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Wait times piling up for car repairs
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Auto body shops say an ongoing parts shortage has reached a new low, meaning if you get in a crash, you could be stuck waiting months for the repairs you need. It’s a problem that started during the pandemic, when car manufacturers were producing fewer cars...
Federal court denies Indianapolis’ request for new trial in woman’s death
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A federal court has denied the Indianapolis city government’s request for a new trial after a woman died during a struggle with police in February 2019. A jury awarded $500,000 to the family of Elenor Northington. Officers restrained Northington after a complaint she was belligerent during a prayer service at a church. […]
American Legion Riders Post 104 participates in legacy run
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – American Legion Riders Post 104 participated in the Department of Indiana legacy run. Motorcycle riders, from all areas of the state, drove to Indianapolis together to raise money. Post 104 is one of the more active posts in Indiana, according to Rider Director Norris...
Indiana woman accused of killing 10-year-old foster son by sitting on him arrested in Michigan
An Indiana foster mother has been charged in a warrant with reckless homicide for allegedly sitting on her young foster son, causing his death. She was arrested in Michigan last Saturday.
Indy cybersecurity expert weighs in on CrowdStrike global outage
INDIANAPOLIS — A single Microsoft content update is responsible for a global tech outage impacting Hoosiers and businesses like gas stations hotels, banks, some grocery stores and more. Systems were down at many businesses — meaning they were only able to accept cash. As of late Friday afternoon,...
U.S. 30’s Future May Depend On Indiana’s Next Governor
Whoever the next governor of Indiana is, current Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said it’s crucial that they get on board with the U.S. 30 freeway project. “I think it’s critically important that 30 comes to fruition, and it’s an immensely important corridor that speaks to not just the potential but the demand for growth in an area like this,” he said. “I mentioned how special this community is. The same can be said going across the northern part of our state. It’s beautiful, it’s safe, it’s high-quality of life, and businesses increasingly are wanting to grow where people want to live. And so, it’s really a win-win-win when we get done with all the due diligence on 30 and get busy finishing it.”
Marion County becomes majority non-white
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Marion County, Indiana’s most populous county, became majority non-white between 2020 and 2023, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau data. The consolidated city-county recorded a net loss of about 8,000 residents over that period. It gained about 7,000 Black, 5,000 Hispanic and 3,900 Asian residents but lost nearly 200 Native Americans. […]
Indiana delegate from Lafayette says he's hopeful after Republican convention
MILWAUKEE — Waking up Friday morning after spending the week attending the Republican National Convention, Chad Chism said the tune of "Back Home Again in Indiana" was playing in his head as he packed up his hotel room. Chism, an alternate delegate for Indiana's Congressional District 4, said after...
Another ‘Family Fun on the Farm’ set for July 27
EDINBURGH, Ind. – The Bartholomew County Historical Society (BCHS) presents another free, Family Fun on the Farm event at the Historic Henry Breeding Farm, 13730 N. County Road 100W, in Edinburgh, this Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Area residents are invited to experience life on...
Multiple shot, 2 seriously injured during fight in Anderson
ANDERSON, Ind. – Police are investigating after several people were injured in a shooting during a large gathering in Anderson. According to the Anderson Police Department, just after midnight, officers responded to the 2200 block of Arrow Avenue on the report of a large gathering. As officers responded, they...
'We have to take over.’ Cease Fire Indy founder Ron Gee's children continue his legacy
INDIANAPOLIS — To the rest of the city, he was a legend. A community staple whose life left an impact on the people he helped and whose legacy created waves of change against gun violence in Indianapolis. But to them, he was dad. Ronald Gilmore Frieson, Sr., known famously as Ron Gee, would...
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