INDIANAPOLIS — Two people were killed early Saturday morning in two separate shootings around Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said the first one happened on the city’s near east side. Officers responded to the 3100 block of East 10th Street just before 1 a.m. to find a man who had been shot. IMPD said […]
MIAMI COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana State Police is investigating the deaths of two inmates who have died at the Miami Correctional Facility in the past two weeks. On Nov. 26, detectives with the Indiana State Police Investigations Division at the Peru Post were called to investigate the death of 36-year-old inmate J Trinidad Ramirez. He […]
STATEHOUSE–Former longtime WIBC/Network Indiana Statehouse reporter Eric Berman died this week. He had been battling cancer. Berman reported on politics and government for 28 years. After a long career with WIBC and Network Indiana, Berman became the Communications Manager for the Indiana State Medical Association in 2022. He held that role until his death. On […]
CLINTON COUNTY, Ind.–An Indianapolis man accused of shooting two Kirklin Town Marshals in Clinton County last month was arrested on Thursday. In an update Friday afternoon, State Police said 29-year-old Jehrome Bowens was arrested and charged with attempted murder, battery by means of a deadly weapon, theft, and unlawful carrying of a handgun. Bowens was […]
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner Thursday announced one of the most significant public-private education commitments in state history: a joint investment of nearly $75 million dedicated to strengthening educational opportunities for Hoosier students. The initiative combines $40 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. with $35 million in state funding to support […]
GRANT COUNTY, Ind. — Law enforcement agencies are alerting folks about the ways scammers are trying to get money from you this holiday season. In Grant County, the sheriff’s office has already reported tens of thousands of dollars stolen from area residents by people pretending to be deputies. In one instance, a scammer would impersonate […]
GREENSBURG, Ind. — An investigation spearheaded by Indiana State Police Troopers from the Versailles Post has culminated in the recent arrest of several suspects involved in methamphetamine distribution operation spanning Decatur County and surrounding regions. Indiana State Police and Greensburg Police arrived at an Greensburg apartment on East Street after they were made aware of […]
FRANKLIN, Ind.–A child molester from Indianapolis was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Thursday. 38-year-old James Thomas pled guilty on September 4 of this year to both child molesting and child seduction. On top of the 30 years in prison, he was also sentenced to an additional two years of probation. The investigation started […]
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — U.S. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) spoke out strongly in support of President Donald Trump’s recent military strikes against drug boats, asserting the actions are essential for national security and fulfilling the President’s mandate to combat the drug crisis. Appearing on the Will Cain Show and WIBC’s Hammer and Nigel, Senator Banks praised […]
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Three people were injured in a shooting at a bowling alley on the south side of Fort Wayne Thursday night. Fort Wayne Police responded to the Thunder Bowl just before 10 p.m. after receiving a report about a shooting. An officer with the Allen County Sheriff’s Department was working a part-time […]
In a recent interview on The Hammer and Nigel Show, U.S. Representative Jim Banks threw his full support behind a special legislative session called by Mike Braun to redraw Indiana’s congressional districts — and urged the state Senate to stop delaying and simply vote. “Just vote on it. Just be transparent about it. Don’t sweep […]
FORT WAYNE, Ind.–Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker expressed strong support for a state-regulated casino on Thursday. Tucker believes a casino could bring lots of economic benefits. She highlighted an agreement with Allen County Commissioners to share casino tax revenue based on population. Businessman Tom Kelley testified that a local casino could create over 1,000 […]