SPEEDWAY, Ind. (WISH) — Speedway Animal Rescue is urgently seeking emergency fosters for animals currently housed at the Speedway Street Department, where there are eight animals but only five kennels available. The situation is critical, as any animals remaining at the street department by Thursday, July 31, will be transferred to Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) if […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indiana’s single-family building permits fell by 13% in June 2025 compared to May, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau. A total of 1,811 single-family permits were issued in June 2025, marking a decrease from the 2,048 permits issued in May. This also represents a 6% decline from June […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis is dedicated to building and improving homes for families in need. The organization just broke ground on a new housing project on the northeast side of Indianapolis on Thursday. It’s called Devon Creek, a new 10-home development, at 46th Street and Millersville Road. The project marks the […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Veteran homelessness in Indianapolis has decreased by 26% over the past year, according to a new report from Helping Veterans and Families of Indiana. The point-in-time count, a federal requirement to assess homelessness, published on Thursday revealed this significant reduction in veteran homelessness in the city. This progress is attributed to HVAF’s […]
STATEWIDE–Tuesday July 15 is National Give Something Away Day. The organization “Two Men and a Junk Truck” in Indianapolis in Indianapolis says they are using their moving concept to fuel donations, reduce landfill waste, and support local educators. “If people have anything around their homes, like a desk or a filing cabinet or really anything […]
STATEWIDE–Local governments could lose significant property tax revenue under a case heard by the Indiana Supreme Court Thursday about how much land falls under the state’s 1% tax cap for homesteads. “I’m concerned that if we were to go as expansive as you’re suggesting that these schools, police stations, fire stations that would likely close […]
INDIANAPOLIS — An agency is working on better serving families across Indiana. The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) said on Friday the “Awaken” project is providing redesign, restructure, and realignment with the agency. “All Hoosier children deserve a safe place to lay their head at night, and our most vulnerable kids often need an […]
SOUTH BEND, Ind.–You may have heard or read that Kroger plans to close 60 stores across the entire area where the Cincinnati-based company operates. At least two stores in Indiana are on the list of closures. According to a list published by USA Today, the Kroger on Western Ave. in South Bend will close. The […]
WASHINGTON–Excessive spending over the past several decades has put the U.S. in a bind. But, Rep. Marlin Stutzman, a Republican representing Indiana in Washington, says he believes Republicans will do what it takes to get it under some level of control. Stutzman also called the spending a national threat. “We all realize that the $36 […]
WASHINGTON–Some of the deepest cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, or “food stamps” as it is known colloquially, have been proposed by the House. The U.S. Senate also plans deep cuts to their program in their version of the budget bill. Both versions are drawing criticism from Republican and Democrat lawmakers. Indiana’s […]
STATE WIDE–Gas in Indiana likely will not be greatly affected by the conflict between Israel and Iran, said Gasbuddy’s head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick DeHaan. “It probably won’t lead to a lot of the issues people are thinking of,” he said. “It could modestly cause prices to cycle again. We do see that every week […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Grocers say new SNAP restrictions banning soda and candy could lead franchises to stop doing business in Indiana and buyers to cross state lines for the prohibited items. The changes are set to be imposed in Indiana at the start of next year. “I think the intent is to try to get […]
