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Greenfield motorcyclist killed in crash near New Palestine
HANCOCK COUNTY, Indiana — Police are investigating after a motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Hancock County Thursday evening. The crash, involving a motorcycle and SUV, was reported around 7:30 p.m. April 25 near US 52 and South Creekside Drive, west of New Palestine and less than a mile east of the Marion-Hancock County line.
Juvenile stabbed in back in Boone County; 2 other juveniles detained
THORNTOWN, Ind. — Two minors were arrested after another minor was stabbed Sunday afternoon in Boone County. According to a release from the Boone County Sheriff's Office, around 4:15 p.m. on April 28, deputies were called to the area of North Pearl Street and County Road 650 North in Thorntown for a report of a person stabbed.
Officer-involved shooting ends with 1 man dead after knife attack in Fort Wayne
NEW HAVEN, Ind. — Indiana State Police is taking over investigations into a deadly officer-involved shooting near Fort Wayne Saturday. According to a release from ISP, shortly after 11 p.m. on April 27, officers from the New Haven Police Department were dispatched to a report of domestic battery in the 6000 block of Moeller Road, which is listed as a mobile home park in the town of New Haven.
Indiana State Police Superintendent responds to Indiana University's protest policy
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter is speaking out about the Israel-Hamas war protests on IU Bloomington's campus. "I don't understand the hate, but I do understand free speech, and we will always allow a person to have the ability to do that," Carter said. He said...
Whitestown's 'Viking Fest' blends history and entertainment
WHITESTOWN, Ind. — Viking enthusiasts flocked to Whitestown this weekend for "Viking Fest." The event blended history with entertainment and took place at Anson Acres Park. Attendees could experience Viking villages, mock battles, live music, contests, shopping and food. "Yeah we're just getting our start, we're happy to be...
Local education expert shares tips for students preparing for the SAT
INDIANAPOLIS — The SAT's are right around the corner for many students across Indiana. 13News spoke to Randy Stegemoller, with Class 101, about how students can get prepared for the standardized test. Stegemoller says juniors and seniors should sign up for a test preparation course a few months ahead...
Colts use the NFL draft to fill two needs: Improve defense, help QB Anthony Richardson
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard started NFL draft weekend with two goals. He wanted to improve his defense, and he wanted to give second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson a stronger supporting cast. Ballard accomplished both by selecting the first defensive player in Round 1, pass rusher Laiatu...
'It was terrifying. Everyone was shaking' | More Indiana University students arrested in day 3 of Israel-Hamas war protests on campus
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Day three of the encampment protest in Dunn Meadow at Indiana University started with almost two dozen arrests. Officers then came back a second time later in the day engaging with protesters again. The activists are calling on the university to cut ties with any companies...
Children's Museum hosts 3rd annual "SpeedFest"
INDIANAPOLIS — Drivers, start your pedals!. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis hosted its third annual "SpeedFest" on Saturday, where kids can get behind the wheel of a pedal car and take laps around the museum's test track. Kids got a chance to race for the Tony Stewart Trophy in...
PopCon returns to Indianapolis for its 11th year this weekend
INDIANAPOLIS — If you are downtown this weekend, you'll likely see a lot of creative and colorful costumes on display. Indy PopCon is back in Indy for its 11th year at the Indiana Convention Center. The three day convention celebrates all things pop culture, drawing thousands of visitors from across the Midwest.
IMPD: Man found dead with trauma at northwest side gas station; homicide investigation underway
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD homicide detectives are investigating after a person was found dead with traumatic injuries at a northwest Indianapolis gas station Saturday night. Around 9 p.m. April 27, officers responded to the 3800 block of North High School Road, near West 38th Street, for a report of a person down. They located a man with "injuries consistent with trauma" in the parking lot of a gas station, outside of a car, police said.
Longtime 13 Investigates reporter Sandra Chapman inducted into Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame
INDIANAPOLIS — The team at WTHR wants to congratulate longtime 13 Investigates reporter Sandra Chapman for her latest major accomplishment. On Saturday, April 27, Chapman was inducted into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame. The honor recognizes the significance of her nearly 30 years of reporting in Indianapolis. Her...
'Peace Walk' held on Indy's near north side calls for an end to gun violence
INDIANAPOLIS — Dozens of young people gathered on the near north side on Saturday to call for an end to gun violence in Indianapolis. The Marion County Youth Violence Coalition partnered with several other groups to host a peace walk on Indy's near north side in honor of National Youth Violence Prevention Week.
With less than a month to go, Indy 500 event preparations kick off
INDIANAPOLIS — As the countdown to the Indianapolis 500 reaches less than 30 days to go, preparations are underway for events all month long. With one week until the Mini Marathon, hundreds of volunteers are getting their gear for race day. "It takes a lot of people who want...
23 arrested for trespassing, resisting law enforcement as protests continue on IU Bloomington campus
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University has announced the arrests of nearly two dozen individuals in connection with an ongoing encampment in Dunn Meadow. According to a release from the university, the IU Police Department and Indiana State Police responded to the encampment to tell the people that they were allowed to protest, but could not build temporary or permanent structures during the protest as it violates university policy.
WTHR journalists honored with '2023 Best of Indiana" awards from Society of Professional Journalists
INDIANAPOLIS — Every year, the Society of Professional Journalists honors local news outlets with awards recognizing outstanding achievements in the field of journalism. On Friday, SPJ honored 12 WTHR 13News journalists with first place medals, three second place recognitions and four third place awards. The awards were part of...
1 dead, another injured in early morning crash in Tippecanoe County
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. — One man is dead and another woman is injured after an early morning car crash in Tippecanoe County Saturday. The Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of the single-vehicle crash in the 8600 block of US Highway 52 South around 3:45 a.m., just southeast of Lafayette.
IMPD: Woman killed in shooting inside of east Indy home
INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating an early-morning shooting on Indianapolis' east side that killed one woman inside of a house. It happened around 1 a.m. Saturday in the 4300 block of Hovenweep Way, near East 42nd Street and German Church Road. An IMPD spokesperson said officers responding to a...
Northern Indiana police looking for thief who stole badge from former chief's headstone
COLUMBIA CITY, Ind — Police in a northern Indiana are searching for thief who stole from one of their own. A retired police chief badge was recently taken off the headstone of Gordon Anspach, a former police chief in Columbia City. “They pried the epoxy off and popped the...
Picture showing North Central High School lesson draws controversy
INDIANAPOLIS — Written in black marker across a teacher's white board, different variations and meanings of what many would consider a racial slur. Darrion Brown is a junior at North Central High School. He said the picture was taken during his English class. "Other things they bring up in...
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