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Overdose Awareness Day in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Sunday marked Overdose Awareness Day in Indiana. Nationally, the day is celebrated Aug. 31, but in Indiana, Aug. 25 is set aside to increase awareness. To honor Hoosier lives that have been lost, Indiana-based nonprofit Overdose Lifeline put on its 10th annual Overdose Awareness Day event at the Indiana State Museum, and […]
Candidate for governor meets with voters ahead of October debate
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — Candidates from local and state races spoke at the Cream the Candidate event in Posey County. Libertarian candidate Donald Rainwater was in attendance. Rainwater hopes to become Indiana’s next governor. “I believe that in 2024 what Hoosiers need is better government, not bigger government, not more taxes taken away from […]
Colts kick off High School Girls Flag Football league for the second season
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Colts have kicked off the second season of their High School Girls Flag Football league. Players hit the turf Saturday, and organizers say it gives multiple schools the opportunity for their female students to experience the sport. This year, the league has grown to 27 teams across the state of […]
‘All INdiana Politics’ | Aug. 25, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Sunday’s edition of “All INdiana Politics,” Vice President Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention. News 8’s Garrett Bergquist speaks with a member of Indiana’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention, who said he wished everyone could have experienced the energy there firsthand. Economic development officials […]
IN Focus: Panelists discuss this week’s top stories
INDIANAPOLIS – What are Indiana political insiders saying about the latest news from the campaign trail in 2024?. In the video above, IN Focus panelists Robin Winston, Mike Murphy, Martin Sweet and Laura Wilson discuss this week’s top stories, including last week’s Democratic National Convention and the latest controversy surrounding Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett’s former chief of staff.
Midwest LGBTQ+ photographers and videographers work to preserve LGBTQ+ identities
The morning of March 22, Atlas Photography posted an inquiry on its Facebook searching for “trans Hoosiers” to participate in a photography project in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility. Sam McCollum, a Muncie native, is the trans man behind the page and project. Although McCollum works as...
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
IU trustees violated open door law, says state public access chief
Indiana’s Public Access Counselor agreed with WFIU/WTIU News that Indiana University’s Board of Trustees violated the state’s Open Door Law during its private meeting May 14, according to a strongly worded advisory opinion released Thursday. In the required citation of law justifying the closed meeting, the trustees...
IMPD investigating after inmate found dead at Marion County Adult Detention Center
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is conducting an investigation after an inmate at the Marion County Adult Detention Center was found dead last week. Around 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, Bailey Scott Lyle, 27, was found unresponsive at the jail. Medical staff at the jail provided aid until IEMS and IFD...
2024 PIT count results show a 7% decrease in veteran homelessness in Indy
Our partners at the Coalition for Homeless Intervention and Prevention (CHIP) recently released the results of the 2024 Point in Time Count. The Point in Time count is conducted every January as required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This count allows communities to better understand the number of individuals experiencing homelessness. While […]
Marion County jury convicts Indianapolis murder suspect
Update (Aug. 26, 2024) Officials with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office stated that Caden Smith was convicted of the following charges during the trial: According to a news release from the office released on Monday, Smith was convicted after a five-day trial in relation to the October 2021 shooting deaths of Michael James, Abdullah Mubark […]
Heritage Fund announces ‘Love Where You Live’ party
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Heritage Fund of Bartholomew County invites residents to downtown Columbus to “Love Where You Live” (LWYL) on Saturday, October 5, starting at 2 p.m. The party will feature free activities to celebrate the community foundation’s commitment to building a better community and an opportunity for the public to learn about the impact of its work and how your support can make a difference.
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