Wildcats walk out in protest against ICE
It started with an Instagram page. Created by freshman Bre’auna Catlin and run by herself and others, this was where students began planning to exercise their First Amendment rights. “I started it with my friend Jasmin. We were discussing it and we said ‘Yeah, we should totally start an...
Proposed Indiana bill would relocate Rising Star Casino’s existing license
RISING SUN, Ind. — A bill recently passed by the Indiana House would relocate Rising Star Casino's existing gaming license from Rising Sun to a new casino in Northeast or East Central Indiana. As written, House Bill 1038 would allow the license to move to either Allen County, DeKalb...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Indiana
INDIANA — A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning on Indianapolis’ southeast side, police said. Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 6200 block of South Arlington Avenue, near Edgewood Avenue, around 5:45 a.m. on Feb. 14. When officers arrived, they...
Family shocked after man found shot dead inside burning vehicle
As firefighters doused the flames from a black Honda Civic on the city's north side, they didn't know it was the start of a mystery that would leave a man's family and friends searching for answers. Inside the car set aflame sometime before 4:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, was Michael Lockridge, a 56-year-old Indianapolis...
Indianapolis man charged after allegedly attacking woman at Terre Haute park
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — An Indianapolis man was charged with battery after police say he allegedly attacked a woman early Tuesday morning at a public park in Terre Haute. According to a release from the Terre Haute Police Department, around 6 a.m. on Feb. 10, officers were called to the 200 block of South 3rd Street...
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announces action taken after fatal Indiana crash
JAY COUNTY, Ind. — The U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, announced in a social media post that the businesses involved in the employment and education of the semi-truck driver who killed four people in a crash have been held accountable. Friday evening, the social media post detailed how...
Indianapolis investigators seek public’s help in restaurant fire probe
Indianapolis fire investigators are seeking information and camera footage from the public following a restaurant fire early Wednesday morning on the city's south side. Hot Pot Lovers sustained heavy damage. The fire also caused smoke damage to a nearby grocery store.
Man allegedly caught twice on the same day stealing catalytic converters
A man was caught red-handed stealing catalytic converters from cars in an east Indianapolis lot, and police say he came back for more on the same day.
Wawa sets opening date for new location on Indy’s northwest side
INDIANAPOLIS — Wawa has announced the opening date for its newest location on the northwest side of Indianapolis. The company says its 10th Indiana store, located at 5520 W. 86th St., near Zionsville Road, will officially open its doors at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will follow at 8:30 a.m.
AFib heart arrhythmia is most common in Indiana, Franciscan Health cardiologist raising awareness
LAFAYETTE, Ind.(WLFI) - Over 10 million people in the United States are affected by the heart arrhythmia atrial fibrillation, more commonly known as AFib. Franciscan Health Lafayette Cardiologist Dr. Mohammed Al-Yafi says AFib is a complex disease. He simplifies the workings of the heart into three parts: the sinus...

















