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When to expect showers and storms on Sunday across Indiana
INDIANA, USA — After a sunny, warm start to the weekend, Indiana will finish off with scattered rain and some downpours. A warm front is on the way to the state, bringing muggier air and higher chances for rain. Tap HERE to track the incoming rain with our interactive...
Opioid settlement fund fuels anti-addiction battle in Indiana
Indiana is stepping up its fight against addiction with a boost from an opioid settlement fund. The money comes from a $54 billion 2021 Opioid Settlement Fund created by manufacturers, distributors and retailers to address their role in the nation’s opioid epidemic. Indiana will receive $508 million from the fund over the next several years.
Pro-life group speaks on lawsuit against Indiana Department of Health
The lawsuit filed against the Indiana Department of Health claims that information on individual terminated pregnancy reports is now being withheld from those requesting it. In December, the IDOH stopped releasing the individual reports, rather compiling public statewide data quarterly. Leaders with Voices for Life, a pro life group based...
Wabash Valley Geekz and Things kicks off
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Wabash Valley Geekz and Things started off at the West Vigo Community Center Saturday. The gym was filled with vendors with treasures from the past. Everything is welcome, from vintage toys to retro art. The event started because locals felt that vendor fairs didn’t have enough vintage items. The leader […]
Kokomo man jogging the entire perimeter of the US | Inspiring Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Anyone who has run long distance knows the final stretch can be the toughest, but Kokomo's Cameron Balser, a modern day Forrest Gump, has everybody beat. He's in the final miles of a run across America. Check that — not across, but around. Balser is jogging the...
Brownsburg cyclist wins bronze at Olympics
PARIS — Chloé Dygert, a Brownsburg native and member of the U.S. women’s cycling team, won the bronze medal in the Olympic women’s cycling time trial event on Saturday. Dygert is a world champion in two different women’s cycling events — the individual pursuit, which takes place on the track, and the time trial, which […]
Watch: IU football’s Curt Cignetti gives one-on-one interview with On3
Watch as IU football coach Curt Cignetti gave a one-on-one interview with Andy Staples of On3 at Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis. Indiana opens the 2024 season on Aug. 31 against Florida International in Bloomington. For complete coverage of IU football, GO HERE. The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans...
Community Link: Supporting educational development in young people
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each week on Community Link, Carolene Mays takes a look at an organization or business that is making a positive impact on the community. This week, Mays was joined by Robert Jackson, an Indianapolis native and best-selling author of seven books, including his latest, “Mothers Raising Sons.” Jackson travels around the world, speaking […]
IMPD: Man found shot, killed in alley on near north side
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A man died early Sunday morning following a shooting on the city’s near north side, according to police. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a report of a person lying in an alley in the 3000 block of Boulevard Place at 7:52 a.m. Officers arrived and found a man with injuries […]
Advancing DNA technology helps identify Westfield serial killer’s victims
Advances in DNA technology are helping victims of suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister be identified more quickly. Dr. Krista Latham, director of the Human Identification Center at the University of Indianapolis, tells WISH-TV how the way they use DNA technology has changed. “It’s not that technology exists today that didn’t exist in the past. It’s just that it’s more sensitive. We’re able to create those DNA profiles from samples that we may not have been able to do so in the past because we can see that DNA,”
High School Football: Top five quarterbacks to watch in Lafayette area
LAFAYETTE — Across the week wide receivers, running backs and offensive lineman have been ranked. But now it's time for one more offensive debate before shifting to defensive players. Which team has the best returning quarterback and will command the huddle beginning in August. ...
IMPD beefing up patrols near 86th Street and Monon Trail
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is beefing up patrols at 86th Street and the Monon Trail. The intersection has been getting a lot of attention recently, as the city is considering installing a pedestrian bridge at the intersection. IMPD officers will be out in the coming weeks, enforcing “no turn on red” at 86th Street where […]
Center Presents single-event ticket sales start Aug. 2
Lineup includes pop, rock, jazz, classical & more … Emmylou Harris just added. With subscription packages still available for the 2024-2025 Center Presents Season at the Center for the Performing Arts, tickets for individual performances will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2.
Where you can pick sunflowers, zinnias from an Indiana orchard
DANVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — Saturday and Sunday will be the last chance to pick sunflowers this season at Beasley’s Orchard. Organizers say for just $8, visitors can get in the fields to take home one stem. Tickets can be purchased both online and in person. Kids younger than 2 get in free. Organizers say there […]
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