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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 […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam, a three-time NBA All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection, will take the wheel as the honorary Pace Car driver for the Brickyard 400 presented by PPG on Sunday, July 27. Siakam will drive the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS, the most powerful electric vehicle in its class with 615 […]

WESTFIELD —The 2025 season is officially underway as the Indianapolis Colts kick off Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield. This marks the seventh year the team will host camp at Grand Park, and the Colts are welcoming fans back with a packed schedule of events. At 9 a.m., […]

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, […]

INDIANAPOLIS — In an exciting addition to the Brickyard 400, “Sesame Street’s” beloved Cookie Monster will serve as the grand marshal for the event on Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. As the grand marshal, Cookie Monster will deliver the traditional command for drivers to report to their cars during the pre-race ceremonies. This summer, […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Construction cranes in the downtown Indianapolis sky are signs the city’s best days could be ahead. One of the largest professional websites in the world has validated that opinion through its research. LinkedIn recently released its ranked list of the 25 Cities on the Rise for 2025. Indianapolis came in 14th place thanks to factors […]

SHERIDAN — The town of Sheridan is preparing to welcome a major new development. Local leaders say it will bring family fun and long-term economic benefits while preserving the area’s small-town charm. SkyLake Theme Park, a multi-attraction development featuring water rides, year-round tubing, and dedicated adult zones, is set to break ground just off U.S. […]

CARMEL—Dozens of Hoosiers gathered Sunday evening outside the offices of Senator Todd Young (Carmel), Representative Victoria Spartz (Noblesville), and Representative Rudy Yakym (Mishawaka) to call on federal lawmakers to rethink national spending priorities. The demonstrations were organized by the Indiana State AFL-CIO, Indivisible Central Indiana, and the Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance (IUYA), uniting in opposition […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis extended its reach beyond the basketball court, concluding with a back-to-school celebration organized by a WNBA legend and the host committee. Tamika Catchings, an Indiana Fever legend and founder of the Catch the Stars Foundation, told WRTV, “This has definitely been the cherry on top. I’ve been […]

INDIANAPOLIS — WNBA All-Star Weekend is here. To kick it off, former WNBA star Leslie Johnson is raising awareness about an issue near to her heart. “A lot of WNBA players, all athletes once they’re done playing, there’s a certain level of trauma that occurs,” Johnson said. Johnson says the transition after life as a […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Illegal dumping remains a significant issue in Indianapolis, particularly in areas like the city’s alleys. In response, the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services is organizing clean-up days throughout the city, focusing on problem zones like those found on the northeast side. It’s dirty, smelly work, but volunteers are happy to tackle trash […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) and the Office of Public Health and Safety (OPHS) are working together to create a safe space for juveniles found violating curfew in downtown Indy. The announcement comes after a tragic mass shooting on July 5 in downtown Indianapolis that left two teenagers dead and five others injured. “This […]