Indianapolis Local Pulse: Severe Storms Tonight, Pacers Face Clippers, Energy Rates Under Review

Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, March 26. We kick off with a weather heads-up that could change our evening plans. WTHR reports unseasonably warm highs near 82 degrees today, perfect for outdoor walks along the White River Canal, but stay alert for severe storms rolling in after 8 p.m. Expect damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes as a cold front pushes through, dropping us to the 40s by Friday morning. Secure loose items in your yard and have a NOAA radio handy for alerts, especially if youre north of downtown. On the sports front, our Pacers dropped a tough 137-130 loss to the Lakers last night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with Pascal Siakam leading us with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Theyre now 16 and 57, facing the Clippers tonight at 7 p.m. in another chance to snap that 10-game home skid. Tune into Indiana Sports Beat Radio for pre-game talk with Jim Coyle and guests. City Hall updates include the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission wrapping their energy affordability inquiry yesterday, grilling reps from AES Indiana and Duke Energy Indiana on bills for folks in Broad Ripple and Fountain Square. Decisions here could ease our utility costs soon. Meanwhile, the Natural Resources Commission chair voiced frustration over new DNR rules bypassing their input on carbon sequestration permits, potentially affecting land near Eagle Creek Park. No major crime reports from the past day, but IMPD urges vigilance downtown amid the warm spell. Purdue mens basketball just snagged a spot in the USBC Masters qualifying highlights, with local bowler Ethan Fiore turning heads one-handed on the lanes. Looking ahead, catch community events like the spring market at the Indiana State Fairgrounds this weekend. Job market stays steady with about 4,000 openings in healthcare and tech per recent listings, while median home prices hover around 290,000 dollars, up slightly near Carmel. For a feel-good note, listeners in Irvington rallied to restore their historic theater, drawing volunteers from across the city. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and dont forget to subscribe for daily updates. This has been Indianapolis Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.