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IMPD chief: Bullet shot into air hits 11-year-old boy enjoying fireworks
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A stray bullet hit an 11-year-old child during Thursday’s Fourth of July celebrations, Indianapolis police said Friday. Officers say the child is expected to be OK. Police say it happened on the city’s near east side at a home on North Tuxedo Street near 10th Street. Police say the boy was enjoying […]
Pacers sign Nebraska guard Keisei Tominaga to an Exhibit 10 contract
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Pacers have signed Nebraska guard Keisei Tominaga to an Exhibit 10 contract -- a training camp deal but one that will likely lead to him spending this season with the Mad Ants -- a league source confirmed to the IndyStar. The signing was first reported by Jonathan Givony of ESPN. ...
YWCA of Greater Lafayette seeks new location after 48 years
After 48 years in the community, the YWCA of Greater Lafayette is looking for a new location. In a press release, the organization stated that the current building on Sixth Street is "not efficiently meeting the needs of the organization." The YWCA is exploring its options, including community partnerships, leasing...
Dispute over fireworks leads to shootout between neighbors that left 1 dead and 3 wounded
INDIANAPOLIS — One woman is dead and three others wounded following a shootout between neighbors on Indy’s near northwest side. Just before 9:30 p.m. Thursday, a Fourth of July celebration led to a dispute between neighbors that erupted into gunfire. Cell phone video shared by a neighbor clearly shows a man standing at his front […]
New Castle man arrested in police officer's stabbing
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — A New Castle man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly stabbed a city police officer in the arm. Dustin B. Sidwell, 36, was preliminarily charged with attempted murder and criminal recklessness. He was being held in the Henry County Jail under a surety bond of $106,500 and a cash bond of $6,450.
ISP: Indy man opened fire on car that brake checked him on I-70
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man with a reportedly short fuse and quick trigger finger is under arrest after he allegedly opened fire on another driver on Interstate 70 after being brake checked. Dean A. Watson, 18, was arrested on Monday after investigators used Flock cameras to identify his vehicle and tie him back to the […]
Three minors apprehended after a string of armed robberies in Indianapolis
Indianapolis is currently experiencing a string of armed robberies involving teenagers, which the police are actively investigating this week. According to police and court records, three teenagers between the ages of 14 to 17 were taken into custody this week for their involvement in three separate armed robberies. Police apprehended...
Indianapolis Indians honor longtime broadcaster ahead of Thursday’s game
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Voice of the Indianapolis Indians has been a staple in the Indy community for decades. In fact, this season is broadcaster Howard Kellman’s 48th year with the team. It’s also the 50th anniversary of his first season (1974) as the Voice of the Indians. On Thursday, ahead of the team’s contest […]
Former NFL Player Daniel Muir and Wife Arrested in Connection With Missing Son
Former Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman, Daniel Muir was arrested alongside his wife, Kristen, after their 14-year-old son, Bryson, was discovered in their home in Logansport, Indiana on Wednesday, July 3. The teen was reportedly missing in mid-June. According to ESPN, the Muirs’ arrests were conducted by the Indiana State Police....
Health Spotlight | Breakthrough treatment makes dad cancer-free
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer of the immune system. It mostly strikes people in the prime of their lives – between 20 and 40 years old – and is usually treated with chemo and radiation. Now, a new treatment is turning the body against the deadly cells – giving more hope to […]
Analyst Predicts Indianapolis Colts Will Get 60+ Sacks
The Indianapolis Colts have one of the NFL’s most talented defensive lines. How many sacks can they get this upcoming season? According to Drake Wally of Horseshoe Huddle, the Colts will produce at least 60:. “Colts defensive front will accumulate 60+ team sacks. This isn’t that bold of a...
Revenue sharing, roster limits, less money from NCAA: How the lawsuit settlement impacts Purdue athletics
As the world of college athletics readies for another seismic shift where schools directly pay their athletes, how is Purdue preparing to handle this dramatic change, and what does it mean for the future?. Numerous questions have yet to be answered, but athletic departments nationwide are trying to develop answers...
Volunteers help save history at Rose Hill Cemetery restoration workshops
Rose Hill Cemetery, originally known as just the City Cemetery got its name from the wild and cultivated roses that covered the grounds. Established in the early 19th century, Rose Hill Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Monroe County. Rose Hill is the final resting place for many people who...
NASCAR star Denny Hamlin weighs in on the Brickyard 400’s return to the IMS oval
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The NASCAR Cup Series is getting ready for an important stretch of races, all of which will receive plenty of attention from motorsports fans across the country. The series is in action this weekend on the streets of Chicago. Then, on July 14, the drivers will race at Pocono Raceway in the […]
Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self thinks Indiana Pacers will do a great job developing Johnny Furphy
Johnny Furphy fell to the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, and Furphy's college head coach thinks the Pacers will develop him well.
Discounted rates for ride-sharing apps offered for Fourth of July weekend in Indy
INDIANAPOLIS — To encourage a safe Fourth of July holiday in the Circle City, Hoosiers are being offered discounted rates for some of the most popular ride-sharing apps. The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) has teamed up with Uber and Lyft to offer $10 off rides from July 4-7.
Indianapolis Indians continue tradition of playing at home on the Fourth of July
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — America’s Pastime and the Fourth of July. It’s a perfect pairing for the Indianapolis Indians, who will once again celebrate the holiday at Victory Field. The Indians have played at home every Fourth of July since 1997. Each game includes a special jersey, fireworks, and other fun activities and traditions. “It’s a […]
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