The Indy Ignite opened their second Major League Volleyball season with a 3–1 victory over the Dallas Pulse on Saturday night at the Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas.

Indy claimed the match with set scores of 25–27, 27–25, 26–24 and 25–20. The contest marked the inaugural game for the Dallas Pulse franchise and featured a tightly contested opening three sets that each went beyond regulation.

Dallas took the first set 27–25, earning the Pulse their first-ever professional set win. The Pulse rallied late after trailing 23–19, closing the set on an 8–2 run to seize the early momentum.

The Ignite responded in the second set, overcoming a 19–14 deficit to even the match. Indy forced extra points and closed out the set 27–25, with newcomers Kayla Lund and Cara Cresse scoring the final points to swing the match back in Indy’s favor.

The third set followed a similar pattern, with neither team able to build a sustained lead. After multiple ties late, Leketor Member-Meneh delivered a decisive kill to give the Ignite a 26–24 win and a 2–1 advantage in the match.

Indy took control in the fourth set, using a 7–1 run midway through to create separation. The Ignite maintained that edge down the stretch, closing out the set 25–20 to secure the season-opening victory.

The win marked a successful debut for Indy head coach Lauren Bertolacci, who took over the program ahead of the 2026 season.

The Ignite will continue their season on the road, at Columbus and Orlando, before returning home for their home opener against Omaha at the Fishers Event Center on January 24.

Two local community organizations, Indivisible Fishers Resist and Streetside Democracy Defenders, are planning a candlelight vigil this weekend in Fishers.

According to an announcement from the groups, the vigil is scheduled for Sunday, January 11, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Roy G. Holland Memorial Park, located at 1 Park Drive. Organizers say the event is intended as a peaceful gathering in response to what they describe as a wrongful incident involving Renée Nicole Good on January 7.

In their statement, organizers said they are calling on community members to come together to acknowledge what they believe occurred and to show solidarity. The announcement criticizes what it describes as actions and messaging from the current administration, though no specific officials or agencies were named.

Organizers emphasized that the vigil is meant to be family friendly and focused on strengthening community connections. Candles will be provided, and attendees are welcome to bring posters or signs, though the groups ask that messages remain appropriate for all ages.

“The goal is to keep the messages family friendly and to strengthen the ties within our community,” the announcement states.

The vigil is open to the public, and no speeches or programming beyond the candlelight gathering were outlined in advance. Organizers say the hour-long event is intended to provide space for reflection and peaceful expression.

The City of Fishers has changed-up the format of the weekly road construction report.  Instead of starting the listing with the State Road 37 and Clear Path updates, it relegates those items to the end, but starts the listing with the expected local road closures.

So, if you are accustomed to the old format, this will be new, but many will see this as a better way to communicate with the public.

With that in mind, here is the Fishers area road construction report, as provided by the City of Fishers, for the work week starting Monday, January 12:

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Onyx+East has announced the sales launch of Nickel Row, a 35-unit luxury townhome community planned along the Nickel Plate Trail in Fishers.

The three-story townhomes will be built adjacent to the popular rails-to-trails multi-use path, providing residents with direct access to the trail and walkable connections to downtown Fishers. Vertical construction is expected to begin in February, according to the builder. The first model home, located at 11356 Fishers Pointe Boulevard, is scheduled for completion in September.

Homes at Nickel Row will start in the mid-$500,000s and are designed to offer a walkable, suburban lifestyle. Each brick townhome will feature open-concept floor plans, energy-efficient technology, high-end finishes and attached two-car garages. Buyers may choose from multiple floor plans ranging from 2,190 to 2,317 square feet, with three to four bedrooms and 2.5 to 3.5 bathrooms. Twelve of the homes will also offer optional private elevators.

Onyx+East said buyers will have access to its local design center and professional team to customize finishes and features throughout the home.

The community’s location places residents within a 10-minute walk of the Nickel Plate District, which includes restaurants, shopping, hotels and entertainment venues such as the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. Fishers has consistently been recognized as one of Indiana’s top places to live and is home to a highly rated school district.

“Nickel Row is an exciting milestone for Onyx+East as we expand our footprint in Fishers and throughout all of Hamilton County,” said Kelli Lawrence, CEO of Onyx+East. “With direct access to the Nickel Plate Trail and proximity to downtown Fishers, Nickel Row offers an opportunity to enjoy modern living in one of the best locations on Indianapolis’ north side.”

Nickel Row marks Onyx+East’s first development in Fishers. The company is also building homes at Flora in Carmel and plans to break ground in Westfield in 2026 on Trillium, a subdivision planned along the Monon Trail.

Lieutenant Dustin Dixon, a 24-year veteran of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and a U.S. Army veteran, has filed as a Republican candidate for Hamilton County Sheriff.

