INDIANAPOLIS — The pandemic and the shifting economy have inspired many Hoosiers to become their own boss. One woman is helping others along the path to entrepreneurship. “We always just talked about it. Just not working for somebody else. So even when the pandemic hit, it was just like, ‘We need to step out on […]
INDIANAPOLIS — After an hours-long search, IMPD has located a six-month-old baby that was presumed to be inside a vehicle stolen in the 1800 block of E. Michigan Street on Monday night. IMPD began searching for the white Ford Fusion with a temporary plate that reads R229474 at about 9:30 p.m. IMPD Lt. Shane Foley […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita says $2.9 million dollars is coming to Hoosier TurboTax users. The money is part of a nationwide $141 million settlement with Intuit Inc., the company behind TurboTax. A spokesperson for Rokita’s office tells WRTV there were approximately 98,715 affected Indiana transactions. However, those transactions including filings in 2016, 2017 […]
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s the last remaining vestige of a legendary street. Almost all of historic Indiana Avenue is gone, but the Walker remains. What is now the Madam Walker Legacy Center includes the iconic Walker Theatre and the building that housed Madam C.J. Walker’s beauty empire. The Center is celebrating 95 years since the national landmark first […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Organizers of the annual Motorcycles on Meridian event that has occurred in Downtown Indianapolis since 2008 have decided to discontinue the event. The groups are instead working on a new event to celebrate the motorcycling community in Central Indiana. Each summer, thousands of motorcyclists would park their bikes along the curb lanes as […]
INDIANAPOLIS — As record heat impacts Central Indiana, the Marion County Public Health Department has received 25 complaints so far this week from tenants about problems with their air conditioning. MCPHD’s Housing department received 11 “no air conditioning” complaints yesterday, June 13, and 14 complaints about “no air conditioning” as of midday, June 14. The […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis says that a vendor review oversight is to blame for a Juneteenth watermelon salad that prompted a backlash. Photos of the salad were posted to social media last week. The museum issued the following statement early Tuesday: “As a museum, we are very intentional about the content we develop for […]
INDIANAPOLIS — As central Indiana braces for extreme heat, city officials are urging residents to stay inside. If there is not a place to immediately cool down, you can take advantage of open Indy Parks family centers, public libraries and splash pads throughout the city. “We don’t necessarily designate “official” cooling centers but encourage all […]
INDIANAPOLIS — In Indianapolis, a safe summer sounds like basketballs and sneakers on a gym floor. The city’s Safe Summer program kicked off on Friday night at parks across the city. Peacemakers will provide activities and safe spaces for teens all summer in an effort to reduce gun violence. “The fact that young men and […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Later this week, neighbors from around Indianapolis, the state, and even the country will come together to push for an end to gun violence. It’s part of “Wear Orange” — a violence prevention effort that started in 2015. It comes as Indianapolis saw a record-breaking year in 2021 for homicides. “One bullet doesn’t just kill […]
Indianapolis — The Indiana Fever announced they are parting ways with their head coach Marianne Stanley. Stanley’s contract comes to an end this year. Assistant coach Carlos Knox has been named interim head coach. Fever interim general manager Lin Dunn said, “With this new group of players, it is time for our organization to go […]
INDIANAPOLIS — What was supposed to be a discussion Wednesday night with community leaders about gun violence in Indianapolis found a new meaning in response to the horrific mass shooting on Tuesday in Uvalde, Texas. “It’s sucking you into a rabbit hole of dark topics. They only get worse. You can’t find any good out […]
