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Faded Memories: The disappearance of Billy Martin and a family’s search for closure
BRAZIL, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Robert Martin of Brazil, IN clings to an old scrapbook, the yellowed and worn pages represent a connection to the past and a tangible reminder of his brother who disappeared as a young child, never to be heard from again. “When August 10th comes around, I always get kind of upset,” […]
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 […]
Indiana choir to join Foreigner onstage at Ruoff for a performance they'll 'never, ever forget'
A group of high schoolers from Brazil, Indiana, are about to perform alongside rock n' roll legends. Members of the Northview High School choir program will join '70s and '80s icons Foreigner onstage at Ruoff Music Center Friday night to perform their hit, "I Want to Know What Love Is." "This'll be something...
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.
Thorntown Public Library Euchre Night Set For Saturday, July 27; Proceeds Benefit Festival Of The Turning Leaves
The Thorntown Public Library is hosting a euchre night on Saturday, July 27 to raise funds for the Festival of the Turning Leaves coming to Thorntown on Sept. 27, Sept. 28 and Sept. 29 this year. The Thorntown Public Library euchre night kicks off on Saturday, July 27 with check-in...
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:
Union Health reports phone outages due to ‘wide-spread’ issue
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Officials with Union Health say a “wide-spread network outage” has caused some phone lines not to work. According to Union Health Spokesperson Mandi Scott, the problem is causing intermittent outages on a number of phone lines in the organization. The lines specifically affected are Union Hospital Clinton, and to Union Medical […]
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.
Anderson police ask for help identifying people of interest after 7 shot
ANDERSON, Ind. — Detectives from the Anderson Police Department are seeking the public’s help in identifying multiple people of interest after seven individuals were shot at a large gathering in Anderson on Sunday. The Anderson Police Department was dispatched on July 21 to the 2200 block of Arrow Avenue on a report of a large […]
Bloomington man charged with murder of man found dead on rural Owen County road
A Bloomington man was booked into the Owen County jail early Thursday, charged with killing Malik Sims, whose body was found along a rural Owen County road 10 days ago. Sims, who was 23, died from a gunshot wound to the head. A passerby reported seeing his body in the grass along Stephenson Road, near the Owen-Monroe county line, the afternoon of July 15. ...
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.
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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