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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The 2023 Indiana State Fair will be jam-packed with ways to celebrate the state that grew the game of basketball. The theme of this year’s fair, “Celebrating Basketball: The State That Grew The Game” was announced last winter on the basketball court at Gov. Eric Holcomb’s residence in Indianapolis. Fair officials on Thursday shared […]

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department kicked off its second annual Teen Academy Summer Program on Monday. The free program aims to bridge the gap between law enforcement and youth while exposing teens between the ages of 12 to 14 to a career in law enforcement. Those attending the program will learn about […]

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — News 8’s Indianapolis Moms segment is focusing on reality for many new parents, especially moms. The postpartum days and months when not everything feels as perfect as everyone hopes it will be. Indianapolis Mom Contributor, Dr. Lindsay Moore, joined us on Wednesday’s Daybreak to share her perspective on postpartum. “It’s really hard for most of us to ask for help. Also hard to accept it when offered and when you’re exhausted, you’re not able to think of a list of things to help anyways. So it’s a lot better if either the parents have like a premade list that will brainstorm ideas,” […]

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Saturday was the 2023 Indy Pride Parade and Festival, and thousands of people filled downtown Indianapolis streets with waves of color. Organizers say that this year’s parade was bigger than ever, with more than 180 groups walking in the parade Saturday morning, including some familiar faces from News 8. This year, the […]

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Early voting is underway in Marion County on a major Indianapolis Public Schools ballot question. The school district is asking voters to support a $410 million capital referendum to fund upgrades and renovations at 23 school buildings under the Rebuilding Stronger plan. The referendum, approved by the IPS board in December, would go toward new […]

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Shane Steichen understands his first draft as an NFL head coach could define his entire tenure. If he and general manager Chris Ballard can find the best young quarterback to build around with the No. 4 overall pick, they just might get the Indianapolis Colts’ postseason plans back on track. Getting it wrong means […]

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indianapolis woman who filed a complaint of racial discrimination in the home appraisal process has been featured in a documentary called “Our America: Lowballed.” In the movie, she joined other black homeowners who faced the same issue. Carlette Duffy needed a home appraisal in 2020 so she could use the equity […]

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will soon be going door-to-door to help Hoosiers impacted by the March 31 tornado outbreak. Starting Wednesday, FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams will visit neighborhoods throughout Allen, Benton, Clinton, Grant, Howard, Johnson, Lake, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Sullivan, and White counties to help residents sign up […]

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Tuesday night’s “UnPHILtered,” News 8 anchor Phil Sanchez spoke with Evelyn Magley, the chief executive officer of The Basketball League, and the first woman in the world to own a professional men’s basketball league. While also talking sports, Magley shares with us the future she has in store for her league. Read […]

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Tuesday is Tax Day for most people, but the IRS is pushing back the mtax deadline for some people in Indiana because of last month’s tornado outbreak. The IRS says storm victims in Indiana now have until July 31 to file and pay their taxes. This applies to people and businesses that were impacted […]

by: Amelia Pak-Harvey, Chalkbeat Indiana Posted: Apr 18, 2023 / 09:19 AM EST / Updated: Apr 18, 2023 / 09:20 AM EST This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Nineteen schools in Indianapolis Public Schools will lose their nurses provided through Indiana University Health when this school year ends, prompting concerns from parents about schools’ […]