Dixon is currently a lieutenant with the Sheriff’s Office, overseeing day shift patrol operations, including animal control and probation security. He is in his 24th year with the agency and has served in a variety of leadership and operational roles during his career.

He began working for Hamilton County in 2001 as the Pretrial Diversion Coordinator for the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office before being hired in 2002 as a Merit Deputy with the Sheriff’s Office. Over the years, Dixon has held assignments in Patrol, Investigations, the Canine Unit, and the agency’s Tactical Team. He graduated as an Honor Graduate from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in 2003 and is also a graduate of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Leadership Academy and the Hamilton County Leadership Academy.

Dixon holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice from Ball State University, with a minor in finance. While in college, he worked as a juvenile corrections officer and completed an internship with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. He is a member of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 103 and serves as the Sheriff’s Office liaison.

In addition to his law enforcement career, Dixon is involved in several community organizations. He serves as president of Shop For Kids, vice president of the Noblesville Youth Assistance Program, and is involved with the Morse Waterways Association and the Elks Lodge.

Dixon is also a business partner and client manager for a local security consulting and staffing firm, where he oversees client relations and administrative operations.

His campaign has received the endorsement of retired Indiana State Police Superintendent and former Hamilton County Sheriff Doug Carter, who is serving as honorary campaign chairman.

“Dustin Dixon is the right leader for Hamilton County,” Carter said. “His integrity, character, and commitment to public service are unmatched.”

Dixon said he decided to run for sheriff to continue serving the community and the Sheriff’s Office.

“I am running for Hamilton County Sheriff because this community has trusted me to serve and protect it for nearly 25 years,” Dixon said. “Public safety will always be my number one priority.”

Dixon and his wife, Roslynn, have been married for 23 years and live in Noblesville. They have a 16-year-old son and a retired K-9, Fonzie.

Juanita Albright has officially filed paperwork with the Hamilton County Election Office to seek the District 31 seat in the Indiana Senate, which represents Fishers and portions of north Indianapolis.

Albright previously announced her intention to run for the seat. She currently serves on the Hamilton Southeastern School Board, works as a local physician, and has been a resident of Fishers for the past 20 years.

Albright is, so far, the only formally announced Republican candidate in the race. Fishers City Councilor Tiffanie Ditlevson has established an exploratory committee and is considering a run for the seat, which will be open following Sen. Kyle Walker’s announcement that he will not seek another term in the Indiana Senate.

On the Democratic side, several candidates have already announced plans to compete in the May 5 primary election.

One person was killed early this morning in a fiery crash on Interstate 69 that shut down traffic in both directions for several hours.

According to the Indiana State Police, emergency crews were dispatched just before 3 a.m. Wednesday to a serious crash in the southbound lanes of I-69 near the 212 mile marker. First responders arrived to find two heavily damaged vehicles engulfed in flames, with debris scattered across the interstate.

A preliminary investigation determined that a southbound SUV rear-ended a heavy-duty utility truck that was traveling at highway speeds and carrying welding supplies. The impact ignited tanks containing oxygen and acetylene, causing a large fire.

The driver of the SUV was trapped in the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the utility truck was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and was released a short time later. Police emphasized that the utility truck was not stopped at the time of the crash.

The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office recovered the remains of the deceased driver and is working to confirm the person’s identity.

Due to the crash debris, vehicle fires and a significant fuel spill, both southbound and northbound lanes of I-69 were closed. Southbound lanes remained closed for nearly six hours while investigators worked the scene and crews removed wreckage. Northbound lanes were closed for almost four hours and required heavy equipment to clear debris and fuel that covered all three lanes for approximately 50 yards.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and no additional information was released.

Community Health Network will not continue providing school-based behavioral health services to Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) Schools after the end of the current school year, prompting district officials to begin reviewing alternative options.

HSE spokesperson Emily Abbotts said the decision is part of a broader shift by Community Health Network and is not specific to the district.

“Community Health is ending all its school-based behavioral health contracts,” Abbotts told LarryInFishers.

District officials are evaluating available options and plan to provide an update once next steps are finalized. Abbotts emphasized that other partnerships between HSE and Community Health Network will remain in place.

“This change does not impact our existing partnerships with Community Health related to school nursing, sports medicine, or clinic services,” she said.

In 2023, HSE was awarded a $5.7 million grant to expand mental health services across the district. While the funding allowed for the addition of district-employed social workers and counselors, the initiative initially drew concern from some school board members who questioned the district’s role in providing mental health services. The expansion ultimately supplemented internal staff while continuing to rely on external therapists contracted through Community Health Network.

In July 2024, the school board approved a Behavioral Health Services Letter Agreement with Community Health Network, requiring the district to pay $33,333 per month for school-based mental health services. At the time, board members designated the agreement as a year-to-year decision.