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Downtown Indy shooting leaves 1 injured just south of Monument Circle
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a Saturday night shooting near Monument Circle that left one person injured. Just after 9 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of N. Pennsylvania Street & E. Washington Street on a report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found one person who was shot, according to IMPD.
Lissania Perez Diaz announced as the 2024 500 Festival Queen Scholar
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Every year, around 30 college-aged women are selected to be a part of the 500 Festival Princess Program with hopes of being named the 500 Festival Queen Scholar. Saturday morning, Lissania Perez Diaz was crowned as the 2024 500 Festival Queen Scholar during the Breakfast at...
9-year-old boy killed in Benton County UTV accident
BENTON COUNTY, Ind. — A 9-year-old boy was killed and his 11-year-old brother was minorly injured in a UTV accident Friday afternoon in Benton County. A little before 4 p.m., Benton County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of the crash with a young boy trapped under a UTV in the 6000 block of South County Road 1100 East, just northwest of Otterbein.
Indy Pride Rainbow 5K Run/Walk kicks off Pride celebrations in Indy
INDIANAPOLIS — We're just a couple weeks away from Pride Month, which means lots of events and celebrations like the parade are coming to downtown Indianapolis. This weekend, the 13th Indy Pride Rainbow 5K Run/Walk kicked off the festivities early Saturday. The run/walk helps raise money for local LGBTQ...
'It's so vibrant in the city' | Downtown events making huge impact on Indianapolis businesses
INDIANAPOLIS — Local businesses say the month of May has been a slam dunk for them. "We are right by (Gainbridge) Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil is right there. We are ground zero for everything downtown," said Tom Sutton, co-owner of Coaches Tavern. The buzz surrounding the teams and the big...
'More than hot dogs' | Indy Peacemakers host east side cookout to share gun violence reduction strategies, resources
INDIANAPOLIS — The ongoing effort to reduce gun violence in our city took Indy Peacemakers to the east side Friday. Members of the organization met with residents at Hawthorne Place near 32nd Street and Emerson Avenue. Peacemakers handed out treats and cooked up barbecue while making connections with the...
McCordsville's 'Kindy 500' starts with parade through school, police escort to track
MCCORDSVILLE, Ind. — The 108th Running of the Indy 500 is just nine days away, but one local school held its own version of the race Friday. McCordsville Elementary hosted its ninth "Kindy 500" this morning. Kindergarten students got to decorate their cardboard cars before racing for the championship...
'One of a kind’ | UIndy student earns honors as scholar, wrestler
INDIANAPOLIS — There aren’t many students with a resume like Jackson Hoover. This year, the University of Indianapolis junior competed in a national wrestling competition, studied for a test to get into medical school and flew to Vietnam to study cavefish. 'I don't know if we get very...
Fast Friday is 'Field Trip Friday' at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — The crowds grew at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the speeds climbed during "Fast Friday." Fans are getting excited for qualifications this weekend. Many of the people that were at the track Friday skipped school with permission. Fast Friday might also be called "Field Trip Friday."
New Chapel Fire loses $1.4 million annual contract as Jamey Noel fallout continues
FLOYD COUNTY, Ind. — The local government body that oversees fire protection in the unincorporated parts of New Albany Township voted unanimously Thursday night to end its contract with New Chapel Fire. Jamey Noel, the former Clark County Sheriff who is facing 25 felonies, ran the organization and others with similar names for 20 years.
Indiana leaders react to Justice Department's move to reclassify marijuana
INDIANAPOLIS — Legalizing marijuana has been a hot button topic in Indiana for a long time. Now, the Justice Department will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. This is a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy. In a video message Thursday, President Joe Biden...
Parents of disabled children sue Indiana over Medicaid changes addressing $1 billion shortfall
INDIANAPOLIS — Parents of two children with disabilities are suing an Indiana agency in federal court over changes to attendant care services they say violate the Americans with Disabilities Act and federal Medicaid laws. A state agency overseeing Medicaid has reimbursed parents, guardians and spouses for home care for...
17-year-old boy arrested after leading Indiana State Police troopers on 100+ mph chase, ramming squad car head-on
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police arrested a 17-year-old boy after he allegedly led police on a chase, reaching speeds of 115 mph before crashing and fleeing on foot. According to recently-filed court documents, around 11:30 p.m. on May 13, an ISP trooper stopped at a red light at the intersection of East 38th Street and Shadeland Avenue on the east side of Indianapolis and saw a white Chevrolet Impala with a headlight out on the driver's side.
Southern Indiana fentanyl dealer responsible for teen overdose death sentenced to 20 years in prison
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A 20-year-old man from Evansville, Indiana, will spend the next two decades in prison for dealing fentanyl, resulting in the death of a teen and serious bodily injury to at least two others. Jeremial Lee Leach was sentenced to 20 years in prison, followed by five...
‘This is my home, these are my kids’ | Lebanon elementary school hosts wedding ceremony for beloved lunch lady
LEBANON, Ind. — When Precilla Bates started serving lunch in the school cafeteria back in 2007, she never imagined she'd be here 18 years later and loving it more than ever. "I don't have any children,” the 64-year old said. “So I'm like the grandma! I get to spoil them ... and then they go home!” she said with her trademark laugh.
Family and pet walk raising money for Indianapolis nonprofits
INDIANAPOLIS — The 20th anniversary of a family and pet walk to raise money for local nonprofits is happening Sunday, May 19. Walking for Dreams' Indianapolis walk begins at Crown Hill Cemetery, located at 700 W. 38th St., near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street. From 1 p.m. to...
Indy's professional pickleball team looks to defend national championship
INDIANAPOLIS — During the month of May, all eyes are on the drivers on the track. Another group of drivers, however, is drawing attention on the pickleball court. We're talking about the Indy Drivers, one of 12 teams in the National Pickleball League. It's a simple game of back...
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