Nicole Griffin

2 weeks ago | wrtv.com | Nicole Griffin

BROWNSBURG — As race fans gear up for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500, the Indiana Racing Memorial Association and the Town of Brownsburg are celebrating a two-time Indy 500 winner. A memorial marker honoring Rodger Ward will be unveiled along the Brownsburg Memorial Trail on Carb Day. It will be the 56th of its kind, dedicated to recognizing drivers and organizations that contribute to Indiana’s rich legacy in auto racing.

3 weeks ago | wrtv.com | Nicole Griffin

INDIANAPOLIS — Jitender Sandadi has achieved the distinguished title of “Six-Star Finisher.” He has completed the Boston, New York City, Chicago, Berlin, London and Tokyo marathons. Sandadi’s journey has been intertwined with a heartfelt mission—raising $25,000 for Brightlane Learning, an organization focused on supporting students affected by homelessness. “It brought a purpose and meaning to my life,” Sandadi shared. He has found great fulfillment in supporting Brightlane Learning.

4 weeks ago | wrtv.com | Nicole Griffin

INDIANAPOLIS — As Aer Lingus marks the start of its new trans-Atlantic flight from Indianapolis to Dublin, the Hoosier state is hoping to attract new visitors. Don Shearer, the CEO of Travel Biz and Travel Trade Limited, was on the inaugural flight from Dublin to Indianapolis. WRTV asked him what he thought about the Hoosier State. “Incredible, we spent the first nights downtown. Now, the weather wasn't kind, it was more like Irish weather, but we're used to that,” Shearer said.

1 month ago | wrtv.com | Nicole Griffin

INDIANAPOLIS — In the wake of the opioid crisis, more than 2.5 million grandparents across the United States are raising their grandchildren, as reported by Congress. A new local support group is aiming to help caregivers navigate the challenges they face. “I’ve actually wanted this program for a long time,” Robbie Schmidt said. Schmidt adopted her two sons in 2019. “It’s like, how do you function with two little kids, and you're in your 70s?” she said.

1 month ago | wrtv.com | Nicole Griffin

Brownsburg, IN — As the countdown continues to the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500, students at Crossroads Elementary School in Brownsburg put on their racing shoes and revved up their engines for the second annual Kindy 500. “The month of May is so important in Indiana. So at a young age, I try to teach them about kind of their hometown, working together, being a team, and just having fun” said Reagan O'Gara.