Woman dies in crash with pickup truck at Post Road near I-70 interchange
A woman driving a red car died Monday morning in a crash on Indy's far east side near Interstate 70, while the man driving the silver pickup truck was rushed to a hospital for treatment.
IMPD reports 0 weekend curfew violations in downtown Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — Like a Sherlock Holmes mystery, downtown Indianapolis this weekend was a case of ”The Curfew Dog That Didn’t Bark.” After several consecutive weekends of underage children swarming downtown and gun violence that claimed lives and arrests of teenagers, IMPD’s promise to more strictly enforce curfew...
Indiana man’s final act of bravery saves wife’s life as tree falls on them
ZIONSVILLE, Indiana — It was supposed to be a celebration for a Zionsville man's 77th birthday — a weekend getaway in South Bend looking at cars. "We were doing a car show for his 77th birthday, went to the Studebaker car museum during the day and then going to an actual car show on Saturday," said Linda Pendleton.
IMPD: 4 arrested after illegal alcohol sales in downtown Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s nuisance abatement unit arrested four individuals early Saturday morning after an investigation into illegal alcohol sales in downtown Indianapolis. According to a news release from the department, detectives reportedly saw four...
Indianapolis sees 26% decrease in veteran homelessness, HVAF report says
Veteran homelessness in Indianapolis has decreased by 26% over the past year, thanks to efforts by Helping Veterans and Families to provide housing and supportive services, and the recent reopening of their largest transitional housing property, Manchester Apartments.
It’s time to stop the ‘scamification’ of Hoosiers
With basic costs continuing to outpace Hoosiers’ take-home pay, now is the time for Indiana policymakers to protect consumers and put a stop to the ‘scamification’ of Hoosiers. The worrying trend is clear: Homeownership is declining in Indiana, especially among Black Hoosiers and low-income families, making...
Report Says Indiana’s School System is One of the 10 Best in America
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the biggest decisions a parent can make. But what exactly does the “right” school mean? The answer looks a little different for every family – some prioritize academics, while others focus on safety, resources, or even class size. There’s a new report that might help...
Letter: The cost of the property tax credit
State lawmakers who voted for Senate Enrolled Act 1, including Fishers’ own Rep. Todd Huston (R-37), Rep. Chris Jeter (R-88) and Sen. Kyle Walker (R-31), touted it as a win for homeowners. The law does provide a property tax credit worth 10 percent of a home’s assessed value, up...
1 displaced after house fire on near east side of Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — A residence fire on the near east side of Indianapolis left a person displaced Saturday afternoon. According to the Indianapolis Fire Department, crews were called to the 200 block of East Trowbridge Street — which is located just off South Keystone Avenue — around 3:07 p.m. When crews arrived at the...
Silver Alert canceled for 81-year-old woman missing from Carmel
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Carmel Police Department has canceled the statewide Silver Alert for a woman who went missing Saturday evening. Sommerkamp, an 81-year-old white female, who is 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighs 140 pounds, has gray hair with hazel eyes, was last seen wearing a blue jacket, pink shirt, blue jeans,...