Samantha Horton

Indianapolis

Reporter at WFYI-TV (Indianapolis, IN)

Newscaster and reporter @WFYI Past: @NPR, @MO_Independent, @IPBS_News, @WNIN, @SideEffectsNews. Texan. Has the hair for radio. [email protected]

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Indianapolis diving back in to host 2028 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials

4 days ago | wfyi.org | Samantha Horton

June 3, 2025 Indianapolis will be hosting the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials again in 2028. City and sports officials gathered at Lucas Oil Stadium to announce the decision. “It has been almost one year since the 2024 trials, but it still feels like yesterday,” said Bob Vincent, USA Swimming interim CEO.
This is May: Pacers win Eastern Conference Finals, advance to NBA Finals

5 days ago | indianapublicmedia.org | Samantha Horton

The Indiana Pacers are going to the NBA Finals. As the final buzzer went off, the deafening roar of thousands of fans filled the arena as the Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 125-108. It’s been 25 years since the Pacers won the Eastern Conference Finals. The sea of gold shirts lingered inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis to celebrate the historic win. “It’s amazing. This takes me back to when I used to watch all the time when I was in college,” said Pacers fan Alana Cummings.
This is May: Pacers win Eastern Conference Finals, advance to NBA Finals

6 days ago | wfyi.org | Samantha Horton

June 1, 2025 The Indiana Pacers are going to the NBA Finals. As the final buzzer went off, the deafening roar of thousands of fans filled the arena as the Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 125-108. It’s been 25 years since the Pacers won the Eastern Conference Finals. The sea of gold shirts lingered inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis to celebrate the historic win. “It’s amazing.
Pacers win Eastern Conference Finals, advance to NBA Finals

6 days ago | indianapublicmedia.org | Samantha Horton

The Indiana Pacers are going to the NBA Finals. As the final buzzer went off, the deafening roar of thousands of fans filled the arena as the Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 125-108. It’s been 25 years since the Pacers won the Eastern Conference Finals. The sea of gold shirts lingered inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis to celebrate the historic win. “It’s amazing. This takes me back to when I used to watch all the time when I was in college,” said Pacers fan Alana Cummings.
IndyCar’s Race for Equality & Change effort approaches 5 years with no signs of slowing down

1 week ago | wbaa.org | Samantha Horton

After securing the third place spot following a restart at the Indianapolis Grand Prix earlier this month, driver Myles Rowe’s focus was to hold his position. “Our tires actually fell off quite severe in the end,” Rowe said. “I was just making sure I managed and got to the finish line.”It was a successful weekend for Rowe and his team Abel Motorsports with Force Indy securing not one, but two third-place podium finishes.
IndyCar’s Race for Equality & Change effort approaches 5 years with no signs of slowing down

2 weeks ago | wfyi.org | Samantha Horton

May 24, 2025 After securing the third place spot following a restart at the Indianapolis Grand Prix earlier this month, driver Myles Rowe’s focus was to hold his position. “Our tires actually fell off quite severe in the end,” Rowe said. “I was just making sure I managed and got to the finish line.” It was a successful weekend for Rowe and his team Abel Motorsports with Force Indy securing not one, but two third-place podium finishes.
Wienermobiles relish victory in "Wienie 500" at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

2 weeks ago | wfyi.org | Samantha Horton

May 23, 2025 The “Wienie 500” may not have broken speed records but it easily won the title of most delicious spectacle in racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Carb Day Friday afternoon. Six Oscar Mayer hot dog-shaped wienermobiles traveled across the country to compete in their first race ever. Organizers said it had been over a decade since they’ve all been at the same venue.
Indianapolis resident with no criminal record may be deported

3 weeks ago | wbaa.org | Samantha Horton

When Ashly Benítez Gonzalez got a note to leave class on Tuesday, she said she thought her mom had come to pick her up. “I thought, oh, maybe she’s picking me up to go eat, because she’s here with us, and nothing happened,” Benítez Gonzalez said. But she quickly learned that her mom wasn’t there to pick her up and would not be home. “I don’t think it’s fair that they’re doing this,” she said.
Indianapolis resident with no criminal record may be deported

3 weeks ago | indianapublicmedia.org | Samantha Horton

Ashly Benítez Gonzalez said when she got a note to leave class Tuesday, she thought her mom had come to pick her up. “I thought, oh, maybe she’s picking me up to go eat, because she’s here with us, and nothing happened,” Benítez Gonzalez said. But Benítez Gonzalez quickly learned that her mom wasn’t there to pick her up and would not be home. “I don’t think it’s fair that they’re doing this,” Benítez Gonzalez said.
Indianapolis resident with no criminal record may be deported

3 weeks ago | wfyi.org | Samantha Horton

May 11, 2025 Ashly Benítez Gonzalez said -- when she got a note to leave class Tuesday, she thought her mom had come to pick her up. “I thought, oh, maybe she’s picking me up to go eat, because she’s here with us, and nothing happened,” Benítez Gonzalez said. But Benítez Gonzalez quickly learned that her mom wasn’t there to pick her up and would not be home. “I don’t think it’s fair that they’re doing this,” Benítez Gonzalez said.