Women’s rights advocates gather in downtown Indy for International Women’s Day rally
INDIANAPOLIS — Hundreds of Hoosiers carried signs and lined up outside the Indiana Statehouse on Saturday with an important message. "While we have never been equal, we have rolled backwards," said McKenzie Derr. It was day to celebrate the achievements of women and the power of sisterhood. "We started...
State Rep. Andrew Ireland reacts to property tax bill testimony
After observing testimony from local government leaders in front of the House Ways and Means Committee on property taxes Wednesday, State Representative Andrew Ireland of Indianapolis was amazed at how dramatic some of the people were being. “They are acting like the sky is falling because instead of getting 7%...
Spring warmth ahead, but rain chances return midweek | March 8, 2025
This week's weather forecast includes clear and cool nights, a beautiful Sunday with sunshine and mid-50s highs, a mild Monday night, and a warm Tuesday with highs in the upper 60s.
IMPD investigating fatal stabbing on northeast side of Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating a fatal stabbing on the northeast side of Indianapolis. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to an apartment complex in the 4300 block of Shady View Drive around 10:30 p.m. on a report of a person stabbed. When officers arrived at...
Person killed in stabbing on Shady View Drive
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A person was killed Saturday in a stabbing on the city’s northeast side, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says. Around 10:32 p.m. Saturday, IMPD officers were dispatched to the 4300 block of Shady View Drive on a report of a person stabbed. That is a residential area on the city’s...
Four People Arrested After Illegal Narcotics Lab Bust Near Greenwood
Police detained four people near Greenwood Thursday night after discovering an alleged “illegal narcotics laboratory.”. On March 6, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 900 block of Stone Road, near Smith Valley Road, to carry out a search warrant. Officials found illegal drugs inside a...
IMPD officer shoots dog after being attacked on Indy’s south side
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD and Indianapolis Animal Care Services are investigating after a dog was shot after it reportedly attacked an officer Saturday afternoon. According to IMPD, around 5:30 p.m. on March 8, officers responded to the 5300 block of Turtle Creek East Drive, near U.S. 31 South and East Epler Avenue on a...
TSA employees face major blow to union rights
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH)– The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it will end the collective bargaining agreement with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees. AFGE Local 618 is a local TSA union. They called this decision an “unprovoked attack” and are ready to fight back, claiming it...
Ex-IMPD officer previously charged with voyeurism arrested on new charge in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. — A former IMPD officer currently charged with voyeurism in Indianapolis has been arrested again for the same crime, this time in Hancock County. Hancock County Sheriff Brad Burkhart says Shane Decker was arrested Friday, March 7 on a preliminary charge of voyeurism. He was reportedly released...
One person arrested following drug bust in Indiana
INDIANA — A months-long investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) has led to the arrest of a man on multiple felony charges after officers seized drugs, firearms, and cash during search warrants executed at two homes. On Friday, the FWPD Emergency Services Team served search warrants at residences in...