Wayne Township fire crews battled a deadly garage fire in on the city’s southwest side Tuesday morning. One man died in this blaze that started before 4:50 a.m. in the 4800 block of Plainfield Avenue. Firefighters found the victim dead in his car but before they could remove the body, the garage collapsed with the rescuers […]
The visitation and funeral service for former Indiana Congressman Andy Jacobs Jr. takes place Friday morning in the Rotunda of the Statehouse. Jacobs died peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends on December 28th. The casket will arrive at 10am immediately followed by a viewing for family. Then the visitation will open to the public. The funeral […]
SNOW COVERS INDIANAPOLIS METRO AREA A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. on Thursday. The National Weather Service says more than four-inches of snow accumulation is expected. The cold temperatures are providing the perfect atmosphere for accumulation. Snowfall will taper off during the day but may start again later in the evening […]
Kid’s Want to Ring In the New Year Too Looking for something to do with your kids on Tuesday for New Year’s Eve? The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is holding its annual “Countdown to Noon”. This is an annual tradition that gives families the chance to experience the excitement of a countdown and a festive […]
Andrew Luck threw for 282 yards and a touchdown as the Colts blew out the Jaguars 30-10 Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts are heading into the postseason as the AFC’s fourth seed. As AFC South champions, Indianapolis will host the Kansas City Chiefs this Saturday at 4:35 p.m. Playoff tickets go on sale Monday morning at 10 […]
BEHIND THE MORNING NEWS HEADLINES with KIM WELLS Indianapolis’ murder rate is at a seven-year high. According to IMPD, there’ve been 124 murders and 16 justifiable homicides so far in 2013. The city’s bloodiest year was 1998 when there were 162 homicides. IMPD Police Chief Rick Hite released a statement. In it he said, “Indianapolis has been […]
FORMER INDIANA CONGRESSMAN ANDY JACOBS JR. DEAD AT AGE 81 A stalwart of the Indianapolis community whose name was synonymous with decency and common sense in politics, former Indiana Congressman Andrew Jacobs Jr. died on Saturday at age 81. A graduate of Shortridge High School and Indiana University, Jacobs also served honorably in the United States Marine […]
SNAP Pay Dates Changing January 1st More than 900-thousand Hoosiers who are on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP will get their benefits on a new day starting January 1st. Officials say the date will be determined by the first letter of their last name. Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration (F.S.S.A.) says “food stamp” […]
BEHIND THE MORNING NEWS HEADLINE with KIM WELLS Arrest Made in Double Murder Police think they have their man for the Westfield double murder. Police arrested 20-year-old Christian Rene Haley of Indianapolis on Thursday for the home invasion murders of a Westfield mother and daughter. Haley (seen on the left in this Westfield police booking photo) is now charged […]
The Reverend Jesse Jackson is speaking out against the controversial comments made by “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson. Politico.com says, Jackson released a statement to the “Chicago Tribune” saying the now-suspended cast member said what he did “within a context of what he seemed to believe was white privilege.” Jackson and his civil rights group Rainbow […]
North-Westside Stabbing Leads to Homicide Investigation The Indianapolis Metro Police Department is investigating the city’s latest homicide. Monday night, police were called to the 17-hundred block of Lafayette Road regarding a stabbing and found a man at a motel who indeed had been stabbed. The victim was taken from the scene to Eskenazi Hospital where he was pronounced […]
MORNING NEWS with KIM WELLS Red Cross Helps Indiana Families Red Cross volunteers are in overdrive helping families across Central Indiana due to the weekend’s heavy rains. Shelters are available in Muncie on Washington Street, another at New Castle Memorial Fairgrounds plus Shelbyville High School has opened its doors. Spokeswoman Ann Gregson said a lot […]
