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Fragile health care system exposed by COVID-19
One public health expert says he thinks the pandemic will "change health care forever." → Read More
Indy hits grim milestone of 200 homicides, shows no signs of slowing down
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Just before midnight on Friday in Indianapolis, a […] → Read More
3 nights of crashes close I-70 EB east of Indianapolis
GREENFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — The right lane of eastbound I-70 … → Read More
Slow economic recovery, hiring challenges drive century-old company out of business
American Tent and Awning is closing after nearly 150 years. → Read More
What to know about unemployment benefits and your taxes
Here's what you need to know about reporting unemployment benefits on your taxes. → Read More
5 shot riding in cars during violent week in Indianapolis
Five people were shot and four killed this week while riding in cars this past week. All the shootings occurred in the same general area. → Read More
ATF issued an urgent trace for Brandon Hole's guns
In late summer of 2020, Brandon Hole was able to buy two AR -15 rifles from two different gun retailers in central Indiana. → Read More
Westfield Main Street expansion in jeopardy
Almost 20,000 vehicles come through downtown Westfield every day, and the congestion can be exhausting. The city has a plan to ease the congestion, but that plan has hit a road block. → Read More
Veterans needed for Indiana brain injury research
Indiana is the first state to use public funds for what is considered experimental or off-label treatment of traumatic brain injuries. The Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering on Purdue's campus is conducting the research. → Read More
How Marion County ensures voting access for people with physical challenges
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — From the time the polls open until the polls close, at least one Marion County sheriff’s deputy and an election worker walk the lines looking for people who need help getting inside. Suzanne Hughes uses a walker to get around in public. On Monday morning, much to her surprise, when she pulled up to the City-County Building to vote, there were people waiting at the curb to… → Read More
Late night for the Marion County election board
Polls closed in Indianapolis at 6 p.m. on Tuesday but people were still voting at several locations around the county at 8.pm due to long lines. → Read More
Nearly 900 at Tyson Foods plant test positive for coronavirus
LOGANSPORT, Ind. (WISH) — The Cass County Health Department on Wednesday afternoon said it has seen just under 1,200 positive COVID-19 cases. Almost 900 employees at the Tyson Food plant in Cass County’s Logansport have tested positive. The county had been working with Tyson on a plan to reopen the plant after the pork processing plant voluntarily closed for 14 days in an effort to contain an… → Read More
Food pantries brace for surge in need
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A community center on the city’s west side has fed residents in need for more than a century, and it hasn’t stopped during the current public health crisis. Members of the Indiana National Guard and close to a dozen regular staff members and volunteers at Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center have put in several hours of their time in preparation for their once-a-week food delivery… → Read More
Parents of fallen IMPD officer talk on YouTube about 'huge loss that we have'
Breann's mother shared stories about "Bre" and her friends growing up in the city. → Read More
Gov. Holcomb: Stay home for 2 weeks
iIt is spreading to all counties. So stay home, get groceries. Only when you need them, and only buy what you need. I'm telling you. The next two weeks are critical. → Read More
Arrest made in NYE homicide
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has made in an arrest in a New Year’s Eve homicide. According to IMPD, 23-year-old Christopher Barksdale has been arrested in connection to a homicide on Dec. 31. At approximately 8:15 p.m. on Dec. 31, officers responded to the intersection of North Belmont Avenue and St. Claire […] → Read More
Messes found at some Christmas tree drop-off sites
The Indianapolis Parks Department will offer this program until the end of January. → Read More
21-year-old arrested in 2nd Indianapolis homicide of 2020
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A 21-year-old man was arrested Monday in the city’s second homicide of 2020. Indianapolis police say Lyman Spurlock was arrested for his role in the Sunday night fatal shooting of Leeshawn Parker, whose age was not provided. Spurlock faces preliminary charges of murder and driving while suspended, online jail records show. Police […] → Read More
Fortville police searching for suspects in vandalism of sushi restaurant
Lt. Bratton said the vandalism happened early in the morning Thursday between the hours of 6 and 7. → Read More
WISH-TV, MyINDY-TV 23 to broadcast 80 MIC high school games in 2020
The partnership will also bring all-star contests and other special athletic events to WISH-TV and MyINDY-TV 23. → Read More