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Christa Pike remains unconscious on ventilator after failed execution

(AP) — Christa Pike has remained unconscious and on a ventilator at a hospital in the four days since her failed execution in Tennessee, and her prognosis might not be known for days more, one of her lawyers said Sunday. Little has been released about Pike’s condition since Wednesday night’s execution attempt. She has…

PHOTOS | Official Colts watch party at Living Room Theater

INDIANAPOLIS — No matter where the Colts play, fans show up! The Colts improved their record to 2-2 against the Washington Commanders in a Week Four matchup in London, England. Back in Indianapolis, fans cheered on the team at the sold-out official watch party.

The Zone Banner: AC’s Top 8 student sections for Week 7

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Student sections across central Indiana were bringing the energy to cheer on their teams on Friday. Here are the top eight student sections, listed alphabetically, from Week 7: Photo Gallery Check out the Week 7 photo gallery for pictures of student sections in central Indiana! The Zone WISH-TV…

Colts take down Commanders in London, move to 2-2 on the season

LONDON (WISH) — The Colts beat the Commanders, 30-13, and move to 2-2 on the season. The Colts started slow, with their first five drives resulting in either a punt (3) or a turnover (2). They then scored on four straight drives after that and cruised to the win in the second half. “Very disappointed,”

Japan protests to United States after Marine arrested in woman’s death investigation

Tokyo, Japan (CNN) — A US Marine was arrested Sunday on suspicion of murder and robbery after a woman’s body was discovered in a hotel room in Japan, prompting the country’s prime minister to express her outrage to the US over the alleged incident she called “ extremely brutal and heinous.” A 39-year-old woman was

Tennessee Correction Chief Frank Strada to resign after botched execution

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The head of Tennessee’s prison system is resigning, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday, the first major staff shake-up since Christa Pike’s stunning failed execution left her unconscious and on a ventilator at a hospital. Frank Strada, commissioner of the Department of Correction, will step down…

Fever GM defends fans, says criticism has ‘no basis in reality’

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Fever’s season might be over, but the conversation around the team’s fans and their behavior during games continues after a heated exchange between Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson and a courtside fan during Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs Tuesday. Fever general manager Amber Cox…

Colts rule out Keenan Allen for Sunday’s game in London

LONDON — The Indianapolis Colts will be without one of their main targets for Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders in London, England. Veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen was officially ruled out Saturday morning with a groin injury. Allen was initially listed as questionable after not practicing in England…

New B.O.Y. youth mentorship program builds life skills through golf

INDIANAPOLIS — Thirty young men and women in Indianapolis are trading basketballs and footballs for golf clubs as part of a mentorship program designed to build confidence and life skills. The New B.O.Y. (New Behavioral Outlook for Youth) and Inner Beauty mentorship programs are partnering with First Tee Indiana and…

Indiana Grown: Heritage Farm Alpacas & Events, LLC

INDIANAPOLIS — Each and every Saturday, WISH-TV highlights a local company together with our partners at Indiana Grown. This week, Beth Sheets with Heritage Farm Alpacas and Events, LLC, joined News 8 at “Daybreak” to talk about its specialty alpaca fiber products and upcoming seasonal events. Heritage Farm Alpaca and…

Highlights: Ben Davis at Carmel; October 2, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Friday, “The Zone” featured highlights from 24 games across central Indiana in Week 7 of the season. Watch highlights of Ben Davis at Carmel above. Final Score: Carmel 28, Ben Davis 24. “The Zone” airs each Friday at 11:08 p.m. Click here to watch “The Zone” from Week 7 of the 2026 season…

Boy, girl hurt in shooting at Warren Central High School after football game

INDIANAPOLIS — A boy was in serious condition and a girl was stable at hospitals after being shot Friday night after a football game at Warren Central High School, Indianapolis police said. Capt. Don Weilhammer of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said he did not know if the girl and boy were students at…

AG Rokita sues Indiana disciplinary panel, alleges retaliation over political speech

(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita sued current and former members of the state’s attorney disciplinary commission Thursday, alleging years of retaliation and asking a federal judge to block a demand that he answer an ethics grievance tied to his personal jet ski transaction. The…

Gov. Braun names new public access counselor

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana has a new public access counselor following criticism about how the agency handles complaints. Gov. Mike Braun appointed Brittney Long to the position Friday. Long, an attorney and former magistrate judge, begins her new role Oct. 5. She succeeds Jennifer Ruby, who resigned Tuesday after serving…

Indianapolis officials crack down on illegal advertising benches

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis officials are cracking down on illegal advertising benches. Indiana’s I-Team received a tip about a billboard bench at a bus stop near 65th Street and Keystone Avenue. The city says the bench is illegal because someone placed it on city property without permission. Dawn Olsen, a…

