Tim Spears
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Indiana Sen. Kyle Walker (R-Lawrence) will not seek re-election in 2026. I asked whether it has anything to do with the fight over redistricting. 👇
December 4, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Indiana Sen. Kyle Walker (R-Lawrence) will not seek re-election in 2026. I asked whether it has anything to do with the fight over redistricting. 👇
JUST IN: The congressional map proposed by Indiana House Republicans divides Marion County voters between four districts and splits downtown Indianapolis in half tinyurl.com/4ha7749n
December 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
JUST IN: The congressional map proposed by Indiana House Republicans divides Marion County voters between four districts and splits downtown Indianapolis in half tinyurl.com/4ha7749n
At least three first responders were struck in separate crashes while helping drivers in Saturday's snow www.wishtv.com/news/local-n...
Three first responders struck in separate crashes during Saturday snowfall
Ambulance and police officers struck in separate crashes while assisting drivers in snowfall. No serious injuries reported.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:42 AM
At least three first responders were struck in separate crashes while helping drivers in Saturday's snow www.wishtv.com/news/local-n...
Fishers Police say a teenager brought a gun to last night's Hamilton Southeastern basketball game www.wishtv.com/news/local-n...
Teen arrested after bringing gun to basketball game at Hamilton Southeastern High School
Teen arrested for bringing gun to fight at Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers, Indiana. Faces charges for unlawful possession of firearm.
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November 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Fishers Police say a teenager brought a gun to last night's Hamilton Southeastern basketball game www.wishtv.com/news/local-n...
Snow Saturday and Sunday across Indiana
November 29, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Snow Saturday and Sunday across Indiana
Expect snow across Indiana this weekend
November 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Expect snow across Indiana this weekend
The lawsuit against former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez now includes the parent company of St Elmo Steak House, accusing the restaurant of overserving Sanchez before a downtown Indianapolis fight where he was stabbed and a truck driver was severely injured. www.wishtv.com/news/lawsuit...
Lawsuit against Mark Sanchez includes parent company of St. Elmo Steak House
Civil lawsuit against Mark Sanchez includes St. Elmo Steak House for overserving alcohol. Sanchez charged with felony battery in Indianapolis.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The lawsuit against former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez now includes the parent company of St Elmo Steak House, accusing the restaurant of overserving Sanchez before a downtown Indianapolis fight where he was stabbed and a truck driver was severely injured. www.wishtv.com/news/lawsuit...
Gov. Mike Braun has authorized 300 Indiana National Guard soldiers to be deployed to Washington D.C. starting in December to support the D.C. National Guard in enhancing safety measures in the nation's capital
November 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Gov. Mike Braun has authorized 300 Indiana National Guard soldiers to be deployed to Washington D.C. starting in December to support the D.C. National Guard in enhancing safety measures in the nation's capital
“I am left with no choice other than to explore all options at my disposal to compel the State Senate to show up and vote.”
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says he’ll take action to make state lawmakers redraw congressional maps to favor Republicans.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says he’ll take action to make state lawmakers redraw congressional maps to favor Republicans.
November 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
“I am left with no choice other than to explore all options at my disposal to compel the State Senate to show up and vote.”
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says he’ll take action to make state lawmakers redraw congressional maps to favor Republicans.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says he’ll take action to make state lawmakers redraw congressional maps to favor Republicans.
#BREAKING Charges filed in shooting death of housekeeper Maria Rios Perez
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Charges filed in shooting death of housekeeper Maria Rios Perez
WHITESTOWN, Ind. (WISH) — The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges in the Whitestown shooting death of house cleaner Maria Rios Perez. The announcement came almost two weeks after Perez’...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
#BREAKING Charges filed in shooting death of housekeeper Maria Rios Perez
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Prosecutors are expected to announce whether there will be formal criminal charges stemming from the death of Maria Florinda Rios Perez this afternoon.
She’s the cleaning lady shot and killed at a mistaken address in Whitestown. www.wishtv.com/news/whitest...
She’s the cleaning lady shot and killed at a mistaken address in Whitestown. www.wishtv.com/news/whitest...
Whitestown shooting investigation update coming Monday
Boone County Prosecutor to provide update on Whitestown shooting case. Demonstrations demand accountability for the death of Maria Florinda Rios Perez.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Prosecutors are expected to announce whether there will be formal criminal charges stemming from the death of Maria Florinda Rios Perez this afternoon.
She’s the cleaning lady shot and killed at a mistaken address in Whitestown. www.wishtv.com/news/whitest...
She’s the cleaning lady shot and killed at a mistaken address in Whitestown. www.wishtv.com/news/whitest...
#ICYMI No one was hurt when a chimpanzee escaped their exhibit at the Indianapolis Zoo, but it's still not clear how it got out www.wishtv.com/news/local-n...
Indianapolis Zoo reopens after chimpanzee escape, no injuries reported
Emergency at Indianapolis Zoo involving an escaped chimpanzee. Firefighters and police respond to the scene. Zoo closed to visitors.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:01 AM
#ICYMI No one was hurt when a chimpanzee escaped their exhibit at the Indianapolis Zoo, but it's still not clear how it got out www.wishtv.com/news/local-n...
