3-year-old hospitalized with severe brain injuries; guardians charged with neglect
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis couple is behind bars and charged with beating their 3-year-old daughter nearly to death. According to doctors at Riley Hospital for Children, the 3-year-old victim has a high probability of death due to her brain injuries. Court records claim the girl’s father confessed he routinely...
Personal information at risk? Kroger’s new ID scanning policy raises privacy concerns
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Kroger has implemented a new policy requiring customers to scan their ID when purchasing alcohol, a shift from the previous practice where employees would manually verify age. Cybersecurity expert Dave Hatter expressed skepticism about the policy, citing concerns over data privacy, but said he...
Gobble Gobble, a Black-owned food truck’s 24-year legacy at the Indiana State Fair
Did you know the Marion County Coroner is also a business owner?. Those visiting the Indiana State Fair this month might catch a glimpse of Alfarena McGinty, elected official and owner of Gobble Gobble, a turkey-based food truck that’s been at the Indiana State Fair for the last 24 years. Every summer, McGinty takes...
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett to Introduce 2026 Budget to City-County Council
INDIANAPOLIS–Mayor Joe Hogsett will present the City of Indianapolis and Marion County 2026 Operating Budget and Fiscal Package to the City-County Council Monday night. Hogsett describes budget as “fully balanced” and will maintain investments in public safety, infrastructure, economic development, housing, and...
Interview: Former city employee speaks out about alleged misconduct inside city government
Stories of sexual harassment and misconduct inside Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett's administration came to light last summer. The scandal led to an independent investigation. But some who made allegations say the findings fell short. The National Women's Defense League represented seven people who had come forward...
Indiana suddenly loses 3 factories, hundreds laid off
Intro If you thought Indiana was safe from all the factory chaos happening around the country… think again. This year alone, three different factories have announced they’re shutting down operations…
2 people shot on Indy’s east side, IMPD says
Two people were injured in a shooting on the east side of Indianapolis on Monday night, and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating.
Coroner IDs 2 men killed in pair of Sunday night homicides
INDIANAPOLIS — The names of two men killed in a pair of homicides Sunday night have been confirmed by the coroner’s office. The violence started just a few minutes before 7 p.m. Sunday when a man named Jesus Estrada was found in an alley near State Avenue and Washington Street suffering from stab wounds. The […]
Police Say Indiana Man Made Odd Comments After Claiming His Wife Died By Suicide:...
Stephen Gower, 53, called 911 claiming his wife, Christina Gower, shot herself in the head with an AR-15-style rifle, authorities allege
Zionsville’s inaugural Pride Festival promises inclusivity and fun for all ages
The inaugural Zionsville Pride Festival is set to take place on August 16 at Mulberry Fields, organized by volunteers to extend pride celebrations beyond the traditional June Pride Month. The festival, which runs from 1 to 7 p.m., aims to foster inclusivity and community spirit in Zionsville, showcasing performances,...