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Indy 500 medical team prepared to treat injured drivers, fans

1 month ago | kiowacountypress.net | Tim Spears

Click play to listen to and abbreviated version of this article. The intensity on the track during the Indianapolis 500 just might be matched inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Infield Medical Center. "I think there's lots of jokes about emergency physicians out there," IMS Medical Director Julia Vaizer said.
Indiana families fight Medicaid cuts to autism therapy

Feb 20, 2025 | reporter.net | Tim Spears |Tim Spears WISH-TV

In the face of Medicaid cuts, autism advocates in Indiana are focusing on protecting coverage of a popular therapy. As News 8 reported, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration will reduce Medicaid coverage of applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy. Individuals will be limited to between 30-38 hours of ABA per week, depending on their diagnosis, and will only be covered for a total of 36 months.
Fire Sprinkler Saves: Recent Stories of Community Risk Reduction

Dec 1, 2024 | riskreductionreview.com | Tim Spears

Fire sprinkler systems consistently work behind the scenes to protect lives and property. They serve as a critical component in community risk reduction, offering the first line of defense against the devastating impacts of fire. In this post, we highlight some recent success stories where sprinkler systems effectively saved lives and mitigated damage, emphasizing their importance in our collective mission of fire safety.
Indiana man leads class action suits against housing providers over rental policies - Indianapolis News

Nov 22, 2024 | wishtv.com | Tim Spears

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indianapolis man is leading two class action lawsuits, accusing two separate housing providers of discriminatory practices in their rental policies. Marckus Williams and the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana are suing Tricon Residential and Progress Residential, two nationwide housing providers that collectively managing more than 130,000 properties.
Indiana January 6th fugitive expects pardon from Trump

Nov 20, 2024 | wishtv.com | Tim Spears

Editor’s Note: Watch Tim’s full report and his interview with Antony Vo, tonight on News 8 at 5 and 6. INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — For more than five months, Antony Vo has been on the run, a fugitive wanted on a federal warrant. The Indiana man hopes that will change January 20, 2025, after President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office for his second term in the White House. I spoke to Vo via Zoom after Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
Report calls for increased staffing, 'trauma-informed' approach

Nov 16, 2024 | wishtv.com | Tim Spears

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Children’s Policy and Law Initiative of Indiana (CPLI) is recommending changes to create a better environment in Hoosier schools. Its new report released on Saturday, titled “Working Together to Create Excellence in School Culture and Climate,” makes the argument that school support services are significantly understaffed and under-resourced, with Indiana schools falling well below recommended student-staff ratios.
HVAF fire renews lawmaker's call for housing legislation

Nov 10, 2024 | wishtv.com | Tim Spears

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The 48 homeless veterans displaced by a downtown Indianapolis fire are running into an issue that housing advocates consider a persistent form of discrimination. As News 8 reported, the nonprofit Helping Veterans and Families of Indiana, Inc. said nearly half of those vets have, or are in the process of, getting a housing voucher that would help pay for a new place to live. But HVAF said most landlords in central Indiana won’t accept subsidies as rent.
Bloomington mayor reacts to racist texts hitting Indiana

Nov 8, 2024 | wishtv.com | Tim Spears

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson is addressing concerns from multiple residents who’ve been on the receiving end of anonymous, racist texts that have been reported across the country. “Really, I think all leaders should be concerned when anyone is creating such fear that members of our community feel that they are unsafe,” Thomson said. The texts, seeming to target Black men, women, and even middle schoolers, have been reported in at least 20 states, including Indiana.
Veterans displaced in HVAF fire find Indiana allows landlords to refuse subsidies

Nov 7, 2024 | wishtv.com | Tim Spears

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An accidental fire destroyed its shelter in downtown Indianapolis, Helping Veterans and Families of Indiana is struggling to rehouse 48 homeless veterans. Many landlords who won’t accept housing subsidies won’t house HVAF’s clients.
Video shows Indiana State Police raid of Atlanta Town Hall - Indianapolis News

Nov 6, 2024 | wishtv.com | Tim Spears

ATLANTA, Ind. (WISH) – Newly obtained surveillance video captures the Indiana State Police raid focused on a small-town official. On Oct. 2, Indiana State Police, with Hamilton County prosecutors at the scene, searched the home of Atlanta Utility Superintendent and Building Commissioner Andy Emmert, as well as the Atlanta Town Hall. There are no formal charges filed against Emmert. I-Team 8 obtained security camera footage of the Town Hall raid.