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In today's newsletter:
- How a west Indianapolis restaurant fire was stopped from spreading.
- How Colts fans really felt leaving Lucas Oil this season
- Why Fox wants Mark Sanchez’s Indianapolis fight lawsuit in federal court
Also on today's calendar: Crawl 'Til The Ball Falls: Indianapolis NYE Bar Crawl 2025 and 2 more events.
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Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Indianapolisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 29 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Tuesday: Becoming cloudy and chilly, temps: high: 28, low: 26.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 36 and low of 17 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Investigation underway after fire breaks out at west Indianapolis restaurant (wthr.com) — Firefighters quickly contained a significant fire early Sunday at Junior Fish & Chicken in a west Indianapolis strip mall near West 10th Street and North Girls School Road, across from Ben Davis High School. No injuries were reported, but the restaurant is listed as temporarily closed while investigators work to determine what caused the blaze. 
2. Colts fans reflect on season during final home game at Lucas Oil Stadium (wrtv.com) — Colts fans in Indianapolis packed Lucas Oil Stadium for the final home game of the season, using the day to vent frustrations and share hope for the future. Many described a year of early promise derailed by injuries, yet longtime season-ticket holders stressed loyalty and optimism about the team’s chances in coming seasons.
3. Fox Corp. seeks to move Mark Sanchez's lawsuit to federal court (wishtv.com) — A high-profile lawsuit tied to an October altercation in downtown Indianapolis is now at the center of a legal tug-of-war, as Fox Corporation seeks to move the case into federal court. The suit stems from a fight near the Westin Hotel involving former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez and a local delivery driver, with questions over alcohol service and employer responsibility still being contested.
4. Christmas spending on credit cards leads to serious debt for shoppers (wishtv.com) — Indianapolis families are opening their post-Christmas credit card bills and finding that holiday splurges can quickly turn into long-term debt. A local banking expert explains how many shoppers carry balances year-round and offers practical strategies like avalanche and snowball payoff methods, plus encouragement to seek help early if payments feel overwhelming.
5. Silver Alert declared for 66-year-old man missing from Noblesville (wishtv.com) — A statewide Silver Alert is in effect after 66-year-old Gene Saunders went missing from Noblesville, about 25 miles north of Indianapolis, and is believed to be in extreme danger. Police say he was last seen Sunday morning driving a gray 2021 Honda Accord with Ohio plates and may need medical help. Anyone in the Indianapolis area who spots him or his car is urged to call Noblesville police or 911 immediately.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Indianapolis
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- Crawl 'Til The Ball Falls: Indianapolis NYE Bar Crawl 2025
16-Bit Bar+Arcade 110 E New York St Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
6:00 pm - Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Indoor Market
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens , 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy , Muncie
9:00 am - Betty's Cabin Activity: Sunday Crafternoon
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 600 West Minnetrista Boulevard Muncie, IN 47303
12:00 pm - Lady Bits Comedy Show
IF Theatre 719 E. St. Clair St Indianapolis, IN 46202
8:00 pm - Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
Scottish Rite Cathedral 650 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
8:45 pm
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Gentle Slow-Flow Yoga
Brownsburg Public Library , 450 South Jefferson Street , Brownsburg
10:30 am - Bookmobile stop: Prairie Meadows Apartments
Prairie Meadows Apartments , 2915 Sweet Grass Ln. , Greenfield
2:30 pm - Young Artists: Recycled Art
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Children's Activity
4:00 pm - Book Besties
Brownsburg Public Library - Tween , 450 South Jefferson Street , Brownsburg
5:00 pm - Sock Skating
White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
5:30 pm - Dollar$ and ¢ents (for kids)!
Brownsburg Public Library , 450 South Jefferson Street , Brownsburg
1:00 pm - Indoor Snowball Fight
White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
2:30 pm
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
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In the wintertime they get so bored, I’m concerned for their mental health:(( they are not fluent in English so they don’t really go out (driving… (Nextdoor Coppermill at The Park) - Found dog running down S Kenmore off of English.
He is injured and I’m attempting to get him in a crate, does anyone recognize him? *Update he has been reunited with his owners (Nextdoor Irvington Southeast)
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