Rachael Wilkerson

3 weeks ago | wrtv.com | Rachael Wilkerson

INDIANAPOLIS — The love of basketball and competition is what you'll find at Washington Park during the Community Love Fest Dust Bowl. Basketball teams across Indianapolis are coming together to compete for a $10,000 grand prize. It's part of a four-day celebration of culture, community and comebacks.

3 weeks ago | wrtv.com | Rachael Wilkerson

INDIANAPOLIS — Learning life lessons and staying out of trouble are what a local camp hopes its 65 campers will accomplish this summer. Young Men Inc., Youth Ministries, works to help boys become young men. It's also building family relationships. Parents and grandparents tell WRTV that Young Men Inc. has truly made a difference in their youngsters' lives. They've seen growth, maturity and discipline. "The camp has really changed him in the last four years. He has changed his attitude.

3 weeks ago | wrtv.com | Rachael Wilkerson

INDIANAPOLIS — Through soccer and conversations, kids across Indianapolis learned about leadership, connection and all about what the Marion County Prosecutor's office does. The MCPO's third annual soccer clinic was held on Indy's northwest side on Thursday. "If we can help build those leadership skills, build self-esteem, those are the things that are going to help keep kids out of the criminal justice system," said Prosecutor Ryan Mears.

3 weeks ago | wrtv.com | Rachael Wilkerson

HAUGHVILLE — Organizations on the near west side are teaming up to bring back community basketball tournaments. It's an effort to get to know neighbors and create a positive activity for kids. Organizers tell WRTV they haven't done something like this in 25 years. They want to bring friendly basketball tournaments to the Haughville community and utilize the upgraded courts and parks. "The overall goal, really, is getting the community back out.

4 weeks ago | wrtv.com | Rachael Wilkerson

HAUGHVILLE — Haughville residents tell WRTV they're tired of seeing graffiti in their neighborhood. Some residents have been re-tagged. They're also pushing for public safety cameras to be installed in their neighborhood in hopes of putting an end to the vandalism. "It's like an epidemic. It's everywhere," said resident Michael Hamilton. Michael Hamilton said the streets of Haughville are covered with graffiti.