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WASHINGTON — Indiana’s junior senator is all about bringing down the nation’s debt, and he’s once again calling for change in Congress. During a speech Wednesday, Senator Mike Braun called for the banning of ‘earmarks’ – that’s government speak for additions to a bill that don’t necessarily have to do with the overall legislation, and […] The post Sen. Braun Calling for Earmark Ban, Term Limits & Balanced Budget Amendment appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
INDIANAPOLIS — Over the next five years, one recovery program in Indianapolis will be getting $5 million, thanks to a donation from a Hoosier philanthropist. Community Health Network announced that Julie Wood – of the Tom & Julie Wood Family Foundation – will be donating to benefit the Community Fairbanks Recovery Center’s Recovery Housing program. […] The post Philanthropist to Donate $5 Million to Help Fund Addiction Recovery appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. — The attorneys for Delphi murders suspect Richard Allen have once again filed for a speedy trial. In a motion filed Wednesday, attorneys Andrew Baldwin and Brad Rozzi have requested the case finally move to trial within 70 calendar days of the date the motion was filed. That would put the trial […] The post Speedy Trial Requested Once Again for Delphi Murders Case appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A Georgia man is facing more than four years in prison for fraudulently using people’s credit card information in 28 states, including Indiana. According to the Department of Justice, Yapo Ngbichi took advantage of more than 300 stolen credit card numbers between 2017 and 2019. He mainly used the stolen info to […] The post Man Uses Stolen Credit Card Info in 28 States, Including Indiana appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind.–A man from Indianapolis was killed in Hendricks County on Tuesday. Now police say they have made an arrest in the case. The Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a 15-year-old boy Wednesday morning. On Tuesday afternoon before 5 pm, police say they were told that a Honda Civic hit the […] The post Sheriff: Teenage Boy Arrested for Hendricks County Shooting appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
INDIANAPOLIS –Black Balloon Day is an event recognized by Overdose Lifeline, an organization founded by a Hoosier woman named Justin Phillips after her youngest son, Aaron, died from a heroin overdose in 2014. Phillips says Black Balloon Day is dedicated to commemorating the lives of thousands of Hoosiers and people worldwide who have lost their […] The post Black Balloon Day Sheds Light on Overdose Epidemic appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Charges have been filed against a man involved in a shooting at an Arby's in Mishawaka. The shooting happened in February when police say Dravyn Maxie was in the Arby's that evening and walked out into the parking lot, showed his gun, and told the person he ended up shooting to get out of their car. Maxie ended up shooting that person in the head and torso. They survived the shooting as they are said to have returned fire hitting Maxie in the stomach. Maxie is in custody and has pleaded not guilty to battery charges. The post Charges Filed Against Man Involved in a Shooting at an Arby’s in Mishawaka. appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A west side school was on lockdown Wednesday morning after a man barricaded himself inside a home across the street with a firearm. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department told News 8 that officers were called to a home in the 1100 block of North Belmont Avenue around 7 a.m. on a report of […] The post UPDATE: Lockdown Lasts More Than Six Hours on Indy’s West Side, Suspect Arrested appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
CARMEL, Ind. — A woman in Carmel was arrested Monday for walking around a public library in the nude. Court documents say police were called to the Carmel Clay Public Library sometime in the afternoon. When they got there library staff told them that Gwyn Cornell, 42, had walked in and decided to get comfortable… […] The post Carmel Woman Arrested For Walking Around Public Library Naked appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
STATEHOUSE — It’s crunch time at the Statehouse as lawmakers have less than three days left to get any legislation they want to see become law through both chambers. In the Senate, lawmakers passed 19 bills on Tuesday, many of which will have to go to conference committees since there are still conflicts with versions […] The post State Lawmakers On Time Crunch To Pass Bills Before Session Ends appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
MARION COUNTY, Ind. — Police are investigating after a “juvenile” was shot in the leg outside of a Lawrence elementary school Tuesday afternoon. Officers say the incident happened outside of Harrison Hill Elementary, which is located on East 53rd Street in Indianapolis. But, they note that the people involved were “high-school aged.” At this time, […] The post Minor Shot Outside of a Lawrence Elementary School appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
INDIANAPOLIS–Charges have been filed against a teenage boy who is accused of punching a substitute teacher in the face at Perry Meridian High School on February 1. The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office said Tuesday that they have charged a 16-year-old boy with battery resulting in moderate bodily injury and criminal recklessness. They are not releasing […] The post Teenage Boy Now Charged with Battery on Perry Meridian Substitute School Teacher appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.