Grand jury indicts 35-year-old man in 2006 Franklin murders case

FRANKLIN, Ind. — A Johnson County grand jury has indicted a 35-year-old Franklin man on two counts of murder for the 2006 deaths of a 10-year-old boy and his stepmother. Police took Michael Jerome James into custody following the indictment, which came after a three-week review of evidence and testimony. The charges…

500,000 fliers expected during peak travel period for IND airport

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Airport Authority expects 500,000 passengers to fly out of Indianapolis International Airport through Oct. 26. The travel surge follows the start of fall break for local K-12 schools and universities such as Indiana University, Butler University and Purdue University Indianapolis. Megan…

Autopsy scheduled for Kokomo man killed in Friday morning crash

KOKOMO, Ind. — A Kokomo man was killed early Friday in a rollover crash after his car hit a utility pole. The crash happened shortly after 2:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, near the intersection of West Superior Street and Washington Street. Howard County Dispatch received an alert from a crash detection system in a 2022

Athlete of the Week: Fishers Kraidien Bumbala

Fishers boy's soccer senior defender Kraidien Bumbala has led the Tigers to a strong regular season as they prepare to face Anderson in the first round of sectionals on October 6.

A long stretch of dry & pleasant fall weather has arrived

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Quiet & dry weather is expected to continue through the weekend and next week. Our next best chance of rain may not occur until the week after next. FRIDAY NIGHT:Evening clouds will yield to mostly clear skies. Cooler lows mainly from the mid 40s to lower 50s. SATURDAY:Mostly sunny to partly…

G-7 nations plan immediate release of diesel reserves to cool fuel prices

London (CNN) — US President Donald Trump announced that Europe has agreed to release “a massive amount of their heavily stocked diesel oil,” following days of pressure to take action to cool surging fuel prices. “The process will begin immediately,” Trump posted on Truth Social on Friday. Trump spoke with French…

Wall Street cheers, Main Street worries: The divide over latest jobs data

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked up last month, the government reported Friday, a month before voters go to the polls in pivotal midterm elections at a time of discontent over the high cost of living and the state of the economy. Hiring dropped from a

Hinkle Fieldhouse set for NBA Cup Finals along with in-state exhibitions

INDIANAPOLIS — Hinkle Fieldhouse is set to host a pair of high-profile in-state exhibition games this month, featuring matchups between Butler University, Indiana University, and Indiana State University. Both games will be broadcast exclusively on WISH-TV. Grant Leindecker, the Vice President and Director of…

Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s partner, Ken Urker, dies at 34

(CNN) — Ken Urker, the partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who became the subject of intense media attention for her role in killing her abusive mother, has died. Urker was found dead at a residence in Raceland, Louisiana, on Thursday evening — his 34th birthday — after police responded to a call at 6:15 p.m.,

A cold front brings rain, falling temperatures Friday | Oct. 2 , 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A cold front is working through central Indiana this morning, shutting down rain chances and ushering in a much cooler, fall-like feel. This morning: Rain is sticking around through the morning commute, tapering off from northwest to southeast. Look for lingering showers through late morning…

Aces eliminate Fever in WNBA Playoffs for second straight year

LAS VEGAS — The Indiana Fever’s playoff run came to an end Thursday night in a loss to Las Vegas. The Aces won 94-83 in the decisive Game 3 of the best-of-three series. The Aces also knocked out the Fever in last year’s WNBA playoffs. Aces center A’ja Wilson led all scorers with 36 points.

Doctor warns not to dismiss perimenopause symptoms

Perimenopause can begin years before menopause starts, and women often mistake the symptoms for stress or other health issues. Dr. Rachel Reed, an OB-GYN with Columbus Regional Health, discussed the transition during a Health Spotlight segment Thursday at the WISH-TV studio. Reed said perimenopause often happens in a…

Downtown Indianapolis touts coming luxury developments, sports center

INDIANAPOLIS — New luxury developments and sports centers will soon reshape the city’s skyline as the Downtown Indy Alliance looks ahead to a period of what’s described as rapid growth. The nonprofit on Thursday highlighted upcoming city projects, including the Ritz-Carlton hotel and adjacent Live Nation music venue…

Aces lead Fever at halftime of decisive Game 3 playoff matchup

LAS VEGAS (WISH) — The Indiana Fever trail at halftime of Thursday night’s Game 3 matchup against the Aces. The Aces lead 54-48 with just two quarters left to play. Indiana and Las Vegas were tied 31-31 after the first quarter. Las Vegas center A’ja Wilson leads all scorers with 21 points. Indiana guard Caitlin

Indiana distributes $158,000 in storm relief to households of veterans

The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs distributed 31 awards totaling more than $158,000 to veteran households in 10 Indiana counties through the Disaster Flood Emergency program, state officials said Thursday. Additionally, 13 applications seeking about $50,000 in aid remain pending from damage received in…

