Saturday, May 26 2012 3:59 PM EDT2012-05-26 19:59:06 GMT
A coroner says the gunman killed in a northwestern Indiana police standoff was a Texas man. The man was identified Saturday as 48-year-old Roy L. Ferguson of Fulshear, Texas. Porter County Coroner ChuckMore >>
Coroner says the gunman killed in a northwestern Indiana police standoff was a Texas man.More >>
Saturday, May 26 2012 3:45 PM EDT2012-05-26 19:45:25 GMT
According to Hancock County Sheriff's dispatch office, a small plane has crashed in Greenfield's Pope Field. Police report, one person has treated and released at the scene, while two other passengersMore >>
According to the Hancock County Sheriff's dispatch office, a small plane crashed near Greenfield's Pope Field.More >>
Saturday, May 26 2012 1:53 PM EDT2012-05-26 17:53:58 GMT
Marion County Deputy Michael McKittrick was arrested by Marion County Criminal Investigators early Saturday morning on a preliminary charges of criminal recklessness. Investigators were called to theMore >>
Marion County Deputy Michael McKittrick was arrested by Marion County Criminal Investigators early Saturday morning on a preliminary charges of criminal recklessness.More >>
Saturday, May 26 2012 1:46 PM EDT2012-05-26 17:46:14 GMT
Memorial Day weekend gets into full swing Saturday as the 500 Festival Parade kicks off at noon in downtown Indianapolis. Around 300,000 people are expected to attend this year's event, which is one ofMore >>
Memorial Day weekend gets into full swing Saturday as the 500 Festival Parade kicks off at noon in downtown Indianapolis.More >>
Saturday, May 26 2012 11:20 AM EDT2012-05-26 15:20:19 GMT
Columbus residents confused over when emergency warning sirens sound could soon get clarity under a proposal being considered by city leaders. Emergency dispatchers currently sound the sirens when theMore >>
Columbus residents confused over when emergency warning sirens sound could soon get clarity under a proposal being considered by city leaders.More >>
Saturday, May 26 2012 11:17 AM EDT2012-05-26 15:17:23 GMT
Indiana manufacturers say the state's low recycling rates are putting the squeeze on makers of glass, plastic and aluminum beverage containers and could keep companies from moving to the state. FactoriesMore >>
Indiana manufacturers say the state's low recycling rates are putting the squeeze on makers of glass, plastic and aluminum beverage containers and could keep companies from moving to the state.More >>
Saturday, May 26 2012 10:40 AM EDT2012-05-26 14:40:06 GMT
Police say a person died in a crash on the northwest side of Indianapolis. IMPD confirmed the person was struck and killed around 2:30 p.m. Friday near West 29th Street and North Harding Street. The identityMore >>
Police say a Greenwood man died in a crash with an off-duty police officer on the northwest side of Indianapolis Friday afternoon.More >>
Saturday, May 26 2012 9:24 AM EDT2012-05-26 13:24:08 GMT
Ivy Tech Community College is looking to build a greenhouse and aquaponics center in Marion that would supply its culinary program in Muncie with fresh fish and produce. The proposal is one of 33 prioritiesMore >>
Ivy Tech Community College is looking to build a greenhouse and aquaponics center in Marion that would supply its culinary program in Muncie with fresh fish and produce.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 11:47 PM EDT2012-05-26 03:47:39 GMT
Police are on the scene of a crash involving a pedestrian on the east side of Indianapolis. Police dispatchers told Eyewitness News a pedestrian was struck in the 1200 block of North Arlington AvenueMore >>
Police say a child is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on the east side.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 10:55 PM EDT2012-05-26 02:55:34 GMT
State parks are sold out for the holiday weekend, but the fun may be limited by what's not in the lakes. All state campgrounds report they're at full capacity for the long Memorial Day weekend, but LakeMore >>
All state campgrounds report they're at full capacity for the long Memorial Day weekend, but several lakes have posted low water warnings.More >>
INDIANAPOLIS -
Tax return companies are trying to get your attention by offering free tax preparation service, but that service may only be good for certain customers.
Mike Wilson at Jackson Hewitt says the 1040EZ free his company offers is about building relationships with customers. Wilson says usually the people taking advantage of the free service are first time filers, taxpayers with obviously no deductions, and sometimes people who are not looking for fast cash back.
