INDIANAPOLIS — It’s that time of year, and you’ve probably noticed — and felt — more potholes forming around Indianapolis as we thaw out from the recent winter weather. Potholes are created when water seeps into the ground beneath the road pavement and freezes, causing pavement to expand, bend and crack, according to AAA. The pavement […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Public Schools is now offering new resources for those who want to be tested for COVID-19. The district announced Wednesday two of its schools are now open for PCR and rapid testing. Testing will be available by appointment from 6:30-10:30 a.m. and 3-7 p.m. Monday through Friday at Arsenal Technical High School, […]
FOUNTAIN CITY — Back in the day, Fountain City, formerly known as Newport, served as a center point for freedom seekers escaping slavery. In Fountain City, Levi and Catharine Coffin opened their door to more than 1,000 of them. Soon enough, their home became known as the “Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad.” Now, […]
INDIANAPOLIS — As a 12-year-old IPS student recovers after being hit by a motorist on her way to school, Indiana law enforcement agencies are cracking down on reckless driving and bad habits behind the wheel. Although the student is expected to be back in class soon, the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute says reckless driving and deadly […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Yelp recently released its list of standout Black-owned businesses in food, beauty and home as the “Ones to Watch” in 2022. Pure-Trition, a juice and smoothie bar in Indianapolis, is among the top 15 Black-owned food businesses across the country making waves on Yelp. Aleta Osborn, the owner of Pure-Trition, tells WRTV, “I […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever legend Tamika Catchings is stepping down as the team’s vice president for basketball operations and general manager, the team announced Monday. Former coach Lin Dunn, who led the team to the 2012 WNBA championship, will serve as interim general manager and senior advisor for Fever basketball operations. “While change is never […]
INDIANAPOLIS — This month, WRTV is shining a light on the achievements of African Americans in our community’s past and present. We’re hearing from the first Black woman in the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s 15-year history to graduate from the FBI National Academy. Commander Ida Williams shares the impact she hopes to make on […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Family nurse practitioner Taquita Taylor is making Indianapolis health care history. She’s celebrating one year at Children’s Express Care Clinic, the city’s first Black-owned pediatric clinic — and as such, she’s paving the way in her own community. “It’s still really unbelievable. Every day I am like, ‘Wow, I have a clinic. […]
INDIANAPOLIS – Hundreds of times, Sampson Levingston has walked Indiana Avenue. Rain, sleet, snow or shine, Levingston is hitting the pavement sharing Indianapolis’ Black history and so far more than 2,000 Hoosiers and tourists alike have joined him. “Walk and talk — it’s so simple but it ends up having so much meaning when you […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The city is one step closer to groundbreaking on IndyGo’s new Purple Line, which will connect residents from Indy to Lawrence. The $188 million project is phase two of IndyGo’s project bringing three new bus rapid bus transits to the area. Right now, the Red Line is the only one that’s complete. IndyGo […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Paris Williamson’s sister, Lauren Seymour, said she could spend hours talking about her sibling. “She really cares about people and she’s compassionate and passionate and when she loves, she definitely loves hard,” Seymour said. From her caring spirit to her loving heart. Seymour said Williamson brought their family so much joy. But for […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Residents at an apartment complex on Indy’s east side are overwhelmed by the amount of uncollected trash beginning to pile up. “Help. Help. Help us, anybody! Please help us,” said Dana Adams-Jones, a nine year tenant at the Washington Pointe Apartments. Adams-Jones is concerned about her health and safety as piles of […]
