INDIANAPOLIS — The search for a new Indianapolis Public Library Chief Executive Officer has been anything but simple. Now, the board of trustees are ready to restart their search. Monday, the board announced it will name an interim head of the Indianapolis Public Library, whose sole focus is to help with the search for a […]

STATEWIDE — If you have been looking to “serve” or “protect,” you might like to know that Indiana State Police (ISP) is looking for new recruits. From now until the end of April, you are encouraged to apply for a job online.  The organization says it would love to recruit 60 to 80 people but […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The holiday season often represents a time of comfort and community, and recently, a local business and its supporters helped get a homeless man off the streets. MOTW Coffee and Pastries staff wanted to raise $5,000 to help James Tooley, so they posted their goal on Instagram.  Soon, they managed to surpass their […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Numerous holiday traditions are in full swing around the state, including performances of “A Christmas Carol” at the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Over the years, audiences have traveled to West Washington Street to see actors perform in an adaptation of the beloved Christmas classic.  This season marks the IRT’s 50th anniversary. At the show, […]

STATEWIDE — With Christmas right around the corner, your home might be decorated with festive lights and a tree.  So, firefighters have some tips on how to protect yourself and your family this holiday. Carmel Fire Department’s Tim Griffin spoke to WISH TV about staying safe this season.  Some of the tips he offered include: […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Just in time for Christmas, you and your family could win the ultimate downtown experience. Downtown Indy, Inc. and Indy’s Child are working together on the Downtown Indy Ultimate Overnight Sweepstakes. This sweepstakes is accepting names until December 10th.  After that time, a winning family will be selected. Winners will get a free […]

INDIANAPOLIS — As the time draws closer to Christmas, many organizations are hoping to help those in need. If you have been looking to give back this holiday, there are a variety of ways you can do it around central Indiana.  A few options are listed below: The Salvation Army’s Angel Trees What – The […]

INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is investigating an early Saturday-morning homicide. Officers were called to a home on South Temple Avenue, where they found a man who had been shot.  The Indianapolis Fire Department arrived, and he was pronounced dead. As of Saturday afternoon, no one has been arrested in connection with this incident.  The Marion County […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Two local organizations are teaming up in an effort to help homeless people around Indianapolis this winter, and they need your help. OTG Kennels is selling raffle tickets to raise money to purchase warm sleeping bags and blankets for the homeless.  The prize for the raffle winner is an American Bully puppy. Refuge […]

(INDIANAPOLIS) – Indianapolis saw a 9% drop in homelessness this year after a pandemic spike last year. The federal government requires a one-day snapshot of homelessness every January. Indy’s count of 1,761 is the second-highest in four years, but down nearly 200 people after jumping by more than 300 last year. System strategy director Danielle […]