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EF-2 tornado causes damage in Madison County
This story has been updated to include information shared by the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. LAPEL, Ind. (WISH) — An EF-2 tornado swept through Madison County on Monday night, causing damage to the Frankton Lapel Schools Administration building east of Perkinsville. The National Weather Service Indianapolis confirmed Tuesday afternoon that Monday night’s strong storms […]
Silver Alert canceled for 14-year-old girl missing from Blackford County
UPDATE: The statewide Silver Alert issued early Tuesday for a missing 14-year-old girl from Blackford County was canceled just before 8 a.m., according to Indiana State Police. Police did not provide any additional information at the time of the cancellation. INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indiana Silver Alert was issued Tuesday morning for a missing 14-year-old […]
Matt Rife to perform in Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
INDIANAPOLIS — Comedian Matt Rife is set to perform at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on his ProbleMATTic World Tour. The stop is scheduled for Friday, December 6, at 8 p.m. Presales will begin on Tuesday, July 30 at 10 a.m. Rife gained notoriety in Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘n Out and for his self-produced comedy […]
IMPD officer shot in line of duty ‘on road to recovery’
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is “on the road to recovery” after being shot in the line of duty Friday night. The officer, identified as an East District officer and 8-year veteran with IMPD, was injured when responding to a shots fired call near the intersection of East 36th and […]
What to know about ‘synthetic identity theft’
INDIANAPOLIS — As it turns out, online crooks don’t need to steal your whole identity to commit fraud; they can simply steal a piece of it. Synthetic Identity Theft is the fastest growing form of ID theft, and according to the Federal Trade Commission, it’s increased by more than 200% in the last five years, accounting for about 85% of all ID theft cases.
Weather Blog: Severe storms hit Indiana
11:16 PM 11:12 PM 10:53 PM A tornado warning has been issued for Henry and Delaware counties until 11:30 p.m. 10:45 PM 10:38 PM 10:35 PM 10:25 PM 10:29 PM 10:22 PM 10:18 PM 10:15 PM 10:11 PM 9:49 PM 9:48 PM According to the NWS Indianapolis, a confirmed tornado was located 8 miles northwest of […]
State agencies pour thousands of dollars into state fair to reach Hoosiers
INDIANAPOLIS (INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — For many attendees, the Indiana State Fair is the perfect time to celebrate Midwest traditions and have fun with friends and family. Some visitors will try eccentric food combinations — like a Cinnamon Toast Crunch funnel cake or spicy pickle pizza — or stop by the Midway for amusement park rides. Others […]
Seeing posts that it's too late for Harris to be on ballot in Indiana? It's not true
EVANSVILLE — With President Joe Biden's decision not to run for reelection, misinformation has started to spread about whether or not the successor candidate can appear on Indiana's ballot. Social media postings to X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook have drawn community notes amending incorrect information, and for some states, such as New...
Steamy Tuesday, storms return Tuesday night
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Feels like temperatures will flirt with 100° this afternoon. This morning: Severe weather has moved out of the area. We’re keeping an eye out for a few isolated storms here early this morning, as well as some patchy, dense fog in some spots. Any fog issues should dissipate by midmorning. Tuesday: The […]
Beech Grove mother furious after video shows son beaten in classroom
BEECH GROVE, Ind. – A Beech Grove mother is outraged after she said her son was violently attacked in class just three days into the new school year. Debbi Khanthamany said her 15-year-old son was working on an assignment in class Friday when two other students came into the classroom, jumped her son and started […]
Fountain Square bar named one of USA TODAY’s Bars of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Sam’s Silver Circle, located at 1102 Fletcher Ave., has been recognized by USA TODAY as one of the Bars of the Year. This honor highlights the bar’s nearly century-long legacy of serving the Fountain Square community with hot pizza and cold beer. Established in 1938 at the corner of Fletcher Avenue and […]
Boone EDC Breaks Grounds on New Facility for Gorton’s Seafood
United States Cold Storage Inc. (USCS) expects by spring 2025 to complete a 107,200. square-foot addition at its Lebanon, IN, public refrigerated warehouse, northwest of Indianapolis. In conjunction, Gorton’s Seafood, Gloucester, MA, will construct its own attached seafood processing facility, which is scheduled to open in late 2025 and employ as many as 160 people.
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