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Past articles by Darius:

Indianapolis mother, toddler jump off balcony to escape fire

INDIANAPOLIS — A mother and son jumped to safety after a fire broke out in their home Wednesday evening. The Indianapolis Fire Department said the fire happened in the 1300 block of Leonard Street around 5:30 p.m. A man told firefighters that he was asleep downstairs when he woke up to the smell of smoke […] → Read More

Family, investigators still searching for answers on missing Avon mother 26 months later

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s been 26 months since 30-year-old Najah Ferrell was last seen at her Avon apartment. Her family and investigators are still searching for answers to her whereabouts. March 15 of 2019 is when Najah was last seen. She never showed up to work on Friday, March 15. “That was my challenge and demise […] → Read More

Family, investigators still searching for answers on missing Avon mother 2 years later

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s been 26 months since 30-year-old Najah Ferrell was last seen at her Avon apartment. Her family and investigators are still searching for answers to her whereabouts. March 15 of 2019 is when Najah was last seen. She never showed up to work on Friday, March 15. “That was my challenge and demise […] → Read More

New money available for businesses in foodservice industry

INDIANAPOLIS — Big bucks became available Monday for small businesses in the foodservice industry. This includes restaurants, food trucks, and catering companies. $28 billion is now available for these businesses as part of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, made available through the Small Business Association (SBA). Each business can get up to $10 million. “It is […] → Read More

Big bucks now available for small businesses in foodservice industry

INDIANAPOLIS — Big bucks became available Monday for small businesses in the foodservice industry. This includes restaurants, food trucks, and catering companies. $28 billion is now available for these businesses as part of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, made available through the Small Business Association (SBA). Each business can get up to $10 million. “It is […] → Read More

Thousands of jobs coming to the Hoosier state, boosting the manufacturing sector

INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers, Indiana’s job market is on the come up and there are about 2,000 jobs that could benefit you.  Economists say this shows Indiana is recovering from the pandemic recession better than other states, especially in the manufacturing sector. “In both instances and again both of these announcements I think are really great […] → Read More

Parents furious after former Kokomo kindergarten teacher arrested on child porn charges

KOKOMO, Ind. — A former Kokomo kindergarten teacher is facing multiple counts of possession of child pornography and child exploitation. Brian L. Jakes, 49, is being held on $20,000 bond as police continue their investigation. “I’m pretty angry. Anything could’ve happened. I mean, she was exposed. That’s not fair,” said Kelly Humes. Humes is the […] → Read More

Faith leaders hold vigil for 78 victims of gun violence

INDIANAPOLIS — Sunday evening, faith leaders held a candlelight vigil in honor of the lives lost due to gun violence this year including those at the FedEx facility. Dozens of members of the Butler- Tarkington community along with faith leaders with lit candles gathered outside of the governor’s home calling for change and action when […] → Read More

Faith leaders hold vigil for 78 victims of gun violence

Indianapolis faith leaders held a vigil in front of the Indiana governor's mansion to honor the 78 victims of gun violence so far this year, including the eight killed in the FedEx mass shooting, and to call for action. → Read More

Faith leaders hold candlelight vigil for gun violence victims

INDIANAPOLIS — Sunday evening, faith leaders held a candlelight vigil in honor of the lives lost due to gun violence this year including those at the FedEx facility. Dozens of members of the Butler- Tarkington community along with faith leaders with lit candles gathered outside of the governor’s home calling for change and action when […] → Read More

Decline in vaccinations might delay Indiana’s goal of herd immunity by summer

INDIANAPOLIS — Health experts are seeing a decline in vaccinations nationwide. At one point many were rushing to schedule appointments but that’s no longer the case in some areas. “What we’re seeing is interest in the vaccine is weaning a little bit across the state,” said Regenstrief Institute, Director of Public Health and Informatic, Dr. […] → Read More

Decline in vaccine interest could delay Indiana’s goal of herd immunity

INDIANAPOLIS — Health experts are seeing a decline in vaccinations nationwide. At one point many were rushing to schedule appointments but that’s no longer the case in some areas. “What we’re seeing is interest in the vaccine is weaning a little bit across the state,” said Regenstrief Institute, Director of Public Health and Informatic, Dr. […] → Read More

Recounting the FedEx tragedy inside the 911 call center

INDIANAPOLIS — Over the last few days, we’ve continued to share the stories of those who sadly lost their lives in Thursday night’s mass shooting. Now we’re hearing from those who oversaw the call center during this tragedy. Those at the Marion County Dispatch Center say the call began to pour in shortly after 11 p.m. […] → Read More

Remembering FedEx employee Matthew Alexander: ‘The world lost a great man’

Friends remember Matthew Alexander, a 32-year-old FedEx employee who was killed in last week's mass shooting. He was a graduate of Avon High School and Butler University in Indianapolis. → Read More

Remembering, brother, son, friend Matthew Alexander after FedEx tragedy

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s been nearly 72 hours since the tragedy at a FedEx facility on Indy’s southwest side that claimed the lives of 8 people. They were friends, children, and most of all loved ones. We’re learning more about 32-year-old Matthew Alexander who was a linehaul coordinator at the facility. “The world lost a great […] → Read More

Muncie police officers indicted on charges of excessive force, obstruction in treatment of arrestees

MUNCIE, Ind. – A grand jury indicted four Muncie police officers in connection with an excessive force and obstruction investigation. According to federal prosecutors, officers Joseph Chase Winkle, 34, Jeremy Gibson, 30, and Corey Posey 28, and former Sergeant Joseph Krejsa, 50, used excessive force against arrestees or tried to cover it up. Acting U.S. […] → Read More

White House gives Indiana C- grade on infrastructure report

INDIANAPOLIS — A newly released assessment by the White House is breaking down where each state stands on the need for infrastructure improvements. “The American people already know that our infrastructure needs a lot of work,” said Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Indiana received a C- on its infrastructure report card. “Indiana has historically […] → Read More

White House releases infrastructure report; Indiana receives C-

INDIANAPOLIS — A newly released assessment by the White House is breaking down where each state stands on the need for infrastructure improvements. “The American people already know that our infrastructure needs a lot of work,” said Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Indiana received a C- on its infrastructure report card. “Indiana has historically […] → Read More

Pop-up site vaccinates 945 Hoosiers, 55 doses go to homebound

HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. – A total of 945 Hoosiers had a chance to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated at a pop-up site in Hamilton County on Sunday. “I think the word of the day is teamwork,” said Hamilton County Health Department’s Public Health Preparedness Coordinator, Christian Walker. Teamwork makes the dream work in […] → Read More

Hamilton Co. vaccinates 945 people at pop-up site, unused doses go to homebound Hoosiers

HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. – A total of 945 Hoosiers had a chance to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated at a pop-up site in Hamilton County on Sunday. “I think the word of the day is teamwork,” said Hamilton County Health Department’s Public Health Preparedness Coordinator, Christian Walker. Teamwork makes the dream work in […] → Read More