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When is Halloween? And will Indiana's weather trick or treat Hoosiers this year?
Hoosiers dressed as monsters, ghouls and more than a few Deadpools will be out trick-or-treating Halloween night. But they'll be doing so in Indiana, where the weather can go from 'chill' to bone-chilling faster than you can gobble down a snack-sized Kit-Kat. Indianapolis had a snowy Halloween last year. While 2024's forecast looks...
Indiana Task Force 1 member: What happened in North Carolina is catastrophic
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — First responders from Indiana have spent the last 10 days helping victims of Hurricane Helene in Florida and North Carolina. The storm dumped an estimated 35 inches of rain in parts of remote western North Carolina. Task Force 1 Battalion Chief Jay Settergren said Thursday from Asheville, North Carolina, that the heavy […]
How you can get free COVID-19 tests through the mail
INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — The federal government is offering free COVID-19 tests as the country prepares for more cases heading into the fall and winter. Every U.S. household can order up to four free at-home tests by going to Covidtests.gov or calling 1-800-232-0233. Tests can be ordered through the end of the year. If you need a […]
New interactive walk explores one of first Black settlements in Indiana
Indiana residents can learn more about one of the state’s first Black settlement’s with the opening of the Roberts Settlement Legacy Walk. The new interactive, outdoor trail tells the story of three, free African American pioneers who migrated from North Carolina and Virginia and settled in northern Hamilton County in 1835.
Hoosier who now lives in Haifa says Israel is now determined to fight the war its way
INDIANAPOLIS — The Jewish community here is closely watching the conflict in Israel. Many people here have family and friends there. 13News spoke with a man from Indianapolis who is now living in Israel, in a community now under almost daily attack. Eitan Goldstein is a graduate of North...
Carmel Christkindlmarkt brings new vendors and holiday tradition to 2024 festivities
CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) — It’s only October, but preparations for the 2024 holiday season are well underway at Carmel Christkindlmarkt. This year, visitors can expect new additions to the market, including Bavarian Pewter and the introduction of a German holiday drink called Feuerzangenbowle. Maria Rosenfeld, president and CEO of Carmel Christkindlmarkt, joined Daybreak to share […]
Indiana city tops recent list of best small cities in America
A recent WalletHub report analyzed small cities across the United States in an effort to determine which were the best to live in, with one region garnering plenty of recognition. The report looked at over 1,300 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000, analyzing cost of living, school systems, nearby...
Hoosiers line up to donate relief supplies for Helene's victims in North Carolina
HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. — The reality of Hurricane Helene's impact is growing more grim with each passing day. Authorities confirm more than 200 people were killed. It's not clear right now how many people are missing or unaccounted for. The widespread devastation has been complicating rescue and recovery efforts,...
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