INDIANAPOLIS — The American Red Cross has opened a shelter after they say 21 apartment units were affected by a fire Saturday. The Indianapolis Fire Department has not released any information on the fire, which took place at the Avoca Apartments near Washington Street and Emerson Avenue. The shelter is located at the Lawrence Education […]

Plus, POTUS declares flash floods in West Virginia a major disaster and the Red Cross takes down and apologizes for racist swimming ad.

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The American Red Cross is holding its first-ever national “Giving Day” today. The 24-hour fundraising effort supports the work that the organization does throughout the year in communities every day, not just when there’s a disaster to respond to. Here’s how you can help. Go to RedCross.Org or call 1-800-Red-Cross to make a donation. The […]

Hats off to Kevin Durant. Dude is stepping up. Big time. The Oklahoma City Thunder star is pledging $1 million for tornado relief through his family foundation. The American Red Cross announced Tuesday that the gift from The Durant Family Foundation is meant to match other donations and be an incentive for more people to give. […]