“This city really needs to do better at saving lives"
Survivors and traffic safety advocates hold a memorial walk in Indianapolis for pedestrians and cyclists killed in crashes #WDoR2025
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Survivors and traffic safety advocates hold a memorial walk in Indianapolis for pedestrians and cyclists killed in crashes #WDoR2025
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Memorial walk honors pedestrians and cyclists killed in crashes
A large gathering of traffic safety advocates held a memorial walk in Indianapolis for pedestrians and cyclists killed in crashes Sunday.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:57 AM
“This city really needs to do better at saving lives"
Survivors and traffic safety advocates hold a memorial walk in Indianapolis for pedestrians and cyclists killed in crashes #WDoR2025
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Survivors and traffic safety advocates hold a memorial walk in Indianapolis for pedestrians and cyclists killed in crashes #WDoR2025
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#BREAKING Indiana won't redraw congressional maps due to lack of votes in Senate
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Indiana won't redraw congressional maps due to lack of votes in Senate
Indiana Senate will not redraw congressional maps due to lack of votes, Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray announced.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM
#BREAKING Indiana won't redraw congressional maps due to lack of votes in Senate
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Indiana’s ABA Working Group, which has been gathering feedback on how to sustain state support for the popular autism therapy, has submitted five recommendations to the FSSA:
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Indiana’s ABA Working Group, which has been gathering feedback on how to sustain state support for the popular autism therapy, has submitted five recommendations to the FSSA:
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on the Senate’s proposed deal to end the government shutdown: “Hopefully they’ll get it across the finish line” @wishtv.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on the Senate’s proposed deal to end the government shutdown: “Hopefully they’ll get it across the finish line” @wishtv.com
The Boone County Prosector’s Office says it may take more than a week to decide whether to file criminal charges in the death of Maria Rios Perez.
She was the house cleaner shot and killed outside a Whitestown home when she arrived at a mistaken address.
She was the house cleaner shot and killed outside a Whitestown home when she arrived at a mistaken address.
November 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM
The Boone County Prosector’s Office says it may take more than a week to decide whether to file criminal charges in the death of Maria Rios Perez.
She was the house cleaner shot and killed outside a Whitestown home when she arrived at a mistaken address.
She was the house cleaner shot and killed outside a Whitestown home when she arrived at a mistaken address.
Two runners died after medical emergencies during Saturdays Monumental Marathon in Indianapolis
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2 die after medical emergencies during Monumental Marathon
Two people died during the Monumental Marathon in Indianapolis. Organizers confirm medical emergencies, but prioritize participant safety.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Two runners died after medical emergencies during Saturdays Monumental Marathon in Indianapolis
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Services will be held Sunday for a woman killed outside a Whitestown home, as prosecutors begin their review of the shooting. www.wishtv.com/news/visitat...
Visitation and Celebration of Life set for woman shot outside Whitestown home
Services for Maria Florinda Rios Perez De Velasquez, who was fatally shot outside a Whitestown home, will be held Sunday.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Services will be held Sunday for a woman killed outside a Whitestown home, as prosecutors begin their review of the shooting. www.wishtv.com/news/visitat...
Indiana University’s former student newspaper adviser talked to me about his lawsuit against IU and why he believes his firing was meant to censor student journalists www.wishtv.com/news/fired-n...
Fired newspaper adviser discusses Indiana University lawsuit
Former director of student media at Indiana University discusses lawsuit against IU, claiming censorship and violation of free speech rights.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Indiana University’s former student newspaper adviser talked to me about his lawsuit against IU and why he believes his firing was meant to censor student journalists www.wishtv.com/news/fired-n...
After more than 200 years in print, the 2026 Farmers’ Almanac will mark its final edition. www.farmersalmanac.com/fond-farewel...
A Fond Farewell
After more than 200 years of sharing wit and wisdom, the 2026 Farmers' Almanac will be our last edition. But our story stays alive in you.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:25 AM
After more than 200 years in print, the 2026 Farmers’ Almanac will mark its final edition. www.farmersalmanac.com/fond-farewel...
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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit against Indianapolis Public Schools over its immigration policies, claiming they violate the state's anti-sanctuary law. IPS requires legal documentation before allowing federal agencies to enter its facilities.
Indiana attorney general sues IPS over immigration policies
Indiana Attorney General sues Indianapolis Public Schools over immigration policies, alleging violation of state law. Lawsuit seeks to end policies.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit against Indianapolis Public Schools over its immigration policies, claiming they violate the state's anti-sanctuary law. IPS requires legal documentation before allowing federal agencies to enter its facilities.
The Indiana Attorney General is suing Indianapolis Public Schools for interfering with federal immigration enforcement, even preventing an ICE deportation.
The school system calls it “silly litigation and political posturing” www.wishtv.com/news/i-team-...
The school system calls it “silly litigation and political posturing” www.wishtv.com/news/i-team-...
Indiana attorney general sues IPS over immigration policies
Indiana Attorney General sues Indianapolis Public Schools over immigration policies, alleging violation of state law. Lawsuit seeks to end policies.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:48 AM
The Indiana Attorney General is suing Indianapolis Public Schools for interfering with federal immigration enforcement, even preventing an ICE deportation.
The school system calls it “silly litigation and political posturing” www.wishtv.com/news/i-team-...
The school system calls it “silly litigation and political posturing” www.wishtv.com/news/i-team-...
Police are investigating a reported rape at the Chi Phi fraternity house at Indiana University’s Bloomington campus; one of three reported assaults on campus over the weekend.
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IU police investigate 3 sexual assault reports on campus over weekend
Reported rapes at Indiana University's Chi Phi fraternity house and other locations are under investigation. Students express concern for campus safety.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Police are investigating a reported rape at the Chi Phi fraternity house at Indiana University’s Bloomington campus; one of three reported assaults on campus over the weekend.
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Indiana University will allow the student newspaper, the Indiana Daily Student, to resume its print publication
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IU chancellor reverses decision to end printing of Indiana Daily Student
Indiana University reverses decision to halt printing of Indiana Daily Student, citing financial concerns. Editorial independence remains intact.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Indiana University will allow the student newspaper, the Indiana Daily Student, to resume its print publication
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