Indianapolis residents voice concerns over proposed AES rate hike
Citizens Action Coalition hosted a town hall to discuss the proposed 13.5% rate increase by AES Indiana, which would result in an additional $21 per month for residents, and to provide a platform for residents to voice their concerns.
Homelessness documentary screening planned at St. Luke’s UMC
Get text alerts and stay informed about housing in Indy. Tyler Fenwick has a group chat named “Calling Home” where he’s answering questions about housing, homelessness and more. Sign up here:. If you are not able to sign up, text HOME to (317) 548-1599. A documentary about...
IMPD’s Overdose Death Task Force arrests 2 for death of 31-year-old woman
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s Overdose Death Task Force (ODTF) arrested two people for their roles in the February 2025 death of 31-year-old Casey Gentry. On Feb. 23, 2025, around 11:20 p.m., IMPD officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of North Berwick Avenue to...
IDOC Updates Statewide System That Protects Crime Victims
INDIANAPOLIS – An I-Team 8 investigation led to a change in a statewide system meant to protect crime victims in Indiana, which advocates believe could save lives. The Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) has updated the Statewide Automated Victim Information Notification system, or SAVIN, so text alerts to...
Indy’s alternative to jail and ER has empty beds
For months, Marcus Cooper Longoria cycled between jail and the hospital as he struggled with addiction. Eventually, the cost of bail and medical bills piled up. “I didn’t really need the ER,” the 33-year-old said. “I needed a place to detox and come down.”. That’s what he...
Rideshare driver faces charges for kidnapping mother and infant
A rideshare driver faces criminal charges after canceling a ride for an 18-year-old mother with her 2-month-old son in Indianapolis, and then continuing to drive beyond her destination and ignoring her requests to let them out of the car.
Three people arrested following drug bust in Indiana
INDIANA — Three people were arrested Wednesday afternoon after Greenfield police executed a search warrant in connection with a months-long drug investigation. According to the Greenfield Police Department, officers had been receiving community tips about suspected drug activity at a home in the 600 block of Brook...
Silver Alert issued for missing 84-year-old man from Mooresville
Indiana State Police have issued a Silver Alert for an 84-year-old man from Mooresville, who was last seen on August 2.
City-County Council introduces stricter curfew laws for minors
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Lyft driver facing preliminary charges after allegedly trying to kidnap woman, infant son in...
INDIANAPOLIS — A Lyft driver is facing charges after allegedly trying to kidnap a woman and her infant in Indianapolis. According to court documents, officers responded to the BP gas station located in the 3800 block of Mitthoefer Road around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. Police said they spoke...