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Hoosier Hospitality is something we take very seriously and with a lot of pride. WIBC listeners and Hoosiers clearly feel the same way as proven by the community, prayers, and donations of time and resources sent to our fellow Americans in a time of need. Hurricane Helene hit parts of Florida and North Carolina in […]
PORTLAND, Ore. — Two people were shot by federal agents in Portland, Oregon on Thursday, according to Portland police. A man and a woman were found shot, and they were both taken to a hospital. Federal agents in the shooting are with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The shooting was a few miles away on […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Thursday that IMPD Chief Chris Bailey will become the city’s new Chief Deputy Mayor and Chief of Staff starting February 2nd. Bailey has served for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department for 26 years, and he was appointed Chief of Police in January 2024. He’s moving into the role after […]
STATEWIDE — You should enjoy the spring-like air while it lasts, as a record-challenging warm spell is about to give way to a blustery winter reality check. National Weather Service meteorologist Jason Puma says that temperatures are “probably topping out in the lower 60s, which is close to our record” both Thursday and Friday. However, […]
Indiana law currently permits executions to be carried out by lethal injection, but a proposed bill would add death by firing squad as an alternative method. The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard public testimony on legislation that would authorize the use of a firing squad. The bill was introduced by Sen. Mike Young […]
INDIANAPOLIS — It was announced on Thursday that Indiana Hoosier Head Football Coach Curt Cignetti is taking home the Dodd Trophy, marking the second consecutive year the honor has stayed within Indiana following Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman’s win in 2024. This year’s award is particularly historic as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of […]
INDIANAPOLIS — About 10 Indiana National Guard soldiers are heading to Romania for a nine-month mission. They flew out of Indianapolis International Airport on Tuesday after a short send-off. The team specializes in military firefighting, protecting lives, property, and equipment. They’re joining Operation European Assure, Deter, and Reinforce, a mission to deter aggression and keep […]
MARKLEVILLE, Ind. — The Madison County Sheriff’s Department said an 18-year-old was driving under the influence when he caused a crash that killed a woman Thursday morning. Deputies said Aidan Patterson of Anderson was driving a 2019 Chevy Silverado northbound on State Road 109 when he crossed the centerline and hit another vehicle head-on. The […]
FISHERS, IN — A Fishers family is desperately searching for their teenage daughter, Haley Paige Buzbee, who vanished from her home earlier this week under what her parents describe as “deeply concerning” circumstances. Haley, a 17-year-old student at Hamilton Southeastern High School, was last seen on the evening of Monday, January 5, 2026. Her parents, […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The former Chief Executive Officer of the Richmond City Employees Federal Credit Union has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after admitting to a fraudulent loan scheme used to fund a home purchase and pay off personal debts. Daniel Johnson, 37, of Centerville, Indiana, was sentenced Wednesday by U.S. District Court […]
INDIANAPOLIS — In what is being described as the largest coordinated group filing in recent Indiana history, nearly 30 members of the Indiana Rural Summit coalition officially declared their candidacies for the General Assembly on Wednesday. The mass filing at the Statehouse serves as a high-profile opening for the 2026 election cycle, signaling a unified […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A person died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-70 on the southwest side of Indianapolis early Thursday morning. Indiana State Police said the crash happened just after 4:30 a.m. on I-70 eastbound between Sam Jones Expressway and West Minnesota Street. The incident caused the ramp from Sam Jones Expressway to be closed. According […]