(INDIANAPOLIS) — The 22nd Indy Jazz Fest begins Friday night, with the pandemic bringing a different format. Jazz Fest is virtual this year. The festival will stream performances this weekend and next on its website, and on YouTube and Facebook. Jared Thompson with the quartet Premium Blend says the virtual format is a challenge. Without […]

The Lawrence Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library officially reopened Friday.

INDIANAPOLIS — One of the Circle City’s most festive and colorful holiday traditions returns Friday, Nov. 13, when Festival of Trees: Life is a Gift begins at the Indiana Historical Society. This year’s Festival of Trees features 50 elaborately decorated trees celebrating people, organizations, and families from around the Hoosier state. Guests will have the opportunity […]

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A University of Indianapolis professor is giving perspective on a troubling new international study that says the pandemic is costing children some basic skills. She says the problem may be more about support from relationships than the actual skill. The study focuses on young children up to the age of 16. It was […]

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Four unsolved murders in Evansville have detectives pleading with the public to come forward with information that could lead to arrests. One of the murders that are still unsolved is that of Mariah Strother and Keijuan Baker, both of whom were shot and killed at a gas station in Evansville back in […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Indianapolis Colts grabbed a big 34-17 win over their AFC South division rival, the Tennessee Titans, Thursday night. The Colts trailed 17-13 at halftime, but the defense held the Titans high powered offense scoreless in the second half while the offense scored 21 unanswered points. The special teams unit added a […]

(INDIANAPOLIS) — The coronavirus pandemic will force some changes in how legislators conduct the upcoming session in January. 20 of the 50 senators will move upstairs to the spectators’ gallery to increase social distancing. And after Tuesday’s formal start to the session, the House will move most of its work across the street to the […]

A Muncie man is accused of sending pornographic images to underage girls. The excuse he told police, he didn't know why he did it, he just does stupid things sometimes.

Christmas at the Zoo is back starting Nov. 21 with more nights and more lights. However, there are some changes this year because of the pandemic. Santa's Village will be monitored to make sure everyone is social distancing, and St. Nick will greet families inside his newly decorated study. You can also see his reindeer and take a picture by his sleigh inside Santa's Barn. The zoo is also letting people interact with wintertime animals like penguins.

STATEWIDE — Are you staying home for Thanksgiving? You’re not alone, says AAA. AAA reports that fewer Americans will be traveling this Thanksgiving due to the coronavirus pandemic. The agency expects about 50 million Americans to travel for Thanksgiving. However, with rising COVID-19 case numbers and renewed quarantine restrictions, AAA anticipates the number of holiday […]