Melea VanOstrand

5 days ago | wishtv.com | Melea VanOstrand

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Two Indiana powerhouses have teamed up to accelerate pharmaceutical innovation. Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Co. on Friday announced plans to invest up to $250 million with Purdue over the next eight years, aiming to fast-track drug development and boost Indiana’s economy. Jason Thiagarajan is a Purdue sophomore studying biochemical engineering in the Lilly Scholars at Purdue program. The program fully funds Thiagarajan’s education. “I really hope I start my career here.

6 days ago | wishtv.com | Melea VanOstrand

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — This year marks 60 years since the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 legislation changed who could come to America. Now, local leaders gathered in Indianapolis to celebrate its impact, especially on Indiana’s growing Asian American and Pacific Islander population. “The Changing Face of America” is an event that spotlights a turning point that made much of the state’s cultural growth possible, but it’s not just about looking back: It’s about looking forward.

1 week ago | wishtv.com | Melea VanOstrand

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Some Indianapolis homeowners are pushing back against what they’re calling a land grab by the city. The dispute centers around the Monon Trail. There’s a proposed expansion that could take large portions of private backyards. Plans call for the trail to expand 4 feet, 2 feet on each side at a cost of $13.5 million. News 8 first reported about the controversy on Tuesday.

1 week ago | wishtv.com | Melea VanOstrand

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A community market boasts that it’s bringing Hoosiers together to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month through culture, creativity and connection. Dozens gathered Sunday at The Stutz building in downtown Indianapolis for the launch of the AANHPI Community Market, aimed at uplifting Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander voices with a safe space to shop, share and build community.

1 week ago | wishtv.com | Melea VanOstrand

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The first nonstop Aer Lingus flight from Dublin, Ireland landed Saturday night, but the long-term impact is just starting to take off. Indianapolis International Airport executives say the nonstop connection isn’t just about convenience, it’s all about creating jobs, attracting investment, and building a global bridge between Indiana and Ireland. “What does it mean to the state? We reconnect back to Europe.