set, Dallas jumped out to a 5-0 lead, only to watch Indy answer with a decisive surge that turned the match back in the home team’s favor. The Ignite eventually closed it out, winning the final set 25-21.
Azhani Tealer again led the way for Indy, finishing with 19 kills and a block for 20 points while adding 11 digs. Leketor Member-Meneh contributed 13 kills, two blocks and 16 digs, and Lydia Martyn made a strong return to the starting lineup with 10 kills, five blocks and an ace. Setter Mia Tuaniga directed the offense with 55 assists, along with four kills, two aces and nine digs. Anna DeBeer added eight kills and 11 digs.
Indy coach Lauren Bertolacci said afterward she was pleased with the way her team adjusted when Dallas made its push in the final two sets. With only a short time left in the regular season, the Ignite look very much like a team built for a deep postseason run.
The Ignite return to action Thursday, April 23, on the road against Orlando, with two more regular-season home matches still ahead in Fishers.
The Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation is inviting families across the district to recognize the educators and staff members who make a difference in students’ lives through its annual “Thank an Educator” campaign.
The initiative, which runs from April 20 through noon on May 1, allows parents and students to nominate any school employee—from teachers and counselors to bus drivers, custodians and food service workers—for their contributions during the school year.
District officials emphasize that Hamilton Southeastern Schools relies on a wide range of professionals working behind the scenes and in classrooms to support student success. The campaign is designed to highlight those efforts and provide a meaningful way for families to express appreciation.
Each nominated educator or staff member will receive public recognition on foundation social media channels, along with a certificate acknowledging the honor and including a personalized message from the person submitting the nomination. Honorees will also receive a card redeemable for a complimentary entrée from Chick-fil-A.
In addition, nominees will be entered into prize drawings at each school building for a $50 gift card from Tide Cleaners. One grand prize winner district-wide will receive a year-long laundry service subscription, covering wash, dry and fold services.
Recognized educators will also be featured in a summer edition of Fishers Magazine.
The foundation notes that donations made as part of the program are potentially tax-deductible and will support classroom grants, school initiatives and other educational needs across the district. Those funds are intended to enhance learning opportunities and provide additional resources for both current and future educators.
You can thank an educator using this link.
It was another nail-biter, but the Indy Fuel are headed to the ECHL playoffs.
Indy’s come-from-behind win Saturday night in Wheeling, combined with a 4-3 victory by the Fort Wayne Komets over the Kalamazoo Wings on Sunday, locked the Fuel into the fourth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference Central Division.
Fort Wayne captured the division’s regular-season title and will host the Fuel in the opening round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs.
The first-round series is a best-of-seven format, with the higher-seeded Komets holding home-ice advantage. Games 1 and 2 will be played in Fort Wayne before the series shifts to Fishers for Games 3 and 4 at the Fishers Event Center.
As of Sunday evening, April 19, the schedule is as follows:
Game 1 — Indy at Fort Wayne
Friday, April 24
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne
7:35 p.m. EDT
Game 2 — Indy at Fort Wayne
Saturday, April 25
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne
7:35 p.m. EDT
Game 3 — Fort Wayne at Indy
Tuesday, April 28
Fishers Event Center, Fishers
7:05 p.m. EDT
Game 4 — Fort Wayne at Indy
Wednesday, April 29
Fishers Event Center, Fishers
7:05 p.m. EDT
Game 5 — if necessary
Sunday, May 3
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne
5:05 p.m. EDT
Game 6 — if necessary
Tuesday, May 5
Fishers Event Center, Fishers
7:05 p.m. EDT
Game 7 — if necessary
Wednesday, May 6
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne
7:35 p.m. EDT
Matchup preview
This series renews one of the Central Division’s most familiar rivalries. The Fort Wayne Komets enter the postseason as one of the league’s most consistent teams, using a balanced attack and strong special teams play to secure the division title.
The Indy Fuel, meanwhile, arrive as one of the league’s hotter teams down the stretch, needing a late-season push just to qualify. That momentum — along with timely scoring and improved defensive play — helped Indy edge into the final playoff spot.
Fort Wayne’s home-ice advantage could be significant, particularly in the opening two games, but the shift to Fishers for Games 3 and 4 gives the Fuel an opportunity to swing the series in front of their home crowd.
Regular-season meetings between the two clubs were typically tight, physical contests — a trend that is expected to carry into what should be a competitive opening-round series.
One thing is for certain in the Indoor Football League this season — road wins rarely come easily. The Fishers Freight experienced that Saturday night in Tulsa against the Oilers.
Both teams had their share of miscues, but Tulsa’s string of second-half penalties stalled promising drives. Fishers capitalized with timely big plays, grinding out a hard-fought 40-38 victory.
The Freight set the tone early. Quarterback Felix Harper opened the scoring with a rushing touchdown, and kicker Calum Sutherland added a field goal to give Fishers a 10-0 first-quarter lead after a defensive stop and turnover deep in Tulsa territory.
