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INDIANAPOLIS — More than 1,800 people are experiencing homelessness in the city of Indianapolis, according to the most recent point-in-time count. A new partnership between Horizon House and Goodwill aims to better serve Hoosiers currently facing homelessness, a population that has seen growth in recent years. “I was homeless a few years ago and I […]
NEW YORK–The New York Liberty overcame an eight-point deficit to knock off the Indiana Fever Tuesday night 98-84 at the Barclays Center. The Liberty shot 52% from the field, 55% from three-point range, and 95% from the free throw line. The Liberty had six players score in double figures led by Jonquel Jones with 18 […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–Hall of Fame Sportswriter Bob Hammel died over the weekend. Indiana University Radio Play-by-Play Announcer Don Fischer is remembering Hammel as a “wonderful man.” Fischer also says Hammel was one of the smartest people he ever spent time around. Hammel spent 40 years with the Bloomington Herald-Telephone and later Herald-Times, including 30 as sports […]
STATEWIDE–The National Weather Service is issuing a heat advisory for portions of western Indiana. That will go into effect Wednesday from 2 through 8 pm EST. “When we issue a heat advisory, that means we’re expecting to see heat index values at 105 or so,” said Andrew White, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in […]
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — A multi-agency task force has arrested an Elwood, Indiana man on a series of serious charges related to child sexual trafficking and exploitation. Austin Thompson, 32, was taken into custody on Thursday, July 17, 2025, following an investigation by the Hamilton County Metro Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Thompson […]
VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind.–For the first time in 2025, a person in Indiana has contracted the West Nile virus. In a Tuesday news release, the Indiana Department of Health said that the individual with West Nile is in Vanderburgh County. No additional information about the case will be released to protect patient privacy. “We have already […]
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University announced the creation of a new award dedicated to one of the most famous American astronauts and one of their most famous alumni. The Neil Armstrong Space Prize is described as being a new international award honoring excellence in space discovery, innovation and human achievement. The university wants this […]
FISHERS, Ind. — A woman drowned in a pool in Fishers Monday afternoon. The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office said 56-year-old Marci Herbert died from asphyxia, due to drowning. Fishers police arrived on Muirfield Trace, near East 106th Street and Geist Road, around 2 p.m. to look into this. The autopsy, which happened early Tuesday, found […]
INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam, a three-time NBA All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection, has been named honorary Pace Car driver for the Brickyard 400. Siakam will drive the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS to lead the field around the 2.5-mile oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 615-horsepower Blazer EV SS is the most powerful EV […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A man faces murder charges after a shooting outside a south-side bar, with prosecutors saying racial slurs were used during the attack. According to a probable cause affidavit released Tuesday, just after 1:30 a.m. on July 17, people called police to the Mucky Duck Bar on Southport Crossings Way, where they found 36-year-old […]
INDIANAPOLIS—An east side park just received a $700,000 facelift, featuring a new playground, basketball court, and benches. The improvements at John Ed Park follow concerns from citizens who contacted WRTV Investigates last summer, saying the park had been fenced off for nearly a year. Stephanie Tinsley reached out to WRTV Investigates Kara Kenney for help, […]
STATEWIDE – Hoosier drivers are getting a new way to personalize their vehicles while also contributing to better state services. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) officially unveiled its new “blackout plates” this week, set to be available for purchase starting August 8th. These sleek, minimalist license plates feature a black background with stark […]
