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09/10/2024

A third student was arrested late Monday after another threat of a school shooting was made to Marion Community Schools in Marion, Indiana.

Marion Community Schools has shared no information with the community about the online threats on its page.

09/10/2024

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday presented the Congressional Gold Medal to 13 U.S. service members who were killed during the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. The service members included Marine Cpl. Humberto Sanchez from Logansport, Indiana.

The service members honored with the Congressional Gold Medal included Marine Cpl. Humberto Sanchez from Logansport, Indiana.

09/10/2024

Colts cornerback likely out for the season with knee injury.

Cornerback JuJu Brents is likely out for the rest of the season with a knee injury. The Colts are placing him on injured reserve.

09/10/2024

The popular Brazilian beach sport footvolley, a combination of soccer and beach volleyball, has a new star athlete who's been showing beachgoers how to play their own game. The athlete? A 3-year-old border collie named Floki.

The game? Footvolley, a combination of soccer and beach volleyball. The athlete? A 3-year-old border collie named Floki.

09/10/2024

DeForest Buckner, Mo Alie-Cox, and Kwity Paye are among the Colts players who will honor their international roots this season by wearing a special flag decal on their helmets.

DeForest Buckner is one of several Colts players who will honor his international roots this season by wearing a special decal on his helmet.

09/10/2024

BREAKING: A pilot was in a plane crash Tuesday afternoon, but Indiana State Police cannot confirm whether the person was injured.

Sgt. Scott Keegan with Indiana State Police says a small plane crashed near a small airport around 2 p.m. Sept. 10, 2024, in Henry County.

09/10/2024

The Newton County, Indiana, sheriff's corporal injured in a police shootout Sept. 1 in Sheldon, Illinois, will not survive, the sheriff says.

Sheriff Shannon Cothran on Sept. 2, 2024, shared that the deputy shot a night earlier in Sheldon, Illinois, was Cpl. Brandon Schreiber.

09/10/2024

On. Nov. 9, thousands of runners and spectators will fill the streets of downtown Indy for the 17th annual Indianapolis Monumental Marathon.

Jeremy Jenkins says this year's event will have a special guest -- Cathedral grad and 2024 Paris Olympics gold medalist Cole Hocker.

Join us for the 17th annual Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and be part of a historic running event in downtown Indianapolis.

09/10/2024

UPDATE: IMPD says the Uber driver accused of killing a missing woman admitted to the murder.

Police ask anyone who has had this man, Francisco Valadez, as a rideshare driver or has had any other encounter in the last few months to contact the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475.

Alternatively, anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477 (TIPS).

Indianapolis police have arrested a rideshare driver for his connection to the murder of a missing woman found dead on the southeast side.

09/10/2024

Talk about making an entrance!

An IU Health LifeLine helicopter landed right outside Hamilton Heights Middle School on Tuesday morning to mark the start of a very special career day. Hernan Gutierrez reports.

Students at Hamilton Heights Middle School had a hands-on experience with a special career day Tuesday morning.

09/10/2024

This Caitlin Clark corn maze is a slam dunk, and it is in Angel Reese's backyard.

Caitlin Clark has taken Indiana by storm, is the leading candidate for WNBA Rookie of the Year, and now is memorialized in corn.

09/10/2024

One of the most important things for a small business owner to manage is their cash flow. A local banker gives us some helpful tips.

09/10/2024

A Marion County judge has dismissed a case that sought to overturn a decision by the Indiana Department of Health to exempt abortion reports from public record. Indiana Capital Chronicle has this story.

An Indiana judge dismissed a case that sought to overturn a state agency’s decision to exempt abortion reports from public record.

09/10/2024

🎃Spooky season is starting 🎃 and with it comes this year's Haunted House at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis! News 8's Scott Sander has more on how you can get your hands on the tickets (and hopefully some candy, too!)

One of the signs of the spooky season is starting now - the Indianapolis Children's Museum Guild is selling tickets for its Haunted House.

09/10/2024

A trailblazer throughout her career, Erica Baird shares her story of climbing the ranks at one of Indiana's most prestigious companies.

09/10/2024

Under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, out-of-pocket spending for Medicare Part D enrollees is capped at $2,000 annually, starting in 2025.

AARP estimates that 70,600 Hoosiers will benefit from the cap in the first year, growing to nearly 91,000 by 2029. Indiana Capital Chronicle reports.

