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7 shootings since Friday; 4-year-old among victims
August 02, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, more shootings lead to calls for action, Simone Biles to compete in beam competition, eviction moratorium lifted, more mask mandates, Dr. Fauci addresses Delta variant and its spread, Carson Wentz injury and more
Six shootings within nine hours in Indianapolis; no arrests
July 30, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, six Indianapolis shootings within hours, City-County Council set to discuss curbing violence, Dr. Jerome Adams see closures in our future if people don't vaccinate, President Biden offers $100 to get the shot, Indiana State Fair opens to public, business headlines and more
Central Indiana schools face staffing shortage
July 29, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, Simone Biles thanks supporters, medal count update, infrastructure bill moves forward, Pres. Biden mandates vaccines or rigorous testing for federal employees, Colts practice day 2, FBI releases final findings of FedEx mass shooting, Zionsville parents split on district's mask decision, schools across area face staff shortage, business headlines and more
CDC updates mask-wearing guidance; what this means for Indiana
July 28, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, mask guidance updated, Colts take the practice field, wildfires rage, two dead and other injured in Texas chemical spill, Capitol Police officers testify in front of insurrection committee, business headlines and more
Gun falls out of pocket at Carmel-Clay School Board meeting; man arrested
July 27, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, Olympic all-star out with injury, gun goes off in car shooting teen and 24-year-old, Colts Coach Frank Reich not at practice due to positive COVID-19 test, more on "breakthrough" COVID cases, Jan. 6 commission holds first meeting, Olympic medal count, business headlines and more
13 people shot or stabbed since Saturday across Indianapolis, 4 dead
July 26, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, weekend violence continued Monday morning, Perry Township heads back to school, Dr. Fauci says not enough Americans are vaccinated, infrastructure agreement could come today, USA medal count, business headlines, sports and more
Police search for man who assaulted woman at a Columbus, IN park
July 23, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, Olympic games kick off, COVID concerns at Olympics, Jim Irsay addresses team vaccination rate, booster consideration, Columbus PD look for assault suspect, NFL remembers well-known coach, "The Lume" at Newfields set to open, business headlines, sports and more
Wildfires out West lead to Midwest air quality alerts
July 22, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, two Indianapolis shootings, wildfires rage impacting people thousands of miles away, Indiana Sports Corp. looking for volunteers, President Biden weighs in on masks and return to school, an Olympic firing, First Lady heads to Tokyo Olympics and more
Person shot by Noblesville Police; what we know so far
July 21, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, Noblesville police shooting, IMPD thinks two early morning shootings may be linked, Bootleg fire rages in Oregon, Senate to hold procedural vote on infrastructure bill, Bucks wake up winners, IPS releases student/staff mask requirements, health officials warn of Delta variant surge, life expectancy is down, former President Trump advisor arrested, Olympics news and more
Nearly 1,000 people have reached out to WISH-TV who need help regarding unemployment repayment
July 20, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin crew prepare for space flight, wildfires rage out West, I-Team 8 takes nearly 1,000 printed viewer emails to Department of Workforce, U.S. Representative suspended from Twitter, U.S. State Dept. raises its travel advisory to UK, more people testing positive for COVID in Tokyo, more and more potential homebuyers are giving up, sports and more
Dr. Jerome Adams: CDC mask guidance ‘well-intended’ but ‘harmful’ where cases are growing
July 19, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, Dr. Jerome Adams talks COVID and protocols, Republicans push back on infrastructure plan, death toll climbs in Europe flooding, wildfire forcing people out of homes in California, RSV cases on the rise, shooting pauses MLB game and more
Man gets job after employer sees his unemployment story on WISH-TV
July 16, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, DWD to address unemployment repayment issues, USA Men's Basketball exhibition game canceled ahead of Olympics, two California counties reinstate mask mandates, less than half the Colts roster is vaccinated, minority health fair kicks off, former firefighter and state lawmaker found dead in Indianapolis hotel, IMPD makes road rage shooting arrest, younger children may soon be eligible for COVID vaccine, business headlines and more
