Kaitlyn Kendall

3 days ago | wrtv.com | Kaitlyn Kendall

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88. Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement, which was read out by Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, from the chapel of the Domus Santa Marta, where Francis lived.

3 weeks ago | wrtv.com | Kaitlyn Kendall

INDIANAPOLIS — Dave Withey saw a need back in 2013. “Low-income people who live on a Social Security check really struggle with home repair and maintenance,” Withey said. “There [were] people in desperate need of help with their homes, and don't want to leave those homes, so we organized what was then Neighborlink Indianapolis, now known as Home Repairs for Good.” The nonprofit helps seniors like Reesa Ellery age in place. “Sometimes we need help too,” Ellery said.

1 month ago | wrtv.com | Kaitlyn Kendall

INDIANAPOLIS — As travelers gear up for spring break, health experts are issuing a timely warning: illness is rampant this time of year, and it’s a risk that follows you wherever you go. Amy Hendricks, a family nurse practitioner at WellNow Urgent Care, reports that spring break significantly increases patient volume at urgent care facilities. "It doubles our volume," she said.

1 month ago | wrtv.com | Kaitlyn Kendall

HAMILTON COUNTY — As March unfolds, so does Pit Bull Education Month, an initiative put forth by the Humane Society for Hamilton County (HSHC). It's aimed at reshaping the narrative surrounding one of the most misunderstood breeds in the country. In Central Indiana, hundreds of dogs, primarily pit bulls and pit bull mixes, are waiting for loving homes in already overcrowded shelters, including the HCHS.

1 month ago | wrtv.com | Kaitlyn Kendall

INDIANAPOLIS — In a world often dominated by negative headlines associated with underserved communities, one man is making a profound impact by turning the narrative around. Tevin Studdard, a proud resident of Haughville and the East Side of Indianapolis, has dedicated his efforts to uplift his neighborhoods through fun and engaging ways.