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SPEEDWAY — The Indianapolis Motor Speedway followed through on their promise and delivered a new car to the woman whose car was destroyed when a tire hit it during the Indy 500 in May. Robin Matthews was gifted a 2023 Chevy Equinox. “A huge step up from snowball,” Matthews said. “Snowball 2.0 is my dream car.” Snowball […]

INDIANAPOLIS — New scanners for carry on luggage at Indianapolis International Airport will provide federal agents with a better picture of what is inside your bag. Olivia Wells, a graduate of Indiana State University, had dreams of public service and found it in a blue uniform at the airport. “I flew all the time, but […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) have confirmed they are working on a federal investigation this morning in Indianapolis with other entities. IMPD says they are an assisting agency. In the 800 block of N. Tuxedo Street, a WRTV crew witnessed an investigation taking place with ATF and Drug Enforcement […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Three people convicted of a crime spree that ended in the death of former Indiana University football player Chris Beaty in 2020 will likely spend the rest of their lives in prison. Marion Superior Court Judge Shatrese Flowers on Wednesday sentenced Marcus Jayon Anderson and Alijah Jones to 162 years in prison for a string […]

INDIANAPOLIS — If you think you’ve got the best ‘flow’ this one’s for you. The Indiana State Fair is looking for 15 majestic mullets to compete live in the USA Mullet Championship on Saturday, July 29. The winner will take home $500 and earn a spot in the USA Mullet Champaionship’s Top 25 Mane Event. […]

LAWRENCE — A local organization is working to help combat homelessness among the youth in Marion County. Outreach Inc. has been around for 26 years serving homeless youth between the ages of 14 and 24. According to the organization, there are roughly 7,800 homeless youth living in Indianapolis alone. There has also been a 19 […]

LOS ANGELES —  “The Price is Right” got a little ‘bonkers’ last week when a highly energetic contestant named Henry dislocated his shoulder while celebrating a game win. The animated contestant was tasked with guessing the right price to win a trip to Hawaii during a game called “Bonkers,” which he successfully won on his first try. Henry […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Gun violence continues to impact the young in Indianapolis, but there are also those who are constantly working to help break that cycle of violence. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers spent another busy weekend responding to calls as at least 16 people were shot across the city between Friday night and Monday morning. […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating after a juvenile was shot in a church parking lot on the city’s west side. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a church near Northwestway Park on 62nd Street just before 9 p.m. for a report of a disturbance involving juveniles. Officers arrived to find a large gathering with […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Plaza at Central Greens is a $36 million investment that will create 122 new affordable apartments. The complex is being built in the Haughville neighborhood on the site of the former Central State Hospital. There will be two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartment options ranging in price from $800 to $1,400 a month. Families […]

INDIANAPOLIS — A correctional officer at the Marion County Adult Detention Center was arrested and faces preliminary charges after sneaking drugs into the jail and giving them to inmates. The 25-year-old officer had no prior disciplinary history within her role, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. She had been employed for less than two […]

Pat Robertson, founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network and former presidential candidate, died Thursday at age 93, CBN announced. CBN said he died at his home surrounded by family. The cause of his death was not announced. Robertson founded the influential Christian Broadcasting Network in 1960 and anchored its top program “The 700 Club” until […]