Indiana surplus means a refund for Hoosiers
July 15, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, Indiana Senators call for aid to help Hoosiers told to repay unemployment, your best bet to beat having to repay unemployment, Inspector General finds FBI Indianapolis grossly mishandled Dr. Larry Nassar investigation, U.S. Surgeon General to address vaccine misinformation, more birds turning up dead in Indiana, 911 calls as Surfside condo tower collapsed, business headlines, sports and more
Seven children hospitalized with COVID-19 Delta variant
July 14, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, children in ICU from COVID-19, Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca researching vaccine modifications, democrats reach $3.5 billion budget agreement, six Indiana mayors ask Congress to move infrastructure plan forward, Pope Francis leaves hospital, California and Oregon wildfires, President Biden pushes for federal voting rights bill, business headlines and more
FDA and CDC weigh in on if Americans need a COVID booster shot
July 13, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, do fully vaccinated Americans need COVID booster shots, 6 people shot in Indianapolis overnight, City County Council passes crime prevention plan in heated meeting, President Biden to address voting rights, business headlines, sports and more
HSE graduate drafted by Los Angeles Angels
July 12, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, City County Council to possibly vote on crime prevention plan, visitation today for Det. Greg Ferency, Pfizer set to meet with U.S. health officials regarding possible vaccine booster, former President Trump favorite at CPAC for 2024, wildfires rage out West, Richard Branson become first man in space on private spaceship, business headlines, sports and more
Woman set on fire and shot during a violent 24 hours in Indianapolis
July 09, 2021
Your day-ahead and weekend forecast, police and communities are growing tired of all the violence in Indianapolis, latest victim of gun violence was also set on fire, woman told she need to repay received unemployment money, Pres. Biden moves up deadline for troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, new information coming today regarding Indiana COVID numbers, Delta variant concerns grow, business headlines and more
Remembering fallen Terre Haute Officer Greg Ferency, killed in the line of duty
July 08, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, latest on killing of Terre Haute police officer, Former President Trump sues social media giants for reinstatement, Japan likely to declare state of emergency due to COVID spike, CDC shows steady climb in cases in the U.S., group of health experts claims it knows the origin of COVID, the search for survivors is no more in the Florida condo collapse, Robert Downey Jr. remembers his father, business headlines and more
Indiana Task Force 1 helps in Florida condo collapse
July 07, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, Indiana Task Force 1 leader says deployment is unlike any other, Elsa inches close to making landfall in Florida, Haiti's president assassinated, Britney Spears' manager and attorney both resign, Sha'carri Richardson will not represent U.S. in Tokyo Olympics, business headlines and more
Purdue grad/golf pro shot and killed on Georgia golf course
July 06, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, manhunt underway for whoever shot and killed Purdue grad, Tropical Storm Elsa making its way to Florida Keys, Indiana Task Force One dealing with effects of Elsa while combing through rubble of FL condo collapse, several shootings in Indianapolis over July 4th weekend, man arrested in Lebanon road rage incident, UK easing pandemic restrictions, shocking death of NHL player after fireworks accident, business headlines, sports and more
Best way to watch downtown Indy 4th of July fireworks
July 02, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, some of the last U.S. troops pull out of Afghanistan, Boy Scouts of America reach historic settlement with alleged sexual abuse victims, 4th of July fireworks: what's new, Indiana Task Force One helping in Miami condo collapse efforts, business headlines, sports and more
Best times to travel to beat 4th of July traffic
July 01, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, Trump Org. CFO surrenders to police, college athletes can now make money, new laws now in effect, Pres. Biden and First Lady on way to Florida to meet with families and emergency crews at condo collapse, Bill Cosby is a free man, business headlines and more
