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AES: 99% of customers with power restored, full restoration expected Tuesday
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — AES Indiana says it has restored power to 99% of its customers, but there are still many affected areas to assess before full restoration. The electric company says 520 customers were impacted as of Tuesday, and expects a “full restoration” to all customers by Tuesday evening. However, crews still have 119 “incidents,” […]
Indianapolis student joins Scholastic Kids Press program
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis student will have the chance to join a national group of kid journalists to report news for kids, by kids. Asher Frije, a sixth grade student from Indianapolis, was chosen to join the Scholastic Kids Press program this year. According to its website, Scholastic Kids Press is a group of kid […]
AUDIO: Gleaners of Indiana Sending Relief Supplies to Areas Hit by Helene
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s a life or death situation and time is of the essence. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana is on the move, sending supplies to areas hit hardest by Hurricane Helene. “This is as bad a disaster, I think, we’ve seen since Hurricane Katrina,” says Joe Slater, Chief Operating Officer of Gleaners Food Bank […] The post AUDIO: Gleaners of Indiana Sending Relief Supplies to Areas Hit by Helene appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
University of Indianapolis students gather for vice presidential debate watch party
INDIANAPOLIS — A group of students at University of Indianapolis gathered Tuesday at the student center on campus for a vice presidential debate watch party. All eyes were glued to the screen and the students we spoke with all had their own expectations about the debate, citing the styles and politics of candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz.
'Cole Hocker Day' proclaimed in Indianapolis Monday
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis native and Olympic gold medalist Cole Hocker was is back in town Monday, Sept. 30, celebrating the first-ever "Cole Hocker Day." The City-County Council and Mayor Joe Hogsett greeted Hocker with a ceremony at Richard G. Lugar Plaza. 13News caught up with the Olympian afterward. "You...
Fall Harvest Safety: A Call for Caution on Rural Roads
As the vibrant hues of fall blanket the region, Indiana’s farmers are deep into their annual harvest. But with the arrival of harvest season, local roads are once again filled with slow-moving farm equipment, presenting unique challenges for everyday drivers. Local officials and farmers alike are urging drivers to exercise patience and caution, emphasizing the critical need for safe road-sharing during this busy time.
Center hopes to empower youths through peace and equity
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Peace Learning Center’s new initiative hopes to foster a culture of peace, equity, and understanding among youth. Tim Nation, executive director and co-founder of The Peace Learning Center, said, “We started a new partnership with Pike Township Schools, and every fourth (grader) and fifth grader is coming out here to Eagle […]
Tree Fall Causes 40-Hour Power Outage on City’s Northwest Side
INDIANAPOLIS — People living near Tarkington Park on the city’s northwest side say they were without power for almost 40 hours this weekend. The outage happened after a tree fell onto a power line, sparking a fire. Residents said they tried calling 911, but first responders never showed up because too many emergency calls came […] The post Tree Fall Causes 40-Hour Power Outage on City’s Northwest Side appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Republicans are outspending Democrats on Indianapolis airwaves
Republicans are outspending Democrats on political ads in Indianapolis even as most major races are likely locked down, according to data from analytics platform AdImpact. Why it matters: More than a quarter of Indiana's registered voters live in the Indianapolis metro area. By the numbers: Statewide, campaigns and committees have...
The Driver Era bringing 'Obsession Tour' to Indianapolis; How to get tickets
INDIANAPOLIS — The Driver Era, comprised of brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch, are going on a world tour next year. 'The Driver Era: Obsession Tour' will make 40+ stops — include a stop at the Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park on Tuesday, June, 3. The show starts at 8 p.m.
'Figuring out a statewide solution': Indiana officials putting pressure on RiverLink to improve service
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An Indiana lawmaker says there could be legislative action taken if RiverLink doesn't find long-term fixes to problems exacerbated by its service provider switch last year, shedding light on what customers describe as shortcomings in customer service. State Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser says she's been in...
WISH-TV announces Governor debate media usage rules
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Al Carl, Vice President of News for WISH-TV and WNDY, today announced media coverage rules for WISH-TV’s debate in the Indiana Governor’s race. The “All Indiana Politics Special: The Governor’s Debate” will be Thursday, October 3 at 6pm EDT, originating live from the WISH-TV studios in downtown Indianapolis. The debate will mark […]
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s ‘anti-trans’ positions criticized in Netflix’s ‘Will & Harper’ doc
Half-an-hour into the new Netflix documentary “Will & Harper,” Hollywood actor and comedian Will Ferrell and his close friend Harper Steele find themselves in Indianapolis, having what they’ve since described as an “uncomfortable” encounter with Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb. The film documents a cross-country trip the two embarked on in 2023 and centers on Steele’s […]
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