Spark on the Circle returns to downtown Indy for summer of free events
Spark on the Circle, a downtown summer activation in Indianapolis, offers a variety of free activities, including music, art, games, food, and connection, designed to bring the community together.
Plea deal reached with man accused of killing toddler and placing her in a...
Roan Waters pleaded guilty to three felonies, including neglect of a dependent resulting in death, in connection to the 2023 death of one-year-old Oaklee Snow.
Local agency responds to new domestic violence law requiring courts to consider electronic monitoring
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A new law aimed at increasing protection for survivors and families of domestic violence is set to take effect in Indiana this summer, but local advocates say it’s just a starting point in addressing a much deeper issue. Beginning July 1, Senate Enrolled Act...
USDA approves ban of soda and candy purchases for Indiana SNAP recipients
INDIANA (WSBT) — The United States Department of Agriculture has approved Indiana's waiver to remove soft drinks and candy from the state's SNAP program. This comes after an executive order from Governor Braun that points to multiple data points as a need for the change. One reason reads in...
Motorcyclist critically wounded in southeast Indianapolis crash
INDIANAPOLIS — A motorcyclist is in "very critical" condition following a crash on the near southeast side of Indianapolis late Thursday. The crash happened in the 1300 block of South Keystone Avenue around 10:15 p.m. Thursday. Police tell 13News the motorcyclist was driving north on Keystone Avenue at a high rate of...
FOUND: IMPD missing children on far east side
IMPD found two children who went missing on the far east side of Indianapolis on Thursday evening. 2-year-old Wendy and 6-year-old Joseph
Meet Joseph: A 14-year-old Hoosier looking for a loving home
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) — WTHI has partnered with Indiana Kids Belong to help Hoosier kids who are ready for adoption find loving homes. This week, they would like to introduce you to Joseph. Joseph is 14 years old. He enjoys playing sports and spending time with his family.
4 taken to hospitals after train collides with vehicle on Banta Road
A train collided with a motor vehicle on East Banta Road in Indianapolis, resulting in minor injuries to four motor vehicle passengers who were taken to local hospitals.
Indy man sentenced to over 3 years in prison for possession of a machine...
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man will spend over three years behind bars after pleading guilty to possessing a machine gun. Queyoun Foulks-Smith, 20, was sentenced Thursday, May 29 to 46 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. According to court documents, on July 4, 2024, police...
IMPD: Mother shoots convicted child molester for attack on daughter
INDIANAPOLIS (WIBC) — Court records show that a mother shot a convicted child molester after she told police he was sexually assaulting the woman’s 12-year-old daughter in a hotel room. On May 24, police responded to the shooting incident at the Baymont Inn on Eagle View Drive on the west side of Indianapolis. The...