Money Approved for ICE Detention Facility
(Indianapolis, IN) - $16 million will be allocated from the Indiana's Department of Correction to the new "Speedway Slammer" ICE detention center. The State Budget Committee on Wednesday approved the DOC's use of the money for items such as temporary staff housing and security upgrades. The staffing will come mostly...
25th annual memorial for fallen Beech Grove officer raises money for ballistic windshields
BEECH GROVE, Ind. — The family of Beech Grove Police Officer Bill Toney waited 25 years for his killer to be executed in May. The family of Elwood Police Officer Noah Shahnavaz is preparing for the next death penalty trial in Indiana. But the connection between the families of fallen officers goes deeper through...
‘Great Day TV’ | Remembering WISH-TV’s Rick Dawson
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Sept. 24, 2013, respected WISH-TV Anchor and Investigative Reporter Rick Dawson took his own life. September is Suicide Awareness Month. Patty Spitler is here from Great Day TV, along with rick’s wife, Shannon Cagle, to talk on her experience. You can tune in for Great Day TV every Saturday...
21-year-old man charged with murder, attempted murder in Greenwood shooting
Isiah Quin Peak Jr. on Friday was charged with murder and attempted murder for a shooting in Greenwood, Indiana, that resulted in the death of a bystander and a woman being shot at.
Streets to Home Indy houses 18 from Leonard Street encampment
The Streets to Home Indy partnership announced Friday that 18 people from the Leonard Street homeless encampment have been connected to permanent housing and supportive services.
Local impact of food distributor Raydia announcing closure
INDIANA (WSBT) — Employees of Raydia Food Group received a letter alerting them that the company will be stopping operations. Formerly known as Stanz Food Service, it was a major food distributor for many local businesses in the area before being taken over by Raydia just a few years ago.
Warrick County Urges Action Against Invasive Bush
Warrick County Soil & Water Conservation wants you to eliminate an invasive bush that will be popping up this time of year.
IMPD: Witnesses Needed for July 5 Shootings
INDIANAPOLIS — “Really, if it’s gonna be successful, it takes voluntary compliance.” That’s how Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Chief Chris Bailey described the department’s approach to youth safety following a July 5 incident that left two teenagers dead downtown. Nearly three months later, the case remains...
Deadly drug showing up more often in Indiana
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A deadly drug trend is worrying Indiana health officials. Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid. It’s 100 times stronger than fentanyl and it’s starting to show up more in Indiana street drugs. The Indiana Department of Health tracks carfentanil in returned syringes and toxicology results from...
Indiana Weather Alert: Indianapolis Faces Strong Thunderstorm Risk Through Sunday Night
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Central Indiana residents should prepare for a stormy weekend finish as strong thunderstorms threaten Indianapolis and surrounding counties Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of heavy downpours, gusty winds, and travel disruptions that could extend into...

















