WTHR - South Beat

New Albany Police: Woman drowned children, self

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:11:00 EDT

Police say a woman found dead alongside her two young children was suffering from postpartum psychosis when she drowned them, then herself.

Convicted robber educating youth about his mistakes

Jennie Runevitch — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:11:00 EDT

A former career criminal who says he's turned his life around is sharing an important message to prevent you from becoming a crime victim.

Veteran's family aims to help others with PTSD

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:09:00 EDT

The parents of an Indiana soldier who died in a car crash after struggling with post-traumatic stress syndrome says there are thousands more veterans like their son who need help.

Robbery suspect surrenders outside Greenwood bank

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:38:00 EDT

A Camby man gave himself up to officers after attempting to rob a Greenwood bank Wednesday morning.

Federal review finds Indiana highway land deals compliant

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:13:00 EDT

A review has found the prices Indiana paid to buy land for the Interstate 69 extension and other federally-funded highway projects met federal standards.

Police: Meth found in home of Waynesville murders

Nicole Pence — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:06:00 EDT

Investigators have interviewed two "persons of interest" in the case. They also found methamphetamine in the home.

Voyeurism victim angry, paranoid over tanning salon pictures

Emily Longnecker — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:06:00 EDT

A Martinsville woman who police say was secretly photographed in the nude while at a local tanning salon is expressing her shock and anger over what investigators say happened to her.

Former Monroe Co. auditor charged with theft

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:26:00 EDT

A former county auditor in southern Indiana faces six counts of theft and one of official misconduct for allegedly charging more than $5,400 in personal purchases to county-issued credit cards.

Hess named Dean of IU School of Medicine

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:02:00 EDT

The new dean of the Indiana University School of Medicine will come from Michigan, if the IU trustees approve the appointment.

No arrests yet in Bartholomew County quadruple murder

Nicole Pence — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:59:00 EDT

No new details will be released concerning the deaths of four Bartholomew County residents until a news conference Tuesday.

Victims in Waynesville murders identified

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:44:00 EDT

Police in Bartholomew County are investigating a quadruple homicide in Waynesville, a small, unincorporated community about seven miles south of Columbus.

Cyclist struck, hurt in Johnson County

Sun, 12 May 2013 01:55:00 EDT

A bicyclist was struck on a Johnson County road early Sunday.

Greenwood police still hope for tip to crack missing woman case

Thu, 9 May 2013 22:59:00 EDT

Missing teenager Brookley Louks is still a very real presence in the evidence archives at Greenwood Police headquarters.

WTHR Cares - How to help storm relief effort

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 11:24:00 EST

The Red Cross is encouraging people who want to help the victims of Friday's storms to make a financial donation.

Columbus Police face battle against BB guns

Jennie Runevitch — Wed, 8 May 2013 23:26:00 EDT

Police say parents are turning in their children's BB guns and air soft rifles, fearing they could be mistaken for the real thing.

Work stalls on rebuilding burned Indiana music hall

Wed, 8 May 2013 11:52:00 EDT

No construction has started at a southern Indiana concert hall destroyed in a 2009 fire even though a sign there suggests a 2013 reopening.

Judge postpones trial in southern Indiana murder case

Tue, 7 May 2013 16:11:00 EDT

The death penalty trial of a southern Indiana man accused of killing a family friend and two other women has been postponed but won't move to another location.

Leaders work to shield Camp Atterbury from closings

Mon, 6 May 2013 15:33:00 EDT

Indiana's congressional delegation and the state's military commanders have met for the first time in a decade to discuss ways to shield Camp Atterbury from an expected round of base closings in the next few years.

Charges increased against Greenwood burglary suspect

Mon, 6 May 2013 12:11:00 EDT

A man who allegedly broke into a Greenwood home now faces a felony burglary charge after the prosecutor decided the suspect should face the most severe consequences.

IU student killed, another injured in weekend crash on I-65

Mon, 6 May 2013 11:23:00 EDT

An Indiana University student died and another had life-threatening injuries in a weekend crash in northern Indiana.

IU police stop thefts of fountain's bronze fish

Mon, 6 May 2013 10:06:00 EDT

Indiana University police foiled two attempts over the weekend to steal large bronze fish from the Showalter Fountain sculpture on the Bloomington campus.