AARP estimates that 70,600 Hoosiers enrolled in Medicare Part D will benefit from the cap in 2025, growing to nearly 91,000 by 2029.

09/10/2024

LATEST: IMPD asks anyone who has had this man, Francisco Valadez, as a rideshare driver or has had any other encounter in the last few months to contact the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475.

Alternatively, anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477 (TIPS).

Indianapolis police have arrested a rideshare driver for his connection to the murder of a missing woman found dead on the southeast side.

09/10/2024

We're giving away a pair of tickets to see the Stone Temple Pilots LIVE at Ruoff Music Center! Enter now for your chance to win!

09/10/2024

IMPD Chief Bailey gives update on arrest made in death of missing woman found Monday on dead-end street.

09/10/2024

Fall is the perfect time for turkey and stuffing, apple cider, and...pumpkin spice tacos?

From caramel apple grilled cheese to cinnamon rolls with chili, find out if you'll love or hate these unique fall food pairings.

From pumpkin spice tacos to cinnamon roll chili, find out if you'll love or hate these unusual fall food pairings.

09/10/2024

Mortgage rates stayed flat throughout August, but more homes are for sale compared to before the pandemic, according to a new report from F.C. Tucker. Dan Brown, a realtor with F.C. Tucker, joined News 8's Hanna Mordoh for the August Real Estate Rundown to share more.

Mortgage rates are staying flat but more homes are for sale, according to new data from F.C. Tucker's August housing market report.

09/10/2024

Kyle Larson wants to run in next year's Indianapolis 500 -- and it looks like he's going to get his way.

Hendrick Motorsports and Arrow McLaren Racing are expected to announce today that Larson will attempt the Indy 500-Coke 600 "Double" in 2025.

Hendrick Motorsports and Arrow McLaren Racing are expected to announce Kyle Larson will run the Indianapolis 500 again in 2025.

09/10/2024

BREAKING: IMPD has arrested a rideshare driver for the death of a missing woman found on the city's near southeast side Monday afternoon.

Indianapolis police have arrested a rideshare driver for his connection to the murder of a missing woman found dead on the southeast side.

09/10/2024

The Marion County Election Board is hoping for 1,600 poll workers for the Nov. 5 election.

Anyone who is registered to vote in Marion County can apply to be a poll worker. Poll workers get paid $100 to $200, depending on their role. Mirror Indy has more.

The Marion County Election Board is hoping for 1,600 poll workers for the Nov. 5 general election. Poll workers can get paid $100 to $200.

09/10/2024

A man accused of dousing gasoline on an Ugandan Olympic athlete and setting her on fire, causing her death days later, has died from burns sustained in the attack.

A man accused of dousing gasoline on an Ugandan Olympic athlete and setting her on fire has died from burns sustained in the attack.

09/10/2024

Deputies say two people died in a crash in Tippecanoe County near West Point Monday evening. The drivers hit head-on after one vehicle crossed the center line, according to authorities.

WEST POINT, Ind. (WISH) — Two people died Monday evening in a head-on crash in Tippecanoe County. The Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office says the accident happened just before 5 p.m. in the 8000 block of County Road 800 South near West Point. Investigators say a maroon Chevrolet Blazer was drivi...

09/10/2024

A new court date was set Monday for the man charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of a 14-year-old girl at a baseball game in Lake County.

Dimas Gabriel Yanes, the man charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of a 14-year-old girl at a baseball game, appeared in court.

09/10/2024

Along with the hurricane warning in Louisiana, tropical storm warnings and watches have been posted along portions of the Louisiana and Texas coast.

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm could reach a Category 2 ahead of its expected landfall Wednesday.

Flooding rainfall, strong winds and dangerous storm surge are likely this week along the western Gulf Coast as Francine strengthens.

09/10/2024

Luciana's Mexican Restaurant on the city's northwest side has temporarily closed after a fire Monday afternoon.

The restaurant is in the Traders Point retail area off West 86th Street just east of I-465. The fire was reported just after 3:45 p.m. Monday.

09/10/2024

A man died after his car hit a utility pole on Indy's northeast side Monday night. The crash happened around 11:45 p.m. on Mollenkopf Road, not far from Geist Reservoir.

A man died after crashing into a utility pole on the northeast side of Indianapolis Monday night, polie said.

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IMPD Chief Bailey gives update on arrest made in death of missing woman found Monday on dead-end street.

