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On March 6, the Indiana State Department of Health confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Indiana. Shortly after on March 16, the Indiana State Department of Health confirmed the first death caused by COVID-19 in Indiana. Since the first case, more information and testing as become available in Indiana. As of July 1, Indiana […]

On Thursday, July 2, 2020, at 7 p.m., WRTV and Radio One will host a virtual event titled A Conversation on Race: Connecting Central Indiana. This will be a discussion about racial issues in Central Indiana and the recent protests and civil unrest in the area. We will discuss the history of race in central Indiana […]

Wednesday Mayor Joe Hogsett issued a statement encouraging Indianapolis residents to sign up to receive free face masks. Mayor Joe Hogsett reminded residents who don’t currently have a face covering to sign up now in order to receive one, free of charge, in the coming days. To date, the City has received requests for over […]

On Saturday, June 13, from 12-12:30 PM EST Eli Lilly, The Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper, WISH-TV and Radio One will simulcast Indy Day of Solidarity – We Stand Together event on television and radio, and online and via social media for people outside Indianapolis.

We are currently in Stage 3 of Governor Holcomb's Back On Track Reopen Plan. As we continue to transition back to being open fully, here is what you need to know about COVID-19 in Indiana.

Klan-backed public officials selected site for monument in 1928

As we continue to face these unforeseen times, Lamar Campbell & Spirit of Praise released their track “He’s More Than That.” In the single, Campbell encourages us to remember that God is more than the current times we are facing. He is more than COVID-19. Take a listen to the inspirational song: See Also:  Lamar […]

Peaceful protest with statement from officers.

After a very tense weekend in the state of Indiana, Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and public safety officials will hold a news conference to discuss the events of the weekend at 1:30PM EST.

After a very tense and hectic weekend, Indianapolis faith leaders held a peaceful protest Sunday in downtown Indianapolis, calling for policing reform and racial justice.

Sunday, May 31 at 11:15 a.m. Mayor Joe Hogsett and IMPD Chief Randal Taylor will hold a press conference regarding the events of the past two nights.

Across the country people are outraged, hurt, and angry at the countless number of deaths of African Americans at the hands of police–including that of Indianapolis’ own, Dreasjon “Sean” Reed. Recently, a Minneapolis officer was seen kneeling on the neck of a man named George Floyd during an arrest. As Floyd said numerous times that […]