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Indy southern comfort restaurant to be featured on Food Network’s ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
INDIANAPOLIS — One week after an Indy-based BBQ joint was featured on the Food Network show, another local southern comfort food spot will get the spotlight this week on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Indianapolis’ very own His Place Eatery is going to be featured on the popular Food Network show hosted by celebrity chef Guy […]
Off-duty IMPD officer arrested for drunk driving
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indianapolis police officer arrested over the weekend for drunk driving with his child in the vehicle is now on administrative leave, the department confirmed Monday. James Cox, 35, faces two misdemeanor counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, online court records show. Cox was off-duty early Sunday when an officer noticed […]
2 vacant homes on Indy's near east side destroyed by fire; complaints about squatters had previously been filed
INDIANAPOLIS — Angel Mercado watched from across the street as fire crews fought large fires at three homes in the 400 block of Hamilton Avenue, near Southeastern and South State avenues on the near east side of Indianapolis, shortly before 1 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7. Mercado said while two...
Indianapolis Man in Florida Discusses Hurricane Milton, Damage from Helene
FORT MYERS, FL.–A man from Indianapolis is in Florida and doing all he can to stay safe with Hurricane Milton on its way there. It is considered a Category 5 storm that will make landfall either late Wednesday or early Thursday. Ralph Hill says he is semi-retired and works with a landscaping company. He owns […] The post Indianapolis Man in Florida Discusses Hurricane Milton, Damage from Helene appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Trio Sentenced to 65 Years in Federal Prison for Eight Armed Robberies of Indianapolis-Area
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana announced today that three Indianapolis men have been sentenced to a combined 65 years in federal prison for their involvement in eight armed robberies of cell phone retailers.
'Every overdose death is a tragedy' | IMPD arrests man who allegedly sold drugs that killed woman in September 2023
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD arrested a man who allegedly sold drugs that killed a woman last year. On Sept. 20, 2023, Candace Solano was found dead in the 5900 block of Spring Mill Road on the north side of Indianapolis after IMPD was called to investigate a report of a "person down." This was two days after she had initially been reported missing to the Franklin Police Department.
Carmel's Christkindlemarkt board dismantled; Mayor appoints own board
CARMEL, Ind — The Carmel Christkindlmarkt holiday festival will continue, but not with its original board or nonprofit that has operated the event since 2017. Mayor Sue Finkam announced new board leadership. Finkam said that decision was to protect taxpayers because the nonprofit failed to repay the city for...
1 critically injured in north Indy shooting
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is investigating after one person was critically injured in a shooting on Indianapolis' north side Monday afternoon. The shooting was reported around 1 p.m. Oct. 7 in the 3700 block of North Meridian Street, near 38th Street. Responding officers located a gunshot victim who was taken...
IU Health Foundation holding drawing for Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets; Enter here
INDIANAPOLIS — Didn't get those Taylor Swift tickets you wanted? Well, here's your chance!. IU Health Foundation is holding a drawing for tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour upcoming concert at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. To enter the sweepstakes, you have to donate $100 or more to...
Tampa teacher with ties to Indy evacuates as Hurricane Milton approaches
(WISH) — Thousands of people in the path of Hurricane Milton on Tuesday were evacuating. Teacher Magan Ratcliff, who is originally from Lawrence area of Marion County, was evacuating as Milton approached the coastline. “This is the first time I’ve actually been kind of nervous. I went through Irma and the other ones that were […]
Noblesville High School principal joins students in crazy cake eating contest
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — Eating competitions have become a staple at the WISH-TV tailgates on Friday night, and the Noblesville students continued that trend. It started this season with a pie eating contest. Later in the season, Zionsville had a watermelon eating contest that ended in a flipped table. Then on Friday, Noblesville had a […]
'Lowest total in America' | New push for Hoosiers to show up at the polls in November
INDIANAPOLIS — We’re the racing capital of the world. A leader in agriculture, affordable living, and proud, midwestern values. Hoosiers have much to be proud of. But when it comes to voting? Well, that’s a different story. “We’re almost dead last in voter turnout,” said Marion County...
IMPD sifts through video, shifting stories about Indy youth football shooting
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is seeking the public’s help in unraveling a parking lot shooting after a youth football game Saturday night that left two adults wounded. ”At this time IMPD believes there may have been two individuals involved in gun violence that evening,” said Officer Thomas Thompson. ”I can confirm that from what information we […]
TSA intercepts over 5,000 firearms at airport checkpoints in 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Transportation Security Administration on Tuesday reported a significant increase in firearm interceptions at airport security checkpoints, with 5,028 firearms detected in the first nine months of 2024. The amount averaged out to approximately 18.3 firearms found per day, with over 93% of these weapons loaded, said transportation authority officials. In comparison […]
U.S. District Court jury finds ex-New Castle police officer guilty of battering arrestees
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — A U.S. District Court jury found a former New Castle police officer guilty of battering arrestees. The jury on Friday convicted Aaron Jason Strong, 46, of three counts of deprivation of rights under color of law and one county of witness tampering. The Henry County man will face up to 50...
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