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Summer Celebration, Indiana Black Expo’s largest event that showcases Black Culture in Indiana is in its 52nd year.  As a pillar of the state, IBE’s priority focus areas include economics equity, education equity, community empowerment and health equity.  All proceeds from Summer Celebration help support IBE’s year-round initiatives, including its Education Conference, Black Business Training Institute, […]

This Fourth of July we celebrated with the community in Downtown Indianapolis for the annual Fourth Fest. We had a blast today during the Fourth Fest street party in Downtown Indy! Families had the opportunity to support the veterans by making small donation, open-face paintings for the kids, and of course who could forget the […]

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The 2023 Indiana State Fair will be jam-packed with ways to celebrate the state that grew the game of basketball. The theme of this year’s fair, “Celebrating Basketball: The State That Grew The Game” was announced last winter on the basketball court at Gov. Eric Holcomb’s residence in Indianapolis. Fair officials on Thursday shared […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Fans will have the opportunity to watch the Indianapolis Colts practice 13 times this summer, the team announced Tuesday. The first practice open to fans will be July 26 at 10 a.m.  The final open practice will be on Thurs., Aug. 17. Practices will be held at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, just […]

INDIANAPOLIS — As air quality concerns linger from Canadian wildfires sending smoke into central Indiana, multiple closures are planned for today. 8:37 a.m.: All horse races at Horseshoe Indianapolis Casino in Shelbyville have been canceled. 8 a.m.: Conner Prairie announced that outdoor experience areas will be closed on Wednesday due to air quality concerns. Their indoor areas […]

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department kicked off its second annual Teen Academy Summer Program on Monday. The free program aims to bridge the gap between law enforcement and youth while exposing teens between the ages of 12 to 14 to a career in law enforcement. Those attending the program will learn about […]

Several tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued in several counties in Central Indiana on Sunday, June 25. Viewers have sent in photos and videos of hail, heavy rain and even tornadoes. Several tornadoes sightings have been reported in from Johnson County. Viewer Eric Ford sent in video of a funnel touching the […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Three people were killed and one victim is in the hospital after a shooting in Broad Ripple early Sunday morning, according to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. The shooting occurred just after 2 a.m in the 800 block of Broad Ripple Avenue. According to police, the shooting happened on the sidewalk near Jimmy John’s. IMPD […]

SPEEDWAY — The Indianapolis Motor Speedway followed through on their promise and delivered a new car to the woman whose car was destroyed when a tire hit it during the Indy 500 in May. Robin Matthews was gifted a 2023 Chevy Equinox. “A huge step up from snowball,” Matthews said. “Snowball 2.0 is my dream car.” Snowball […]

INDIANAPOLIS — New scanners for carry on luggage at Indianapolis International Airport will provide federal agents with a better picture of what is inside your bag. Olivia Wells, a graduate of Indiana State University, had dreams of public service and found it in a blue uniform at the airport. “I flew all the time, but […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) have confirmed they are working on a federal investigation this morning in Indianapolis with other entities. IMPD says they are an assisting agency. In the 800 block of N. Tuxedo Street, a WRTV crew witnessed an investigation taking place with ATF and Drug Enforcement […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Three people convicted of a crime spree that ended in the death of former Indiana University football player Chris Beaty in 2020 will likely spend the rest of their lives in prison. Marion Superior Court Judge Shatrese Flowers on Wednesday sentenced Marcus Jayon Anderson and Alijah Jones to 162 years in prison for a string […]