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9-year-old boy died after semi crashes into 3 cars, another semi on I-465
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A 9-year-old boy died in a crash that police say was due to a semitractor-trailer failing to slow down in backed-up, rush hour traffic Thursday on I-465 eastbound. Investigators think the semitractor-trailier struck three cars and another semi. Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine said in a news release that “multiple frantic […]
Colts Coach Compares One Player To Stephen Curry Amid 'Sharp' Training Camp
So much for the Indianapolis Colts pulling the reins back on Anthony Richardson as a runner in 2024. Amid the sophomore signal-caller's "sharp" start to training camp, Colts coach Shane Steichen compared Richardson's effectiveness on the ground to Stephen Curry's all-time three-point shooting ...
A prosecutor's 'worst nightmare': Man who crashed Hellcat into family's SUV just out of prison
INDIANAPOLIS — Before a horrific crash that injured six children and their mother, the 27-year-old man accused of causing it recently walked out of federal prison. The Indianapolis man was sentenced to five years and one day at a federal correctional facility in Milan, Michigan, after pleading guilty in 2021 to distributing marijuana and carrying...
What to know about the Childs, Templeton merger: Timeline, grades, redistricting
Monroe County Community School Corp. (MCCSC) is ironing out plans to merge Childs and Templeton elementary schools for the 2025-2026 school year. At MCCSC's July school board meeting, new interim superintendent Dr. Markay Winston outlined details of the merger, including a tentative timeline for approving a merger plan by December of this year. ...
Docs: Indy man pointed firearm, attempted to steal vehicle from off-duty IMPD officer
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indy man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he attempted to carjack an off-duty officer in downtown Indy last week. Andrew Pernell, 44, was arrested on Friday, July 19 and charged with a level 4 felony of unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon and pointing a […]
IMPD asking for help locating missing 27-year-old woman with Asperger's
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is asking the public for help locating a missing Indianapolis woman. Police said 27-year-old Amaka Onochie was last seen Wednesday, July 24 around 2:30 p.m. in the 3400 block of Hyannis Port Drive, which is near 38th Street and Eagle Creek Parkway on the city's northwest side.
This city will be home to the first Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area in Hamilton County
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — Another central Indiana community has received approval for an outdoor refreshment area. The City of Noblesville announced Thursday, July 25 that the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission had approved its ordinance to establish a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in downtown Noblesville, which it says will be the first in Hamilton County.
Door Dash driver, child held at gunpoint during southeast side pizza delivery
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis woman delivering for Door Dash food delivery service was held at gunpoint with her child in the car this week on the city's southeast side. According to court documents, the woman was delivering food just after midnight on July 24 on Carson Avenue to Larry Mauer when he became upset with the driver's inability to provide change for his $20 bills.
Nonprofit offers new affordable housing development in Fishers
A Hamilton County nonprofit that focuses on housing needs for low- to moderate-income residents is making another small dent in the county’s big lack of affordable housing. HAND, Inc., which stands for Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development, is almost ready to open Cumberland Cottages, its newest housing development at the corner of Cumberland Road and 141st Street in Fishers, with an open house set for Aug. 1.
1984: Women compete for crown, title of Marion County Senior Queen
INDIANAPOLIS — Dozens of seniors packed into Washington Square Mall for the 10th annual Marion County Senior Queen competition 40 years ago. The contest was held to honor seniors who had made significant contributions to their community. The 16 contestants were judged on a range of criteria that included:
2 best friends visiting 60 T.J. Maxx stores to raise awareness, fundraise for brain cancer
INDIANAPOLIS — "Retail therapy" has taken on a new meaning for a pair of longtime friends who are traveling cross-country on a shopping spree of sorts. Lisa and Robin, who affectionately call themselves "Bertie and Bessie," are on a mission to visit 60 T.J. Maxx stores in celebration of their 60th birthdays this year.
Chef Oya gets ready to say goodbye to The Trap
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Chef Oya, owner of The Trap seafood restaurant, announced earlier this month that the popular Indianapolis eatery will close its doors permanently on Saturday, Aug. 10. She stopped by WISH-TV to chat with Daybreak Anchor Jeremy Jenkins about the legacy of The Trap and her next chapter: teaching culinary arts at a local […]
E-scooters more popular despite City’s push to promote e-bikes
Despite adding e-bikes around town to promote micro-mobility and provide another option for transportation, e-scooters still appear to be the more popular choice. Jeffrey Jackson, transportation demand manager for the City of Bloomington, said data from Bird showed that only 7 percent of trips taken in Bloomington are from their e-bikes. The City’s licensing agreement with Bird, Lime and Veo was updated last year to require that 25 percent of their fleet consist of e-bikes. Data from Lime will become available in September, but Jackson said it has been difficult to get hard data from these companies.
Tony Katz: Kamala Harris Isn’t Here Because She Cannot Show Her Base Of Radicals As Being Somebody Who’s Willing To Sit Down With Netanyahu
So I am about two blocks right now from the Capitol guys and going to be walking over for first catching the protesters. There were mass arrests yesterday. People I spoke to saw at least 50 people in zip ties getting processed, getting arrested, supporting a mosque in the capital. Some people called it an insurrection. I wasn’t one of those people.
Complaint about former Evansville mayoral candidate's fundraising isn't moving
EVANSVILLE — The Indiana Election Commission has taken no public action on a February complaint accusing former Evansville mayoral candidate Gabe Whitley of filing fraudulent campaign fundraising reports while seeking office locally. Whitley, who promotes himself as "Honest Gabe," has moved to the Indianapolis area since he campaigned briefly for mayor of Evansville as a Republican in 2022. The complaint before the Indiana Election Commission — filed by Gabrielle Kendall, wife of WIBC radio host Rob Kendall...
Person killed in crash along County Line in Greenwood
GREENWOOD, Ind. — A person is dead following a crash along County Line Road in Greenwood. According to the Greenwood Fire Department, first responders are in the area of County Line Road and Combs Road for a fatal crash. Currently, traffic is blocked on the road in all directions. Drivers are being advised to seek […]
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