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  • 1 week ago | wrtv.com | Lauren Schwentker

    INDIANAPOLIS—As measles cases rise across the United States, many parents are growing increasingly anxious. In 2000, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S., meaning there was no continuous transmission of the disease within the country. Experts in Indiana say that progress is slipping away as cases are popping back up.

  • 1 week ago | wrtv.com | Lauren Schwentker

    INDIANAPOLIS— With Tax Day right around the corner, it’s officially crunch time. Whether you’re still gathering documents or haven’t filed at all, there’s still time to act and avoid penalties. From federal guidance straight from the IRS to Indiana-specific advice from a local CPA, here’s what you need to know to stay on track before the April 15 deadline. “You still have time to file,” says Stacy Engel, IRS spokesperson.

  • 2 weeks ago | wrtv.com | Lauren Schwentker

    INDIANAPOLIS— The Indiana Pacers are hosting an event that invites fans to bike to Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Pedal to the Pacers is a sustainability-focused event that brings a new way to experience Pacers basketball. Fans can park their bikes securely with complimentary valet service, and purchase game tickets starting at just $13. The ride is about 2.5 miles, weaving through the heart of the city along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail.

  • 2 weeks ago | wrtv.com | Lauren Schwentker

    INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police and other agencies across the state are stepping up enforcement efforts surrounding the "hands-free" law. It's a part of a national traffic safety campaign aimed at reducing dangerous behaviors like speeding and distracted driving. In 2024 alone, distracted driving and speeding caused over 17,000 crashes in Indiana, resulting in 230 deaths. These statistics highlight the significant impact that reckless driving has on communities across the state.

  • 2 weeks ago | wrtv.com | Lauren Schwentker

    INDIANAPOLIS— As warmer weather sets in across Indiana, ticks are becoming more active. WRTV talked with Mark Lame, a Professor Emeritus at the Indiana School of Public and Environmental Affairs and an expert in medical entomology, for tips on how to stay safe during tick season. Ticks are already out in Indiana, according to Dr. Lame. "Ticks are opportunistic, and they’re already hungry," said Lame.

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Lauren Schwentker @LaurenWRTV
3 Apr 25

RT @LaurenWRTV: @NWS says its survey team has confirmed tornado damage here in Brownsburg. Neighbors are helping neighbors clean up the d…

Lauren Schwentker
Lauren Schwentker @LaurenWRTV
3 Apr 25

STORM DAMAGE: We are live this morning in Brownsburg after a possible tornado ripped through a warehouse trapping one person inside last night. Firefighters tell us they rescued that person who was transported to a trauma hospital. Updates to come. @wrtv https://t.co/Xm9rEjeG5d

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Lauren Schwentker @LaurenWRTV
31 Jan 25

RT @MarcMullins1: Just in time for Black History Month, a group of 5 people signed up for a workshop to write short plays about Indiana Ave…