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IMPD Report: Indy Criminal Homicides Down from This Time Last Year
INDIANAPOLIS — Homicides in the Circle City are down compared to this time last year, says Indianapolis Metro Police. In the latest monthly homicide report released by IMPD, the department counts a total of 70 homicides so far this year with 57 being criminal homicides. Non-criminal homicides are usually killings that were accidental, in self-defense, […] The post IMPD Report: Indy Criminal Homicides Down from This Time Last Year appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indy DPW working to address flooding concerns in west side neighborhood
INDIANAPOLIS — Flash flooding has cost people who live in one west side neighborhood thousands of dollars in damage over the years. It’s a problem the city is looking to fix in the Biltmore Gardens neighborhood with a $7.4 million project. Work is already underway as crews were out paving the streets Wednesday. Sally Carroll has […]
How much daylight will we gain in May for Indiana?
INDIANA, USA — May is a busy month for Indiana, not just thanks to the Indianapolis 500, weddings, proms, and marathons, but also due to the weather. Severe weather season is in full swing and more daylight is being added. If you are planning something in May, what kind of weather can you expect in Indiana?
Gun found in middle schooler’s backpack at west side Indianapolis school
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A loaded gun was discovered in a student’s backpack at Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center on Monday, according to the Wayne Township school district. It wasn’t immediately clear when the gun was found. Jeannine Templeman, a Wayne Township spokesperson, told News 8...
Record Heat Possible Thursday
Forecast highs for Thursday are in the mid to upper 80s across central Indiana, which is near the daily records. For Indianapolis, 86 is the forecast high, with a record of 87 set back in 1959!. NWS MAPS FOR TONIGHT/TOMORROW/DAY 3. Never miss me! Subscribe for free. My Huge Radar...
Indianapolis gears up for festivities as calendar turns to May
INDIANAPOLIS — It won't be long before the greatest race car drivers in the world are making laps around the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway track. The city is making sure fans get the full experience in the weeks before the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500. It all started...
What’s next for bringing an MLS team to Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A government commission on Wednesday created a tax district to help fund a second soccer stadium site in Indianapolis. The Metropolitan Development Commission in a 7-1 vote created a second Professional Sports Development Area. Daniel Moriarty was the only member to vote “no.”. The commission’s...
A.I. bringing back the ‘grandparent’ scam
INDIANAPOLIS – A familiar scam is making a big comeback because of the emergence of AI voice cloning. Cyber security experts, like Indiana University Cyber Security program director Scott Shackelford, said artificial intelligence voice cloning technology is spreading like wildfire, and it’s helping bring back the “grandparent” scam. The scam involves a person who […]
Warm and dry start to the month of May
The month of May will start well above normal as temperatures today will be around 80°. Skies will be partly cloudy so get out there and enjoy. The warmth continues tomorrow with the potential of a record high temperature. The record is set at 87° and I'm forecasting a high of 85° with partly cloudy skies. If we can keep the sunshine around long enough we might be able to tie or top that number.
IMPD searching for 31-year-old woman missing since April 2023
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Metropolitan police are searching for a missing woman last seen in April of last year. IMPD is requesting the public’s assistance in finding 31-year-old Candice Hairl, who is described as a 5’5″ African American woman weighing around 110 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
Warming continues, rain chances return late week
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Temperatures could approach records on Thursday. We are comfortably mild here to start things off this morning. A weak boundary moving through Illinois is sparking some scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of those may hold together for the early morning hours, providing a brief shower chance for the northern half of the state.
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