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Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Carmel. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton County corrections officer Hannah Cline received the Medal of Merit on Thursday for her care of Cadiz police officer Doug Barker, who was injured in a crash on Nov. 2. Barker, now on light duty while recovering, expressed deep thanks for her timely help. WTHR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Indiana native Cody Aiello, coordinator at IU Indianapolis, appeared on Jeopardy! Thursday by earning $17,930 and advancing to the final round; he will defend his title Friday at 7:30 p.m. on WTHR Channel 13 (his debut marks 16 years since his twin brother Todd was on the show). WTHR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting July 1, a new Indiana law signed by Gov. Mike Braun will stop insurance companies from requiring cancer patients to try a cheaper drug before covering the one recommended by their doctor. The law has received strong bipartisan support — it gives providers more say so patients can focus on treatment. WTHR
- ➤ On March 4, Meta and others signed a pledge to cover the electricity needed for new data center projects, including one at a Google campus in Monrovia. Neighbor Chris Lamberson worries rising rates could hurt local residents, and lawmakers have proposed bills to improve oversight (none have had hearings). WTHR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rajan and Janice Bhavnani opened the first Indiana Degree Wellness location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 21 with Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam (at 1685 E. 116th St., Suite 130 in Carmel) where the center offers cryotherapy, an infrared sauna, compression massage and a cold plunge. Current
- ➤ Hamilton County Health Department warns that rising nationwide measles cases could affect local travelers heading to spring break and advises residents to check their vaccination records to protect themselves against the contagious disease (group settings may increase exposure). WRTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Carmel High School graduate Peter Suder transferred from Bellarmine to Miami and now leads scoring for the unbeaten RedHawks as they prepare for the Mid-American Conference tournament beginning March 12 at their home arena + Coach Travis Steele praised his versatile play. Current
- ➤ Greenwood native Brayton Laster will race part-time in nine ARCA events for Wayne Peterson Motorsports and Clubb Racing Inc., beginning at Kansas Speedway on Apr. 18. He will also run at Indianapolis Raceway Park on July 24 and Salem Speedway on Sept. 12, and may add races as the season progresses. WTHR
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Harp Lab
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Carmel Clay Public Library — Registration required — Discover how the harp creates music and build your own harp to take home.
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Nintendo Switch Game Night
4-6 p.m. — Carmel Clay Public Library — Free entry — Drop in and enjoy various Nintendo Switch games with fellow teens.
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Demystifying the Audio Rooms
11 AM – 12 PM — Carmel Clay Public Library — Free entry — Learn everything you need to get started with podcasting and music production.
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Dave Matthews Tribute Band Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — $25 food & beverage minimum — Experience an authentic tribute to the iconic 90's Dave Matthews Band sound.
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The Wizard and I: A Tribute to Stephen Schwartz
7:30-9 p.m. — Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection — $25 minimum for food and beverage — Celebrate the magic of Stephen Schwartz's music with Broadway's Kelli Rabke in a special cabaret performance.
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From Tip To Toe: A Wine Tour Of Italy
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM — Total Wine & More — $20.00 — Discover a diverse array of Italy's wines from Prosecco to Sangiovese in this guided tasting experience.
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Grand Kyiv Ballet - Giselle
7-10 p.m. — Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless classic Giselle performed by the Grand Kyiv Ballet.
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Retirement Planning Dinner Workshop
6:30 p.m. — Stone Creek Dining Company - Noblesville — Complimentary dinner — Explore strategies to secure your retirement against financial risks.
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Designer Bag Bingo: Through the Decades
Afternoon — 502 East Event Centre — Ticket prices may apply — Experience an exciting bingo event featuring designer bags from various decades.
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Maggie Baugh Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of genre-blending sounds and heartfelt storytelling from rising country star Maggie Baugh.
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