People looking for quick return money will face quick refund charges which are basically bank loans. Immediate refund fees include a $61.22 bank fee and 124.14% APR interest charge.
Tax return expert Robyn McMahon of H&R Block says they have already done away with bank loans for refunds. She expects that to be the norm next tax season based on new tax laws set by the government on behalf of consumers.
Indianapolis CPA and Ivy Tech Community College Professor Jennifer LeSure is a finance expert. LeSure advises people to think twice about paying fees to get their own money back faster. She believes waiting the few days is worth it.
At the same time, LeSure advises families filing the more complicated returns should consider spending the extra money for an expert on tax returns could maximize your return. As an accountant she stresses every tax payer earning an income tax "return" deserves every penny back from Uncle Sam.
Saturday, May 26 2012 10:40 AM EDT2012-05-26 14:40:06 GMT
Police say a person died in a crash on the northwest side of Indianapolis. IMPD confirmed the person was struck and killed around 2:30 p.m. Friday near West 29th Street and North Harding Street. The identityMore >>
Police say a Greenwood man died in a crash with an off-duty police officer on the northwest side of Indianapolis Friday afternoon.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 10:13 AM EDT2012-05-25 14:13:19 GMT
Police are investigating an overnight fight that left one man stabbed and another hospitalized after pre-race partying got out-of-hand early Friday morning. Speedway Police at the scene said witnesses,More >>
Speedway Police are investigating an overnight fight that left one man stabbed and another hospitalized after pre-race partying got out-of-hand early Friday morning.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 11:36 AM EDT2012-05-25 15:36:42 GMT
The family of a girl who had sex with her volleyball coach is suing the LaPorte school district for $18.7 million, claiming school officials ignored signs the two were involved in a relationship. TheMore >>
The family of a girl who had sex with her volleyball coach is suing the LaPorte school district for $18.7 million, claiming school officials ignored signs the two were involved in a relationship.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 5:58 PM EDT2012-05-25 21:58:28 GMT
A man is under arrest after police say he entered a Fishers home through an unlocked door. It happened at around 5:00 am Friday. Police were called to a home near Fall Creek and Geist Roads. The homeownerMore >>
A would-be burglar is in jail after surprising a Fishers man in his home. There is a lesson here for homeowners who may be heading out of town on this Memorial Day holiday weekend.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 3:25 AM EDT2012-05-25 07:25:42 GMT
IMPD Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting death of a man on the east side early Friday morning. Just after midnight, police received multiple calls from the 200 block of N. Gray Street andMore >>
IMPD Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting death of a man in the 200 block of North Gray Street early Friday morning.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 1:53 PM EDT2012-05-25 17:53:46 GMT
An Indiana man accused of killing three women over the past decade has told police a tattoo on his arm marks the date of the earliest slaying. The Courier-Journal in Louisville, Ky., reports William ClydeMore >>
An Indiana man accused of killing three women over the past decade has told police a tattoo on his arm marks the date of the earliest slaying.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 8:12 PM EDT2012-05-25 00:12:49 GMT
After WTHR exposed a tax loophole that allows illegal immigrants to collect tax credits worth billions, the Internal Revenue Service pointed the finger at Congress. But IRS whistleblowers are now comingMore >>
After WTHR exposed a tax loophole that allows illegal immigrants to collect tax credits worth billions, the Internal Revenue Service pointed the finger at Congress. But IRS whistleblowers are now coming forward to say the real blame lies within.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 10:55 AM EDT2012-05-25 14:55:05 GMT
Authorities say a California man offered to pay $150 to have sex with an 11-year-old girl in a Fort Wayne hotel. Thirty-six-year-old Travis Wiley of Vacaville, Calif., was being held on $70,000 bail ThursdayMore >>
Authorities say a California man offered to pay $150 to have sex with an 11-year-old girl in a Fort Wayne hotel.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 12:51 PM EDT2012-05-25 16:51:22 GMT
17-year-old Allie Bishop has always danced to her own beat. She's taken classes at The Dance Company on the south side for 10 years. "The whole reason I put her in dance class to begin with was for theMore >>
Allie says hair color is at the root of her being been barred from dance competitions and performing at an end-of-year recital. More >>
