ANDERSON, Ind. — A man with felony warrants was arrested following a police chase in Madison County on Monday. The pursuit ended when the suspect’s truck crashed into a golf course pond, leading to his arrest and the rescue of a submerged puppy. Deputies with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department were pursuing 38-year-old Steven Gray, […]
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — USA Gymnastics has chosen Noblesville for its brand-new headquarters and a major training and wellness center. The organization, which is based in downtown Indianapolis, picked Noblesville after looking at more than a dozen proposals from cities all over the country. The new facility is going to be built in the city’s Innovation […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–The suicide rate in Indiana has increased by 36% over the past 20 years, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t resources to combat the problem. Dr. Charles Brooks, the CEO of Bloomington Meadows, says evidence-based treatments are available. “The standard treatments of talk therapy and medication combinations are what we use when we need […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Dr. Charles Brooks is the CEO of Bloomington Meadows in Bloomington, Indiana. He says suicide is not just about mental health struggles. “The research shows that feelings of isolation are particularly problematic for a lot of people. These can occur around major life changes. Any life event that […]
FLOYD COUNTY, Ind. — West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes are still active in Floyd County, according to health administrators. The Floyd County Health Department announced on Friday that a mosquito sample collected several weeks ago tested positive for the virus. This is the fourth positive sample found in the county since late July. While no human […]
STATEWIDE–Getting child support to families in Indiana can be tricky at times, according to Boone County Prosecutor Kent Eastwood. His office provides lots of free services such as determining paternity, calculating past-due child support, and locating parents. “The issue is getting the money from the parent who owes the money. That’s where we run into […]
BOONE COUNTY, Ind.–August is Child Support Awareness Month and the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office wants you to know about how their office can make the child support process a smooth one. “We have dedicated child support caseworkers. Prosecutors around the state have them too,” said Boone County Prosecutor Kent Eastwood. Eastwood says his support staff […]
CARMEL, Ind.–A water main break in western Carmel has caused disruptions in water service, with the exact location and extent of the impact unclear. The City of Carmel Utilities’ Water Operations Department says they are working to identify areas needing repairs, but there is no estimated time for service restoration. Carmel Utilities apologizes for the […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Eskenazi Health offered Hoosiers a free checkup during its Community Day Health Fair. The Eskenazi Health Center on 38th Street welcomed people for free vision and blood pressure screenings Saturday afternoon, plus loads of games and prizes. The health fair connects the community to resources with Eskenazi partners, which can be crucial […]
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) confirmed that there are mosquitoes with the West Nile Virus (WNV) in Delaware County. The Delaware County Health Department said on social media that the WNV is in Indiana and will most likely stay. While most people infected with WNV won’t show symptoms, those who do […]
PUTNAM COUNTY, Ind. — The first case of measles, a contagious disease, has been confirmed on Wednesday in Putnam County. The Putnam County Health Department says there is no outbreak at this time, and the risk to the public is low. However, they urge you to check your immunization records and get the MMR vaccine […]
STATEWIDE — The Department of Justice wrapped up what they are calling the “largest healthcare fraud takedown” in history, uncovering over $14.6 billion in intended loss. Over 300 people were charged overall, including at least 90 doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. At least a dozen residents facing charges are from Indiana. Among them is Rachel Goldstein […]
