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‘All INdiana Politics’ | July 21, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Sunday’s edition of “All INdiana Politics,” former President Donald Trump accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention. News 8’s Garrett Bergquist talked with Steven Walker, a political science professor at Indiana University. Walker discussed the election, voters, partisan identity, and more. Later in the show, Bergquist brought […]
Noblesville fire captain arrested for domestic battery by Lapel police
LAPEL, Ind. (WISH) — A captain in the Noblesville Fire Department has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested for domestic battery early Saturday. The Noblesville mayor’s office confirmed to News 8 Sunday that Brett Etherington, 55, had been arrested by the Lapel Police Department on a charge of domestic violence. Online jail […]
Indiana Foster Mother Charged with Reckless Homicide in Death of 10-Year-Old Boy
An Indiana foster mother is at the center of a tragic case involving the death of her 10-year-old foster son, Dakota Levi Stevens, after she allegedly laid on him, causing his asphyxiation. The woman, identified as 48-year-old Jennifer Lee Wilson, was charged with reckless homicide when she was arrested in New Buffalo Township, Michigan, as reported by Audacy.
Indiana SAT scores continue downward trend, latest test results show
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Only a quarter of Hoosier high schoolers who took the SAT during the last academic year earned college-ready scores in both reading and math, according to newly-released results. More than 80,000 high school students, primarily juniors, took the test in 2023-24. Of those, about 24% of students met the readiness benchmark […]
LEARN Resource Center behind on donations for annual backpack giveaway
NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WANE)— The LEARN Resource Center has less than two weeks until their annual backpack giveaway, but they are behind in donations compared to last year’s event. The most needed items right now are backpacks, pens, pencils and folders, according to Sharon Wilson, executive director of...
‘Voices of Unity’ Youth Choir wins gold medal at 2024 World Choir Games
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne’s ‘Voices of Unity’ Youth Choir has been named World Champions at the 2024 World Choir Games, winning a gold medal in the competition’s Gospel category. The 13th World Choir Games happened in Auckland, New Zealand from July 10-20, bringing...
Rain holds off for the Brickyard 400; timing out rain chances this week
Skies have turned mostly cloudy throughout central Indiana this Sunday morning. Rain chances are going to hold off another day, which is good news for race fans heading to IMS to watch the Brickyard 400! There will be breaks in the clouds today as highs reach into the lower 80s. Sunscreen will still be needed with the UV index at 7 for Indianapolis. This means sunburn may occur within 35 minutes without any sunblock.
Drink wine while viewing bison 20 minutes from downtown Fort Wayne
ROANOKE, Ind. (WANE)— LC Nature Park’s mission is celebrating the beauty of Indiana’s natural prairie landscape while preserving it for future generations. And they have a special event where you can enjoy views of the bison and elk that roam the grasslands of the park, all while sipping on wine or beer and making smores by the campfire.
Mostly cloudy Sunday, humidity climbs over the next few days
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A nice weekend continues in Indiana with more clouds today. Humidity climbs later today and ramps up midweek. TODAY: Mostly cloudy should hold through most of the day. A stray sprinkle may be possible, but the vast majority remain dry for today. Humidity starts to climb later today. High temperatures in the […]
Huntington Twp. woman competes in Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
HUNTINGTON TWP. — With the sun beating down over an open field on a particularly hot day in June, a local woman took the field for the first time at the Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival. Months of preparation went into preparing. But these events are unlike any...
Ohio politicians react to Biden dropping re-election bid
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — President Joe Biden dropped his re-election campaign Sunday, July 21, in an earthquake to the presidential race. Politicians in and from Ohio offered their opinions: I thank President Biden for his years of committed service to the country we love — as Senator, as Vice President, and as President. Sen. Sherrod […]
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