IMPD: 4 arrested after ‘reckless shooting’ on east side of Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — Four individuals have been arrested after a July 5 shooting on the east side of Indianapolis led to a woman being injured. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers arrested the following individuals on preliminary charges in relation to the shooting in the 4000 block of E. Michigan St.:...
Mike Epps to host second annual free hometown concert at Washington Park
Indianapolis native Mike Epps is once again transforming Washington Park into a celebration of music, culture, and healing with his 2nd Annual Free Community Concert on September 6.
Lawrence man sentenced for domestic assault, rape
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A Lawrence man has been sentenced to 42 years in prison after being convicted of 25 counts, including rape and domestic battery with a deadly weapon. On Thursday, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office announced that Jaylen White has been sentenced to 42 years with 23 years executed in the...
Wawa opens first travel center, promises 2 more
Wawa held a grand opening for its first travel center on Thursday in Hope Mills, North Carolina, the company announced on Thursday. This 8,000-square-foot format, which was first announced in May 2024, is designed to cater to professional drivers, with big-rig parking in the lot and high-speed diesel available under...
Police searching for missing 17-year-old in Indiana
INDIANA — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 17-year-old girl last seen early Thursday morning. Officials said Lydia Barconia was last seen around 6:30 a.m. on Aug. 28. She is described as 5 feet 1 inch tall, weighing about 110 pounds, with black hair and brown […] ...
Teacher who left classroom after injuries raises concerns about state report
A teacher and state lawmaker are raising concerns about a state report that shows thousands of school employees injured by students.
Pricey youth curfew fines stir city tension
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Community members are speaking out after the Indianapolis City-County Council Committee decided not to move forward with a proposal that would fine parents when their children break curfew. The debate is sparking questions about accountability, equity, and what real solutions to youth violence...
A 13-year old girl was handcuffed by a sheriff’s deputy in Irvington. Her mother...
An Irvington mother is demanding answers after a Marion County Sheriff’s deputy briefly handcuffed her 13-year-old daughter during an encounter Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred near the intersection of Arlington and Lowell avenues shortly before 3 p.m., where witnesses say a group of children were playing and...
Community leaders push to keep east side liquor store closed, citing crime
Community leaders and business owners on Indianapolis’ east side are rallying to keep a controversial liquor store permanently closed, saying its absence has brought peace to the neighborhood.
Curfew fine proposal did not get committee approval
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee will not recommend a proposal that would enforce parental penalties for youth curfew violations. This follows a stricter curfew that passed Indianapolis City-County Council Aug. 12. Under Proposal 245, parents would first receive a letter on the...