Marion County set to remove all COVID-19 restrictions
June 30, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, Marion County will soon remove all COVID restrictions, more Indianapolis violence, House set to vote on bill to form panel to investigate insurrection, authorities in Florida are asking for more help in their search for survivors of condo tower collapse, Former President Trump heads to the southern border, PNW areas and Canada continue to deal with record heat, unemployment benefit frustrations, plans for downtown CCB in limbo, Colts training camp details released, business headlines and more
Pfizer vaccine may offer more protection than first thought
June 29, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, two dead and one wounded in two more shootings overnight, Indy Parks set to ban smoking, Marion County health leaders will give COVID update today, newly-released photos have many people asking about warning signs in regards to Florida tower collapse, two Indy apartment complexes way behind on water bills, NCAA rules to allow some college athletes compensation, study shows Pfizer vaccine may be effective longer than thought, President Biden talks infrastructure, studies show spankings are bad for kids, business headlines and more
Black bear sighting confirmed in Indiana
June 28, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, where and when the DNR says a black bear was spotted in Indiana, record heat hits both U.S. coasts, 9 confirmed deaths in Miami condo tower collapsed with dozens still unaccounted for, Former Pres. Trump attorneys meeting with NYC district attorneys over possible criminal charges against Trump Organization, French authorities search for fan responsible for Tour de France crash, business headlines and more
A kidnapping scam in Fishers demands ransom money
June 25, 2021
Your day-ahead and weekend forecast (lots of rain!), condo collapse latest, Dr. Jerome Adams breaks down risk of myocarditis and pericarditis from COVID vaccine, Pacers name new (former) head coach, a kidnapping scam in Fishers is demanding ransom money, business headlines and more
Part of a Miami beachside condo building collapses killing one, injuring others
June 24, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, rescuers searching through Miami condo rubble after building collapse, lawmakers reach an infrastructure deal, NFL set to open bidding up to cities to host combine, unemployment, business headlines and more
Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams joins WISH-TV medical team
June 23, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, vaccine predictions and plans, new Delta variant of COVID ramps up, former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams joins WISH-TV medical team, fast food prices rising, sports, business headlines and more
Large study finds coffee drinkers have lower risk for certain diseases
June 22, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, first active NFL player announces he is gay, fires rage in Arizona, latest vaccine numbers, IU students suing university over vaccine mandate, Supreme Court makes big ruling when it comes to NCAA player compensation, business headlines and more
9 children, 1 adult killed in weekend pileup
June 21, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, weekend storms wreak havoc, infrastructure spending latest, new COVID variant spreading in U.S., one person dies while walking in Pride parade, business headlines and more
Severe weather threat for your Friday
June 18, 2021
Meteorologist Marcus Bailey talks about severe weather threat for Central Indiana, two more people indicted in murder of former IU football player, first official federal observation of Juneteenth, Affordable Care Act stays put, earthquake hits Indiana, a new hotel is slated to open in Indianapolis and more
Juneteenth set to become a federal holiday
June 17, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, President Biden back in U.S. and set to make Juneteenth national holiday, police had to wake people up on the interstate after an hours-long backup, CDC warns of new COVID variant, Indiana woman set to plead guilty in connection to insurrection, bipartisan infrastructure bill gains more support, business headlines and more
“Suspicious package” turns out to be quick fix to a drive-thru problem
June 16, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, suspicious package investigation, several Indianapolis shootings, President Biden and Russia President Vladimir Putin begin Geneva summit, lawsuit filed to keep unemployment benefits in Indiana, CDC is warning of new COVID "variant of concern," infrastructure talks, business headlines, sports and more
No more masks in most areas of Disney Parks for the vaccinated
