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Carroll County child airlifted to hospital after firework explodes in face
DELPHI, Ind. — A young child was airlifted to a hospital with severe facial burns after a firework accident in rural Delphi on the Fourth of July. According to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department, 911 dispatchers were called about the firework accident at approximately 2:41 p.m. with EMS, the Delphi Fire Department and county deputies […]
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...
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 […]
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...
11-year-old boy visiting relatives for Fourth of July struck by stray bullet on Indy's near east side
INDIANAPOLIS — An 11-year-old boy is recovering after being struck by stray gunfire Thursday evening. During an IMPD press briefing regarding a violent 24 hours in Indianapolis, IMPD Chief Chris Bailey made reference to an 11-year-old who was injured when stray gunfire fell from the sky and struck the child.
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...
Former NFL Player and His Wife Were Arrested After Their Son Was Found at a Religious Compound
Daniel Muir’s 14-year-old son was last seen on Tuesday. On Wednesday, a state police SWAT team went to his family’s home at a religious community and found him safe. A news release from state police said that Bryson Muir seemed to be “safe and well” and was given to Cass County child services to care for.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Houston man wanted out of Indiana arrested in Stanton County
PILGER - A Houston man wanted out of Indiana was arrested following a traffic stop in Stanton County Friday afternoon. The Stanton County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle traveling southbound on Highway 15 for speeding about eight miles south of Pilger and made contact with 32-year-old Delvin Eberado Velasquez-Romero.
Illinois Corn Growers join petition to SCOTUS over California emissions mandate
(The Center Square) – A coalition of energy, biofuel and agriculture groups, – including the Illinois Corn Growers Association – are taking their challenge of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emissions mandate to the nation’s highest court. The group filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the EPA’s decision to grant a waiver to California for its 2021-2025 electric vehicle mandate. Illinois lawmakers have considered adopting California’s strict EV policies. ...
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