Families in Fishers and across Hamilton County now have closer access to specialized pediatric emergency care with the opening of the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital (PMCH) Emergency Department at Ascension St. Vincent Fishers.

The new department offers dedicated pediatric emergency services within the community, with the added benefit of admitting children directly to Ascension St. Vincent Fishers when needed. Hospital leaders say the expansion will allow families to access comprehensive care without the stress of traveling outside the county.

“This new emergency department allows parents to keep their kids close to home in a convenient location when they’re going through an emergency,” said Aleks Overbey, president of Ascension St. Vincent Fishers. “Families can take comfort knowing that, if their child requires additional care beyond the emergency department visit, they can stay right here at Ascension St. Vincent Fishers and receive observation care from Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital pediatricians.”

In addition to the emergency department, Ascension St. Vincent is expanding pediatric subspecialty coverage in its outpatient suite. That means families in Fishers will now have seamless access to both emergency and outpatient pediatric specialists, offering a full range of services from urgent needs to ongoing specialty care.

Hospital officials say the new emergency department underscores a growing investment in pediatric healthcare in Fishers and reflects Ascension St. Vincent’s commitment to serving the needs of children and families close to home.

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Fishers police are investigating a string of thefts from vehicles reported over the weekend in two northside neighborhoods.

According to the Fishers Police Department, dozens of break-ins occurred in the Lantern Farms and Conner Knoll subdivisions, located along Lantern Road between Harrison Parkway and 126th Street.

One victim’s surveillance video captured a suspect running up to vehicles and using what appeared to be a window punch to shatter windows. Two handguns were confirmed stolen in the incidents.

“Our detectives are working aggressively to find the individual or individuals who came into our community and stole from our residents,” police said in a statement. Officers have also stepped up patrols in the affected areas.

Police are asking residents who live in the impacted neighborhoods and have not yet shared video or images with law enforcement to send them to fisherspd@fishersin.gov.

Authorities are urging residents to take precautions, noting that simply locking a vehicle may not be enough to deter thieves. Police recommend bringing valuables — especially firearms — inside, staying alert, and watching out for neighbors.

“If this person or group returns, do not approach,” the department cautioned. “Call 911 immediately. If something seems suspicious, do not write it off — call 911.”

The Professional Championship Bull Riders (PCBR) will bring one of rodeo’s most high-energy events to the Fishers Event Center on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.

The one-night-only show promises a full slate of rodeo action, featuring some of the top bull riders in the world matched against the nation’s toughest bulls. Fans can also look forward to barrel racing, as cowgirls compete for the fastest times in a crowd-favorite event.

Adding to the family-friendly atmosphere, the first 300 children through the doors will receive a free cowboy hat and autographed poster. Attendees will also have the chance to take part in exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities with the riders.

Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday at 10 a.m. at FishersEventCenter.com. Fans who don’t want to wait can take advantage of presale tickets available now by using the early access code 8SECS.

Organizers say the event will deliver “nonstop action, excitement, and family fun” to kick off the new year.

The Fishers Municipal Center was filled with creativity and celebration Friday evening, Sept. 12, as the Fishers Arts Council hosted the sixth annual Juried Exhibit of Hamilton County Artists awards ceremony.

The exhibit, which runs through Sept. 27, features works by 57 local artists selected by juror Carl Schafer of Muncie. For the sixth year, Jiffy Lube of Indiana served as the event’s title sponsor, with District Manager John Rucker on hand to welcome artists and guests. Noblesville Creates returned as sponsor of the People’s Choice award, presented by Artist Liaison J.C. Seig.

The evening’s top honor, Best in Show, went to Fishers resident Aparna Bhave for her mixed media portrait A Dreamer. She received a $1,000 prize and a solo exhibit in 2026. Schafer praised the work as “thoughtful and insightful,” describing the subject as “a person in transition” whose choice of dreams could reshape how she views the world.

Other top awards, each carrying a $600 prize, included:

• Best Landscape: Chasing the Sun by Amy Ruddy of Westfield (sponsored by Wasson Nursery).

• Best Portrait/Figurative: Into the Light by Casey Williams of McCordsville.

• Best Floral/Other: Ode to Sweden by Eileen Allen of McCordsville (sponsored by Renewal by Andersen).

• Best Abstract: Daylight by Liz Hamstra of Fishers.

• Best 3D: Metalnoma by Victoria Winemiller of Fishers, a new category introduced this year and sponsored by Noblesville Creates.

The addition of three-dimensional works was made possible through a partnership with the Fishers Art Center, located inside the Municipal Center and operated jointly by the City of Fishers and Indy Art Center in Broad Ripple. Indy Art Center Vice President of Events and Exhibitions Shannon Bennett, along with Exhibition Manager Alex Moore and his team, worked closely with the Fishers Arts Council to stage the expanded show.

