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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Some folks unhappy about backed-up traffic downtown because of free 'Yes'Cers' giveaway
While thousands waited in line for their 'Yes'Cers' swag bags downtown, many took to social media to complain about the wait and the traffic jam the Pacers giveaway caused during rush hour. Major intersections gridlocked as drivers in quest of the Pacers gear formed a one-lane traffic flow to the South Pennsylvania Street side of Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers organization gave out 5,000 swag bags to people in their cars from 4 to 7 p.m. on June 4 one day before the first game of the NBA finals in Oklahoma City. By 7 p.m., all the bags were gone. Some people managed to walk up and snag a gift bag, but Pacers Sports & Entertainment officials said they stopped that practice to make sure people waiting inside their vehicles in line had a chance. Just under two hours into the giveaway, officials said they had 2,000 bags left. Users online shared their frustrations that hosting the event during rush hour traffic was a bad idea and interfered with rush hour traffic even for commuters who had no interest in acquiring a bag. Jade Jackson is a Public Safety Reporter for the Indianapolis Star. You can email her at and follow her on X, formerly Twitter @IAMJADEJACKSON. Noe Padilla contributed to this article. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Downtown traffic jammed by free 'Yes,Cers' swag, drivers unhappy
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Yes 'Cers: Downtown Indy traffic is jammed with people trying to score free Pacers gear
Terri Thompson started waiting in line outside Gainbridge Fieldhouse for free 'Yes'Cers' swag at 12:37 p.m. The decades-long Pacers fan was the first in line for the giveaway June 4, one day before the Pacers kick off their first appearance in the NBA since 2000. Longtime fan Thompson remembers the same type of hype — much of it around star Reggie Miller — the last time the team went to the playoffs. "I remember this wasn't even Gainbridge," Thompson told IndyStar. "They were giving away some free bobble heads but I was too late back then. I made sure I'd be right on time today." The Pacers organization is passing out 5,000 swag bags to people in their cars on the Pennsylvania Street side of Gainbridge Fieldhouse from 4 to 7 p.m. today. One bag per vehicle while supplies last. The line started at 3:30 p.m. Follow IndyStar reporter Jade Jackson live on Twitter below: Tweets by IAMJADEJACKSON More: How to score free Pacers 'Yes'cers' gear in downtown Indy today The bag includes several "Yes'cers" themed items, like sunglasses, a T-shirt, a small pep flag, and a poster, according to an online post by the official Pacers pages. Can't make it downtown? Get Pacers gear online. The Pacers also announced that fans can watch the first two games against the Oklahoma City Thunder inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 5 and June 8 if they purchase a $5 ticket. Tickets to the Game 1 watch party went on sale at 10 a.m. June 4. Game 2 watch party tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 6. Tickets for the live Finals games at Gainbridge (3, 4 and, if necessary, 6) go on sale at 2 p.m. June 5. (*If necessary; all games are ET and will be shown on ABC) Game 1, Thurs., June 5: at Thunder, 8:30 p.m. Game 2, Sun., June 8: at Thunder, 8 p.m. Game 3, Wed., June 11: at Pacers, 8:30 p.m. Game 4, Fri., June 13: at Pacers, 8:30 p.m. *Game 5, Mon., June 16: at Thunder, 8:30 p.m. *Game 6, Thurs., June 19: at Pacers, 8:30 p.m. *Game 7, Sun., June 22: at Thunder, 8 p.m. Jade Jackson is a Public Safety Reporter for the Indianapolis Star. You can email her at and follow her on X, formerly Twitter @IAMJADEJACKSON. Noe Padilla contributed to this article. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Heavy traffic in Indy as fans line up for free Pacers 'Yes'cers' gear
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lane and ramp closures, reduced speed limits coming to I-65 mid-May
The exit ramp from northbound I-65 to Keystone Avenue will be closed on or after May 17 to allow for ramp reconstruction, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). The closure is a part of the I-65 Safety and Efficiency Project, and as construction begins on the project, I-65 will be reduced to two lanes in each direction from north of the I-465 interchange to south of the I-65 and I-70 overpass. The ramp is expected to remain closed through late August. Lane restrictions are starting on or after May 17 and will be in place until 2026. Crews will be adding travel lanes, and by the end of 2026, there will be four travel lanes in each direction throughout the goal of the I-65 Safety and Efficiency plan is to extend the life of existing pavement and add capacity to improve the traffic flow and safety in southeast Indianapolis. Construction Speed Limit: The construction zone speed limit is now active on I-65. A reduced speed of 45 mph is in place for the duration of I-65 Safety and Efficiency work. INDOT said drivers need to slow down and avoid distractions in work zones. Traffic fines: That lead foot could land a fine in your mailbox as INDOT launches speed control program Jade Jackson is a Public Safety Reporter for the Indianapolis Star. You can email her at and follow her on X, formally Twitter @IAMJADEJACKSON. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indianapolis traffic: Keystone Avenue ramp, lane closures on I-65 coming
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man dies after SUV hit by train. Crash investigators believe he drove around crossing gate
A man is dead after being struck by a CSX train this past weekend. Crash Investigators believe he was driving around the crossing gate in an attempt to cross the railroad tracks when his vehicle was struck. At 2:36 p.m. April 26, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police were called to the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and North Sherman Drive. on the city's east side for a crash involving a train. Officers saw a red 2019 Jeep Cherokee with damage consistent with being struck by a train, and it was determined that the SUV and a CSX train collided. A man found inside the Jeep was taken to a hospital in critical condition, but was pronounced dead two days later. Police announced his death April 29 and said the conductor of the train remained on-scene and cooperated with the investigation. That crash was the first in two separate car-train collisions that happened within 24 hours. At 5:39 a.m. April 27, a CSX train hit an unoccupied red Toyota Camry that was stopped on the tracks at St. Clair Street on the city's northeast side. The car was pushed to an area near East Michigan and North Pine Streets. CSX told IndyStar that no injuries were reported. This crash happened 3 miles away from the fatal collision. Train derailment: CSX reveals cause of Southeastern Avenue train derailment that sent cars off overpass Jade Jackson is a Public Safety Reporter for the Indianapolis Star. You can email her at and follow her on X, formerly Twitter @IAMJADEJACKSON. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Man dies after SUV struck by train. Police say he drove around stop arm
Indianapolis Star
29-04-2025
- Indianapolis Star
Man dies after SUV hit by train. Crash investigators believe he drove around crossing gate
A man is dead after being struck by a CSX train this past weekend. Crash Investigators believe he was driving around the crossing gate in an attempt to cross the railroad tracks when his vehicle was struck. At 2:36 p.m. April 26, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police were called to the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and North Sherman Drive. on the city's east side for a crash involving a train. Officers saw a red 2019 Jeep Cherokee with damage consistent with being struck by a train, and it was determined that the SUV and a CSX train collided. A man found inside the Jeep was taken to a hospital in critical condition, but was pronounced dead two days later. Police announced his death April 29 and said the conductor of the train remained on-scene and cooperated with the investigation. That crash was the first in two separate car-train collisions that happened within 24 hours. At 5:39 a.m. April 27, a CSX train hit an unoccupied red Toyota Camry that was stopped on the tracks at St. Clair Street on the city's northeast side. The car was pushed to an area near East Michigan and North Pine Streets. CSX told IndyStar that no injuries were reported. This crash happened 3 miles away from the fatal collision. Jade Jackson is a Public Safety Reporter for the Indianapolis Star. You can email her at and follow her on X, formerly Twitter @IAMJADEJACKSON.