Still looking for clues in Spierer disappearance as her IU classmates graduate

Richard Essex — Sun, 5 May 2013 07:18:00 EDT

During Saturday's Indiana University commencement, the senior class remembered Lauren Spierer who should have been part of the ceremonies, but hasn't been seen since June 2011.

Crane workers uncertain still on budget cuts

Thu, 2 May 2013 12:27:00 EDT

Officials at southern Indiana's Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center don't know yet how badly the automatic federal budget cuts will hurt its civilian employees.

IPL to announce plans for Martinsville plant

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:05:00 EDT

A new power plant in central Indiana could create more than 600 construction jobs in the state.

Makeshift Bloomington homeless shelter comes down

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:06:00 EDT

A makeshift Bloomington homeless shelter has come down ahead of a city deadline.

Johnson County enacts new law to curb wild underage parties

David MacAnally — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:55:00 EDT

Police are noticing a disturbing trend involving underage drinking that are moving into the country.

Fifth graders' film addresses problem of bullying

Jennie Runevitch — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:40:00 EDT

A new film made by students for students, takes on a tough topic that affects children all across central Indiana.

IU student arrested for sex assault

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:16:00 EDT

An Indiana University student has been arrested in Bloomington after he reportedly entered a woman's apartment and tried to rape her.

Coroner: Deaths of New Albany mother, two children may remain mystery

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:54:00 EDT

A southern Indiana coroner says that unless there's a "big break" in the case of a woman found dead in a creek along with her two children it may never be known how they died.

Small town: Wicked Words

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:44:00 EST

Some say words posted online played a part in an Austin woman killing her children, then herself, last month.

Little tree provides inspiration for south side commuters

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:03:00 EDT

For years, people on the south side of Indianapolis have driven past something unique every day.

Soldier's remains returned home after 63 years

Wed, 13 May 2009 19:08:00 EDT

It was a lasting tribute to the father she never knew.

Frozen in Time

Fri, 8 May 2009 16:54:00 EDT

13 Investigates rekindles key clues in a case frozen in time.

A relationship for the birds

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:56:00 EDT

An artist and a nature recording expert take different approaches to recording bird songs.

Jennie Runevitch

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:03:00 EST

Jennie Runevitch Eyewitness News Reporter Jennie Runevitch joined the Eyewitness News team as a reporter in January of 2006. She covers the South Beat and is also Weekend Anchor. Email Jennie with your story ideas.

Body pulled from southern Indiana quarry

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:25:00 EDT

Conservation officers recovered the body of a woman from the Empire Quarry in southern Indiana early Sunday morning.

Indianapolis 500 fills 33-car starting grid

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:43:00 EDT

British driver Katherine Legge has become the 33rd driver to qualify for next week's Indianapolis 500, assuring race organizers of a full field.

Security changes for Indy 500 and Pacers game

Nicole Pence — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:40:00 EDT

Safety for an international event like the Indy 500 is planned well in advance. However, those plans are constantly changed and updated, depending on what's happening the day of the race.

As many as 7 hurt in 3-vehicle crash near Muncie

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:10:00 EDT

A crash involving three vehicles near Muncie has sent as many as seven people - including five children - to a hospital.

Deadly tornado strikes Oklahoma

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:57:00 EDT

One of several tornadoes spawned by a powerful storm system rumbling through the Plains and Midwest has leveled several mobile homes in an area southeast of Oklahoma City. One man was found dead there.

Gas spill closes downtown intersection

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:01:00 EDT

Indianapolis firefighters are on the scene of a large spill at a Shell gas station at the intersection of 30th and Illinois Street Sunday afternoon.

Indianapolis waitress gets $446 tip

Mary Milz — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:18:00 EDT

CeCe Bruce has received a couple of large tips in her career, but nothing like the one she got Wednesday morning.

Arrest made in east side building fire

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:25:00 EDT

Detectives arrested two men Sunday who they believe intentionally set an early morning fire that caused about $40,000 in damage.

Mellencamp-King musical to debut in Bloomington

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:54:00 EDT

A musical by John Mellencamp, writer Stephen King and T Bone Burnett will debut in Bloomington this fall before embarking on a tour of 20 U.S. cities.

Edward Furlong arrested in West Hollywood

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:58:00 EDT

A Los Angeles sheriff's spokesman says 'Terminator 2' star Edward Furlong has been arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend.