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.
Some key Indiana legislators say it's unlikely that the state will any time soon go along with a federal safety board's recommendation that the threshold for drunken driving be cut nearly in half.More>>
A second top Internal Revenue Service official has announced plans to leave the agency amid the controversy over the targeting of tea party groups.More>>
Senate supporters of far-reaching immigration legislation accepted minor changes in public while negotiating over more sweeping alterations in private Monday as they drove toward expected Judiciary Committee approval by...More>>
The Indiana Supreme Court has upheld the state law limiting punitive damages awarded in civil lawsuits and directs most of that money to a state victims fund.More>>
President Barack Obama says the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, Steven Miller, has submitted his resignation in the aftermath of an investigation that found the agency improperly targeted conservative groups.More>>
The White House is releasing 100 pages of e-mails and notes related to the Obama administration's response to the attack on a diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya, last September.More>>
The National Transportation Safety Board says Indiana and the 49 other states together can save up to a thousand lives a year by lowering their blood-alcohol content standard to .05 percent.More>>
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts will return to northwest Indiana to give the commencement speech at the Roman Catholic boarding school he graduated from in 1973.More>>
President Barack Obama says a government watchdog's report shows intolerable and inexcusable behavior by the Internal Revenue Service in targeting tea party groups.More>>
Thursday, April 4 2013 10:43 AM EDT2013-04-04 14:43:09 GMT
WTHR.com has compiled these links as the best of what the web has to offer on North Korea and the developing situation on the Korean peninsula. New York Times - See an archive of current and past stories. TimelineMore >>
WTHR.com has compiled these links as the best of what the web has to offer on North Korea and the developing situation on the Korean peninsula.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-14 19:45:44 GMT
Attorney General Eric Holder says he's ordered a Justice Department investigation into the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups for extra tax scrutiny. He said the FBI was coordinatingMore >>
Attorney General Eric Holder says he's ordered a Justice Department investigation into the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups for extra tax scrutiny.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:27 AM EDT2013-05-14 04:27:57 GMT
Minnesota is set to become the 12th U.S. state where gay couples can get married. A final legislative vote Monday that will let the weddings start on Aug. 1. Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton has pledgedMore >>
Minnesota is set to become the 12th U.S. state where gay couples can get married.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 >>
Monday, May 13 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:15:27 GMT
White House spokesman Jay Carney says the IRS inspector general notified the White House counsel's office during the week of April 22 that it was completing a review of the IRS office in Cincinnati thatMore >>
The Internal Revenue Service says acting IRS Commissioner Steven T. Miller was first informed in May 2012 that tea party groups were inappropriately targeted for scrutiny.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 10:40 AM EDT2013-05-13 14:40:49 GMT
The Supreme Court has sustained Monsanto Co.'s claim that an Indiana farmer violated the company's patents on soybean seeds that are resistant to its weed-killer. The justices, in a unanimous vote Monday,More >>
The Supreme Court has sustained Monsanto Co.'s claim that an Indiana farmer violated the company's patents on soybean seeds that are resistant to its weed-killer.More >>
Saturday, May 11 2013 2:35 PM EDT2013-05-11 18:35:23 GMT
Governor Mike Pence Saturday signed Senate Enrolled Act 621, concerning reforms to Marion County Government and issued the following statement: "Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 621 came to my desk in the midstMore >>
Governor Mike Pence Saturday signed Senate Enrolled Act 621, concerning reforms to Marion County Government.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 5:28 PM EDT2013-05-10 21:28:02 GMT
The government says it has sold another piece of its stake in General Motors Co. The Treasury Department said in its April report to Congress that so far this year it has sold 58.4 million shares of GMMore >>
The Treasury Department said in its April report to Congress that so far this year it has sold 58.4 million shares of GM stock and earned net proceeds of $1.6 billion.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 5:00 PM EDT2013-05-10 21:00:55 GMT
President Barack Obama is giving the federal personnel director six months to submit a strategy to address gender-based pay disparities in the U.S. workforce. Two days before Mother's Day, the White HouseMore >>
President Barack Obama is giving the federal personnel director six months to submit a strategy to address gender-based pay disparities in the U.S. workforce.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 11:05 AM EDT2013-05-10 15:05:30 GMT
The northern Indiana hometown of former Governor Otis Bowen is set to honor him during his funeral services. Bowen's funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bremen. BowenMore >>
The northern Indiana hometown of former Governor Otis Bowen is set to honor him during his funeral services.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 4:00 PM EDT2013-05-09 20:00:46 GMT
Indiana Governor Mike Pence is ready to sign into law an expansion of the state's private school voucher program. The governor's office says Pence will sign the bill Thursday afternoon at Calvary ChristianMore >>
The plan approved by the Republican-dominated Legislature will allow more children to be eligible for vouchers without first having to spend at least a year in public schools.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 3:09 PM EDT2013-05-08 19:09:36 GMT
Indiana Governor Mike Pence has signed the state's new two-year, $30 billion budget into law. Pence said in a Wednesday statement after signing the budget bill that the plan includes $600 million a yearMore >>
The budget approved April 27 by lawmakers includes a modest increase in school funding, new money for roads and highways and roughly $350 million in income tax cuts.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 2:37 PM EDT2013-05-08 18:37:11 GMT
The Senate has rejected an effort to expand the use of firearms on the heavily visited lands of the Army Corps of Engineers in a congressional victory for gun control supporters. The vote for the proposalMore >>
The Senate has rejected an effort to expand the use of firearms on the heavily visited lands of the Army Corps of Engineers in a congressional victory for gun control supporters.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 1:27 PM EDT2013-05-08 17:27:40 GMT
Leaders of a state agency have approved economic incentives to a company started by a top Republican legislator and his son after a review sought by Gov. Mike Pence. The governor asked the Indiana EconomicMore >>
Leaders of a state agency have approved economic incentives to a company started by a top Republican legislator and his son after a review sought by Gov. Mike Pence.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 12:15 PM EDT2013-05-08 16:15:18 GMT
Indiana Governor Mike Pence has attended a solemn Statehouse memorial for former Governor Otis "Doc" Bowen. Pence bowed his head in silence Wednesday morning as he stood in the Statehouse Rotunda beforeMore >>
Indiana is honoring former Governor Otis "Doc" Bowen at the Statehouse.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 4:19 AM EDT2013-05-08 08:19:23 GMT
Gov. Mike Pence is ready to veto his first measures since taking office in January. The freshman governor said he would announce which bills he is opposing Wednesday. Pence declined to say Tuesday whichMore >>
Gov. Mike Pence is ready to veto his first measures since taking office in January.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 >>
In an exclusive one-on-one interview at the White House this week, Eyewitness News asked President Barack Obama about a number of issues affecting Hoosiers.More >>
The state is facing more pressure to release secret statistics as one of the state's most powerful lawmakers responds to a WTHR investigation by taking action.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:56 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:56:30 GMT
A tornado watch has been issued for several counties in central and western Indiana. The counties included in the watch are: Boone, Carroll, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, Fountain, Gibson, Greene, Hamilton,More >>
The National Weather Service confirms a weak tornado struck west of Indianapolis overnight and caused minor damage.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:03 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:03:08 GMT
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles admits that it may have inadvertently overcharged for its drivers' licenses. It's the first time, the BMV has responded to a class action lawsuit alleging the agencyMore >>
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles admits that it may have inadvertently overcharged for its drivers' licenses.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:17 AM EDT2013-05-21 09:17:41 GMT
Metro Police detectives continue to search for a suspect, or suspects, responsible for a deadly shooting on the north side of Indianapolis. Just after midnight, police officers were sent to the 3500 blockMore >>
Metro Police detectives continue to search for a suspect, or suspects, responsible for a deadly shooting on the north side of Indianapolis. Just after midnight, police officers were sent to the 3500 blockMore >>
One of the best ways to protect your family during severe weather is to purchase a Weather Alert or All-Hazards Alert Radio. It can be programmed to sound an alarm when a weather warning is issued forMore >>
Midland Weather Radios are currently available at Kroger and Walgreens stores at a discounted price.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:02 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:02:13 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 >>
Five people were arrested Tuesday on fraud and bribery charges, including two City of Indianapolis employees.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:38:14 GMT
Indianapolis Metro Police are asking for your help in locating 18-year-old Alexis Ricard. Alexis has been diagnosed as mildly mentally handicapped and functions at the level of a 12-year-old child. SheMore >>
Indianapolis Metro Police say a missing teenager was found safe at a friend's house Monday afternoon.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:18:48 GMT
CeCe Bruce has received a couple of large tips in her life, but nothing like he one she got Wednesday morning. CeCe, a waitress at the Steak 'n Shake restaurant at Keystone and 54th Street, receivedMore >>
CeCe Bruce has received a couple of large tips in her career, but nothing like the one she got Wednesday morning.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:43 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:43:27 GMT
Numerous units with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are in Broad Ripple searching for a bank robbery suspect. The suspect, who was armed, fled on foot after the robbery at HuntingtonMore >>
Numerous units with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are in Broad Ripple searching for a bank robbery suspect.More >>
The former head of the Internal Revenue Service heads to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, giving lawmakers their first opportunity to question the man who ran the agency when agents were improperly targeting tea party groups.More >>
Summoned by Republicans, a key figure in the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups plans to invoke her constitutional right against self-incrimination and decline to testify at a congressional...More >>
Egypt's president has signed a new tax law that cuts the amount paid by poorer Egyptians while increasing taxes on small and medium-sized businesses.More >>
Egypt's president signed a new tax law Tuesday that cuts the amount paid by poorer Egyptians in the latest move aimed at reforming the country's economy.More >>
Iranian news websites have boosted speculation that election overseers have barred two prominent but divisive figures from next month's presidential ballot.More >>
Iran's election overseers removed potential wild-card candidates from the presidential race Tuesday, blocking a top aide of outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and a former president who revived hopes of reformers.More >>
By The Associated Press The eight candidates approved Tuesday for Iran's June 14 presidential election to replace Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who cannot run again because of term limits.More >>
By The Associated Press The eight candidates approved Tuesday for Iran's June 14 presidential election to replace Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who cannot run again because of term limits.More >>
Two allies of Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili - a former prime minister and a provincial governor - were charged on Tuesday with embezzlement and abuse of office in another sign of an ongoing power struggle...More >>
Allies of Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili - a former prime minister and a provincial governor - were charged on Tuesday with embezzlement and abuse of office in another sign of an ongoing power struggle between the...More >>
His latest legislative achievements put him in the vanguard of his party's liberal base. He's been a top fundraiser for President Barack Obama. And he's ramping up his travel to help fellow Democrats...More >>
His latest legislative achievements put him in the vanguard of his party's liberal base. He's been a top fundraiser for President Barack Obama. And he's ramping up his travel to help fellow Democrats around the...More >>
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul and Republican National Committee chairman are distancing themselves from conservatives who suggested in recent days that President Barack Obama could face impeachment for the developing...More >>
The Republican National Committee chairman and a leading conservative, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, urged caution Monday for Republican critics calling for President Barack Obama's impeachment, but would not rule out...More >>
In a bitter fight, Colorado Democrats recently muscled through the Statehouse a massive elections reform bill that allows voters to register up until Election Day and still cast their ballots.More >>
In a bitter fight, Colorado Democrats recently muscled through the Statehouse a massive elections reform bill that allows voters to register up until Election Day and still cast their ballots.More >>
Officials say gunmen have killed a policeman who was guarding a polio vaccination team in northwestern Pakistan.More >>
Pakistan's presumptive prime minister called for peace talks with Taliban militants at war with the government Monday, potentially charting a course that could put him at odds with the country's powerful army.More >>