INDY News

INDIANAPOLIS — Ujamaa Community Bookstore is doing more than selling books and promoting reading. It’s bringing US history to life, working to educate those who stop in about the culture and traditions of the Black experience in America. “We just want to build the culture. We don’t want people to shy away from it because sometimes even […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Critical race theory, a once-obscure academic concept that is nearly 40 years old, has been thrust into the spotlight following last year’s social justice protests and a push by several states to create bills that would ban teaching the topic in elementary, middle and high schools. In the most basic terms, the core […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Approximately 61 students in Lew Wallace School 107, on the west side of Indianapolis, are in quarantine after just a few days of resuming classes, according to a school official. After contact tracing, the parents of 61 fourth-graders were informed they would need to quarantine for 14 days due to possible exposure to […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Several community outreach programs are working hard to influence the city’s youth amid a wave of crime in Indianapolis. Indy’s Police Athletic Activity League, also known as PAL is also recruiting kids to be a part of their football program. WRTV’s Alyssa Donovan reports how the league is a way for police officers […]

INDIANAPOLIS — August 3 is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. Historically, Black and African Americans have always had a significant pay gap in this country. But when it comes to Black women, their average wages are far behind both White men and women. So, what is the significance of equal pay day and how do […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Martin University announced it will erase past-due account balances for more than 200 students who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Indianapolis-based school said in a release that most of the students who will have their debts cleared are the ones who were not able to re-enroll in classes due to their […]

INDIANAPOLIS — A well-known Indianapolis musician is dead after he jumped into Geist Reservoir without a life jacket Sunday afternoon. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources said Vincent Patton, 33, died at IU Health Saxony Hospital after he was under water for about 50 minutes. Patton, known professionally as R&B musician and producer Teddy E. […]

WESTFIELD — Frank Reich missed the first week of Colts training camp due to a positive COVID-19 test. His return on Monday included some news that will lead to a huge shift in the team’s game plan, at least for now. WRTV’s Brad Brown reports on how a quarterback injury is already turning the tide […]

INDIANAPOLIS — “It was just an argument that went wrong,” Audrey McPherson said. “By people that clearly didn’t care about us grieving at all.” McPherson is reflecting on another unthinkable act of violence in Indianapolis, after her loved one’s funeral became the scene of a shooting on Saturday. Police said the attack injured at least […]

INDIANAPOLIS — In a city where homicides are on pace to break another tragic record, Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration has invested millions of dollars into programs, technology and other initiatiaves aimed at reducing violence. Hogsett has launched a series of reforms to policing in the city, along with providing grants to community groups and funding […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The upcoming school year is approaching for central Indiana students, which means new COVID-19 protocols and guidance. WRTV is gathering information on every school district in central Indiana and its protocols on masks, vaccinations, virtual learning options and more. You can search for your school in the database here

INDIANAPOLIS — A candle company by women, for women is giving back to the community while helping people get back on their feet after experiencing homelessness and other struggles. Restored Creations has provided job skills training for women at Wheeler Mission since 2015. The women make, sell and promote Restored Creations’ products, including candles, wax […]