June 15, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, President Biden attends EU summit and prepares for meeting with Vladimir Putin, VP Harris tours to encourage people to get vaccinated, California celebrating a "grand opening," certain job sectors unable to find workers, business headlines, sports and more
The battle over employer-mandated COVID-19 vaccines
June 14, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, Houston judge rules against employees in COVID requirement fight, IU Health employees fighting vaccine mandate, NATO Summit begins in Brussels, developments in DOJ digging into private data records of Washington insiders, Israel has new Prime Minister, four weekend mass shootings, business headlines and more
President Biden says U.S. will buy vaccines for struggling countries
June 11, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, G7 Summit kicks off, bi-partisan group of Senators reach infrastructure agreement, Marion County Health leaders say not enough people in their 20s are getting their COVID vaccine, sports, business headlines and more
Innocent woman seriously injured during Indianapolis police chase
June 10, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, tragic end to Indy police chase, President Biden begins talks with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, IU parents planning afternoon protest, truck drivers and others using downtown for North Split detour, potential replacements for Pacers head coach, Senate Republicans calling for investigation regarding tax info leak, major baby food recall, business headlines and more
New COVID-19 variant threat and a cicada causes an Ohio car crash
June 09, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, President Biden is on his way to Europe for several meetings with world leaders, infrastructure talks buckle, new COVID variant is in the U.S., Children's Museum and Indy Zoo update mask guidelines, new travel advisories, Pfizer testing vaccine in children, IU Health workers planning to protest vaccine requirement, tax information for wealthiest Americans leaked, business headlines, sports and more
No more masks in Marion County
June 08, 2021
Your day-ahead forecasts, a breakdown of updated COVID guidelines in Marion County, where people in Indiana still need to wear masks, how close is Marion County to a full reopen, people accused in 6-year-old's road rage killing to be formally charged, VP Harris warns people to not try to get into U.S. illegally, Indy Fuel vies for Kelly Cup, job/worker breakdown and more
Indianapolis counts nearly a dozen shootings over the weekend
June 07, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, a violent three days in Indianapolis, President Biden and republicans still negotiating infrastructure plan, VP Harris in first abroad trip in office, business headlines and more
Former VP Mike Pence says he disagrees with Former Pres. Trump on one, specific thing
June 04, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, the push for more teens to get vaccinated, US to share vaccines with other countries, cicadas and dogs, man arrested in Indiana accused of killing girlfriend and three children, sports, business headlines and more
10 years since the disappearance of IU student Lauren Spierer
June 03, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, the latest on Lauren Spierer investigation, President Biden's initiative for more vaccinations, infrastructure bill negotiations, Health Department to announce recs for children and summer camps regarding regulations, Coach K retiring, business headlines and more
When Sam’s Club says it will start offering food samples again
June 02, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, vaccination milestone, mass vaccination clinics planned, Pres. Biden set to meet with Republican negotiator over infrastructure plan, VP Harris dedicating time for voting rights, hiring events around town, Fishers detour, mobile pantries, business headlines and more
Will you keep your unemployment benefits? The new requirements now in effect
June 01, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, Biden travels to Oklahoma to mark 100 years since Tulsa Race Massacre, manhunt underway in Miami, new requirements in effect for unemployment benefits, Memorial Day Weekends travel reach near pre-pandemic levels, another major airline stops alcohol service on flights, owner of Goods Candy Store in Kennard does not want to be associated with drama, sports and more
Helio Castronevez wins 4th Indianapolis 500
May 31, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, Helio Castronevez wins 500 while pit problems plague other drivers, fans talk about being back at IMS, Memorial Day ceremonies, President Biden's infrastructure plan may move forward and more
Anderson candy shop owner sits down with News 8 to talk about controversial job posting
