Parents express safety concerns following rape investigation at Tarkington Park
Parents and residents in the Butler-Tarkington area are sharing concerns after a recent sexual assault occurred at their local park.
Kennedy Commentary: The Embarrassingly Ignorant Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith
This column was originally published by Sheila Kennedy on her blog, “A Jaundiced Look at the World We Live In.”. I’m not sure Micah Beckwith knows what “due process” means. In fact, I’m pretty sure he doesn’t. Indiana media has reported on our “Christian”...
Next Indiana Operation Pull Over Blitz Starts Saturday
Area law enforcement agencies are preparing for a crackdown on drunk driving as part of the annual Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute will provide funding for extra police work to ensure drivers don’t hit the road while drunk. This year’s Operation Pull Over...
Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor wants your opinion on AES rate increases
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Conselor (OUCC) is asking the public to submit written comments on AES Indiana’s proposed rate hike. AES Indiana is trying to increase rates by 13.5% split between two phases over two years. For someone who uses 1,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) a month, the...
Stores In Indiana And Illinois Face Closure Under Kroger’s Plan
Kroger's making some big moves, shaking things up with store closures in neighboring states. What does this mean for the local grocery scene?
Body found in water near Pleasant Run trail
A body was discovered in a river near the Pleasant Run trail on the southeast side of Indianapolis Monday morning.
Large number of dead fish showing up along Evansville riverfront
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Emergency Management officials say there has been a large number of dead fish showing up in the Ohio River. 14 News first reported last week about the unusual amount of fish in Hancock County, but now they’re showing up along the Evansville riverfront. Officials say...
New grocery store adds healthy food options to the west side
Lex Liss has lived in the Haughville neighborhood near 16th Street for about five years and said he’s seen a lot of positive change. The streets have been improved, there’s more art and residents seem determined to protect the community they’ve built. But he said the improvements...
Woman arrested for dealing drugs that led to overdose in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — After months of investigating who may have sold him the drugs that led to his overdose, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says they’ve arrested a suspect for the death of 25-year-old Tanner Ballard. IMPD says that Ballard died April 12 at the Carlton Apartments, near Township Line...
‘Drive sober or get pulled over’: ISP to conduct sobriety checkpoints ahead of Labor...
INDIANA, USA — Indiana State Police are increasing safety on the roadways ahead of Labor Day holiday. From Aug. 16 through Aug. 30 law enforcement across the state will increase patrols and safety checkpoints as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, led by the National Highway Traffic Safety...