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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 […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Indy’s skyline is changing, with construction of the new IU Health campus happening on Capitol Avenue. Neighbors in the area say they’re concerned about dangerous conditions in the surrounding streets. “It’s a hazardous area and something needs to be done about it,” Illinois Street Senior Apartments resident Kevin Pullins said. “I’m in my […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis (VDCI) is looking for 20 volunteers to help out with this year’s parade and observance ceremony in downtown Indianapolis. Organizers say traditional uniformed support teams, such as Reserve and Guard personnel, are unavailable due to the federal government shutdown. Since 1964, the parade has honored the men […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The City of Indianapolis and other organizations are providing emergency funding for families in need in Marion County and surrounding areas. This comes as SNAP benefits are set to expire on November 1. “Very soon, tens of thousands of our friends and neighbors here in Indianapolis will be facing food insecurity,” Mayor Joe […]