Roncalli students brought the energy at Friday's tailgate with a pie eating contest! Can't wait to see what the students have in store for us on Friday for this week's tailgate at Hamilton Southeastern with our partners at Old National Bank.

Ashley's 5 P.M. FRI, Sep 6, 2024 evening forecast

Are you ready for it to feel like October, because that is where we are heading this weekend! Enjoy the coolest weekend of this summer filled with sunshine, well below normal temperatures, and very comfortable air. However, summer is not finished and heat will re-emerge next week. Storm Track 8 Chief Meteorologist Ashley Brown talks more about this below.

Ashley's 5 P.M. THU, Sep 5, 2024 evening forecast

After we got close to 90 today, dramatic changes are in store for our area. Friday's system with scattered showers and isolated storms in play will usher in the coolest air of this season behind it. This weekend will be MUCH cooler than today was, and Storm Track 8 Chief Meteorologist Ashley Brown has more on this fall-like air ahead below.

LIVE: Modern technology helps crack Johnson County cold case

Human remains found in 1993 near I-65 in Greenwood have been identified. Officials are sharing more info about who this person was and how cutting-edge technology and old-fashioned police work led to a positive ID.

The Center for Africana Studies and Culture at IU Indianapolis on Wednesday hosted a conversation about the importance of teaching Black history.

Ashley's 5 P.M. WED, Sep 4, 2024 evening forecast

We're in for a hot Thursday with an elevated muggy meter. Friday is when we'll introduce a transition to this forecast with returning rain chances. This transition leads way to sweater weather by this weekend with well below normal temperatures! Storm Track 8 Chief Meteorologist Ashley Brown has more on how cool this weekend looks below.

Sept. 3 | Tuesday evening forecast with Ashley Brown

A short-term warming trend in Indiana will quickly get cut short due to a late-week rain chance. A stronger cooldown will floow this weekend.

Ashley's 5 P.M. FRI, Aug 30, 2024 evening forecast

After dealing with record breaking heat today, we'll track on and off scattered showers/storms tonight and through a decent bit of Saturday. By Labor Day, we're talking a complete return to pleasant conditions. Storm Track 8 Chief Meteorologist Ashley Brown discusses how we'll get there in more detail below.

Ashley's 5 P.M. THU, Aug 29, 2024 evening forecast

We will have to push through one more sweltering hot day to end the workweek. Then, rain and storm chances heading into Labor Day weekend will lead way to cooler and less humid air. Storm Track 8 Chief Meteorologist Ashley Brown breaks down when we exactly get to finally be free from this miserable heat and humidity below.

Indy Parks hosted a community open house on Wednesday to discuss design concepts for a new nature center.

Ashley's 5 P.M. WED, Aug 28, 2024 evening forecast

We're inching closer to feeling more comfortable again. There's only two more hot days in this forecast before we track additional rain and storm chances heading into Labor Day weekend. This will lead way to cooler and less humid air entering September. Storm Track 8 Chief Meteorologist Ashley Brown has the latest on this upcoming pattern shift below.

Ashley's 5 P.M. TUE, Aug 27, 2024 evening forecast

After enduring our hottest day of the year, we could have a record-breaking warm overnight. More heat and miserable humidity are expected in the next few days with chances for showers and storms. Then, the pattern shifts by Labor Day weekend to less heat and humidity. Storm Track 8 Chief Meteorologist Ashley Brown discusses more on the continuing heat.

Our very own Phil Sanchez will throw out the first pitch at tonight's Indianapolis Indians game! Meteorologist Tara Hastings put together a very special forecast for Phil's big night.

Aug. 26 | Evening weather forecast with Ashley Brown

Prepare for the hottest temperatures of 2024 for our Tuesday and Wednesday with triple digit heat index values. We could even be talking record high and low temperatures through midweek. Chances for showers and storms are in play too at times this week. I break down this miserable pattern further below.

Kammy’s Kause is an annual music festival that fundraises for and brings awareness to the 4p- Support Group and the rare chromosome disorder 4p minus.

The Marion County Clerk’s Office is digitizing marriage licenses. Some are as old as 200 years. News 8’s Colin Baillie explains the process.

Ashley's 5 P.M. FRI, Aug 23, 2024 evening forecast

Summer heat and humidity is shaping up to make a comeback starting this weekend. Several days of 90 degree temperatures are in store for this forecast. We'll also watch out for potential of heat advisories early next week. Storm Track 8 Meteorologist Ashley Brown breaks down more on the heat below.