Nico Pennisi

5 days ago | wrtv.com | Nico Pennisi

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s a simple as a click of a button. Many Hoosiers resort to using fast-fashion websites like Shein and Temu, which ship many Chinese-made products to the U.S.“Shein — that’s the go to for the summertime," 20-year-old Howard Swain said. He relies on the e-commerce site for the latest trends. Swain says Shein and Temu attract customers because they’re ultra-low-cost. “They have shirts on there that range from around $5 to $10," he said.

6 days ago | wrtv.com | Nico Pennisi

BARGERSVILLE — The Town of Bargersville is growing. A new investment in the intersection of State Road 135 and State Road 144 will help improve traffic, reduce delays and ensure safety in the area. “It is our first and most important gateway into the downtown area," Town Manager Dax Norton said. “We’re noticing additional wait times. It’s starting to back up. It’s a signalized intersection, it’s been that way for a long time.”The Town’s solution: building a roundabout.

1 week ago | wrtv.com | Nico Pennisi

INDIANAPOLIS — Affirming, stable, healthy, safe — these are some of the qualities Indianapolis Public Schools wants to create in its buildings. The IPS Mental Health and School Culture Task Force aims to make these goals a reality. “We all care about kids and what’s best for them and it would be wrong not to learn a best practice," IPS School Board Commissioner Hope Duke Star said. The Task Force held its first meeting for the public on Wednesday.

1 week ago | wrtv.com | Nico Pennisi

COLUMBUS — New mom Annie is savoring the small moments. Her 11-month-old son Malachi's first words, him learning to crawl and his big smile. “He’s a very happy baby," she said. But it wasn’t too long ago that Annie’s life was down a dark path. The 26-year-old spent most of her life in the foster care system, learning to steal, falling into addiction and spending time behind bars. “I just went overboard. Then I found an addiction and started using drugs and going downhill from there," Annie said.

1 week ago | wrtv.com | Nico Pennisi

BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington Animal Care and Control is full. They’re looking for folks to step up and adopt. Animal Care Technician Shelley Cook adopted her first pet ever while working at the shelter. “The home that I saw her in was mine," Cook said. Her and Penny Schmoo have been best buds for 5 years. “She gets me out honestly. She’s the emotional support that an emotional support animal is supposed to be," she said.