Jury finds 29-year-old guilty of fatal shooting outside liquor store
A jury convicted Ja'Que Mason of the 2023 murder of Abel Ramos-Utuy outside a liquor store in Indianapolis. Prosecutors said a brief conversation between the two escalated into violence.
Summer Ends Early as Some Indiana Schools Are Already Back in Session
Here in Owensboro, Kentucky, we're all kind of shaking our heads about the rapid passage of time as we prepare for the first day of city schools. That happens on August 7th. Daviess County Public Schools will return on August 12th. While that sounds like an early start time, we've...
New laws in Indiana aim to cut health care costs for Hoosiers
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) — New laws in Indiana are now in effect, focusing on energy innovation and healthcare cost reduction. State Rep. Bruce Borders emphasized Indiana's push for clean energy with House Enrolled Act 1007, which supports small modular nuclear reactors. "This new law positions Indiana to lead...
Indiana ranked #1 for road quality in U.S.
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana has been named the state with the best roads in the United States. Yes, you read that right. The Hoosier State, known as the Crossroads of America, earned the top spot for the best road quality, according to a report from the U.S. News & World Report. The ranking was based on […]
Free vaccines, lead testing and gift cards offered at two Indy health events
Indianapolis families will have access to free health services, lead testing and family-friendly activities during two upcoming community events in August. From 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis will host a No-Cost Vaccination & Lead Testing Clinic in partnership with the Marion...
‘It’s just tragic’: Woman hit, killed by vehicle near Crown Hill Cemetery
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle near Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis on Wednesday morning.
Former DCS worker accused of filing false abuse reports
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A former employee for the Indiana Department of Child Services was arrested after authorities say an investigation revealed she was making false reports about multiple families assigned on her case assignments. According to an affidavit, supervisors reported concerns that Sara Wood, 35, was...
New cameras added to Decatur Township school bus arms to help keep kids safe
In an effort to keep kids safe, the Decatur Township school district has added new stop arm cameras to several buses to help hold those who don't stop accountable.
Indiana’s Largest Festival Takes Place Every Fall, and it Has us Ready for Pumpkins...
I always thought the biggest festival in Indiana was the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival, but it turns out it's a different kind of fall festival. Fall in Indiana is the best time of year, and I don't care if that's a "basic" take. During fall, we've got pumpkin patches, corn mazes, colorful foliage, and festivals...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Indiana
INDIANA — A pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash on the north side of Indianapolis early Wednesday morning, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Officers responded to the 3800 block of Boulevard Place around 5:31 a.m. after receiving reports of a collision involving a vehicle and a...