Hello, Indianapolis!
We have a new podcast and video for you, and are highlighting some other recent podcasts & videos in case you’ve not had a chance to check them out yet.
We’re also giving away GEN CON BADGES to a few luck newsletter subscribers and podcasts listeners. That information is below. Check it out and enter to win!
We also have more Indy crime to report that we’d like, which is typically the case this time of year when the sun fries people’s brains. Be alert and be safe out there!
And finally, we have a Brickyard 400 recap as well as a local business story for you.
Here’s the latest edition of Naptown Buzz: “Your source for all things Indy”.
Naptown Buzz Podcasts & Videos
Naptown Buzz Podcast: July 29, 2016
Naptown Buzz Podcast for Friday, July 29, 2016: Brickyard 400 recap, Indians, Gen Con, Back to School, Naptown Twitter Buzz & Odd News from Utter Oddcast!
Naptown Buzz Podcast: July 22, 2016
Naptown Buzz Podcast for Friday, July 22, 2016: Brickyard 400 & Odd News from Utter Oddcast!
Naptown Twitter Buzz (July 29, 2016)
The 5 year old reads your tweets on this episode of Naptown Twitter Buzz!
What’s The Deal with Pokemon GO?!
The Naptown Buzz crew brings you some Gamer Chronicles fun, and tries to figure out what the deal is with Pokemon Go.
Ghostbusters Lottery Tickets
Naptown Buzz takes a look at Hoosier Lottery’s Ghostbusters scratch off tickets.
Eatup Indy: Warheads Sour Jelly Beans
Around Easter we picked up a bag of Warheads Sour Jelly Beans for another Eatup Indy! video. Today the kids gave them a whirl.
Gen Con 2016
Tapping Party for Gen Con 2016 August 3rd
20-Sided Rye – The Official Beer of Gen Con 2016, brewed by Sun King Brewing, will have its Official Tapping Party on Wednesday, August 3rd at 5 pm on Georgia Street!
Gen Con 2016 Social Media Menu
Looking for a heaping helping of Gen Con coverage from the 2016 convention? Above is a quick cheat sheet/”social media menu” that has the official convention social media accounts and hashtags.
Gen Con 2016 Has Record-Breaking Exhibitor Increase
Gen Con 2016 will feature a record-breaking number of exhibitors, expands into Lucas Oil Stadium.
Gen Con 2016 4-Day Badge Giveaway
Gen Con 2016 returns to Indianapolis August 4-7, and Naptown Buzz is giving away a few 4-Day badges!
The password to enter was sent to all mailing list subscribers and can also be heard on the July 29, 2016 episode of Naptown Buzz.
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Recent Indy Crime
- UPDATED: IMPD Officer Shot by Off-duty Police Officer (July 29)
- Man Shot, Killed, in the 1100 block of Sharon Ave (July 28th)
- UPDATED: Person Shot to Death in the 3000 block of W 18th St (July 28)
- UPDATED: Shooting Left Two Critical, One Dead, Near Fairgrounds (July 27th)
- IMPD Searches For Suspect Who Entered Home, Attempted To Assault Child
- UPDATE-ARREST MADE: September 2015 Fatal Shooting on Crestview Avenue
- UPDATED: IMPD Detectives Working Incident Where Two Shot on North Side (July 26th)
- IMPD Officer Is Shot and Injured, Suspect Dead, After Lengthy Vehicle Pursuit (July 25th)
- IMPD Officers Apprehend Three Allegedly Involved in Armed Robbery (July 25th)
- Detectives arrest man for first murder of 2016
- UPDATED: Hit And Run Detectives Investigate Crash That Killed A Motorcyclist (July 25th)
- Adult Male Shot To Death On The City’s Near Northside (July 25th)
2016 Brickyard 400 Recap
Kyle Busch Sweeps the Brickyard, Wins Second Brickyard 400
Kyle Busch survived four late restarts in the last 18 laps in his No. 18 Skittles Toyota to triumph for the second consecutive year at Indianapolis.
Kyle Busch wins Lilly Diabetes 250 & Brickyard 400 Pole
On a hot day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, no one was hotter than Kyle Busch.
Brickyard 400 Photo Gallery: July 22, 2106 Press Conferences
Brickyard 400 Photo Gallery: July 22, 2106 Press Conferences
2017 Brickyard 400 date set for Sunday, July 23
The 2017 Brickyard 400 will take place on Sunday, July 23, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Gen Con 2016, The Best Four Days in Gaming™, returns to Indianapolis on August 4-7, 2016. We hope to see you there!
Visit gencon.com for badges and more information.
Business News
John C. Lechleiter to Retire as Lilly CEO; Board Elects David A. Ricks as Successor
Eli Lilly and Company announced that John C. Lechleiter, Ph.D., chairman, president and chief executive officer, will retire as president and CEO and from the company effective December 31, 2016.
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