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‘We will make it’: Two Herons Marina took a big hit in last week’s storm
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Exactly one week ago, a powerful storm swept through central Indiana leaving significant damage in Monroe County. One of the businesses impacted most was Two Herons Marina on Lake Monroe. “It’s going to be hard, but you know, we will make it,” said Tom Greenmann, the owner of Two Herons Marina. It started out […]
Indy woman charged with reckless homicide after driving twice the speed limit leading to deadly crash
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis woman is in jail accused of reckless homicide following a deadly crash on the city’s northeast side earlier this year. Driving 84 miles per hour, police say the woman behind the wheel of a red Ford slammed into the side of a gray Hyundai, flipping the victim’s car onto the passenger […]
Kokomo police say shoplifter peed on pile of Old Navy pants
KOKOMO, Ind. — Police say a shoplifter walked into an Old Navy store, took several pairs of pants off a rack, urinated on the pants and then walked out of the store with the soiled garments shoved in a bag. According to the Kokomo Police Department, the incident occurred Saturday at an Old Navy located […]
New Eli Lilly Alzheimer’s treatment approved by U.S. FDA
INDIANAPOLIS — A new Alzheimer’s treatment for adults from Eli Lilly and Company has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. According to a news release from the company, Kisunla is a once-monthly intravenous injection for adults with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease, including: The release said that this treatment is the first, and […]
Police say drunk driver pulls over and tries to enter another person’s car
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Vanderburgh County deputies say a drunk driver was tailing a stranger and attempted to enter their vehicle when they pulled over. According to deputies, Rachel Hudson, was tailing the reporting party and supposedly drove on the wrong side of the road at one point. They say he pulled over at 2131 […]
Indiana SOS asks federal agencies to not engage in voter registration without state’s permission
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is asking federal agencies and departments to not engage in voter registration without the state’s permission in response to an executive order from President Joe Biden in 2021. According to a news release from the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office, Morales said that federal agencies and departments […]
Report: Pacers sign former #2 overall pick James Wiseman
INDIANAPOLIS — The Pacers are shoring up their frontcourt depth in the form of a former high lottery pick. According to multiple reports including ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Indiana has agreed to a two-year contract with former Warriors and Pistons center James Wiseman. Wiseman, who is still only 23 years old, was the #2 overall pick […]
Fishers police warn of scam calls
FISHERS, Ind. — The Fishers Police Department is sending a warning to residents after it was found that there may be individuals claiming to be officers scamming Hoosiers. The FPD said this in a statement: The Fishers Police Department has been made aware of scam calls by people claiming to be one of our officers. […]
McDonald’s launches new garlic sauce in partnership with popular anime
(WXIN/WTTV) — McDonald’s is adding some new flair to their sauce lineup. In a partnership with anime show “Jujutsu Kaisen,” the restaurant chain announced Tuesday that they will soon be launching a new “Special Grade Garlic Sauce.” The sauce, which will only be able to be ordered in the McDonald’s app, is inspired by the […]
Docs: Alexandria couple charged with neglect after burning child in bath, causing other injuries
ALEXANDRIA, Ind. — An Alexandria couple has been charged after an investigation uncovered that they reportedly burned their child when they put the child in for a bath in October 2023 and caused other injuries. According to court documents, filed in late June by the Alexandria Police Department, 29-year-old Codie Watts and 34-year-old Shaun Watts […]
Docs: Muncie man held would-be carjacker at gunpoint after calling police, woman arrested
MUNCIE, Ind. — A woman faces a felony auto theft charge after a Muncie man found her inside his car and held her at gunpoint until police arrived. Chelsey N. Barton, a 34-year-old Muncie woman, was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with one count of auto theft, a level 6 felony. Barton reportedly admitted to […]
IMPD believes man shot in police shooting was ‘suicide by cop’ attempt
INDIANAPOLIS — An 86-year-old man is in critical condition after police opened fire in an incident investigators believe may have been a “suicide by cop” attempt. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to report of a person shot at roughly 11:30 a.m. in the 5100 block of W. Vermont Street at a […]
Children claim Anderson man bribed them with candy, raped them for years
ANDERSON, Ind. — A violent felon allegedly used candy to bribe young children before forcing himself upon them for sexual gratification, according to his victims. Kevin E. Germain Jr., 41, of Anderson was arrested on June 28 on multiple preliminary charges of child molestation, a Level 1 felony, and sexual misconduct with a minor, a […]
Docs: Former Muncie nurse fraudulently obtained pain pills under the names of 2 nursing home residents
MUNCIE, Ind. — A former nurse at Paradigm Health has been charged after officials claim she fraudulently obtained more than 40 prescriptions of pain medications from a pharmacy, ordering extra under the names of two nursing home residents. According to court documents, filed in Delaware County in late June, 45-year-old Meredith Briles has been charged […]
Pacers set roster for NBA’s summer league
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers released their roster for the NBA’s summer league—and it includes some familiar faces to fans of the team and college basketball. The NBA 2K25 Summer League will take place in Las Vegas from July 12 through July 22. The Pacers have 15 players on the roster, including former Purdue standouts […]
Surgeons save 3 fingers of boy injured in fireworks accident
MOORESVILLE, Ind. — Just a couple of days before July, 4 2023, Isaac Depoy, 16, and a couple of friends found a box of fireworks in a barn on the property of the teenager’s parents in Mooresville. “And we’re like, ‘Let’s go light fireworks’,” remembered Isaac. ”Seemed like a good idea.” Isaac had set off […]
Supreme Court to weigh adult industry’s challenge to Texas law
The Supreme Court has indicated it will take up a case next term involving the adult entertainment industry’s challenge to a Texas law requiring pornography sites to implement age-verification measures. The Free Speech Coalition, a trade association representing the industry, is asking the court to reinstate an order blocking the Lone Star State’s enforcement of […]
What to know for Downtown Indy’s Fourth Fest
INDIANAPOLIS — Downtown Indy, Inc. officials gathered at the Indiana War Memorial on Tuesday morning to announce road closures, safety protocols, and event programming for Downtown Indy’s Fourth Fest. The Fourth Fest, which is in its second year, is a street festival that features live music, live interviews, food trucks, ice cream stands, and a […]
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