Radio One Exclusives
Angel Reese Declares For The WNBA Draft Angel Reese announced on Wednesday that she has declared for the WNBA Draft, via a profile in Vogue. Words from Angel Reese: “I’ve done everything I wanted to in college,” Reese said. “I’ve won a national championship, I’ve gotten [Southeastern Conference] Player of the Year, I’ve been an […]
WASHINGTON — You may have heard about murdered University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Indiana’s own Jim Banks has voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act. The bill would require Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) to arrest, detain, and deport illegal immigrants who commit a theft-related crime. “This was a completely avoidable tragedy […] The post Rep. Banks Votes in Favor of Laken Riley Act, Renews His Call for Biden to Say Her Name appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
LOS ANGELES — The 96th Academy Awards ceremony will air this weekend, and some of the nominees have Hoosier connections. Leading the pack with 13 nominations – including one for Best Picture – is Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.” The film stars Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the “father of the atomic bomb.” Other films nominated […] The post Oscars to Air This Weekend, Some Films Have Hoosier Ties appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
MENLO PARK, CA.– Facebook and Instagram are experiencing an outage. Users attempting to log onto any of Meta’s social media sites today are seeing error messages. Other platforms impacted include Threads and Facebook Messenger. Tracking site Downdetector shows users started reporting issues around 10 a.m. eastern. The post Facebook, Instagram Down appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
ATLANTA, Ga. — The CDC says Americans with COVID no longer have to isolate for five days. The agency revealed new guidance for COVID and other respiratory infections Friday. But, it added that it urges those who end isolation to wear a mask and limit close contact with others. New guidelines say those with COVID […] The post CDC Announces Changes to COVID Guidelines appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
LOS ANGELES — Comedian Richard Lewis is dead at the age of 76. Lewis died yesterday at his home in Los Angeles after suffering a heart attack. Lewis revealed he had been living with Parkinson’s disease last year. He recently played a fictional version of himself on the hit series “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” https://twitter.com/jtylerconway/status/1762942230476562628 Lastly, […] The post Richard Lewis Passes Away at 76 appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
We are days away from the premiere of the 6th annual Urban One Honors, and trust us, it’s a show you do not want to miss! Join us for this star-studded event, as we come together with incredible pride to uplift the outstanding talent of this year’s honorees: Mary J. Blige (Entertainment Icon), Dionne Warwick […]
STATEWIDE — By now, you have likely seen companies hoping to hire more employees. Well, you may continue to notice “Help Wanted” signs, as a recent study shows that fewer Hoosiers are quitting their jobs. Research collected by SelectSoftware Reviews indicates that fewer people are leaving their positions in Indiana than in most other states. […] The post Study Shows Fewer Hoosiers Quitting Their Jobs appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police in Kansas City are announcing murder charges in the Super Bowl parade shooting. Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said two adults have been charged with second-degree murder and a host of gun-related charges. One person died in the shooting and 22 people were hurt. She adds the two men […] The post Two Facing Murder Charges for Kansas City Shooting appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis took the stand and stood on business in a testimony that has the entire nation talking. Willis, lead prosecutor in Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case, defends herself in a heated hearing on Thursday (Feb. 15). Defense lawyers are attempting have Willis and her office removed from the […]