May 28, 2021
Your Memorial Day weekend forecast, vote on insurrection commission delayed, Carb Day impacted by rain, Anderson candy shop owner sits down with News 8 to tell his side of the controversial story, Tiger Woods breaks his silence since his crash and more
One year after riots, Indianapolis police feel their perspective hasn’t been told
May 27, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, officers reflect on riots one year later, four Indianapolis shooting scenes in one day, Former VP Pence moves to Carmel, Adam Vinatieri retires, famous children's book author dies, AAP updates mask guidance for young children, business headlines and more
Second child in a week to be hit by bullet shot from outside into a home
May 26, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, grand jury convened in criminal probe into Former President Trump, lawmaker says Senators are "very close" on vote over Jan. 6 insurrection commission, another Indiana resident arrested for part in insurrection, Pres. Biden and Putin set to meet face-to-face, U.S. reaches new vaccination milestone, Indy 500 latest, business headlines and more
Anderson candy shop owner posts what kind of people he doesn’t want to hire
May 25, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, it's been on year since the killing of George Floyd, behind the scenes of the 500 milk tradition, Pacers team president weighs in on coach's future, controversial job posting from Anderson candy store, new poll suggests Indiana is struggling in healthcare, education and new business, business headlines and more
4 shot, 2 killed outside downtown Indianapolis hotel
May 24, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, police update on shooting in heart of downtown Indy, the field of 33 set for Indy 500, new questions surround the origin of COVID-19 virus, understanding pandemic re-entry anxiety, infrastructure budget negotiations, latest in China marathon tragedy, business headlines and more
Community calling for justice in shooting of 12-year-old IPS student
May 21, 2021
Your day-ahead and weekend forecast, Family, neighborhood, activists and school district react to young man's shooting, Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, Pres. Biden signs anti-Asian hate crimes bill, drama at 500 practice, Tiger King animals seized by DOJ, business headlines, sports and more
12-year-old shot while playing video games inside home
May 20, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, 12-year-old hit by stray bullet, Kroger lifting mask mandate, Indy 500 practice, Pacers, insurrection investigation, hurricane season, SW flooding, business headlines, sports and more
Mayor Hogsett: Recommendation to lift mask mandate and other restrictions soon
May 19, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, breaking news regarding masks in Marion County, insurrection investigation latest, practice continues at IMS, Gov. Holcomb defends unemployment decision, Central Indiana focusing on mental health, Pacers advance in play-in games, business headlines and more
Unemployment benefits bump is ending for some 170,000 Hoosiers
May 18, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, Indiana ending federally funded pandemic benefits, state and major retailer set to hire hundreds, childcare centers need help, the latest vaccine numbers, Louisiana flooding, California wildfire, President and VP tax returns released, business headlines, sports and more
Major retailers dropping mask mandates
May 17, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, CDC defends decision over mask wearing, CDC guidelines for children and masks, which stores are no longer requiring masks, overnight airstrikes in Gaza, tax day, Pacers playoff game tickets, Indy 500 practice, cicadas emerge, Miss Universe, business headlines, sports and more
Could spin-off Republican Party be in the works?
May 13, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, four Central Indiana girls are fighting for their lives with the same kind of cancer, COVID-19 vaccines now available for younger age group in Indiana, Colonial Pipeline is back up and running, Indy 500 entry list is out, Colts schedule released, Ohio offering million-dollar incentive to get vaccine, Slick Leonard honored, business headlines, sports and more
Hours-long search continues for missing Madison County 3-year-old boy
May 12, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, Silver Alert issued for missing 3-year-old Madison County boy, Rep. Liz Cheney likely to be voted out of leadership role today, Indiana doctors say Pfizer vaccine for kids is a good thing, downtown Indy shooting, Pacers clinch playoff spot, business headlines and more
City-County Council votes: Pandemic restrictions reinstated in Marion Co.
