Adam Schumes

1 week ago | wrtv.com | Adam Schumes

DANVILLE – Lovell Williams and Lounell McPherson have always had basketball in their blood. Growing up as star players in high school during the 1950s, with Lounell once scoring an astonishing 60 points in a single game, their love for the sport is underscored by cherished newspaper clippings. The twins have been avid Indiana Pacers fans since the ABA days. They fondly recall not missing a game, often around legends like Rick “Slick” Leonard and Mel Daniels, who was also a personal friend.

1 week ago | wrtv.com | Adam Schumes

INDIANAPOLIS — Parts of Indianapolis are witnessing the aftermath of severe storms that swept through the area on Wednesday morning. Residents report downed trees scattered throughout the community, a stark reminder of the storm's intensity. Resident Linda Phillips recounted her experience as the storm unleashed its fury. "It was like a wall of wind and water hitting the west side of my house," she said.

1 week ago | wrtv.com | Adam Schumes

INDIANAPOLIS — Mark Montieth, a dedicated historian of the Indiana Pacers, has a unique collection: every newspaper from the American Basketball Association (ABA). His passion for the Pacers dates back to their inaugural season in 1967, when ticket prices were just $4. Montieth served as the Pacers' beat writer for IndyStar for a decade, from 1996 to 2008. He reflected on the profound connection fans have to the team. "You meet people who go to so much trouble to go to games.

1 week ago | wrtv.com | Adam Schumes

INDIANAPOLIS — As the Indiana Pacers prepare to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the NBA Finals Monday, the legacy of former Indianapolis Mayor William Hudnut continues to resonate throughout the city and its sports culture. Hudnut served as the city's mayor from 1976 to 1991. WRTV had a chance to speak with Peter Hudnut, his oldest grandson. While scrolling through cherished family photos, he reminisces about his grandfather’s ownership of an enduring sports legacy in Indianapolis.

2 weeks ago | wrtv.com | Adam Schumes

INDIANAPOLIS — Fans traveled from across the country to see Caitlin Clark’s much-anticipated return to the hardwood with the Indiana Fever. The standout player missed five games due to a left quadriceps strain but made an impactful comeback on Saturday. Among the dedicated fans were a father and daughter who drove over 1,000 miles from Maine. "Caitlin has inspired a love of basketball that has brought my dad and I closer together over the last couple of years," Ashley Phipps said.