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Congress tries again to reclassify 911 dispatchers as first responders
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — A federal bill is being considered in the House to reclassify 911 dispatchers as first responders, a proposal that lawmakers have decided against in the past. Currently, dispatchers are classified as clerks by federal labor laws. Mike Hubbs, the director of Hamilton County Public Safety Communications, said the classification creates logistical […]
Fishers wants to annex 994 acres of Hamilton County
FISHERS, Ind. (WISH) — The city government of Fishers is trying to annex 994 acres in the southeast corner of Hamilton County. The proposed annexation area, comprised mostly of housing subdivisions, is located east of Florida Road and South of 113th street. It extends east to the Hancock and Madison county lines, and southeast to […]
Networking group connects Carmel-area women in business
The Carmel Women’s Networking Group meets monthly to discuss achievements, provide updates and share opportunities to support business owners in their latest ventures. “We’re a group of women trying to support other women and our businesses, to help us grow and to refer business to each other, only if it’s organically, and to know that we can refer business because we speak on a monthly basis,” said co-founder Melissa Olson, Guild mortgage loan originator.
Allen Resigns as DePauw Baseball Head Coach
Greencastle, Ind. – Blake Allen, DePauw head baseball coach since August 2016, has announced his resignation effective August 5 with plans to accept another opportunity.Jon Erhard, current assistant baseball coach for the Tigers, will assume day-to-day leadership of the program and a national search will commence shortly. In Allen’s eight seasons, the Tigers posted a 142-139 overall record including a 33-13 record in his first season that included an appearance in the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship. Four of his squads won 22 or more games including the 2024 Tigers which finished 23-17. Allen coached student-athletes who earned 32 all-North…
Court Sentences Indiana Man to 10 Years for Trafficking Firearms to Chicago
An Indiana man has received a ten-year federal prison sentence for trafficking firearms from Indianapolis to the Chicago area, which included 15 guns ranging from semiautomatic rifles to untraceable “ghost guns.” Devante T. Brown, 29, and his co-defendant Corey Sartin, 21, both from Indianapolis, sold these firearms to undercover law enforcement officers on several occasions in 2022.
Gordon Pipers Prep for Busy Fall
The Indianapolis 500 Gordon Pipers/Horse Shoe Pipes and Drums are looking forward to performing at the Indianapolis Colts games this season. “I have been with the band since 1969,” Doug Hardwick said. “The founder of the band, Dr. Wallace Gordon Diehl, was our neighbor as a child growing up in Pike Township. I heard the bagpipes and drums at a practice at the Diehl ranch and was hooked at age 9. I started playing in the eighth grade.
All INdiana Podcast Network Featured Podcast of the Week: WISHstory: Celebrating 70 Years of WISH-TV
Each Friday on Daybreak we highlight a podcast from the All INdiana Podcast Network that we think you’ll love. This week we are featuring the WISHstory: Celebrating 70 Years of WISH-TV podcast. Listen in as we explore the history of one of Indiana’s longest running television stations. We’ll take a deep dive and interview the […]
WARNING: Produce Recalled From MI, OH, IN Stores Due To Listeria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are urged to check their refrigerators for produce included in an expanded recall in these states. Produce...
Indiana students struggle on math portion of SAT, see little progress in reading and writing
Eleventh graders in Indiana take the SAT, a standardized college-readiness test, to comply with state law. This year, the percentage of students who earned college-ready scores increased in reading and writing but decreased severely in math.
Indiana man arrested after leading police on chase that ended in fiery crash
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- An Indiana man who led police on a short chase that ended in a fiery crash Wednesday afternoon was arrested. The incident started Wednesday afternoon. According to Indiana State Police Sgt. Carey Huls, a state trooper saw a man driving a white Chevy Blazer with expired tags make an unsafe lane change.
Team Sheep overtakes the herd at 2024 Greasy Watermelon Race at Tippecanoe County Fair
WEST LAFAYETTE - Miss Tippecanoe County 2024 winner Abby Fitzmorris wore a wig and joined the action disguised as an elderly member. The Purdue agriculture student and former cross country member had done enough glamorizing for the week. It was time to dive head first into the mush for the yearly Greasy Watermelon...
IMPD Officer Injured in Shooting on City’s Far East Side
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An officer was injured in a shooting on the city’s far east side Friday night, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says. At 8:30 p.m. Friday, IMPD officers were dispatched to the intersection of East 36th Street and North Wittfield Street on a report of shots fired. That is a residential area on […] The post IMPD Officer Injured in Shooting on City’s Far East Side appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
EC Student-Athletes Participate at IHSAA Student Leadership Conference
INDIANAPOLIS – Twelve East Central High School student-athletes are participating at the 2024 IHSAA Student Leadership Conference. The event is being held today at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Member schools are encouraged to send student-athletes, who have demonstrated leadership skills, or have potential for leadership roles. Each student-athlete will...
Indianapolis man sentenced to 66 years for stabbing IMPD officers
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indianapolis man was sentenced on Thursday after he attempted to kill two officers on Dec. 1, 2021. Deonta Williams, 22, was sentenced to 66 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to two counts of attempted murder and one count of prisoner possessing a deadly weapon. On Dec. 1, 2021, two […]
Traffic stop leads to three men arrested on dealing charges
ANDERSON—On Thursday, July 25, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Trooper Matt Dickerson was patrolling the City of Anderson near 38th Street and Columbus Avenue when he stopped a passenger vehicle for an equipment violation and speeding. Trooper Dickerson spoke to the car’s driver, who identified himself as Ki’Shawn Demond Anderson, 22, of Anderson. During the interaction, Trooper Dickerson recognized indicators of criminal activity and requested the assistance of the Anderson Police Department.
Muggy meter and storm chances to resurge this weekend
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — We stayed on course with having a nice Friday across central Indiana. The hotter and humid air mass kept itself more in southern Indiana today. Do not expect us to stay away from unsettled weather for much longer as we’ll re-introduce a more uncomfortable and active pattern going into the final few […]
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