Power grid modernization, data centers drive West Lafayette expansion

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A company that creates digital products and systems to help prevent power blackouts will invest $25 million to expand manufacturing operations by March in an innovation hub adjacent to Purdue University. Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories on Thursday said the project will increase production…

Indiana officials pause Medicaid waiver denials amid assessment tool concerns

Indiana officials have paused Medicaid waiver denials after a new assessment tool led to an increase in rejections for families seeking home-based care. The update follows an ongoing investigation by Indiana’s I-Team into families losing access to Medicaid waivers. The Indiana Family and Social Services…

Businesses relieved as $14 million Fountain Square drainage project ends

INDIANAPOLIS — Fountain Square businesses say they are relieved after the Indianapolis Department of Public Works finished a $14 million drainage project six months ahead of schedule. Shelby Street reopened last week in the heart of the neighborhood. Daniel Stevenson, the department’s deputy director of policy and…

Monroe County elementary students admit making social media threats

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Two Highland Park Elementary School students admitted to sending social media threats that prompted a sheriff’s investigation this week. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office received information about the threats involving three students Monday at the at the Monroe County Community School Corp…

US dispatches 9,000 troops to Middle East as Trump warns Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military is dispatching roughly 9,000 troops aboard a group of ships to the Middle East, a U.S. official said Thursday. The bolstering of the American military presence comes as President Donald Trump warned anew that new strikes against Iran could be on the horizon. The troop movement…

Iranian national extradited to U.S. for multibillion-dollar hack

(CNN) — An Iranian man accused of being part of a hacking scheme that breached more than 150 US universities and companies while targeting data worth over $3 billion has been extradited from Montenegro to the US to face criminal charges, police in the European country and a person familiar with the case said Thursday…

Indianapolis Zoo euthanizes 20-year-old lion, Zuri, after health decline

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Zoo announced Zuri, a 20-year-old female lion, was euthanized Thursday at the zoo after her health declined due to kidney disease. Veterinary staff and keepers decided to euthanize her humanly after she began showing signs of pain that medical treatments could not alleviate. Zoo…

Putin says Russia is prepared to use full arsenal to protect its territory

(AP) — President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reiterated Moscow’s long-held position that Russia is not planning to attack European countries but will respond to aggression with “all weapons” in its arsenal. In remarks at a foreign policy forum, Putin accused the West and Europe of escalating tensions by talking about…

Officers face stricter rules and a ban on pursuits, ICE memo says

(CNN) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers will only be allowed to conduct vehicle stops if they have completed related training courses and must ensure that vehicles used for stops are equipped with lights and sirens, according to new internal guidance reviewed by CNN. The guidance comes on the heels of…

Morgan County Sheriff’s Office warns of sophisticated FDIC phone scam

MARTINSVILLE, Ind. — The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office is warning people about sophisticated phone scams after noticing a sharp increase in fraud reports over the last few months. Fraudsters are now targeting residents through phone and FaceTime calls by pretending to be Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. investigators…

Passenger dies when van rolls into ditch on I-65 in Clinton County

FRANKFORT, Ind. — One person died early Thursday after a van pulling a trailer overturned into a ditch on Interstate 65. The crash happened just before 6:30 a.m. Thursday on northbound Interstate 65 near the State Road 28 interchange for Attica and Frankfort. Indiana State Police said a 2012 Chevrolet Express van was…

Video footage leads to arson arrest in weekend fire that displaced Evansville family

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — An Evansville woman faces felony charges after investigators determined a weekend porch fire that injured two people was set intentionally. The fire happened at 6:45 p.m. Sunday in the 1400 block of SE Second Street. Evansville Fire Department crews arrived to find heavy black smoke and flames…

FTC warns of rising investment scams on social media

The Federal Trade Commission has warned consumers about a rise in social media investment training scams following a successful lawsuit against IM Mastery Academy and reports of individuals losing significant funds to fraudulent platforms.

Panel advances $400 million budget proposal for Indianapolis police in 2027

INDIANAPOLIS — A City-County Council committee voted 11-1 Wednesday night to move the nearly $400 million Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department budget for 2027 a step closer to approval. Democratic Councilor Crista Lee Wells cast the only dissenting vote. The full council will hold a public hearing on the…

Man dies after shooting in housing subdivision on south side of Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — A man died Wednesday following an afternoon shooting in a neighborhood on the city’s south side, Indianapolis police said. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers were called at 3:12 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a person shot in the 7500 block of Jenison Drive. The location is within the…

Indy Chamber proposes $1 billion West Street transformation

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce is proposing a $1 billion project to transform West Street in downtown Indianapolis, a move leaders said could drive economic growth for the next half-century. The plan involves moving sections of West Street below ground level and constructing new east-west streets…

Indy Chamber proposes $1 billion West Street transformation

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce is proposing a $1 billion project to transform West Street in downtown Indianapolis, a move leaders said could drive economic growth for the next half-century. The plan involves moving sections of West Street below ground level and constructing new east-west streets…