The People’s Choice award, determined by votes cast in person and online, went to Fishers artist Asma Siddiqui for her textured acrylic and mixed media piece The Ocean’s Breath. She received a $250 prize.

Most of the winning works, along with many other pieces in the exhibit, are available for purchase. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays during the Fishers Farmers’ Market from 10 a.m. to noon. Visitors can also explore the show virtually at Facebook.com/FishersArt.

More ramp closures are on the way at the construction site of Allisonville Road and 146th Street.  Hamilton County Highway officials say all the work should be completed by the end of 2025, but in the meantime, there will be some ramp closures, starting Monday, September 15.

Below is the information provided by Hamilton County:

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Please be advised, beginning on or after Monday, September 15, 2025, beginning at 9:00 AM, drivers should expect the northeast ramp at 146th and Allisonville to be closed. Drivers will not be able to access Allisonville Road from westbound 146th Street. 

After completion of the work on the Northeast Ramp, the contractor will close the Southwest Ramp, at which time drivers will not be able to access Allisonville Road from eastbound 146th Street.

When Fishers Director of Engineering Hatem Mekky presented his budget proposal before the Fishers City Council Finance Committee recently, he indicated the completion date for the interchange at State Road 37and 141st Street might not be done on the original schedule for the end of 2025.  In the most recent weekly update from the city, it appears official now – that interchange will not be completed until the summer of 2026.

The weekly update on road construction also reminds everyone that the Geist half marathon is scheduled for today, Saturday, September 13.

There are plenty of detailed information in this report, listed below for the work week starting Monday, September 15, as provided by the city of Fishers:

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Thousands of Fishers residents gathered Friday night for one of the community’s most anticipated traditions — the annual Mudsock Game between crosstown rivals Hamilton Southeastern and Fishers High Schools.

The name “Mudsock” harkens back to Fishers’ early days, when the area was largely swamp land and residents often trudged through mud, shoes and socks caked with it.

This year, Fishers High School claimed bragging rights, hoisting the Mudsock Trophy with a 28–16 victory.

Both student sections brought high energy, staying locked into every play and adding to the electric atmosphere.

As part of tradition, the Hamilton Southeastern Schools’ Teachers of the Year were recognized at halftime (see video link above).

Below are some photos from the Mudsock contest, played this year at Fishers High School.

See the update below, from the Hamilton County Highway Department, on construction scheduled today, Friday, September 12, closing one area of 146th Street and Allisonville Road:

Please be advised, beginning on or after, Friday, September 12, 2025, beginning at 1:00 PM, drivers should expect the northeast ramp at 146^th and Allisonville to be closed. Drivers will not be able to access Allisonville Road from westbound 146^th Street. The ramp closure is expected to be in place until 4:30 PM.

Please use extreme caution and follow the posted work zone speed limit while driving through this construction zone.

The Fishers Event Center is inviting the community to come together and support families in need by donating winter wear during an upcoming coat drive. The event, part of the center’s local impact initiative, will take place on Tuesday, September 16, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Donations of gently used, clean coats, hats, and gloves in all sizes—from infant to adult—are welcome. Collection bins will be set up outside the Community Health Network Entrance at the Fishers Event Center (11000 Stockdale St., Fishers), with signage directing donors to the drop-off location.

The drive will benefit Kids Coats Hamilton County, a nonprofit organization that provides winter coats free of charge to families throughout the county. Unlike many distribution efforts, Kids Coats brings its collections directly to neighborhoods by partnering with local churches. Central Indiana organizations also join in, helping connect families with additional low- or no-cost services.

Families in need of coats can sign up online for Kids Coats’ November giveaways each year. Registration for this year’s events closes on October 15. For those who miss the deadline or cannot attend the scheduled events, coats remain available throughout the winter at the Merciful HELP Center, with appointments required. Adults age 20 and older may also receive coats during designated walk-in times or at the Merciful HELP Center after children have shopped.

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, joined by Deputy Mayor Elliott Hultgren, sat down with me for a wide-ranging podcast conversation on the proposed 2026 city budget and other key issues facing the community. The mayor said he will recommend a 3% pay increase for all city employees, with no increase in health insurance premiums. His budget request also includes funding for three additional firefighter positions, two school resource officers, two part-time school support officers, and a manager for the AgriPark store. Both Fadness and Hultgren shared more details about the budget in our discussion.

The mayor also touched on several other topics:

• He does not support moving city elections to align with presidential election years.

• He has not yet decided whether he will seek another term as mayor in 2027.

• The city scrapped plans for a roundabout at 116th Street and Allisonville Road a few months ago on the recommendation of Engineering Director Hatem Mekky.

• Fadness also highlighted the work of the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority (CIRDA), which he chairs.

Listen to the podcast at the link below.