Local/State News
STATEWIDE — It has probably happened to you at least once: you get an unknown call from someone who ultimately wants your credit card number. Well, State Police are now warning you to beware of a new scam involving ISP. State Police say multiple people have recently reported getting calls from ISP General Headquarters. Instead […] The post ISP Warning of Scammers Posing as State Police Troopers appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
MARION, Ind. — A Marion man has been found guilty of two counts of Murder, after he killed two people with a sword in 2022. Just over two years ago, police say Jonathan Dischner attacked the people inside a home on West 1st Street. This attack ultimately killed Michael Sandlin and Dennis Johnson, and injured […] The post Man Found Guilty of Killing Two With Sword in 2022 appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. — The prosecutor in the Delphi murders case may have some explaining to do. In a motion filed Friday, Carroll County Prosecutor Nick McLeland withdrew his request for third party records in regard to double murders suspect Richard Allen. When McLeland filed his original motion Wednesday, he quoted Allen’s defense’s Ex Parte […] The post LISTEN: Delphi Prosecutor Accesses Private Defense Motions, Interview with Public Defender Council appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers showed incredible kindness and support at Thursday night’s Celebration of Caring Gala. They donated $2 million to the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, setting a new record. This brings the total funds raised for the new Women and Children’s Tower at Ascension St. Vincent to over $20 million. Their generosity is making a […] The post Record-Breaking $2M Donation to Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
VERMILLION COUNTY, Ind.–A man from Chicago was arrested in Vermillion County because police say he caused a chase where he went as fast as 130 miles per hour. On Thursday afternoon at around 5:30, a State Police trooper says he spotted a black Chevy Cruze southbound on State Road 63 near a county road going […] The post ISP: Chicago Driver Arrested for Driving 130 MPH in Vermillion County appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
INDIANAPOLIS — Expect light rain and isolated thunderstorms throughout the day and into tonight. The heaviest rainfall is predicted for Friday night into Saturday morning, with Central Indiana likely to receive an inch or more of rain. Meteorologist Aaron Updike from the National Weather Service warns that the system will bring a surge of cold […] The post NWS: Rain and Thunder, Possible Winter Chill Ahead appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
WASHINGTON — You may have heard about murdered University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Indiana’s own Jim Banks has voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act. The bill would require Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) to arrest, detain, and deport illegal immigrants who commit a theft-related crime. “This was a completely avoidable tragedy […] The post Rep. Banks Votes in Favor of Laken Riley Act, Renews His Call for Biden to Say Her Name appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
STATEWIDE — Natural disasters are not only a threat to life but a threat to your wallet. Indiana’s newest state senator wants to make sure you have every resource you need in your time of need. Republican State Senator Cyndi Carrasco of Indianapolis has completed her first bill, which is now heading to Governor Eric […] The post State Sen. Carrasco Talks Disaster Relief Bill Heading to Governor’s Desk appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
INDIANAPOLIS — It is not the end of the world, but it is the end of the line for one burger restaurant in Indianapolis. Apocalypse Burger announced Wednesday that this is its last week in business. The restaurant on East 49th Street will permanently close its doors Saturday. According to a Facebook post, its owners […] The post Apocalypse Burger to Close Doors Saturday appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
INDIANAPOLIS — Fifteen people have been convicted and sentenced for their roles in a drug trafficking operation in Kokomo, Indiana according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office Southern District of Indiana. Court documents show that in 2020 the Kokomo Police Department and other law enforcement partners began an investigation into multiple individuals trafficking drugs in Kokomo. […] The post 15 Individuals Sentenced in Kokomo Drug Trafficking Operation appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
WEST LAFAYETTE, IND — Getting Hoosier children ready for the solar eclipse begins by having conversations with them about what the event means. “We know that word is probably new for them,” said Anne Gritt, a clinical assistant professor at Purdue University’s Department of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences. “As children learn new vocabulary words, […] The post Preparing Hoosier Kids for the Solar Eclipse appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
STATEHOUSE — When Hoosiers have questions about public access laws they go to the state’s public access counselor who then issues opinions on those situations citing state law. The office was created by Gov. Frank O’Bannon by executive order in the early 2000s. A bill in the Indiana legislature will have some impact on how […] The post State Lawmakers Tweak Standards For Public Access Opinions appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.