Nicole Griffin

Indianapolis

News Anchor and Reporter at WRTV-TV (Indianapolis, IN)

Emmy Award Winning Anchor at @WRTV in Indianapolis @BallState & @BenDavisHS Alumni

Articles

Visit Indy hosts Irish travelers after Aer Lingus inaugural flight

4 days ago | wrtv.com | Nicole Griffin

INDIANAPOLIS — As Aer Lingus marks the start of its new trans-Atlantic flight from Indianapolis to Dublin, the Hoosier state is hoping to attract new visitors. Don Shearer, the CEO of Travel Biz and Travel Trade Limited, was on the inaugural flight from Dublin to Indianapolis. WRTV asked him what he thought about the Hoosier State. “Incredible, we spent the first nights downtown. Now, the weather wasn't kind, it was more like Irish weather, but we're used to that,” Shearer said.
Support group launches amid opioid epidemic for grandparents stepping up to raise grandchildren

6 days ago | wrtv.com | Nicole Griffin

INDIANAPOLIS — In the wake of the opioid crisis, more than 2.5 million grandparents across the United States are raising their grandchildren, as reported by Congress. A new local support group is aiming to help caregivers navigate the challenges they face. “I’ve actually wanted this program for a long time,” Robbie Schmidt said. Schmidt adopted her two sons in 2019. “It’s like, how do you function with two little kids, and you're in your 70s?” she said.
Crossroads Elementary School students start their engines for the Kindy 500

1 week ago | wrtv.com | Nicole Griffin

Brownsburg, IN — As the countdown continues to the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500, students at Crossroads Elementary School in Brownsburg put on their racing shoes and revved up their engines for the second annual Kindy 500. “The month of May is so important in Indiana. So at a young age, I try to teach them about kind of their hometown, working together, being a team, and just having fun” said Reagan O'Gara.
Early Career Academy offers hope and opportunity for young entrepreneurs

1 week ago | wrtv.com | Nicole Griffin

INDIANAPOLIS — On the near east side of Indianapolis, a new initiative is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs in a safe and nurturing environment. The Early Career Academy, founded by Ashley Morgan, is designed to provide young people with the tools they need to transform their lives and pursue meaningful careers. Located in a neighborhood close to Morgan’s heart, the academy operates out of Honest Living 4 Young Women’s new headquarters on East 10th Street.
Shepherd Community Center sees increase in need for mental health services

1 week ago | wrtv.com | Nicole Griffin

INDIANAPOLIS — A community center on the east side of Indy is increasing access to mental health services for the kids and families they serve. The move comes as a 2024 Mental Health America report found more than 66% of Indiana kids who experienced major depression did not receive the necessary treatment. Claudia Romo started coming to Shepherd Community Center when she was 14-years-old for after school care and tutoring. “Now I have a third grader here and an almost two-year-old,” Romo said.
RISE Indy seeks next cohort for "Circle City Leaders" program

1 week ago | wrtv.com | Nicole Griffin

INDIANAPOLIS — RISE Indy, an education advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that all children are prepared for graduation and beyond, is now accepting applications for its next round of participants in the "Circle City Leaders" (CCL) program. Launched in 2020, the program focuses on addressing the challenges faced by black and brown students and their families within the K-12 education system.
Spring allergy struggles: Expert insight on prolonged pollen seasons and allergy relief

2 weeks ago | wrtv.com | Nicole Griffin

INDIANAPOLIS — As spring blooms into full swing, many are finding themselves not just enjoying the sunshine, but also reaching for the tissues. With rising temperatures indicating a change in climate, local health experts warn that it may be more than just a seasonal nuisance. In fact, extended pollen seasons could mean lingering allergy symptoms for many people. Dave Meeker, a longtime allergy sufferer, knows this all too well.
Brownsburg Parks Department to present plan for amenities at Lincolnwood Park

3 weeks ago | wrtv.com | Nicole Griffin

BROWNSBURG — The Brownsburg Parks Department is slated to present a plan to the Town Council for a new aquatics center, recreation center and amphitheater at Lincolnwood Park on Thursday. Town Council President Travis Tschaenn said they've heard the outcry from the community. Residents want more things to do in Brownsburg. "We looked at the economics of it and the area could use another one, even though most of the towns around us have one.
Crafting Hope: 'Deeply Ingrained' Program inspires youth through woodworking and life skills

3 weeks ago | wrtv.com | Nicole Griffin

Five years ago, an idea sparked by the pandemic ignited a transformative movement in the Indianapolis community. What started as a simple project for a father and his children has blossomed into "Deeply Ingrained," a program offering valuable woodworking skills and life lessons to hundreds of children. David Haughs, the Founding Executive Director of Deeply Ingrained, was motivated during the pandemic to create woodworking projects for his kids.
Project DeterMAN aims to create a supportive community for men in Indianapolis

1 month ago | wrtv.com | Nicole Griffin

INDIANAPOLIS — Work is underway at the Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center, to recruit men for Project DeterMAN. Under the leadership of Cedric Myles, coordinator and coach of the program, the initiative aims to create a safe space where men can gather, share experiences, and assist one another in overcoming life's challenges. Myles envisions a program that embodies a "barbershop kind of atmosphere" where no topic is off-limits.