May 11, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, new smoking bans, shooting in Russia kills children, younger teens may get access to COVID vaccine this week, City-County Council votes to reinstate COVID restrictions, officials address pipeline shutdown issues, the latest on Israeli/Gaza airstrikes, Golden Globes announces changes coming to address issues, North Split set to shut down soon for construction, business headlines, sports and more
White House claims U.S. is turning the corner on the pandemic
May 10, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, vaccination rates, gas prices could spike, IN General Assembly meeting to possibly override another Holcomb veto, more vaccinations at IMS, White House COVID response coordinator is focusing on next challenge, NASA says China is being irresponsible with space debris, business headlines and more
Pentagon tracks Chinese space debris as it plummets toward Earth
May 07, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, Pfizer applies for full FDA approval of COVID vaccine, kids and concussions study, Indy among most affordable big cities, Lilly makes big donation to India, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana desperately needs volunteers, business headlines, sports and more
Pentagon tracks Chinese space debris as it plummets toward Earth
May 07, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, Pfizer applies for full FDA approval of COVID vaccine, kids and concussions study, Indy among most affordable big cities, Lilly makes big donation to India, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana desperately needs volunteers, business headlines, sports and more
Husband of missing Indiana native now accused in her murder
May 06, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, two Americans convicted of killing Italian police officer, new info in tour bus crash that killed Indiana woman, COVID numbers declining, tempers flare on Pacers sideline, business headlines and more
Panel upholds Facebook’s ban on Donald Trump
May 05, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, President Biden sets new vaccination goals, new vaccination incentives, Mooresville declares itself a 1st and 2nd amendment "sanctuary city," 500 Festival kicks off downtown Indy, Speedway kicks off 500 and cultural fest today, business headlines, sports and more
12 to 15-year-olds could soon be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
May 04, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, when Pfizer vaccine could be approved for younger age group, death toll rises in Mexico City bridge collapse, Indianapolis mourns local bar owner, questions surrounding herd immunity, business headlines, sports, a young boy working to make a big difference and much more
Two Central Indiana high schoolers die in crash on way to prom; mother speaks to News 8
May 03, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, a community rallies support around grieving families after fatal prom crash, former FDA commissioner says children could soon be able to get vaccinated against COVID-19, today is Andrew Brown, Jr.'s funeral, business headlines, sports and more
Thousands more IPS students must soon walk to school
April 30, 2021
Your day-ahead and weekend forecast, more on IPS decision to change bussing policy, Colts pick defensive player in 1st night of draft, does Aaron Rodgers want out of Green Bay? Rudy Giuliani breaks his silence on raid, Riley Hospital for Children is bringing back prom, business headlines and more
Could President Biden be banning menthol cigarettes?
April 29, 2021
President Biden begins selling his plan to the American people, local educators weigh in on free pre-school proposal, an in-person vaccination help desk opens today, rate of COVID cases is falling in the United States, investigation into Rudy Giuliani is growing, reports indicate Biden may ban menthol cigarettes, Toyota announces Indiana investment, business headlines, NFL draft and more
Genetically modified mosquitoes to be released in the Keys
April 28, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, a look ahead to President Biden's prime time address, Amazon to release new kid-friendly tablet, tense encounter for U.S. warship, mask guidance update, Indianapolis Indians tickets go on sale, controversy over emergency alert, business headlines and more
Rare disease and Make-a-Wish travel restrictions mean time is running out for Bloomington 6-year-old
April 27, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, outdoor mask guidelines, Indiana hits vaccination milestone, IPS to vote on bussing changes for all students, Indiana drops from 15th most populated state, business headlines and more
Apple announces Indiana investment, creating 500 jobs
April 26, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, Apple announces huge investment in Indiana county, VP Kamala Harris weighs in on immigration as she prepares for first international visit, COVID latest and the surge in India, business headlines, sports and more
Toy sales are booming, NASA rover makes oxygen on Mars
April 23, 2021
Your day-ahead and weekend forecast, more victims from FedEx mass shooting to be laid to rest, state legislators pass budget increasing teacher pay, fewer people are signing up for COVID vaccines, business headlines and more
Indianapolis has one of the best job markets in the country
April 22, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, a driver crashes into Indianapolis house overnight, BLM protests, Central Indiana school districts working to help students navigate these hard times, business headlines, sports and more
What’s next for Derek Chauvin; found guilty in murder of George Floyd
April 21, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin found guilty on all counts, what's next for Chauvin, Indianapolis community reacts to guilty verdict, son remembers mother who was shot and killed in FedEx mass shooting, business headlines and more
Freeze warning and snow headed to Central Indiana
April 20, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast and detailed look at cold temps and snow headed our way, the latest on FedEx mass shooting including FedEx reopening plans and families remembering loved ones, police release details on guns used in shooting, authorities looking into other severe reactions from J&J shot, business headlines and more
FedEx shooter bought rifles after police confiscated a shotgun; the loopholes in Indiana’s Red Flag Law
April 19, 2021
Your day ahead forecast before cold and possible flurries move in, loved ones honor victims of FedEx mass shooting, victim's brother and other community members call for gun reform, what we know about the victims, loopholes in Indiana's Red Flag Law, Johnson & Johnson vaccine may soon be back in rotation, business headlines and more
Shooter kills 8 people at Indianapolis FedEx facility: What we know right now
April 16, 2021
As developments continue through the morning, here is a look at what News 8 knows right now in regards to the mass shooting at one of Indianapolis's FedEx facilities
Could the U.S. soon have 13 Supreme Court Justices?
