Charges filed against Indy man accused of shooting 2 brothers following argument over mailbox
INDIANAPOLIS — Criminal charges have been filed against an Indianapolis man accused of shooting two brothers during a dispute over a mailbox on Indy’s near east side. According to the court records, the suspect was standing on this side of a small wire fence with the two victims on the other side when the shooting […]
How to save money on energy while staying cool in Indiana’s summer heat
Duke Energy is offering tips to help Hoosiers save money on their electric bills during the summer heat, such as setting their thermostat to a higher temperature, using cooler water for washing clothes, and closing curtains and blinds to keep the house cool.
Indiana Task Force Seizes Firearm and Ammo from Juvenile on Probation in Indianapolis
In an operation that underscores the ongoing intervention against illegal firearm possession among youths, the Indiana Crime Guns Task Force (ICGTF), in collaboration with several law enforcement branches, conducted a search that led to the seizure of a gun and ammunition from a juvenile on probation. The diligence...
Indianapolis program aims to house homeless people, but not ones in Fountain Square
Over 200 people attended a meeting at the Southeast Community Services facility to discuss a homeless encampment in Fountain Square, but city government leaders spent much of the meeting discussing an upcoming pilot program that won't start until August and won't address the encampment.
Microplastics found in human body parts, raising health concerns
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) –Microplastics are everywhere, in the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and even the linens we use to sleep. Researchers are raising concerns about the effects of these plastics once they enter our bodies, not to mention the effects on marine life and the environment. Here to tell us more is...
Overlooked oral health risks: Urge Awareness for children on ADHD medication
INDIANA – While Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications are crucial for managing symptoms in many children, a leading dental expert is sounding the alarm about significant and often overlooked side effects on oral health. With 11.4% of children diagnosed with ADHD, and over 80% in some states...
Indianapolis Man Gets Federal Prison Time for Setting IndyGo Bus on Fire
INDIANAPOLIS–The Department of Justice says a “violent career criminal” is being sentenced to eight years in federal prison for setting fire to an IndyGo Bus and bus station. 46-year-old Demarcus McCloud of Indianapolis pleaded guilty to two counts of malicious damage to property receiving federal funds and one count...
Ascension St. Vincent Cuts Ribbon on New Brain and Spine Hospital
INDIANAPOLIS – Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis has reached another significant milestone for their campus on 86th street. On Monday, Ascension St. Vincent celebrated the blessing and ribbon cutting of Lucas Family Brain and Spine Hospital. The new hospital will serve as a regional hub for advanced brain and spine...
Carmel Clay Schools considering later start date for 2026-27 school year
Summer break could last a little longer in Carmel next year. At the July 28 school board meeting, Carmel Clay Schools Superintendent Thomas Oestreich proposed pushing back the start of the 2026-27 school year by a week. With Memorial Day on May 31 in 2027, Oestreich saw an opportunity to...
Indianapolis hospitals rank among state’s best
Three Indianapolis-area hospitals rank among the best in the state, according to a new U.S. News & World Report analysis. The big picture: The annual list, released Tuesday, evaluates more than 4,400 hospitals nationwide across 15 adult specialties and 22 procedures and conditions to determine the best of the best.