(FISHERS, Ind.) — A mask requirement in Fishers has taken effect, three days ahead of Governor Holcomb’s statewide order — at the same time the Hamilton County sheriff is rebelling against Holcomb’s directive. At least two police chiefs and three sheriffs have announced they’ll refuse to enforce Holcomb’s order, adopting Attorney General Curtis Hill’s argument […]
MARTINSVILLE, Ind.–Governor Holcomb’s mask mandate “does not constitute a crime or enforceable action by police”, according to the Martinsville Police Department. In a post to Facebook Wednesday, Martinsville Police Chief Kurt Spivey said Martinsville police officers will “not be dispatched for the sole purpose of responding those who fail to wear or refuse to wear […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – There is a new and free way for Hoosiers to find help dealing with the mental fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction launched a “Be Well Crisis Helpline” to connect residents of Indiana to trained crisis counselors. People interested in using the “Be Well Crisis Helpline” […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Metro Police Department is ending the use of no-knock warrants, IMPD Chief Randal Taylor announced Wednesday. IMPD suspended the practice through a procedural notice on July 17, which went into effect immediately. A no-knock warrant is an order issued by a judge that authorizes law enforcement to enter a property without first […]
INDIANAPOLIS–You’ll soon be able to decide who will be the next Attorney General for the state of Indiana. It’s a position that has many responsibilities and one of the candidates says it is important you know them so you are fully informed. Todd Rokita recently won the Republican nomination for Attorney General. Rokita told 93 […]
LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind.–Anyone who is out in public in LaPorte County will have to wear a mask starting today. The mask mandate was approved Wednesday by the LaPorte County Commissioners by a vote of 2-1. It means you have to wear a mask while you are in an indoor area open to the public, including […]
Things are going from bad to worse in the small Indiana town.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The mayor said the city is suspending its Rental Assistance Program because the demand has been overwhelming. The assistance program, which opened Monday, received 10,118 applications in its first three days. The program was first approved by the City-County Council on June 8. Renters in need to help can still submit their contact […]
FORT WAYNE, Ind.–Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department would be required to wear body cameras if a proposed ordinance goes into effect. On Tuesday, the Fort Wayne City Council will consider a bipartisan ordinance to have nearly 500 officers in the department wear body cameras by 2023. The cameras would cost around $400 each, […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Metro Police and the Department of Metropolitan Development are working together to increase safety on the Downtown Canal Walk. IMPD will add two off-duty overnight shifts from 10:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. that will include a combination of bike and foot patrols with special attention paid to the Canal Playspace and the Walnut […]