April 15, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, moves expected to propose adding four Supreme Court Justices to the High Court, President Biden says decision to pull troops from Afghanistan is a clear decision, U.S. prepares new sanctions on Russia, business headlines and more
What to do if you received Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
April 14, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, the latest on the pause of administering J&J shot, what symptoms to look out for if you received the J&J vaccine, Daunte Wright's mother talks about last call from her son, charges could be filed against officer who killed Wright, George Floyd's family comfort's Wright's family, school lunches could be kids' most healthy meal of the day, remembering Slick Leonard, business headlines and more
Indiana Department of Health pauses Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine
April 13, 2021
After six cases of serious blood clots after J&J vaccine, ISDH decides to pause J&J vaccine in response to the FDA and CDC's recommendation to do so. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will instead use Moderna's vaccine. ISDH Chief Medical Officer explains what has happening and what will happen moving forward
A short chase on I-70 leads to a series of crashes
April 12, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, two overnight shootings in Indy, short chase leads to several crashes and serious injuries, tension rise in Minnesota after another controversial shooting, a look at Congress and meetings over President Biden's infrastructure plan, business headlines, sports and more
Buckingham Palace confirms Prince Phillips’ death
April 09, 2021
Your day-ahead and weekend forecast, 99-year-old Prince Phillip has died, IMPD Officer Breann Leath remembered, hurricane season prediction, business headlines and more
President Biden poised to sign executive orders on gun gun control
April 08, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, witness statements in Derek Chauvin trial, President Biden set to sign executive orders on gun control, Biden defends infrastructure investment plans, ketchup is the latest food shortage, cicadas will soon invade Indiana, business headlines, sports and more
How long will your COVID-19 vaccine work?
April 07, 2021
Rain chances return! See when to expect the rain and if it comes with a cool down, plus a new study is shedding some light on how long the COVID-19 vaccine is effective. Also, Taco Bell is hiring and offering four week of PTO and paid maternity leave.
Mandate over: Where you still have to wear a mask
April 06, 2021
Undefeated no more: The Baylor Bears are taking the NCAA Championship trophy back to Texas as sports fans celebrate that the tournament even happened. Plus, Indiana's mask mandate is over, pop-up clinics are opening in Indy and Carmel, and jurors hear testimony about George Flyod's cause of death.
A warning about COVID-19 and kids
April 05, 2021
Your work-week weather forecast and the latest as prepares for the culmination of March Madness. The latest on the coronavirus as an epidemiologist issues a warning about the UK variant of COVID-19 and kids, a top Indy restaurant is closed after an outbreak among workers, and the president launches a mask contest.
Why Holcomb pulls down mask mandate as cases rise
April 01, 2021
Your Easter weekend forecast, plus IMS opens the gates for a month of mass vaccination clinics. We hear from Gov. Holcomb as he ends the mask mandate, President Biden as he rolls out a new infrastructure plan, and a local Marine who flew a dog all the way from Europe to bring her home with him.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids? When it could roll out
March 31, 2021
New research on the Pfizer vaccine shows it protects children as young as 12, the news comes as Indiana lowers it’s eligibility to 16 today. Plus, the latest on the Derek Chauvin trial, why firefighters need your help after a deadly fire in Lawrence, and who is staying in Indy for the Final Four.
Chauvin trial day 2 and IU women’s tourney run over
March 30, 2021
Get your end-of-March forecast and what to expect Easter weekend, plus why witness testimony was halted in the first day of Derek Chauvin’s trial, the latest on the coronavirus including if Indy will end the mask mandate, and how Mike Woodson plans to keep players at IU.
