1 fatality, 5+ injuries reported after tornado moves through south central Indiana
MONROE COUNTY, Ind. — Authorities and residents alike are still dealing with the aftermath of the storms that blew through south central Indiana on Friday night. According to the National Weather Service, surveys conducted Saturday unveiled low-end EF-2 tornado damage in Monroe County. The NWS indicated that the...
‘This isn’t just a job’: Carmel Police Department community service officer follows in late...
When Brittney Sanford, 25, first put on her green uniform shirt and khaki pants earlier this year, she wasn’t just stepping into a new role – she was continuing a legacy. The Carmel Police Department’s newest community service officer is following in the footsteps of her late father, Douglas “Doug” Warren Sanford, a...
Sunny Sunday ahead of more rain chances in central Indiana
Indianapolis hit 70° for a high temperature Saturday. That’s a few degrees below average but no complaints! It came with abundant sunshine and we’ll have a similar story Sunday. A system will miss us to the south, only giving us a few clouds to start Sunday morning. Otherwise, expect a seasonable day with highs in...
State police reveal cause in I-65 semi fire in Northwest Indiana
The driver was able to escape the flames but was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Colton Herta flips during Indy 500 qualifying
SPEEDWAY, Ind. (WISH) — Colton Herta has flipped during qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. The major wreck happened coming out of Turn 1 during his first qualifying lap. Herta lost control on the first turn going 236 miles per hour, spun into the wall, and went airborne after impact. He then slid upside down into […]
Avon firefighter injured in motorcycle crash in southern Indiana
AVON, Ind. — A member of the Avon/Washington Township Fire Department was injured in a motorcycle crash in southern Indiana. In a Facebook post, AWTFD reported that Scott Huff and his wife were involved in “a serious motorcycle incident” during Mother’s Day weekend. AWTFD reported that Huff and his wife spent nearly...
Fortville Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Domestic Battery and Firearm Threats
A Fortville man, identified as Reymundo Abel Blanco, has received a 10-year sentence after being convicted of domestic battery and threatening the victim with a firearm. The incident, which took place on February 17, 2024, led officers to a home where they found a woman who had suffered a broken nose and other...
IMPD: 1 killed, 1 injured after shooting during block party on Indy’s near northeast...
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD says one person is dead and another injured after a shooting at a block party on Indy's near northeast side Saturday night. According to IMPD Capt. Rob Rider, officers were aware of and patrolling a block party that was happening in the 2900 block of North Dearborn Avenue. Around 10:30 p.m., an...
Quiet and more comfortable weekend | May 17, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — After severe weather on Friday, get ready for a much quieter and more comfortable weekend. TODAY: Mostly sunny skies becoming partly cloudy. Humidity exits with high temperatures near 70 degrees. Winds will gust up to 30 mph for those attending the Indy 500 Qualifications. The Fever also have...
Storms Damage Homes, Knock Out Power Across Southern Indiana
STATEWIDE –At least 75 homes were damaged and five people were hurt after powerful storms swept through southern Indiana Friday night. Monroe County was one of the hardest-hit areas, where emergency crews spent the night helping people through road closures, downed trees, and significant structural damage. In Monroe...