Tulsa responded in the second quarter, getting on the board with a touchdown from Jerminic Smith Sr. before taking a 14-10 lead late in the half on a scoring run by Tripp Harrington. Fishers had a chance to tie before halftime, but a missed field goal left the Freight trailing.
The second half turned into a back-and-forth battle. Fishers regained the lead in the third quarter on a touchdown by Dominic Roberto, only to see Tulsa answer quickly. Harper then delivered again with his legs, scoring his second rushing touchdown to put Fishers back in front. A deuce from Sutherland (good for 2 points) on the ensuing kickoff extended the lead.
In the fourth quarter, JT Stokes took over. He scored twice, including a touchdown that gave the Freight a 40-30 advantage late in the game.
Tulsa refused to go away. Quarterback TJ Edwards led a late scoring drive and converted a two-point attempt to pull the Oilers within two points with just 18 seconds remaining.
The Oilers attempted a potential game-tying deuce on the ensuing kickoff, but the kick fell short. Fishers recovered and ran out the clock to secure the win.
The victory keeps the Freight building momentum early in the season, showing they can execute in tight situations — especially on the road, where wins are often the hardest to come by.
The Indy Fuel did everything they could Saturday night in Wheeling. Now, their playoff fate rests entirely in someone else’s hands.
Early Saturday, it appeared the ECHL playoff picture might be settled by night’s end. It wasn’t. Instead, the final Western Conference Central Division berth will be decided Sunday — when the Kalamazoo Wings visit the Fort Wayne Komets (5:05 p.m.). The Fuel will either be back into the playoffs — or eliminated — without taking the ice.
Indy made sure that game would matter, rallying from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Wheeling Nailers 4-3 in their regular-season finale.
The night began inauspiciously. Wheeling scored just 14 seconds in and added another midway through the first period to take a 2-0 lead. The Fuel responded when Tyler Paquette cut the deficit in half, and despite a chaotic stretch that included multiple fighting majors and misconducts, Indy stayed within striking distance.
Wheeling extended the lead to 3-1 early in the second, but the Fuel took control from there. Owen Robinson scored on a rebound, then Christian Berger tied the game late in the period as Indy dominated possession, outshooting the Nailers 35-15 through two.
The breakthrough came in the third. After back-to-back power play chances, rookie Chase Dafoe delivered the biggest goal of his young career, scoring his first in the ECHL to give Indy a 4-3 lead. Goaltender Mitchell Weeks handled the rest, turning aside late pressure — including an extra-attacker push — to preserve the win.
With the victory, Indy finishes the regular season level on points with Kalamazoo. Because of tiebreaker scenarios, however, the Fuel cannot clinch on their own.
The playoff equation is simple:
Fort Wayne, already locked into a postseason berth, still has positioning at stake and will not be resting players, adding another layer of intrigue.
For the Fuel, it’s an unusual and uneasy position — finishing the job on the ice, then waiting nearly 24 hours to learn their fate.
Indy’s late-season push, capped by Saturday’s comeback in Wheeling, ensured the season did not end quietly. Whether it continues into the postseason now depends entirely on what happens Sunday evening in Fort Wayne.
For Fuel players and fans alike, it will be a scoreboard watch — and a nerve-wracking one at that.
Will they or won’t they?
That is the question Indy Fuel fans are asking as the ECHL regular season heads into its final weekend.
The playoff picture in the Western Conference’s Central Division remains anything but settled. Fort Wayne and Toledo have already locked up the top two spots. But the race for the final two playoff berths is still very much alive, and the margin for error could hardly be smaller.
In the ECHL, teams earn two points for a win and one point for an overtime or shootout loss. As Saturday begins, the Fuel and the Bloomington Bison are tied with 77 points. Kalamazoo sits just behind with 76, while Cincinnati remains in the hunt with 75. In other words, all four teams still have something significant at stake heading into Saturday’s action.
Bloomington will host Iowa on Saturday night. The Heartlanders are out of the playoff race and are finishing a season that will be followed by a voluntary suspension of operations for 2026-27. Kalamazoo and Cincinnati, meanwhile, face each other in what amounts to a direct showdown between two teams chasing the postseason.
The Fuel’s challenge may be the toughest on paper. Indy travels to Wheeling, facing a Nailers team that has already clinched the top spot in the North Division. Whether Wheeling, with its postseason position secure, rests players or treats the game as a playoff tune-up remains to be seen. Either way, the Fuel know the stakes. A win would go a long way toward securing a Kelly Cup playoff berth.
For Fuel fans at Fishers Event Center, the waiting game could stretch deep into the evening as scoreboard-watching becomes just as important as what happens on the ice in West Virginia.
By the time Saturday night is over, the playoff field may finally come into focus. But as of Saturday morning, the only certainty is this: the Fuel’s postseason fate is still very much up for grabs.