Community leaders gathered Wednesday morning to celebrate the opening of the city's newest affordable housing community, one which looks far different than any other.More>>
A report on Indianapolis' troubled Land Bank program found dozens of additional properties were sold or in the process of being sold to the non-profits named in the indictment. But it couldn't pinpoint any procedures that were not followed.More>>
Indy Parks says it doesn't have the money needed to repair The Ruins at Holliday Park, so the Friends of Holliday Park have stepped up to the plate.More>>
Our partners at Inside Indiana Business report the hotel, which was built in 1928, has been sold to RockBridge, an integrated hotel investment firm based in Ohio.More>>
A French company plans to invest $35 million in a car-sharing system that includes 500 plug-in cars and 1,200 charging stations at 200 rental locations across the metro area.More>>
WTHR follows the case of IMPD Officer David Bisard, who faces felony charges in connection with a deadly on-duty crash. See stories, video and documents related to his case.More >>
Friday, May 31 2013 7:22 PM EDT2013-05-31 23:22:00 GMT
There is a reason teams want to make the playoffs. They want to win a championship and reap the spoils that go along with that, but surprisingly that may not be where the money really is. It might seemMore >>
Every time the Pacers host a playoff game it translates into a injection of $1 million into the city's economy.More >>
Wednesday, May 29 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-29 21:53:12 GMT
The director of the Atlanta Open tennis tournament has been picked as the new president of the 500 Festival in Indianapolis. The festival organization that coordinates several activities surroundingMore >>
Bob Bryant is coming from Atlanta to put some new excitement in the city's celebrations, events and parties leading up to race.More >>
Tuesday, May 28 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-05-28 22:32:25 GMT
Abandoned properties are one of the city's biggest problems and an FBI investigation at city hall has put on hold one program designed to tackle the issue. One week ago Tuesday, federal prosecutors chargedMore >>
Abandoned properties are one of the city's biggest problems and an FBI investigation at city hall has put on hold one program designed to tackle the issue.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:32:12 GMT
One of our city's best-known landmarks could soon see some changes not just in the way it looks, but in the way it's used. Friday's Memorial Day service is one of many events that takes place on MonumentMore >>
One of our city's best-known landmarks could soon see some changes not just in the way it looks, but in the way it's used.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-05-24 18:30:56 GMT
The City of Indianapolis has fired two employees facing a federal indictment over the Indy Land Bank scandal. In a press release Friday, the city said it terminated Reggie Walton and John Hawkins. ReggieMore >>
In a press release Friday, the city said it terminated Reggie Walton and John Hawkins.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:05:10 GMT
Tradition versus change. That's the debate right now in Broad Ripple over an $18 million development. The project includes a Whole Foods and a whole lot more on College Avenue along the canal. A publicMore >>
Developers want to replace a former Shell station with a Whole Foods, high-end apartments and a parking garage. The plan has people here talking about the future of the village.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:44:16 GMT
Former Marion County Deputy Prosecutor David Wyser was supposed to be in federal court Thursday morning, but his hearing has been moved to July 2nd. Wyser is accused of accepting a bribe to reduce a prisonMore >>
Former Marion County Deputy Prosecutor David Wyser was supposed to be in federal court Thursday morning, but his hearing has been moved to July 2nd.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:30:42 GMT
It's been 24 hours since news broke of a Federal Bureau of Investigation raid at the City-County Building confiscating files from the Indy Land Bank program. The federal investigation also led to the arrestMore >>
Mayor Ballard held a news conference this morning hoping to shine light on several significant construction projects going around the city this season. Instead, all anyone wanted to talk about was the federal investigation into the Land Bank program, what he knew, when and why he didn't say something sooner.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:22:03 GMT
A homeless camp in Broad Ripple has long been a safety concern for people visiting, working and living in the north side Indianapolis neighborhood. Several young people live under the bridge at WestfieldMore >>
Several young people live under the bridge at Westfield Boulevard, and residents say it's been a problem for years. Last week, a burglary by one of the homeless was caught on camera. Now a Broad Ripple business owner is fed up and wants police to crack down.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:50:23 GMT
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is searching offices at the Indianapolis City-County Building Tuesday. Several city employees have been arrested. The Department of Metropolitan Development DirectorMore >>
Two city employees and three others are accused of using a city program aimed at tackling the abandoned house problem and turning it into a money-making venture. The five face charges involving wire fraud and bribery.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:55:39 GMT
Indianapolis organizers appear poised to bid on hosting second Super Bowl. Less than an hour after the league announced San Francisco would host the 50th Super Bowl in 2016 and Houston would host theMore >>
Indiana Sports Corp. president Allison Melangton told reporters she would be "very surprised" if the city did not bid on the 2018 game.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 12:43 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:43:30 GMT
A former Indianapolis City-County Council member was sentenced to 27 months in prison with three years on supervised release after pleading guilty to fraud charges.More >>
A former Indianapolis City-County Council member was sentenced to 27 months in prison with three years on supervised release after pleading guilty to fraud charges.
