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INDIANAPOLIS — Rescue crews are still working to find two people who went missing on the White River. The kayaks belonging to two people were found Tuesday night. Witnesses say the kayakers capsized on the White River near 16th Street in Indianapolis. As of Wednesday evening, rescue crews were still searching. Additional conservation officers with […] The post The Search for the Missing Indy Kayakers Continues appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

HOWARD COUNTY, Ind. — A corrections officer who had been on the job for less than a year is now in jail…in part for having sex with a woman on work release. The Howard County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that 23-year-old Terrion Henderson has been arrested. They first began looking into him Monday. Police believe […] The post Howard County C.O. Accused of Having Sex With Female Inmate appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

INDIANAPOLIS–The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved a rate increase for AES Indiana customers today, but the Commission says the increase is not as much as was initially expected. “We appreciate the Commission’s approval of this agreement and the efforts of all the parties that worked diligently to achieve this outcome,” said Indiana Utility Consumer Counselor […] The post AES Indiana Rate Increase Approved appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

LAWRENCE, Ind. — Lawrence Police are still searching for a man who was last seen Monday, and they say he may need “immediate” medical help. Nicholas Lockard, 26, was last seen near East 46th Street and North Post Road. Officers believe the man does not have the medication he needs, and he could be in […] The post Lawrence Police Still Searching for Missing Man appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

WHITELAND, Ind. — Whiteland Police say a teenager was hit and killed while riding a motorcycle Tuesday night, and they are now investigating. Officers went near North U.S. 31 and County Wood Drive around 9:30 p.m., where a truck and motorcycle had crashed. The person on the motorcycle – identified as 19-year-old Drew Shrader – […] The post 19-Year-Old Dies in Whiteland Crash appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

The pilot who was killed in a Tippecanoe County small plane crash last week was identified as a 20-year-old Purdue student, the coroner confirmed Wednesday. The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office identified Alexander Foss of Minnesota as the person who died after a small plane crash near Lafayette. The post Pilot Killed in Purdue Plane Crash Identified appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

SOUTH BEND, IND — City leaders report a decline in violent crime involving guns, with a notable increase in confiscating guns from criminals, resulting in a 48-percent decrease in gun violence victims compared to the average over the last four years. “That’s phenomenal. We wanted to be zero, but as long as we keep getting higher […] The post Decline in Gun Violence Marks Success for South Bend appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

"SPARK on the Circle" is returning to downtown Indianapolis this year. In its second year, the temporary greenspace will also open one month earlier in 2024, running from June 1 through Nov. 3. Downtown Indy, Inc. says this year's version will be re-located to the northwest quadrant of Monument Circle, and feature "contemporary seating, synthetic turf, and vending services as well as free weekly programming including live music, arts, culture opportunities, and games," The post “SPARK on the Circle” Returning to Downtown Indianapolis appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

INDIANAPOLIS — The severe weather danger has moved eastward toward Ohio, but forecasters say Central Indiana might still get hit with strong winds and some rain. “We will have gusty winds all day, not associated with thunderstorms,” said Matt Eckhoff of the National Weather Service. Though the environmental winds will be pretty strong themselves, we […] The post Severe Weather Shifts to Ohio, Central Indiana Prepares for Strong Winds appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

MUNCIE, Ind. — A former credit union worker in Muncie is pleading guilty to stealing money from customers. Samantha Underhill, who used to work for PrimeTrust Financial Federal Credit Union, is taking a plea deal admitting to taking as much as $17,000. In one instance Underhill, who was arrested in August 2022, admitted to taking […] The post Woman Pleads Guilty To Stealing Money From Muncie Credit Union appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

INDIANAPOLIS — A search will resume today for two missing kayakers who were seen having capsized on the White River late Tuesday evening. It was around 8:30 p.m. when the call came to police and firefighters. The caller said they saw two people in kayaks capsize and go over a low-head dam near 16th Street. […] The post Search Resuming Today For Two Missing Kayakers In White River Downtown appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

FISHERS, Ind. — The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is once again planning to perform as part of the annual Symphony on the Prairie event, and this year’s concert lineup has been announced. Symphony on the Prairie provides a variety of opportunities to enjoy live music in the summer weather, whether you need to schedule a date […] The post 2024 Symphony on the Prairie Lineup Announced appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.