John Herrick

Greenwood

News Director and Multimedia Content Producer at WIBC-FM (Indianapolis, IN)

News Director for WIBC/Network Indiana. Sportscaster on IU Radio Network and ISC Sports Network. Tweets are my own.

Articles

Wayne County Man Charged in His Second Drug Bust of the Year

2 days ago | wibc.com | John Herrick

WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — A man has been charged after detectives say they found over half a pound of narcotics, including fentanyl, and more than $12,000 in suspected drug money. In late May, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department started investigating a suspected drug deal on Richmond’s south side. Detectives say they identified a suspect within three days. On Monday, detectives searched the home of 32-year-old Davonta “Hotboy” Chatman. They say they found several ounces of fentanyl and cocaine.
Indiana Pacers March into NBA Finals as Heavy Underdogs

2 days ago | wtlcfm.com | John Herrick

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK.–When the Indiana Pacers play the Oklahoma City Thunder in this upcoming NBA Finals, they will be big underdogs. Most sportsbooks have the Thunder as -750 favorites to win it all. The message from Pacer players on Media Day Wednesday is that being underdogs is nothing new to them. “There’s no shortcuts to beating this team,” Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said. “And we know the odds are stacked against us, but it is what it is. We want to be here.
Congressman Carson Demands Answers on Potential Use of Camp Atterbury to Detain Migrants

2 days ago | wtlcfm.com | John Herrick

WASHINGTON–Indiana Democratic Congressman Andre Carson has lots of concerns about the potential use of Camp Atterbury in Indiana for immigration detention purposes. “As a senior Member of the House Intel Committee, I am always thinking about keeping our state and our country safe.
Indiana Pacers March into NBA Finals as Heavy Underdogs

3 days ago | wibc.com | John Herrick

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK.–When the Indiana Pacers play the Oklahoma City Thunder in this upcoming NBA Finals, they will be big underdogs. Most sportsbooks have the Thunder as -750 favorites to win it all. The message from Pacer players on Media Day Wednesday is that being underdogs is nothing new to them. “There’s no shortcuts to beating this team,” Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said. “And we know the odds are stacked against us, but it is what it is. We want to be here.
Congressman Carson Demands Answers on Potential Use of Camp Atterbury to Detain Migrants

3 days ago | wibc.com | John Herrick

WASHINGTON–Indiana Democratic Congressman Andre Carson has lots of concerns about the potential use of Camp Atterbury in Indiana for immigration detention purposes. “As a senior Member of the House Intel Committee, I am always thinking about keeping our state and our country safe.
Shelbyville Man Goes Missing in South Carolina

3 days ago | wtlcfm.com | John Herrick

PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC.–Kerry Van Arsdel is from Shelbyville, Indiana. He has been missing for over two weeks after leaving a marina in Pawleys Island, South Carolina on a sailboat. The sailboat was found unmanned near Butler Island, several miles away from the docks, with no sign of Van Arsdel on it. He left the marina on the boat May 19. The boat was found unmanned on May 22. The search for Van Arsdel has been going on ever since then.
AES Indiana Wants Rate Increase

3 days ago | wtlcfm.com | John Herrick

INDIANAPOLIS–The utility company AES Indiana wants the state to allow a 13.5% rate increase over the next two years. They made that request to help continue their efforts transitioning to wind, solar, and battery storage energies. If the request gets approved, there would be new increases coming in two phases. First, a 7.5% increase would take place in the second quarter of 2026. Then a 6% increase would happen in January 2027. That could amount up to about $21 more each month.
Lieutenant Governor Beckwith Discusses Overseas Trips by Secretary of State Diego Morales

3 days ago | wtlcfm.com | John Herrick

STATEHOUSE–Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith on Tuesday addressed trips overseas being taken by the Secretary of State Diego Morales. This year Morales has taken trips to both India and Hungary. Beckwith was asked about both trips in an interview with 93 WIBC’s Kendall and Casey. “He went to Hungary because of CPAC. He was invited because of the Hungary delegation that’s close to his wife to come and have conversations about Purdue and agriculture. He’s not making deals.
Fever Snap Losing Streak With 85-76 Win Over Mystics

4 days ago | wibc.com | John Herrick

INDIANAPOLIS–The Indiana Fever led by as many as 16 points and snapped a three-game losing streak by knocking off the Washington Mystics Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse 85-76. The Fever held Washington to 1-10 from behind the three-point arc. Even though they got outrebounded by Washington 33-19 and outscored in the paint 48-34, the Fever shot 51% from the field and 39% from three-point range. Indiana was led by Kelsey Mitchell with 24 points on 7-14 shooting.
AES Indiana Wants Rate Increase

4 days ago | wibc.com | John Herrick

INDIANAPOLIS–The utility company AES Indiana wants the state to allow a 13.5% rate increase over the next two years. They made that request to help continue their efforts transitioning to wind, solar, and battery storage energies. If the request gets approved, there would be new increases coming in two phases. First, a 7.5% increase would take place in the second quarter of 2026. Then a 6% increase would happen in January 2027. That could amount up to about $21 more each month.