Melea VanOstrand
Multicultural Reporter at WISH-TV (Indianapolis, IN)
Multicultural Reporter @WISHnews8. FL Realtor. #NABJ
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wishtv.com | Melea VanOstrand
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — April is Autism Awareness Month, and an event in Muncie Thursday aims to help employers better support autistic employees and build a more inclusive work environment. The Innovation Connector in Muncie will serve as a space for learning, listening, and leading with equity and empathy at the center of the conversation on Thursday.
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wishtv.com | Melea VanOstrand
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Sparking discussion to ignite change, that’s the goal of the Indiana Youth Institute’s 2025 Kids Count Data Book. The data, released in mid-February at the Statehouse, outlines trends affecting kids in Indiana. From health and education to economic stability and family support, the report paints a detailed picture of what life looks like for Hoosier kids.
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wishtv.com | Melea VanOstrand
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indianapolis nonprofit is making sure Latino youth have a place to grow academically and personally this summer. La Plaza has opened registration through June 11 for its Summer Discovery and Leadership Institute programs, touted as giving Latino youth the tools they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
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wishtv.com | Melea VanOstrand
SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — The City of Shelbyville is dealing with major flooding this morning as both the Big Blue and Little Blue rivers rise to dangerous levels. Emergency crews are urging residents in low-lying areas to evacuate as conditions are dangerous. The Big Blue River is nearing it’s record height of 20.4 feet and the Little Blue River has peaked at 13.28 inches, and is beginning to recede despite being in a major flood stage.
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wishtv.com | Melea VanOstrand
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A major investment is coming to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, marking both a historic remembrance and a new beginning. The MLK Gateway Project aims to elevate the southern portion of park. The $6.8 million investment will add a new plaza, walkways, upgraded landscaping, and an expansion of the Landmark for Peace Memorial. The 14-acre park was established in 1961.
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