INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosier hospitality doesn’t happen by accident. It’s on display every single day, especially by the men and women who work in central Indiana’s bars, hotels and restaurants. On Monday night, the Rose Awards put them in the spotlight. Watch the full story in the player above.
INDIANAPOLIS — If you’re thinking of making a trip to Las Vegas for a quickie wedding, Tanya Davis says save yourself a ticket. “I became an ordained minister,” Tanya Davis told WRTV. “When you think of Vegas, you think of a party atmosphere — this city that never sleeps. Also, you have people that go […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Another new music festival will be taking place in Indianapolis this year with the announcement of the ALL IN Music and Arts Festival. The new festival, organized by music industry veterans Steve Sybesma, Paul Peck, Dave Lucas, and Kevin Browning, is scheduled for Labor Day Weekend at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. “Indianapolis has […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Kroger announced on Tuesday they will no longer be pursuing the addition of a gas station at 16th Street and Central Avenue in Downtown Indianapolis. The announcement comes just weeks after a meeting at All Saints Episcopal Church Parish Hall where residents voiced concerns with Kroger over the plans. At the meeting, Kroger […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A pastor in Indianapolis dedicating his time to finding ways to curb the violence in the city said although it hurts to see the violence continue, we can’t give up on efforts to prevent it. “When we see acts of violence and we see people resort to using weapons to resolve conflict. It […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis EMS (IEMS) is launching a new program to create opportunities for prospective emergency medical technicians (EMT). The training and employment program aims to offer participants a paid pathway to earning EMT certification and employment with the service upon competition. Applications are now being accepted for the EMT Trainee program. The program is […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Greg Sansing and Mike Lethig own businesses near East 30th Street and Massachusetts Avenue where the old Bottoms Up bar has become a hotspot to dump trash. “When I drive past there, it seems like the pile is getting bigger and bigger,” Sansing said. “Once they find out they can dump stuff over […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Indy’s Urban Farmers Market made its return on Sunday in Celebration Plaza at White River State Park with opportunities for Hoosiers to enjoy the offerings of local produce, flowers and much more. This season marks the second for the farmers market at White River State Park. The market is open from 9:30 a.m. […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A new effort is underway to beautify neighborhoods and connect residents in Indianapolis. Up to $500,000 in grant money is now available through the City of Indianapolis Neighborhood Grant Program. Projects can include community gardens, gateway signs, murals or other things that bring neighborhoods together. “The possibilities [for projects] are endless,” Mayor Joe Hogsett […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Former Marion County Sheriff and U.S. Marshal Frank Anderson has died. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says Anderson died peacefully at his home on Saturday morning. He served as sheriff from 2003-2011. Anderson was also twice appointed the United States Marshal for the Southern District of Indiana, first serving from 1977 – 1981, […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a lawsuit this week against the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation. Rokita’s office announced the lawsuit on Thursday which is part of his ongoing investigation into the organization’s use of donations. The investigation opened in February from Rokita’s office. In a press release, the office states […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Faith in Indiana, a local group with the vision of improving the lives of all Hoosiers, is renewing its demand for a clinician-led emergency mental health crisis response team after an Indianapolis musician died in police custody. Herman Whitfield III was a 39-year-old concert pianist and award-winning composer. He was experiencing a mental […]
