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Community Connection Thursday, April 18th, 2024 A Full house on today’s edition of Community Connection! We welcome WBA Championship Boxer Anthony Sims to speak on his efforts in helping the youth of Indy find a positive outlet! Child Advocates stops by with an update, and finally our resident sports guru Danny Bridges returns to wrap […]

STATEWIDE — One popular grocery store chain has removed a certain fresh herb from its shelves in 29 states, including Indiana, after multiple people contracted salmonella. The Mayo Clinic describes salmonella as a bacterial infection that affects the intestines, often causing “diarrhea, fever and…cramps.” While not common, it can lead to more serious complications. Now, […] The post Herb Sold at Trader Joe’s Linked to Recent Salmonella Outbreak appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

INDIANAPOLIS — It was announced on Wednesday that the city of Indianapolis would be receiving $500,000 grant from the Department of Energy to help reach their “climate goals.” These grants are part of the DOE’s Energy Futures Grants program which awarded a total of $27 million in financial and technical assistance. The Indianapolis Office of […] The post Indianapolis Receiving $500,000 in Federal Grants to Help Reach Climate Goals appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

INDIANAPOLIS — Today’s forecast includes severe weather with a range of possibilities. According to the National Weather Service, we might experience strong winds, large hail, and tornadoes. However, the primary concern for Central Indiana is the risk of straight-line damaging winds. The storms are expected to arrive around five o’clock tonight, entering the state by […] The post Indiana Severe Weather, Everything’s on the Table appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

CASS COUNTY, Ind.–Arthur “Don” Morphet is 101 years old and lives in Cass County. This year he decided to vote for the upcoming primary in person instead of by absentee ballot. Cass County Clerk Destry Richey commended Morphet. “Our team was so honored to be there when Mr. Morphet came in to cast his ballot.  […] The post Indiana Secretary of State Recognizes 101-Year-Old Hoosier Voter appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

DANVILLE, IND — This morning, firefighters found a man and woman dead in a blazing log cabin. Danville Fire Chief Rick Duncan suspects they were a father and daughter. The fire’s cause is being investigated, and the victim’s names haven’t been disclosed yet. “When they (fire crews) pulled up, they could see a ball of […] The post Firefighters Discover Two Dead Inside Burning Log Cabin appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

Republicans in Alabama are making it harder for families who have been the victims of police violence to get the transparency they deserve.  The post Alabama GOP Strike Down Bill That Would Require Police To Publicly Release Body Camera Video appeared first on NewsOne.

CARMEL, Ind. — A man in Carmel is in jail accused of trying to solicit underage girls for sex. Craig Levinson, 52, who is married and is a father, is accused of contacting girls online badgering them for sex, and even offering them drugs and money in exchange. In court documents, he told investigators that […] The post Carmel Man Accused Of Sending “Creepy” Messages Wanting Sex From Underage Girls appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

INDIANAPOLIS — The mother of a second grader with special needs wants a jury trial in a lawsuit she is filing against Indianapolis Public Schools and a now former elementary school teacher. She is accusing the teacher of allowing, and in fact encouraging, other students to beat up her son who has sensory sensitivities, an […] The post Lawyers: IPS Teacher “Encouraged” Students To Bully Special Needs Boy appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

Donald Trump was caught sleeping for the second day in a row in his criminal trial in Manhattan on Tuesday by a legal reporter. The news caused a frenzy on social media with the hashtag #SleepyDonald dominating.

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.

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