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According to the Indy Star, retired NASCAR and IndyCar driver, has lost his battle with cancer and died at the age of 56. Andretti was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in April 2017. In November of that same year, he announced that he finished Chemo. But, In May 2018, he shared on social media […]

21-year-old Indianapolis rapper Troy Ward–known by his rap name T Ward– is facing serious time after being convicted of robbery and murder charges from a triple murder incident in 2017. Prosecutors used cellphone records and other evidence to convict the rapper including  rap lyrics from Ward’s song, “Im Different.” The story began in 2017 when […]

Do you know an all-star student doing great things at their school or in the community? Well, we want to hear about them. Nominate a high school student who you think deserves to be featured on hot1009.com!

According to RTV6,  firefighters responded to a fire early Saturday morning at the Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place on the city’s north side. In a press release, IFD Battalion Cheif Rita Reith stated that Indianapolis Fire Department firefighters were called around midnight to the restaurant, located at 1831 N. College Ave.  When they arrived, they […]

Welcome back for another episode of B Swift’s Hot Sessions powered by Up Next. Every week we feature a local artist making noise in the city. B Swift sits down with the artist as they they drop a hot freestyle. This week Indy’s own Rooso stops by and spits on a cold beat made by Walt […]

Welcome back for another episode of B Swift’s Hot Sessions powered by Up Next. Every week we feature a local artist making noise in the city. B Swift sits down with the artist so viewers can get a chance to know more about the them. Then, the artist drops a hot freestyle. This week, Jah’de […]

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I had the pleasure of getting a personal tour of a very unique boutique. This is nothing of the norm or anything you would typically see in Indianapolis. Cargo is the first shipping container store. That does not mean you can purchase other shipping containers for your precious cargo.  These young entrepreneurs turned a 40 foot storage […]

Welcome to another episode of Hot Sessions with B Swift. Today Swift sits down with Jovi Blac. Blac recently released his project, Pressure & Pain, available on multiple streaming platforms. Get to know more about Blac and his music below. For your chance to have your music featured on Hot963.com, click the link here to […]

It is officially holiday season. We know that this time of year can be hard for some. Every year the Mozel Sanders Foundation raises money in efforts to feed those in need on Thanksgiving. Tune in to 106.7 WTLC and AM 1310 The Light on Friday Nov. 15th to hear words from various community leaders […]

According to the Indy Star, Indianapolis Public Schools is investing close to $30 million within the next two years to give its teachers a well deserved pay raise. This is the largest pay raise in district history and makes IPS one of the best paying school districts in Indiana. See Also: Texans Rookie Pays For […]

Election day is Tuesday Nov. 5th and we got you covered with everything you need to know before heading out to the polls. “Where Do I Vote?” Marion County residents can using the state’s voting portal to find voting locations, registration status, review a sample ballot, and more. Click here to visit the portal. “Who […]