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Indianapolis, IN, United States

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Past articles by Andy:

Trailer released for Season 2 of ‘The Mandalorian’

Here’s your first look at Baby Yoda in Season 2 of “The Mandalorian”: The trailer was released Tuesday morning. Season 2 of the show will begin on Disney+ on Oct. 30. No other details have been released yet, including if Disney+ will follow last season’s pattern of releasing a new episode every week or release the entire season at once. The show received 15 Emmy nominations, including one for… → Read More

Victor Oladipo taken off court following apparent knee injury

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Pacers star Victor Oladipo has been taken off the court Tuesday night after suffering an apparent knee injury. In the second quarter at home against the Raptors, it appeared Oladipo's right knee gave out during a non-contact play. → Read More

Person shot, killed in downtown Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - IMPD officers are investigating a deadly shooting Tuesday afternoon in downtown Indianapolis. At 4:30 p.m., officers were dispatched near the intersection of Michigan and Pennsylvania, which is by the Indiana World War Memorial, on the report of a person shot. IMPD confirms the victim has died as a result of the shooting. → Read More

Reggie Wayne & Co. offered Chris Ballard vision for taking Colts into future

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –The vision for what could be – what should be – was right there in front of Chris Ballard’s eyes. It was Nov. 18 at Lucas Oil Stadium. → Read More

‘If You Know You Know’: The best 50 songs of 2018

Another year down and once again the music world stepped up to the plate and hit a grand slam. From bands and artists you know and love dropping more great projects, to unknowns looking to carry the torch into the 2020's..the music world had a great year. → Read More

‘Somebody had to see something’: Mother looking for answers on first Christmas without daughter

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Christmas 2018 is a painful reminder of the worst day of Barbara Runnels' life. Back on a Friday in June, while she was wrapping up the final touches on her son's graduation party, Runnels was told her 20-year-old daughter Melissa was found dead following a west side garage fire. → Read More

Who killed Melissa? Grieving mother wants answers on first Christmas without daughter

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Christmas 2018 is a painful reminder of the worst day of Barbara Runnels' life. Back on a Friday in June, while she was wrapping up the final touches on her son's graduation party, Runnels was told her 20-year-old daughter Melissa was found dead following a west side garage fire. → Read More

Man sentenced to 2 years after deadly hit-and-run of 72-year-old man in wheelchair

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - A man received a two-year sentence after he struck and killed 72-year-old Roger Roska. 57-year-old Jose Hernandez was sentenced Wednesday after he left the scene, in the 2500 block of Morris, on Nov. 1, 2017. Roska was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. → Read More

Bear attacks woman trying to retrieve her dog, drags her 80 yards

MUNCY CREEK TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Pennsylvania Game Commission officials believe they know what may have led to a bear attack earlier this week that left a woman in critical condition. The commission's investigation has revealed the bear that attacked Melinda Lebarron earlier this week may have had cubs with it, according to WNEP. → Read More

Brian Kelly wins Coach of the Year Award for third time

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - After leading Notre Dame to their second undefeated regular season under his tenure, Brian Kelly has won the Home Depot Coach of the Year Award. This is the third time he has won the award. The other two were in 2009, when he was the head coach of Cincinnati, and 2012, when he led Notre Dame to the BCS National Championship game against Alabama. → Read More

Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly wins Coach of the Year Award

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - After leading Notre Dame to their second undefeated regular season under his tenure, Brian Kelly has won the Home Depot Coach of the Year Award. This is the third time he has won the award. The other two were in 2009, when he was the head coach of Cincinnati, and 2012, when he led Notre Dame to the BCS National Championship game against Alabama. → Read More

Pedestrian struck, killed on near southwest side

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - IMPD is investigating after a person was struck and killed Monday evening. Just after 7 p.m., authorities were dispatched to the area of Harding and Morris on the report of pedestrian struck. IMPD has confirmed a pedestrian has died as a result of the incident. At this time, information is not available if it was a hit-and-run or if the driver stayed on scene. → Read More

IFD rescues 5 from retention pond after black ice slide-off

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Five people were rescued on the north side after black ice caused two vehicles to end up in a retention pond. Just after 6:30 p.m., crews were dispatched to the area of 86th St. and Township Line Rd. on the report of a water rescue. → Read More

Purdue beats IU 28-21 in Old Oaken Bucket game to become bowl-eligible

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Purdue is once again bowl-eligible after beating IU 28-21 in the annual Old Oaken Bucket game. Purdue sealed the win after picking off IU's Peyton Ramsey with 3:04 remaining. It came right after Markell Jones scored with a 32-yard scamper. → Read More

‘I forgot about him’: Elwood couple arrested after toddler dies following bath

ELWOOD, Ind. - Court documents are shedding more light on the neglect of a dependent arrest of a 26-year-old Elwood man last Thursday. Jacob Wootton was taken into custody Thursday night on the charges of neglect of a dependent resulting in death, invasion of privacy, resisting law enforcement, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. → Read More

‘Highway to Hell’: 113 killer songs for Halloween

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - With all the glory Christmas music gets, it's time to show some love to Halloween. Spanning from AC/DC to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, here's 113 songs to celebrate Halloween with. Whether you're partying in a costume or taking for kids trick-or-treating...there's something for everyone. → Read More

‘Under Your Spell’: 113 songs you’ll die to hear on Halloween

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - With all the glory Christmas music gets, it's time to show some love to Halloween. Spanning from AC/DC to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, here's 113 songs to celebrate Halloween with. Whether you're partying in a costume or taking your kids trick-or-treating...there's something for everyone. → Read More

24-year-old driver arrested after three siblings die at Rochester bus stop

FULTON COUNTY, Ind. - The driver who struck and killed three siblings at a Rochester bus stop Tuesday morning has been charged with three felonies. According to court records, 24-year-old Alyssa Shepherd faces three felony counts of reckless homicide and a misdemeanor charge of passing a school bus causing injury. → Read More

Adam Vinatieri breaks Morten Andersen’s all-time NFL scoring record

OAKLAND, Calif. – Adam Vinatieri has scored more points than any other player in NFL history. He eclipsed Ben Davis’ Morten Andersen’s all-time scoring record of 2,544 with a short field goal at the end of the second quarter. He tied the record on a 26-yard field goal with 14:22 left in the second quarter. → Read More

Adam Vinatieri becomes NFL’s all-time scoring leader

OAKLAND, Calif. – Adam Vinatieri has scored more points than any other player in NFL history. He eclipsed Ben Davis’ Morten Andersen’s all-time scoring record of 2,544 with a short field goal at the end of the second quarter. He tied the record on a 26-yard field goal with 14:22 left in the second quarter. → Read More