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New Direction Church to host Back-to-School Block Party
New Direction Church is excited to host a back-to-school block party! Pastor Ken Sullivan joined us to share more information about this special event. The block party will offer free food, backpacks, school supplies, uniforms, sneakers, and shoes to help families prepare for the upcoming school year. In addition to these essentials, there will be […]
16-year-old charged as adult after armed carjacking ends with Noblesville crash
MARION, Ind. (WISH) — A 16-year-old Indianapolis boy on Wednesday was charged as an adult with armed robbery in connection to a carjacking that ended with a crash Monday on a busy Noblesville intersection. Dalton Dee Wayne Spalding was charged with felony counts of armed robbery, intimidation, pointing a firearm at another, and auto theft. […]
FBI searches Indianapolis home where former congressional candidate lives
The FBI searched the Indianapolis home of a former congressional candidate Wednesday, though it's unclear why. The agency confirmed to IndyStar that it executed a search warrant at a near eastside house where public records show Gabriel Whitley lives — news first reported by IndyPolitics. There is no indication anyone was arrested. ...
Benefit ride for severely burned veteran Jason McReynolds on July 27
A benefit ride is being organized by the CVMA 14-1A Detachment and assisted by the Mary T. Klinker Veteran Resource Center to support Combat Vet Jason McReynolds, who suffered severe burns rescuing his service dog from a fire. The ride will take place on July 27th, with proceeds going to...
Twin sisters charged with confining man in garage during domestic fight
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― Rebecca Farrell's knife was mightier than Sharon Jarrett's pen. The 68-year-old twin sisters ― Farrell armed with a large knife, and Jarrett with a black pen ― confined Farrell's ex-boyfriend, a 40-year-old Lafayette man, inside Farrell's garage Monday evening, according to prosecutors who accuse Farrell of stabbing the man. ...
Indy suburbs again top state ILEARN tests; Brownsburg tops charts for English and math
Indianapolis’s suburbs are once again among Indiana's highest test performers, ILEARN results released Wednesday show. Four of the nine suburban Indianapolis counties were in the top 15 school districts for both English and math proficiency: Brownsburg Community School Corporation, Carmel-Clay Schools, Zionsville Community Schools and Westfield-Washington Schools. ILEARN tests are administered annually to students...
Get ready to move at Indy Dance Festival
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indy Dance Festival is set to take place this weekend, promising a full schedule of inclusion, learning, and diverse dance styles. Ashley Lain, one of the performers at the festival, stopped by WISH-TV to chat with Daybreak Anchor Jeremy Jenkins about the upcoming event. “We’re going to have master classes available […]
IMPD: Shooter involved in deadly road rage shooting may have acted in self-defense
INDIANAPOLIS — One man is dead following an apparent road rage shooting on Indy’s southeast side that was captured on a witness’s cell phone. Right now police believe the shooting appears to be a case of self-defense. The shooter was later released without being arrested. Just before 8:30 Tuesday night, at Thompson and South Emerson, witnesses […]
New Castle man out on bail for child solicitation now arrested for child molestation
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — A New Castle man who was already out of jail after being charged with child solicitation has been arrested a second time – now for child molestation. Dalton L. Armstrong, 29, was arrested in late April after police found evidence that he sent nude photographs to a 14-year-old girl and requested […]
Rivalry renewed: Purdue women's basketball will host Notre Dame in 2024-25 season
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue women's basketball announced Tuesday it will host in-state rival Notre Dame at Mackey Arena on Sunday, Nov. 10 at a time to be determined later. The announcement marks the first time the Boilermakers will square off against the Fighting Irish on their home court since 2011.
Bloomington man followed woman in wooded area, arrested for attempted rape
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A man was arrested for attempted rape after following a woman around in a wooded area of Bloomington. Manuel Lopez Lopez was charged with: The Bloomington Police Department was dispatched to the 1000 block of E. Hillside Dr. on a report of a caller hearing a female scream “get off me” and […]
Indiana tight end James Bomba nominated to AFCA Good Works Team
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football tight end James Bomba was nominated to the American Football Coaches Association's Good Works Team on Wednesday. The organization established the honor going back to 1992 as a way to recognize college football athletes for their commitment to community service. All nominees — there were 178 of them this year — must be actively involved with a charitable organization and maintain a strong academic record.
NASCAR Cup drivers to watch at Indianapolis
Much will be on the line for drivers as the NASCAR Cup Series returns to the oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend for the first time since 2020. The top four drivers in the points are separated by 20 points as they race to be the regular season champion and gain as many playoff points as possible.
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