Indiana officials propose changes to Medicaid waivers
Indiana officials are proposing changes to Medicaid waivers that would significantly cut therapy options for people with disabilities. The move could impact multiple waivers, but two waivers are of special concern to therapy providers: Family Supports, and Community Integration and Habilitation. “Does not meet the...
Investigation underway after 26-year-old inmate dies at Indianapolis jail
INDIANAPOLIS — An investigation is underway following the death of an inmate at an Indianapolis jail. According to the Marion County Sheriff's Department, around 6 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, authorities found an unresponsive inmate, 26-year-old Frank Lambert, at the Adult Detention Center in Indianapolis. Medical...
Major Midwest city tops bedbug infestation list for fifth consecutive year
Chicago leads Orkin's annual bedbug cities list for 2025, based on commercial and residential treatment data from metro areas across the United States.
Tri-State town offering $5,000 to get people to move there
VEVAY, Ind. (WKRC) – A small town along the Ohio River is offering cash to attract new neighbors. The state of Indiana has partnered with the online platform Make My Move to encourage remote workers to relocate to communities across the state. One of those towns is Vevay, located in Switzerland County, about an hour...
Indy Man Sentenced for Greenwood Gun Store Break-In
GREENWOOD, Ind.—An Indianapolis man has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a burglary at a Greenwood gun store where more than $80,000 in firearms were stolen. Ivan Bautista, 20, pleaded guilty to burglary and theft charges for the December 21, 2023, break-in at US Defense Solutions. According to...
Wawa’s Indy Plans Face Delays Over Community Pushback
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Plans for a Wawa gas station on the city’s east side are in limbo. While dozens of residents want the project to move forward, the City of Indianapolis is pumping the breaks to give it more time. An empty section of the parking lot on the intersection of East Washington Street and […]
Indiana Enacts Legislation to Prevent Foreign Adversaries from Owning Farmland
As states across the nation grapple with the growing concern of foreign ownership of agricultural land, Indiana has stepped forward with measures designed to preserve its farmland from being purchased by foreign adversaries. Citing a recent report by the U.S Department of Agriculture, which highlighted that over 44...
So close, but so far: Chain restaurants readers wish were in Indy
Sure, you could road trip to your favorite chain restaurants — but wouldn’t it be better if they were right down the road?
‘I never saw it this peaceful’ | East Indianapolis residents petition troubled liquor store...
INDIANAPOLIS — Neighbors on the far east side of Indianapolis are coming together to try and stop the reopening of a once-troubled liquor store. They don't want to see someone else take it over, so now community members have started a petition. "I ain't never not been a fighter,...
Docs: Indy woman charged with arson after burning boyfriend’s clothes in the street
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis woman has been arrested on arson and battery charges after police say she dumped lighter fluid on her ex-boyfriend and burned his clothes in the street. Krystal T. Lewis is being held in the Marion County Jail on charges of felony arson, battery, domestic battery and criminal...
