Indiana lawmaker proposes putting Indy’s Mile Square under state control
Sen. Michael Young, R-Indianapolis, is drafting legislation to put the Mile Square under state control, which he believes will improve safety and free up IMPD officers for patrol duties elsewhere.
“We’re Done Working for Crumbs”: Indiana Kroger Workers Reject Second Contract
Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 700 members across Indiana voted on July 10 and 11 to reject a tentative agreement covering 8,000 Kroger retail workers. This is the second contract Kroger workers have rejected, after 74 percent voted down the first offer in May. Local 700 has not announced the vote...
For the First Time in 2025, A Person in Indiana Has West Nile virus
VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind.–For the first time in 2025, a person in Indiana has contracted the West Nile virus. In a Tuesday news release, the Indiana Department of Health said that the individual with West Nile is in Vanderburgh County. No additional information about the case will be released to protect patient...
Nurse agrees to surrender nursing license after WRTV Investigation into fraud
An Indianapolis nurse has agreed to permanently surrender her nursing license following a WRTV Investigation into allegations she diverted medications meant for patients.
The Cabaret in Indianapolis mourns death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show", died at the age of 54 after drowning in Costa Rica during a family vacation.
Indiana Residents Can Preview Their Mail with This Free USPS Tool
Have you ever found yourself wondering if something important is sitting in your mailbox – especially when you're not home to check? Maybe you’re waiting on a bill, a birthday card, or a much anticipated package. Most of us assume our mail will just magically appear as expected each day, but wouldn’t it be nice to...
Six people arrested following drug bust in Indiana
INDIANA — Authorities executed a series of search and arrest warrants across Marion on Monday, July 21, resulting in several arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs and firearms. The operation was led by the JEAN Team Drug Task Force, with assistance from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and the Marion Police...
Gas prices in Indiana jump up
Average gasoline prices in Indiana have risen 11.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.15/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are 5.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 51.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average...
Medicaid cuts all Hoosiers will feel
“Why is health care so expensive?” is the question I’ve been asked more than any other since joining the Indiana Hospital Association last year. It’s a critically important one, and while my answer usually begins with, “It’s complicated,” one thing is now certain:. Reducing...
Indiana lawmaker calls for hangings, firing squads to be used as state execution methods
INDIANAPOLIS — In October, Indiana is scheduled to execute Roy Lee Ward for raping and murdering 15-year-old Stacy Payne in 2001. Ward waited for Payne’s parents to leave their home for work on July 11, 2001. He then pretended to be looking for his lost dog before he persuaded Payne to let him inside her […]