Charlene Cristobal
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Indianapolis, IN, United States
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Colts cheerleaders make changes to keep squad safe and healthy during coronavirus pandemic
INDIANAPOLIS – The Colts are gearing up for another win this weekend. They take on the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday. We’ve talked a lot about what changes NFL players and staff have to make because of the coronavirus but what about the cheerleaders? Things are different for them too. “I think the biggest […] → Read More
Colts cheerleaders’ season also impacted by coronavirus pandemic
INDIANAPOLIS – The Colts are gearing up for another win this weekend. They take on the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday. We’ve talked a lot about what changes NFL players and staff have to make because of the coronavirus but what about the cheerleaders? Things are different for them too. “I think the biggest […] → Read More
Colts cancel tailgating for home opener, other lots allowing tailgaters
INDIANAPOLIS – The Colts are back at Lucas Oil Stadium this Sunday to take on the Minnesota Vikings. But things will look a little different this year with limited ticket sales and tailgating opportunities because of COVID-19. The Colts recently made the decision to only have 2,500 fans for the home opener, and also canceled […] → Read More
Tailgating and fan experience will change for the Colts’ home opener
INDIANAPOLIS – The Colts are back at Lucas Oil Stadium this Sunday to take on the Minnesota Vikings. But things will look a little different this year with limited ticket sales and tailgating opportunities because of COVID-19. The Colts recently made the decision to only have 2,500 fans for the home opener, and also canceled […] → Read More
Man stabbed to death at Michigan Meijer store; woman holds suspect at gunpoint
ADRIAN, Mich. (AP) — An 85-year-old man has been stabbed to death inside a southern Michigan supermarket, but his attacker was unable to flee because a woman who witnessed the attack held him at gunpoint until the police arrived. The Daily Telegram of Adrian reports that the victim was stabbed multiple times in the head […] → Read More
Study shows fewer teens are vaping; IU experts say the work is far from over
INDIANAPOLIS – A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds fewer teens are vaping or using e-cigarettes. The study, released on Wednesday, found fewer than 20% of high school students and 5% of middle school students said they were recent users of e-cigs and other vaping products. Last year, a similar […] → Read More
New study from Notre Dame shows importance of coronavirus precautions at Indiana schools
A new study from the University of Notre Dame shows just how important COVID-19 precautions are, especially in schools. The new study found having safety precautions in place are essential to keeping kids in school. For the fall semester, schools had to choose in-person instruction, virtual classes or a combination of the two. Researchers found […] → Read More
Notre Dame study shows importance of COVID-19 precautions at Indiana schools
A new study from the University of Notre Dame shows just how important COVID-19 precautions are, especially in schools. The new study found having safety precautions in place are essential to keeping kids in school. For the fall semester, schools had to choose in-person instruction, virtual classes or a combination of the two. Researchers found […] → Read More
Brownsburg man waves flags to remember 9/11 victims
FISHERS, Ind. – Today marks 19 years since the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. Nearly 3,000 people died on that day. The impact is still felt throughout the world. Locally, people are making sure people do not forget all those who lost their lives on that day. Some will hold ceremonies; others will wave […] → Read More
Local man remembers 9/11 victims by waving flags in Fishers
FISHERS, Ind. – Today marks 19 years since the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. Nearly 3,000 people died on that day. The impact is still felt throughout the world. Locally, people are making sure people do not forget all those who lost their lives on that day. Some will hold ceremonies; others will wave […] → Read More
Marion County loosens some coronavirus restrictions as bars, nightclubs reopen
INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning Tuesday, Marion County bars and nightclubs can reopen with restrictions. The businesses are allowed 25% capacity indoors and 50% capacity outdoors. Customers must be seated at tables that can accommodate no more than six people. Bar seating will remain closed. The businesses must close by 12 a.m. Marion County restaurants are allowed […] → Read More
Hendricks County police ask residents to fill out accountability survey
HENDRICKS COUNTY – Law enforcement agencies in Hendricks County and the Hendricks County Alliance for Diversity have teamed up to create a police accountability survey. The survey has been up since August and will remain up until mid-September. The main focus is on police accountability and police transparency. So far, more than 300 hundred people […] → Read More
While You Were Sleeping: Coronavirus updates for June 4
INDIANAPOLIS — There were several developments in the coronavirus pandemic that you may have missed overnight. Here’s a look: Ventilator help. The GM plant in Kokomo continues building ventilators—and needs more people to help in that effort. The plant shifted production during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, it needs about 300 people to work third shift. […] → Read More
GM Kokomo plant hiring more workers to help build ventilators
KOKOMO, Ind. – The General Motors plant in Kokomo is still hard at work producing ventilators to help hospitals in the fight against COVID-19 in the U.S. With a staff of about 700 people, GM is hiring 300 hundred more to help in the production. Employees need to build and ship 30,000 ventilators by the […] → Read More
Dreasjon Reed’s family attorneys say new video shows witnesses recalling events leading to his death
INDIANAPOLIS – The family of Dreasjon Reed and their attorneys are demanding answers from IMPD. We expect to hear from them Wednesday morning for the first time in nearly a month. According to our partners at the Indy Star, attorneys for the 21-year-old’s family say they have new video that proves an IMPD officer fatally […] → Read More
Dreasjon Reed’s family attorneys say they have video detailing what happened moments after he was killed
INDIANAPOLIS – The family of Dreasjon Reed and their attorneys are demanding answers from IMPD. We expect to hear from them Wednesday morning for the first time in nearly a month. According to our partners at the Indy Star, attorneys for the 21-year-old’s family say they have new video that proves an IMPD officer fatally […] → Read More
US deaths from coronavirus top 1,000
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. deaths from the coronavirus pandemic topped 1,000 in another grim milestone for a global outbreak that is taking lives and wreaking havoc on economies and the established routines of ordinary life. In a recognition of the scale of the threat, the U.S. Senate late Wednesday passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion […] → Read More
Wheeler Mission guest in Indianapolis tests positive for coronavirus
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– A guest at the Wheeler Mission Ministries homeless shelter in Indianapolis tested positive for coronavirus, officials say. Steve Kerr, Executive VP of Advancement for Wheeler Mission, said they learned late Wednesday about the test results. “The gentleman is not in our facility at this time and we are working on a plan that […] → Read More
Butler University researches treatment for coronavirus
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – There are reports of over 92,000 worldwide cases of the coronavirus. The virus has killed at least 3,200 with a majority in mainland China. There have been nine reported deaths in the U.S. The World Health Organization is working around the clock with the world’s top scientists to try to develop a […] → Read More
Team at Butler University researches treatment for coronavirus
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – There are reports of over 92,000 worldwide cases of the coronavirus. The virus has killed at least 3,200 with a majority in mainland China. There have been nine reported deaths in the U.S. The World Health Organization is working around the clock with the world’s top scientists to try to develop a […] → Read More