Friday, May 17 2013 3:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:13:58 GMT
Rush hour was a bit different Friday morning. Chances are you saw a lot more "two-wheeled" vehicles sharing the road, and we don't mean motorcycles. Friday was national Bike to Work Day, an event that'sMore >>
Rush hour was a bit different Friday morning. Chances are you saw a lot more "two-wheeled" vehicles sharing the road, and we don't mean motorcycles.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:18 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:18:49 GMT
Your water bills are about to go up. Citizens Energy is proposing a rate increase in the coming year and today is your chance to tell them what you think about the price hike. When it rains, like it didMore >>
Citizens Energy is proposing a rate increase in the coming year and today is your chance to tell them what you think about the price hike.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:40:04 GMT
A new state law changes the way Indianapolis city government operates and it passed without any input from Marion County voters. Those changes cover everything from who serves on the council to who overseesMore >>
A new state law changes the way Indianapolis city government operates and it passed without any input from Marion County voters.More >>
Mary Milz covers breaking stories and ongoing developments affecting residents of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.More >>
A veteran journalist with 18 years experience in TV news, Mary Milz is Channel 13's City Beat reporter, covering breaking stories and ongoing developments affecting residents of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.More >>
See a scale model version of the new Lucas Oil Stadium. Stadium and convention officials will use the model to help sell suites and convention space.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:12:37 GMT
You'll be seeing a lot of American flags displayed in the coming weeks as we approach the Fourth of July. It's your right to fly the flag at your home. There's a law that says so, but if you live atMore >>
Hoosiers are being ordered to take down Old Glory at some area apartment complexes and it could cost them if they refuse.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:04:56 GMT
The Marion County prosecutor has announced charges after an undercover auto theft investigation. Four suspects have been arrested for separate thefts, and police are still looking for a fifth suspect. AMore >>
The Marion County prosecutor has announced charges after an undercover auto theft investigation.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:41 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:41:01 GMT
A company that manufactures "mobile power stations" powered by alternative energy will build its new headquarters and factory in Muncie. DD Dannar LLC made the announcement Wednesday. Muncie beat outMore >>
A company that manufactures "mobile power stations" powered by alternative energy will build its new headquarters and factory in Muncie.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:04 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:04:05 GMT
A northeastern Indiana prosecutor says police snipers acted appropriately when they shot and killed a man holding a 3-year-old boy hostage. The Journal Gazette reports Allen County Prosecutor Karen RichardsMore >>
A northeastern Indiana prosecutor says police snipers acted appropriately when they shot and killed a man holding a 3-year-old boy hostage.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:07 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:07:44 GMT
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana is taking the battle over specialty auto license plates for a gay and lesbian youth counseling group to federal court. The Indiana Bureau of Motor VehiclesMore >>
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana is taking the battle over specialty auto license plates for a gay and lesbian youth counseling group to federal court.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:24 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:24:57 GMT
Two people were taken to Witham Hospital after a fire at a house in the 500 block of East Noble Street early Wednesday morning. Lebanon dispatched the fire at 1:00 a.m. and firefighters were on the sceneMore >>
Lebanon's Fire Chief says an overnight fire that injured two people, one critically, was intentionally set.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:44 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:44:47 GMT
Country singer Slim Whitman has died at the age of 90 in Florida. His son-in-law, Roy Beagle, says Whitman died Wednesday of heart failure. Whitman's career began in the late 1940s, and his tenor falsettoMore >>
Country singer Slim Whitman has died at the age of 90 in Florida.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:51 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:51:52 GMT
A break in an underground steam line caused 300-degree steam to pour from a downtown Indianapolis manhole on North Street for around an hour Wednesday morning.More >>
A break in an underground steam line caused 300-degree steam to pour from a downtown Indianapolis manhole on North Street for around an hour Wednesday morning.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:45:37 GMT
An misunderstanding over a graduation cake is quickly going viral. A Zionsville mom wanted a local bakery to draw a graduation cap on the picture of her daughter on the cake, but the worker taking theMore >>
A Zionsville mom wanted a local bakery to draw a graduation cap on the picture of her daughter on the cake, but the worker taking the order heard something different.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:30:33 GMT
Asbestos and pop-up fires are two big concerns as investigators look for a cause of a massive warehouse fire on the Indianapolis southwest side. The fire at 202 S. Belmont Ave. at Nationwide RecyclingMore >>
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says tests show no presence of asbestos fibers. The tests were taken on air samples during the huge warehouse fire on Belmont Ave. last Saturday.More >>
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