INDIANAPOLIS — The Internal Revenue Service has a warning out about scammers using child tax credit payments as a way to steal your money or your identity. In this scam, typically the individual reaches out to you by phone, email, text or social media to verify your information you can get advance child tax credit […]
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University says at least 60% of its incoming students are vaccinated against COVID-19. Approximately 66% of school staff have also submitted proof of vaccination, as well. Purdue is not requiring the vaccine but is strongly encouraging all students and staff to get the shot if possible. University officials say they expect […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Joel Rodriguez has not left his wife Gloria’s side for months. He believes her survival is a miracle. Joel and Gloria flew to Mexico after his mother died with COVID-19. While on the trip, an accidental propane gas explosion on Feb. 5 burned Gloria and her sister, who died Feb. 17. Medical care […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A group of young people in Indianapolis are among the many working to slow the spike in gun violence. Leaders with the Indianapolis Youth Commission say everyone, including parents, have a role in making that happen.
INDIANAPOLIS — “You know, the old cliché of “don’t judge a book by its cover” is so true. At the same time, don’t judge a book by a couple chapters, you know,” said Montez Day, who was previously incarcerated. It was 20 years ago when Day’s chapter began. “I was incarcerated for over 20 […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The impacts of gun violence in Indianapolis are far-reaching for people throughout the city. WRTV spoke with a woman who grew up in the area of East 42nd Street and North Post Road and still lives there today. “When you observe everybody around you get killed and stuff like that, you realize this […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Dangerous mold, broken AC units and no hot water are all issues viewers have shared with WRTV, frustrated that their landlord or apartment management won’t fix the problems. Most recently, we’ve been looking into complaints at Arborwood at Mann Road Apartments on the southwest side of Indianapolis. Residents have told us that a […]
INDIANAPOLIS — 2021 marks a new era for the Indianapolis Shakespeare Company. The nonprofit theater organization, also known as Indy Shakes, will take the stage at a new venue, located at Riverside Park. Executive Artistic Director Diane Timmerman describes the Taggart Memorial Amphitheater as a world class facility. “We feel like we won the lottery,” […]
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement remains in place after a federal judge upheld the school’s mandate early Monday. U.S. District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty issued a 101-page ruling denying a request for an injunction against the policy after eight IU students argued the vaccine mandate violates the Fourteenth Amendment, which includes the […]
CARMEL — A Carmel woman is fed up with unwanted text messages phishing for her personal information. Sheila Black’s cell phone pings day and night with phishing texts — messages scammers send you to try to steal your financial or personal data. In Black’s case, the messages are all group texts with phone numbers she […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Local entrepreneur Katina Washington is working to bring new life to Circle Centre Mall. Washington will open the SHE Experience department store at the former Victoria’s Secret location in the downtown mall.
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Public Schools will host a drive-thru Back-to-School Festival Monday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. The event will be held in the Polar Bear Parking Lot, located on Illinois Street just north of 32nd Street. The entrance to this lot is […]
