Kyla Russell

4 weeks ago | wishtv.com | Kyla Russell

DELPHI, Ind. (WISH) — Seventeen courts or magistrates in Indiana could soon be dismantled if a newly amended bill passes through the statehouse. House Bill 1144 was authored by Republican State Representative Chris Jeter of Fishers. The bill’s original copy, introduced in January, only added judges and magistrates to four counties in Indiana, including Hamilton, Elkhart, Vigo and Lawrence counties. Last week, the bill was amended by the Senate Appropriations Committee.

4 weeks ago | wishtv.com | Kyla Russell

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Pervasive potholes in the area of East 86th Street will soon be patched up after the community reached out to leaders for help. In February, I-Team 8 first spoke to Andrew Znachko, the head pastor at Antioch Community Church, about the issue. Following the story’s publishing, leaders say there will be a special focus on repairing the potholes that span the street’s several lanes. Local businesses are grateful for the help.

1 month ago | wishtv.com | Kyla Russell

PLAINFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — Hendricks County Pride leaders say the Plainfield Community School Board should reverse their recent removal of “gender identity” from the list of groups protected by the corporation’s non-discrimination policy. The corporation’s current non-discrimination policy states the word “gender” three times in just the first page, saying it is a protected class. Now, those words will soon be wiped from the policy. “Do the right thing. Claw it back.

1 month ago | wishtv.com | Kyla Russell

FRANKLIN, Ind. (WISH) — A week after floods hit the Hoosier state, FEMA is providing a free first step to help prepare for the next disaster. Just one week ago, Franklin’s Community Park was completely underwater. One week later, there’s no water in sight. But, it doesn’t mean the floods did not serve as a notable reminder about how valuable flood insurance can be. “The park we walk everyday with our dog was unwalkable,” Franklin resident Abigail McKinney said. “It looked like a swimming pool.

1 month ago | wishtv.com | Kyla Russell

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Congress has slashed a decades-old federal medical funding program by more than half. The Indiana University School of Medicine could be one of the hardest organizations hit. In 2023, the school was awarded $715,000 from the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDRMP). As the largest medical school in the U.S., the university was tasked with using the money to improve treatment for mild traumatic brain injuries.