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KANSAS CITY, MO. — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are now engaged. Swift, an American singer, posted on social media Tuesday, saying “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” Swift and the three-time Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs tight end met in July 2023, and they started dating in September 2023. Swift […]

GREENWOOD, Ind.—An Indianapolis man has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a burglary at a Greenwood gun store where more than $80,000 in firearms were stolen. Ivan Bautista, 20, pleaded guilty to burglary and theft charges for the December 21, 2023, break-in at US Defense Solutions. According to court documents, […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said Tuesday that 55-year-old Julian Wachner, a multi-Grammy-nominated conductor, composer, and keyboardist, was charged with 10 counts of Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material (Level 5 Felony) and Possession of Cocaine (Level 4 Felony). Court documents say Wachner admitted to using crypotcurrency hundreds of times to purchase child […]

WHITING, Ind.–Weather issues at the Whiting Refinery in northern Indiana have pushed gas prices up sharply in the last 36 hours. “Unfortunately, that severe weather caused it to go offline for several days. That refinery is the largest in the Midwest too,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. DeHaan says there is […]

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INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has been named Nike’s latest signature athlete, with a logo featuring two intertwined C’s symbolizing her connection with fans worldwide. Clark, the highest-profile player in the WNBA, expressed pride in joining Nike’s signature roster. A navy and yellow t-shirt featuring her logo will be available in North America from September […]

FISHERS, Ind — A semi slammed into two stopped cars Monday morning, triggering a three-vehicle crash and major backups near 116th Street. State Police Sgt. John Perrine said the investigation will look at “several aspects” of the truck at the time of the crash. “To include what was going on in the cab of that […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Republicans are in Washington, D.C., today meeting with former members of Donald Trump’s administration. Sherry Ellis, chief of staff for Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, said redistricting is not on the agenda. Beckwith is not in Washington, but Ellis is attending along with some lawmakers and Trump cabinet members. “I have no reason […]

BEECH GROVE, Ind. — The city of Beech Grove is embarking on a critical budget season as it prepares to navigate a new financial landscape shaped by both local decisions and state legislation. The city’s Common Council is set to begin its 2026 budget discussions on Tuesday, September 2. The upcoming budget planning follows a […]

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Plans for a Wawa gas station on the city’s east side are in limbo. While dozens of residents want the project to move forward, the City of Indianapolis is pumping the breaks to give it more time. An empty section of the parking lot on the intersection of East Washington Street and […]

STATEWIDE–Indiana lawmakers say they’ve made progress in encouraging innovative research into pediatric and breast cancer. State Representative Tim O’Brien of Evansville wrote House Enrolled Act 1453, which was signed into law July 1. It creates the Pediatric Cancer Research and Treatment Grant Program and the Breast Cancer Research Fund. “My hope is that these grant […]

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–The 20th ranked Indiana Hoosier football team opens up the regular season this Saturday at home against the Old Dominion Monarchs. Hoosier Head Football Coach Curt Cignetti said Monday that the Monarchs will present challenges that his squad cannot overlook. “They’re going to spread you out with big wide splits and force you to […]

GARY, Ind.–The Mayor of Gary, Eddie Melton, says there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the growth of his city. After Nippon Steel acquired U.S. Steel Corp. earlier this year, they said they would invest $11 billion into U.S. Steel plants across the nation by 2028. Out of that, Gary Works will receive […]