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INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man is recovering after being struck by a bullet that fell from the sky on New Year’s Day morning, an incident police believe resulted from celebratory gunfire. Gabriel West said he was working on the city’s southwest side around early Thursday morning when he was hit by what police say was a stray […]

MARION COUNTY — With 2026 now underway, Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears is spotlighting housing insecurity as a critical challenge facing residents this year, linking the crisis directly to crime rates across the county. More than 74% of Indiana’s extreme, low-income households spend half or more of their incomes on housing costs, making it the […]

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — No. 1 Indiana became the first team in the brief history of the 12-team College Football Playoff to win a game after receiving a first-round bye, smothering Alabama 38-3 in a quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl on Thursday. The Hoosiers (14-0; No. 1 AP, No. 1 CFP) ended a six-game losing […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The online gaming platform Roblox is introducing new safety features after growing concerns from parents who say the platform puts children at risk. It’s been about a month since Brilynn York and her two sons, ages 9 and 12, decided they would stop using Roblox for safety reasons. “Mental health is really important, […]

JOHNSON COUNTY — A drug sweep in Johnson County targeted 32 people Wednesday morning, leading to more than two dozen arrests. Agencies across the county and in Marion County helped arrest 26 of those suspects. Fentanyl, meth and cocaine are just some of the drugs seized in the multi-agency raid. Johnson County officials are sending […]

BLOOMINGTON — In an effort to curb unwanted behaviors, IU has restricted fraternity chapters on campus from hosting events. On Monday, a letter written by Dr. Lamar Hylton, the Vice Chancellor of Student Life, claimed this decision stems from several Interfraternity Council Chapters that have been accused of engaging in hazing behaviors. The letter states […]

INDIANAPOLIS — At least one person is dead after a fatal crash on the southwest side of Indianapolis Tuesday morning, police said. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to a report a personal injury accident in the 4200 block of South Harding Street around 6:45 a.m. When officers arrived, they determined there […]

WHITESTOWN, Ind. — A homeowner has been arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter in connection with the November 5 shooting death of a cleaning crew member who went to the wrong address. Curt Andersen was formally charged with voluntary manslaughter related to the death of Maria Florinda Rios Perez de Velasquez, 32, of Indianapolis. Court […]

INDIANAPOLIS — A former daycare worker will spend eight weekends in jail after admitting to slapping a 2-year-old boy in her care. As WRTV Investigates reported, the incident happened at Kiddie Academy in Greenwood in November 2024. An employee at the time, Joyce Perkins, was working as a floater when she slapped Jayden, 2, across […]

As a thank you to veterans and active duty members of the U.S. armed forces, dozens of restaurants are offering free meals for Veterans Day. Check out our list below of different offers. Beverages and gratuity are not included unless noted. Most offers are good for Tuesday only. Many restaurants not listed below may have […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) said SNAP benefits will be delayed by at least one week for all Indiana recipients, who will only receive partial SNAP benefit payout this month. A local organization tells WRTV that communities are working behind the scenes to help Hoosiers in need. “That’s how I learned […]

WHITESTOWN — Police say a member of a cleaning crew arrived at the wrong address just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, and was shot by the homeowner, who fired from inside the house. Officers were notified of a possible home invasion in the Heritage subdivision. When they arrived, they found a woman suffering from a gunshot […]