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Sybil Wilkes covers key news on Black unemployment, LA mayoral race, SNAP restrictions, and honoring civil rights pioneer Robert Morris.
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FORT BRAGG, NC.–The Indiana National Guard and the Indianapolis Fire Department on Friday announced the unexpected death of 34-year-old Sgt. Nathaniel J. Thomas. Thomas died Thursday while at Fort Bragg, North Carolina while on orders, but not in a training event. His death is under investigation. He served his country as an infantryman in the […]
CENTRAL INDIANA–Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam said on Friday that it is time to come together to address the crime problem in central Indiana. They released a joint statement that says this: “Crime takes a toll on every community. Individuals who commit crimes often move among jurisdictions, creating challenges that no […]
GREENWOOD, Ind.–There was gunfire across from the Our Lady of Greenwood Festival Friday night. Police have a suspect in custody. Anywhere from four to seven shots were fired in the Harbor Freight Parking lot across the street from the festival. “The guy that was in the booth selling the tickets says he saw a guy […]
PLAINFIELD, Ind.–A 6-year-old boy who had gone missing in Plainfield has died. The child, who’s name is Mohamedamin Mohamed, was last seen Saturday night in northeast Plainfield in the 10700 block of Cardinal Circle. He was found in a nearby pond. Emergency responders tried to save the boy, but he did not survive. They believe […]
NEW YORK–The Indiana Fever squandered a 12-point lead and fell to the New York Liberty in WNBA Commissioner’s Cup play Saturday night 83-75. The Fever led 57-45 in the third quarter, but then the Liberty would go on a 10-0 run going into the early stages of the fourth quarter. The Liberty led by as […]
Anthony J. Moore was driving on a South Carolina road at the right time, helping save a Black woman from a white man impersonating an officer.
INDIANAPOLIS — A 14-year-old has been arrested in the shooting death of IU graduate Brett Scrogham inside a downtown Indianapolis parking garage. Police say Scrogham was shot last week while heading to a baseball game. He was found inside a car with a gunshot wound and later died at the hospital. “While today’s arrest is […]