Derek Chauvin Trial Begins in Minneapolis
March 29, 2021
Your day ahead and work week forecast, how long the Derek Chauvin trial is expected to last, IU names a new men’s basketball coach, and a fourth COVID-19 surge may be on the horizon.
Three people charged in Carmel murder
March 26, 2021
Your day-ahead and weekend forecast, Carmel murder charges, President Biden addresses border issues and vaccine distribution, Alabama hit with 8 tornadoes, Georgia signs sweeping voting legislation, possible new information coming in Boulder, CO shooting, business headlines, NCAA tournament coverage and more
Severe weather threat: damaging winds, tornadoes and heavy rain possible
March 25, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast includes severe weather threat, AstraZeneca updates data, North Korea test fires ballistic missiles, President Biden poised to hold first formal news conference, Indianapolis/Marion County COVID update, teachers demonstrate opposing proposed legislation, TY Hilton stay with the Colts, business headlines and more
Slain Colorado officer; father of seven, 11-year veteran of Boulder PD
March 23, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, latest on Colorado mass shooting, lawmakers are calling for gun reform, new concerns surround AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says country is bracing for an avoidable surge in COVID variant cases, airlines are pushing for travel guidance updates, business headlines, sports and more
Man arrested for taking his child inside elephant enclosure
March 22, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, March Madness upsets and action, man arrested for sneaking 2-year-old child into zoo's elephant enclosure, President Biden answers if he plans to visit the border, Congressman Tom Reed will not seek reelection, a Central American volcano shows signs of activity, business headlines and more
Podcast: March Madness games, events and fan hype
March 19, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, Purdue plays in first tournament game tonight, NCAA security, NCAA events around town, flags at half staff to honor Georgia shooting victims, Asian American members of Congress are calling attention to "systemic problem," surviving victim of Indy quadruple murder wants suspect to face death penalty, President Biden says U.S. will reach 100 million vaccinations today, free passes for some IndyGo riders, business headlines, sports and more
Local researcher: children need school to escape abusive environments
March 18, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, March Madness economic impact, tournament safety precautions and game hype, heated border debate, how many Hoosiers have been vaccinated, NCAA basketball players start twitter hashtag calling for compensation, local researcher says children need school to escape abusive environments, business headlines, sports and more
Police arrest man behind mass killings in Atlanta and investigate motive
March 17, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, man arrested as there are renewed calls for justice, NCAA prepares for tip-off in Indy, mother of Indianapolis quadruple murder victim speaks out, President Biden talks COVID relief and border patrol, former Pres. Trump encourages the vaccine, business headlines, sports and more
911 caller says fight over stimulus money led to quadruple murder
March 16, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, eligibility expands in Indiana for COVID vaccine again, Moderna announces child vaccine trial, six referees are sent packing from NCAA tourney, President Biden heads to Pennsylvania, stimulus check delays, Sweden joins list of countries stopping Astrazeneca vaccines, jury selection continues in Derek Chauvin trial, House Minority leader calls on Biden to visit the crisis at the border, history made in cabinet pick, IUBB women make history, business headlines, sports and more
Two more killings overnight after a deadly weekend
March 15, 2021
Your day-ahead forecast, a run-down of the latest killings, March Madness craze underway, Purdue dances its way to the tournament, President Biden talks COVID relief and Gov. Cuomo controversy, business headlines and more
Hidden student loan tax benefits in COVID relief bill
March 12, 2021
Your day-ahead and weekend forecast, President Biden gives an detailed timeline of when he hopes the U.S. is back to normal operations, Dr. Virginia Caine rules on whether Marion Co. should go back to in-person classes, Big 10 recap and look ahead to Purdue game, "Brian Kil" to be sentenced, NYC mayor calls on Cuomo to step down; police get involved in investigation, Netflix cracking down on password sharing, it's Maple Syrup Weekend in Indiana, business headlines and more
