James Howell Jr

Indianapolis

Communications Specialist at Indiana University School of Medicine

Indy raised - Ben Davis Giant - IU grad - Current Comms Specialist.

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Greenwood Park Mall finishes renovations to food court, restrooms

Sep 26, 2024 | wrtv.com | James Howell Jr

GREENWOOD — Two years after a gunman shot and killed three people inside Greenwood Park Mall, the shopping center has made some changes. Today, Simon, the mall's owner, announced the completion of renovations that include a transformed food court with more than 400 seats across nine restaurants. There is now LED lighting across the mall, many areas have been repainted, and the men's, women's, and family restrooms have been remodeled.
Billy Joel, Sting announce show at Lucas Oil Stadium in 2025

Sep 26, 2024 | wrtv.com | James Howell Jr

INDIANAPOLIS — Two of the most iconic musicians of the last 50 years will join together for a concert at Lucas Oil Stadium in 2025. The duo announced their stop in the Circle City on Thursday. The pair will hit the stage on Satuday, February 8. Joel, a six-time Grammy Award winner, is best known for his hits “Just The Way You Are” and “Piano Man,” among others.
Homicide investigation underway after welfare check call at Barton Tower

Sep 26, 2024 | wrtv.com | James Howell Jr |Amber Grigley

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis police are investigating a homicide after being called to a downtown apartment building for a welfare check. According to IMPD, officers were called to the John Barton Tower around 2 p.m. on Wednesday for a welfare check. Officers located a man who was dead from apparent trauma. Homicide detectives were then called to the scene and began their investigation. The Marion County Coroner's Office will release the name of the deceased after their next of kin is notified.
Alexander Rossi inks deal with Ed Carpenter Racing for 2025 season

Sep 25, 2024 | wrtv.com | James Howell Jr

INDIANAPOLIS — On Wednesday, Ed Carpenter Racing and former Indianapolis 500 champion Alexander Rossi announced an agreement for Rossi to pilot the No. 20 ECR Chevy during the 2025 season. Rossi, who won the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, will join Christian Rasmussen as a full-time driver for the team. Team co-owner Ed Carpenter will round out ECR’s three-car lineup for the Indianapolis 500.
Ramp from I-69 northbound to 82nd Street now open

Sep 25, 2024 | wrtv.com | James Howell Jr

INDIANAPOLIS — One of the busiest traveled areas in the city got a little easier to navigate this week. On Tuesday, the ramp from I-69 northbound to 82nd Street opened. INDOT Drivers can now access 82nd Street when traveling from I-465 north to I-69 north. As of now, there is no access from 82nd Street from Binford Boulevard or I-465 East. Clear Path 465 construction continues in the area so continue to monitor speed limits.
2 missing from Connersville found killed in Fort Wayne

Sep 24, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | James Howell Jr

ShareFORT WAYNE — A man and woman reported missing from Connersville on Sept. 19 were found dead over the weekend in the St. Mary's River in Fort Wayne. According to the Allen County Coroner's Office, Michael Johnson, 41, and Christina Dixon, 40, were found dead near the 400 block of Van Buren Street in Fort Wayne. Dixon's cause of death was determined to be strangulation and suffocation. Johnson's cause of death was determined to be gunshot and stab wounds.
Indiana Task Force 1 deploying to Florida ahead of potential Hurricane Helene

Sep 24, 2024 | wrtv.com | James Howell Jr

INDIANAPOLIS — Ahead of the potentially dangerous Hurricane Helene, Indiana Task Force One is activating. As of Noon, TF-1 was activated to deploy as a Type 1 MINS Mission Ready Package in support of the potential hurricane. In total, 80 personnel will make the trip down to Florida and they will leave this evening. This is a developing story.
2 missing from Connersville found killed in Fort Wayne

Sep 24, 2024 | wrtv.com | James Howell Jr

FORT WAYNE — A man and woman reported missing from Connersville on Sept. 19 were found dead over the weekend in the St. Mary's River in Fort Wayne. According to the Allen County Coroner's Office, Michael Johnson, 41, and Christina Dixon, 40, were found dead near the 400 block of Van Buren Street in Fort Wayne. Dixon's cause of death was determined to be strangulation and suffocation. Johnson's cause of death was determined to be gunshot and stab wounds. Both died by homicide.
Author James Patterson to speak in Franklin in October

Sep 24, 2024 | wrtv.com | James Howell Jr

FRANKLIN —Next month, one of the most recognized authors of this generation will visit Franklin to discuss his new book. A Special Evening with James Patterson will take place on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Franklin Community High School. Patterson, alongside Matt Eversmann, will speak about their new book "American Heroes".
Defense asks to take jury to Delphi murders crime scene during trial

Sep 23, 2024 | wrtv.com | James Howell Jr |Jim Barker

CARROLL COUNTY — The defense attorneys representing Richard Allen in the Delphi Murders case have asked to court to allow them to take the jury to the crime scene near the Monon High Bridge during the trial. On Monday, defense attorneys Andrew Baldwin and Brad Rozzi asked the court to allow the jury to be taken to the Freedom Bridge, Monon High Bridge and the crime scene where Libby German and Abby Williams were found.