Hamilton County Reporter

At their June meetings, the Noblesville Lions welcomed a new member and installed 2026-2027 officers. (ABOVE) The 2026-2027 officers include (from left) Secretary Dana Meyer, Treasurer Jeff Kozicki, Director Joe Connerley, District 25 Past Council Chair Rocky Simpson, 1st Vice President Josh Kozicki, President Cheryl Helton, Marketing Chair Lisa Dick, Tail Twister Mark Bachar, Director Lisa Rohe, Director Jeff Dick, and Membership Chair Greg Clouse.

By GINA GLAROS WISH-TV | wishtv.com Artificial Intelligence, or AI for short, has made its way into our everyday lives. Today, more than 65 percent of people use AI on a regular basis. While it can make life easier, some research shows AI may be harmful to your mental health. Today, more than one in five Americans has a mental illness. “The rates of things like anxiety and depression and burnout have skyrocketed,” said Emily Anhalt, Psy.D., Psychoanalytic Psychologist. It’s also a global issue.

Clear Path 465 crews are expected to shift traffic onto new Interstate 69 roadway in northeast Indianapolis. The traffic shift will allow crews to continue building new lanes along the corridor. In order to complete the shift, overnight lane and ramp closures are scheduled over the weekend to prepare the roadway. Crews will move barrier walls, apply pavement markings, and install new traffic signals.

By TIM SPEARS WISH-TV | wishtv.com Indiana saw a significant decline in veteran homelessness last year, despite the total number of homeless people rising across the state. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) annual estimation of the homeless population, known as the Point in Time (PIT) count, Indiana saw an 18.7 percent decline in veteran homelessness in 2025 compared to the year before. That marked the second-largest decline of any state by percentage.

Actors Theatre of Indiana (ATI) has announced the appointment of Dan McFeely as its next Executive Director. McFeely, a former ATI Board Member and Past President of the organization, replaces Jim Reilly, who is retiring from day-to-day activities, but is remaining connected as Executive Director Emeritus. McFeely, a Carmel resident since 2007, has been active in the city’s artistic and cultural scene for many years.

Duke Energy is dedicating $350,000 in financial assistance to help Indiana customers pay their energy bills this summer. This assistance comes from the company’s “Summer Energy Assistance Credit Program,” which is funded by Duke Energy shareholders. How it works Duke Energy works with the Indiana Community Action Association to distribute funds through local Energy Assistance Program (EAP) agencies to qualifying customers to pay energy bills, deposits and reconnection/connection charges.

Whether in a swimming pool, a classroom, a workplace, or a neighborhood, we all have opportunities to move in sync with those around us. When we choose collaboration over competition, encouragement over criticism, and belonging over exclusion, we create something far more beautiful than any medal. That feeling washed over me throughout the 2026 USA Artistic Swimming Junior Olympic Championships in Ypsilanti, Mich., near Ann Arbor.

The Hamilton County Health Department Vector Control Program has confirmed one mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) from Founder’s Park in Carmel. The detection of WNV activity is evidence that the disease is present in Hamilton County, and the public should take proper precautions to stay protected. For optimum protection the Health Department recommends people: Wear long sleeves, pants, socks, and shoes when outdoors.

By MICHAELA SPRINGER WISH-TV | wishtv.com Former Indianapolis Colts kicker and member of the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class Adam Vinatieri will soon be joining other Colts legends in the Colts League of Honor. The team announced Wednesday Vinatieri will be inducted during the Oct. 18 home game versus the Tennessee Titans. Vinatieri played with the Patriots from 1996 to 2005 before signing with the Colts as a free agent in 2006.

By RICHIE HALL sports@readthereporter.com The 2026 football schedule for Carmel will be just like not-so-old times. The Greyhounds return to the Metropolitan Conference once the 2026-27 school year begins, which means they will be seeing some of their old football rivals in August. Carmel’s MIC comeback is one of the highlights of the Hamilton County 2026 football schedules.