Derrik Thomas
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PSA: 21st Century Scholars deadline is June 30
There is a significant deadline for a local program that really gives students a leg up in paying for college. → Read More
Parents speak publicly after filing lawsuit against Franklin schools for failing to stop bullying
A month a lawsuit was filed against the Franklin Community School Corporation accusing them of failing to stop bullying, a 14-year-old's mother and step-father are publicly speaking for the first time. → Read More
Estimated 50,000 people descended on Indy for 2019 Pride Parade & Festival
INDIANAPOLIS — Thousands of people took to the streets of Indianapolis on Saturday to take part in the IndyPride Parade and Festival. Parade organizers say they had more than 150 floats in this year's parade, which lasted over two hours and an estimated 50,000 people lined the streets and participated in the event. The four grand marshals for this year's parade were State Senator J.D. Ford,… → Read More
Neighbors worry about health impacts of proposed gravel plant
The Metropolitan Development Commission approved the re-zoning by a vote of 6-1 Wednesday. → Read More
Zionsville council will vote on development project
A previous vote on rezoning for a $40 million apartment complex and commercial development ended in a three to three tie in Zionsville. → Read More
Neighbors frustrated by abandoned Indianapolis school
Neighbors say the large school campus is harming their property values, is a breeding ground for crime and needs to be redeveloped, or torn down. → Read More
Tammy's Law will provide relief and comfort with supplemental insurance
Tammy's Law enables Hoosiers under the age of 65 who are on Medicare, the ability to purchase supplemental insurance. → Read More
Ex-Rep. Rokita backed defunding Amtrak, now picked for board
A group that speaks for train passengers wants the Senate to reject the nomination of a former Indiana congressman for Amtrak's board of directors. → Read More
Playground needed for kids with special needs
All kids need playgrounds. Special needs children need special playgrounds. → Read More
Search for kidney turns to social media
Michael Kaltenmark, Butler University's Director of External Affairs, is in need of a kidney. He's turned to social media in an effort to find one. → Read More
Families frustrated over the lack of adoption subsidy in Indiana
The Indiana Foster and Adoptive Parents Resources and Advocacy Group called what happened on Tuesday a colossal disappointment. → Read More
Woman warns of business scam that cost her hundreds of dollars
A retired Indianapolis woman set out to make a little extra money working at home, but she ended up losing hundreds of dollars. → Read More
Neighborhood is weary of pothole-riddled street
An RTV6 viewers says that her road is so damaged she doesn't feel safe when she walks it. A path she walks every day to care for her family. → Read More
Veteran in hospital following Indianapolis road rage attack
James Yaconi, 49, won't be able to work for 6 to 8 weeks after sustaining a broken jaw in the attack. → Read More
Friends and family celebrate life of 8-year-old girl shot and killed in Indianapolis
Friends and family gathered Saturday to celebrate the life of 8-year-old Kendrielle Brye, who was shot and killed in Indianapolis last weekend. → Read More
Brownsburg owner doesn't think his dog should be euthanized
Animal control said his dog could be humanely destroyed for escaping his house and getting in a fight with another dog. → Read More
Authorities hold DUI checkpoint in Indianapolis on St. Patrick's Day weekend
Authorities from around Marion County held a DUI checkpoint on Saturday in downtown Indianapolis. → Read More
Controversy over charging children as adults
Indiana law already allows children as young as 14 to be tried as an adult in court for heinous or aggravated felonies. Senate bill 279 would drop that age to 12-years-old. → Read More
Truckers stage 465 slowdown over work regulations
Truckers protesting new federal regulations that govern their work hours staged a moving protest around Indianapolis Thursday. → Read More
Workers waiting for pay after Noblesville restaurant closes
Employees from a recently-closed Scotty's Brewhouse in Noblesville have not been paid for their final weeks of work. → Read More