INDIANAPOLIS — Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears will host two upcoming free basketball clinics for children between 10-15 years old. The free clinics will take place on June 22 and will offer youth a chance to learn basketball fundamentals while also interacting with an elected official and staff from the prosecutor’s office. “Building positive relationships […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Its Spring in Indiana, so potholes are to be expected. But this year, Hoosiers seem a little extra annoyed. City-County Councilor Jared Evans posted on Facebook Friday morning saying he has received multiple complaints just in the last two days about potholes on Morris Street by the airport. John Story works in Evans’ […]
Asian Fest — Culture May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and the Asian American Alliance has its biggest event of the year on Saturday. Asian Fest will be from 12 – 5 p.m. at the Global Village Welcome Center, located at 4233 Lafayette Rd. Festival-goers can immerse themselves in all things Asian culture, from […]
INDIANAPOLIS — It takes a village to impact a community. “Everybody doing their own part, so what can I do,” Ron Gee, the man behind the Village Project said. Gee is working to line up the minds of the next generation. “Just getting them out of their community, letting them see something else and give […]
INDIANAPOLIS — An ambulance was stolen from Eskenazi Hospital early Friday morning while its crew was inside for a random drug test. A spokesperson for Indianapolis EMS told WRTV the crew was inside for a random drug test, part of its employment policies, and came out to see their ambulance was stolen. The spokesperson told […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Memorial Day is right around the corner, leaving some communities wondering if their local pool will open for the summer. So far, Indy Parks and Recreation has yet to announce that information. That has left some Broad Ripple residents concerned, as the community’s pool looks nowhere near ready to dive in. “I came […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana saw its largest group of “littles” graduate high school and now they’re preparing for bright futures. But the accomplishment is shining a light on the need for more mentors as the organization now has hundreds of kids on its wait list. “I didn’t have any older […]
INDIANAPOLIS — IndyGo’s newest program has a goal of providing free healthcare to anyone, regardless of health insurance status through “Wellness in Transit.” Every Tuesday from May-October, services will be available from 3-5 p.m. at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center, located at 201 Washington Street. The program’s goal is to reduce the burden for […]
INDIANAPOLIS — After years of planning and construction, the Community Justice Campus (CJC) officially opened Monday. The CJC houses the Marion County Superior Court, Marion County Circuit Court, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, the Adult Detention Center and the Assessment and Intervention Center (AIC). All in-person court matters, including jury trials, with the exception of juvenile delinquency (JD) […]
INDIANAPOLIS — History was honored Monday night at a school on the city’s northeast side. One of the first schools for Black students was designated a historical marker during a commemoration ceremony. What is now known as The Oaks Academy on the corner of East 16th Street and Columbia Avenue was once John Hope School 26. It […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Broadway in Indianapolis has announced their 2022-23 season shows. Beginning with Anastasia in October, six Broadway productions will visit Indianapolis as part of the schedule. The shows: Anastasia Old National Center (Oct. 18-23, 2022) Disney’s Aladdin Clowes Memorial Hall (Nov. 15-20, 2022) Hairspray Old National Center (Feb. 21-26, 2023) Les Misérables Clowes Memorial […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A mentorship program is keeping kids off the streets this summer and teaching them some valuable skills. “Shoot Cameras Not Guns” is a new program in which children create an entire movie from start to finish. “Instead of picking up a gun, pick up a camera. Show your truth, show who you are […]
