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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A man who spent his life working to prevent crime for the city of Indianapolis was shot and killed over the weekend. The Office of Public Health and Safety said it lost a violence reduction team member. A public police report from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department identifies John Barnett as the victim from Saturday’s shooting at a gas station.

Pacers rookie Bennedict Mathurin is certainly not lacking in confidence. At the University of Arizona, the Montreal native excelled as a player thanks to his fearlessness and competitive nature. Before even stepping foot on an NBA floor, it's clear that he's brought those traits with him to the next level.

The Washington Wizards were searching for a point guard prior to the 2022 NBA Draft, and while they did select

A man fatally shot Saturday was later identified as an outreach worker looking to reduce violence in the city.  John "JB" Barnett, 45, died Saturday after police were dispatched to the city's northeast side on report of a person shot around 10 p.m. Police arrived at a gas station near the 3400 block of North...

John "JB" Barnett, Sr., 45, a peacekeeper for the city of Indianapolis, was shot around 10 p.m. in the 3400 block of North Keystone Avenue, according to the Marion County Coroner's Office.

Who was the surprise standout for the Indianapolis Colts during offseason workouts?

An Indianapolis kayaker is dead after he fell into and was pulled from a private pond in Ripley County, officials say.

Ryan Vaughn is always thinking, always planning, always dreaming. It's how he's turned Indianapolis into one of the premiere cities for the biggest sports events in the country. So when the President of the Indiana Sports Corp was working with Russ Potts Productions' President Zach Franz to pull off the men's college basketball tournament bubble in 2021, an idea was born. The Crossroads Classic, which had hosted games each December involving IU, Purdue, Butler and Notre Dame...

In most trade rumors, the Indiana Pacers have been the ones tabbed to make the outgoing calls in hopes of finding some takers for their dispensable veterans, especially with the franchise clearly turning its priority to nurture its young players. However, one mock trade from Bleacher Report has them being...

RIPLEY COUNTY, Ind. – An investigation is underway after an Indianapolis man’s body was recovered from a private pond in Ripley County over the weekend. According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, conservation officers responded to the 2800 block of Old Michigan Road in Holton around 6:45 p.m. Friday. Investigators learned a kayaker fell […]

The Indianapolis Colts are one of the NFL’s most interesting teams after their statement offseason. While they are finally favored to supplant the Titans as the AFC South champs, the fact they reside in the AFC hurts their Super Bowl chances. Regardless, though, a roster as talented as this...

The Cleveland Cavaliers were dismayed when Ricky Rubio went down with a torn ACL in late-December. To aid their playoff push, the Cavs ultimately traded Rubio and his expiring contract to the Indiana Pacers for Caris LeVert. Now, with Rubio's contract having expired, the Cavaliers would like to bring Rubio...

With state-of-the-art play structures and lots of space to run, these Indiana playgrounds will bring out the inner child in everyone. Meadowlark Park in Carmel has now reopened to the public, and features a completely reimagined playground experience! The new playground at Meadowlark Park features three big play structures for kids of all ages to enjoy. The structure for big kids includes geometric domes that kids can climb up to and through, and metal slides that send you back to the ground. There’s also a play structure for climbers and parkour enthusiasts that features bridges to cross, monkey bars to swing from and other obstacles. The play structure for babies and young kids also invites tiny tots to climb, slide and explore, but everything is scales smaller for the youngest adventurers.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Zoo opened a new kangaroo exhibit that lets visitors walk along with the animals. The zoo's Kangaroo Crossing lets visitors walk among the kangaroos as they roam freely in their habitat. Video in player above: Hop and walk above the kangaroos at Cincinnati Zoo's new adventure...

Bennedict Mathurin was drafted by the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. He has already issued a surprising challenge to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Just prior to the draft, Mathurin expressed strong confidence in his own abilities on the court and made a strong claim in the process. “A...

When the NBA draft began Thursday, the Milwaukee Bucks did not possess their second-round draft pick as it was forfeited for “gun jumping” in talks with Bogdan Bogdanović in the 2020 offseason. But, general manager Jon Horst worked a deal with the Indiana Pacers for the second...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Gainbridge Fieldhouse announced Monday morning that the first Indy Classic basketball showcase will take place on Dec. 17. Partnering with Indiana Sports Corp, Pacers Sports & Entertainment, and Russ Potts Production, Inc, the tournament will feature Ball State against Illinois State, and Purdue against Davidson. The...

AVON – On 06/22/2022 at approximately 8:40 pm Kevin Coley, a 47-year-old Jamestown man was booked into the Hendricks County Jail on 14 counts of felony charges including child molest, sexual misconduct with a minor and vicarious sexual conduct. Coley’s arrest stems from an investigation that was reported to...