In a move that will likely increase food deserts in inner-city Indianapolis, local grocery store chain Double 8 Foods, formerly known as Seven Eleven Supermarket, abruptly went out of business Thursday morning. The family-owned and operated business had been operating on Indianapolis’ north side for the past 58 years serving and catering to mostly shoppers […]
It’s National Hot Dog Day. Foodies rejoice! Of course, this means getting deals, killer deals, on the all-American classic. Sonic Drive-In will be offering both the “Chili Cheese dog” and their “All-American dog” for just $1 all day, while 7-Eleven will be offering their “Quarter-Pound Big Bite” Hot dog for also a dollar at select locations. Even […]
Get In the Know With Kim’s Wednesday News & Headlines Metro police are looking for three men after a robbery and shooting of a man who was just going home from work. They say the victim was robbed at around one this morning near 21st Street and Tibbs Avenue on the west side. The suspects shot him […]
Another major U.S. bank is being reeled in and penalized for running scams that cost you, the consumer, big bucks. Click the media player below to listen to today’s #YourMoneyMatters Report with Kim Wells to see what Citibank is accused of, who’s protecting you and how much they must pay in restitution… (Source: Wire–Mimi Chiahemen contributed […]
Israeli archaeologists out of Jerusalem say they’ve confirmed the discovery of the oldest biblical texts since the Dead Sea Scrolls. In an announcement this week, officials said that American and Israeli researchers had found biblical writing on a charred 1,500-year-old parchment. The parchment was dug up 45 years ago. That was during a time before the […]
Mississippi authorities are investigating a car crash that killed an outspoken black Confederate flag supporter. You may know this guy from social media since the confederate flag battle has erupted again. He’s Anthony Hervey, 49. Reports say he died Sunday while returning home from a Confederate flag rally in Alabama. A passenger in Hervey’s car […]
Kim’s Monday News & Sports Headlines to Keep You in the Know Good morning to you on this post-IBE Summer Celebration Monday. Indiana’s National Guard armories and recruiting stations are now armed thanks to Indiana’s governor. In response to the recent attack on military personnel in Chattanooga, Governor Mike Pence signed an executive order on […]
A popular retail pharmacy giant may have had its online photo services compromised by a hacker leaving its customers at risk for being cyber crime victims. CVS is telling its customers that their credit card info may have been compromised through their vendor that manages and operates CVSphoto.com. They’ve taken steps to shut down the […]
Get In the Know With Kim’s Friday News & Headlines Indianapolis Power and Light is hoping to have power completely restored before the heat wave hits. Some of the hottest temperatures of the year are expected this Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration weekend. More than 400 workers are still trying to restore power following Monday and Tuesday’s […]
Indiana Black Expo’s 45th Annual Summer Celebration continues today with some highly anticipated top notch events focused on career, culture and taking care of your health. Click the media player below to hear what’s on tap on this Throwback Thursday: To see this year’s schedule of events, click HERE. ###(@PraiseIndy)### kimwellsmedia 071615 Follow me on Twitter@kwellscomm.
Indiana Color of Pride events kick off this evening with a reception and a special screening of Mo’Nique’s film “Blackbird.” The timing of the organization’s celebration events come weeks after Pride celebrations in Indianapolis where success was fueled by taking a stance against perceived discrimination from the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. It’s also coincidentally well-timed […]
 Kim’s Wednesday News & Sports Headlines Guilty! That’s the verdict for Mark Leonard. He was convicted Tuesday on all 53 charges against him for the 2012 Richmond Hill explosion on Indy’s south side, that killed two people and destroyed or damaged 80 homes. It took jurors just two-and-a-half hours to reach their verdict. Prosecutors have asked that Leonard […]
