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Celebrate mail carriers on National Postal Workers Day
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Monday marked National Postal Worker Day, a day to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of postal carriers across the country. Whether rain or shine, postal workers are on the front lines, ensuring mail is delivered quickly and efficiently. Postal workers are celebrated for their tireless efforts, working through various weather conditions […]
Unique fundraiser calls for Hoosiers to show off their muscles by pulling an 82-ton airplane
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WTHI) - Do you think you have what it takes to win a game of tug-of-war against an airplane? You have a chance to find out at an upcoming fundraiser. The annual Plane Pull Challenge is the biggest single-day fundraiser for Special Olympics Indiana. Teams of 15 people...
Docs: Man arrested for raping mother and 12-year-old daughter at west side home
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A 21-year-old man was arrested after police say he broke into a west side home on Saturday and raped a mother and her daughter while recording it on his phone. Teshon Gardner has been preliminarily charged with two counts of rape, online records show. According to court documents obtained by News 8, […]
Pacers see first of their free agents leave the team
(WISH) — Former Pacer Jalen Smith reportedly agreed to a deal with the Chicago Bulls, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Monday morning. The deal is for three years and $27 million. Smith declined a $5.4 million player option on Saturday, making him an unrestricted free agent. Out of the Pacers free agents, Smith is the […]
Temps climb ahead of our next chance for storms
Following the nice start Tuesday, temperatures return to levels more typical of July. We'll have afternoon highs in the middle 80s. Humidity remains fairly low as we enjoy partly sunny skies. Summer heat and tropical humidity levels return Wednesday. We also have the chance for some PM showers and storms....
Indianapolis teens gain paid internship with Bank of America program
Four community-focused Indianapolis high schoolers are using this summer to gain experience. As part of the Bank of America Student Leaders program, these students have paid internships at the Conner Prairie Museum. There, each of the students — Mariah Questelles from Purdue Polytechnic High School, Kaitlin Pumper from Brebeuf Jesuit,...
Alec Pierce: I have to prove to Colts that I’m more than a deep threat
Wide receiver Alec Pierce’s first two NFL seasons have shown that he has a role as a deep threat in the Colts offense, but that hasn’t made him a frequent target of passes. Pierce ranked 93rd in the league in targets during the 2023 season despite averaging 16.1...
Indy man pegged as mastermind behind deadly robbery; lured victims to meetups using OfferUp, LetGo
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man will join his co-conspirator in federal prison after being found guilty of masterminding four armed robberies, including one that resulted in the slaying of a 26-year-old man. On Monday, the United States Attorney’s Office Southern District of Indiana announced that 29-year-old Demetris Campbell was found guilty by a federal jury […]
The Indianapolis Zoo walruses are back from their trip to SeaWorld. About the exhibit
Today is a big day at the Indianapolis Zoo. The Pacific walruses are back in their habitat and can be viewed by guests starting today. The zoo announced last week in a clip shared to Facebook that the walrus exhibit would reopen on July 1. Where were the Indy walruses?
Indiana law enforcement adopts new statewide use-of-force policies
According to a report in the Indianapolis Star, starting today, all law enforcement agencies in Indiana will operate under a new set of policies governing the use of deadly force by officers. This shift is driven by a state law enacted two years ago mandating a unified use-of-force protocol for all police departments in the state.
Indy's Fourth Fest returns downtown for second year; What to know
INDIANAPOLIS — Indy's Fourth Fest is making its return downtown for a second year. The event will kick off at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 4 at the Indiana War Memorial. It will feature a street festival and 20-minute fireworks show. The street festival starts at 6 p.m. with food trucks, ice cream stands, beverages and a Kids Zone.
Indianapolis man caught with stolen gun, large amount of drugs, Madisonville Police say
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WFIE) - A man is in the Hopkins County Jail on a $100,000 cash bond after a traffic stop. Madisonville Police say they stopped 44-year-old Anthony Garrott, of Indianapolis, late Friday night. They say he was heading south on I-69. Police say a headlight wasn’t working, and Garrott...
Secretary of State Diego Morales tours Connecta Corporation
INDIANAPOLIS – Secretary of State Diego Morales toured Connecta Corporation in Indianapolis today. Connecta manufactures specialized precision components and parts worldwide for aerospace, commercial, medical, and electronic applications. The Business Services Division is one of the four divisions under the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office. This visit underscores the...
What to know about new IUPUI split, from academics to student life on campus
The split between Indiana University' and Purdue Indianapolis' shared Indianapolis campus is complete, ending a years-long process to unravel the 54-year-old collaboration between Indiana’s most prominent public universities. What happened to IUPUI?. IUPUI will now be two separate schools: IU Indianapolis and Purdue in Indianapolis. IU will continue hosting...
Is the billion-dollar incentive deal for Eli Lilly a good deal for taxpayers?
INDIANAPOLIS — It is the most expensive incentive package ever offered by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). Price tag: just over $1.25 billion. That’s what Eli Lilly got in return for placing two pharmaceutical manufacturing plants in the IEDC’s Leap District in Boone County. Lilly remains,...
Pawn shop worker told police he stole guns to pay for vacation, court docs reveal
INDIANAPOLIS — An employee at a Lawrence pawn shop allegedly admitted to detectives that he stole 12 firearms from a secure back room in the business and sold many to a friend in order to fund a trip to Jamaica. Myron Anderson, 19, of Indianapolis is charged with 12 counts of theft, a Level 5 […]
WATCH: Colts' QB Anthony Richardson going through throwing drills
If you needed more proof that Anthony Richardson’s shoulder was in good shape, well, here you go. Richardson’s agent, Deiric Jackson, posted a video on his X account late last week, showcasing Richardson throwing down a dunk and going through throwing drills on the practice field. Richardson would...
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