‘Cried all weekend’; Franciscan Health patient says surgery delayed for weeks
INDIANAPOLIS — Surgeries are being rescheduled for some patients of Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. On Wednesday, the hospital said it’s because of “temporary, technological issues.” The hospital has not said how long the issues have been going on. One patient, a woman who wants to remain anonymous, said it’s...
Ex-IPS student won’t serve additional jail time for assaulting teacher
A former IPS student who assaulted a teacher last September will not spend any additional time behind bars.
Jabari turns 2! Indy Zoo celebrates youngest elephant’s birthday
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Zoo is celebrating a special day for the youngest member of its African Savanna elephant herd. Happy second birthday, Jabari! Jabari is a third-generation African Savanna elephant who was born two years ago at the Indianapolis Zoo. Jabari’s mother, Zahara, was also born at the...
Viral video shows fight at Indianapolis Walmart; Witness and victim talk about incident
Videos of a fight inside an Indianapolis Walmart are going viral. Several people can be seen hitting one another near the front of the store, which is located along Keystone Avenue on the city's north side.
IMPD crime numbers hit 5-year low
IMPD leaders attribute the rapid drop in major crime categories to hard work and collaboration with the community, resulting in the lowest year-to-date totals reported in the past five years.
‘We can’t take it anymore’ | Gov. Braun appoints official to fight utility rate...
INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Braun has appointed a new official and tasked them with finding ways to save money for Indiana's utility ratepayers. Hoosiers have seen electric bills going up for years. According to the Indiana Citizen's Action Coalition, the average bill went up by 17.5% in the last year. That's an extra...
New housing complex opens for recovering addicts in Indianapolis
The Grimes Family Center, a new transitional housing complex for people recovering from addiction, was opened in Indianapolis by Seeds of Hope and Volunteers of America. The center offers on-site amenities such as a child day care, a preschool, a beauty and barber shop, and a medical clinic.
Indiana students band together to change state law
Universities throughout Indiana formed the Indiana Student Government Coalition and worked to expand the Indiana Lifeline Law. Photo courtesy of IU Student Government. LAUREN FISCHER | NEWS REPORTER | [email protected]. The Indiana Lifeline Law now grants immunity from prosecution to both those who seek medical...
Indiana Theft Investigation Leads to Arrests, Stolen Property Recovered Across Counties
Williamsport, IN – Deputies in Warren County arrested two suspects this week after recovering multiple items allegedly stolen from properties across several Indiana and Illinois counties. According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Sunday, Aug. 31, to a rural residence in Warren County...
Three More Wawa Stores Are Coming to Indiana Soon
Wawa is expanding in Indiana with three new stores opening this September in Brownsburg, Greenfield, and Westfield. See the full details.