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INDIANAPOLIS — On Tuesday you heard from four of the six GOP candidates running for governor. On Wednesday you were also able to hear from the remaining two candidates: Curtis Hill and Jamie Reitenour. Hill took part in a debate on WISH-TV along with Mike Braun, Eric Doden, Suzanne Crouch, and Brad Chambers. Hill boasted […] The post The Remaining Two: Hill and Reitenour Weigh In As Governor Race Heats Up appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The National Weather Service Indianapolis confirmed earlier on Wednesday that the tornado that hit Winchester on March 14 was actually two different tornadoes. The difference from what we originally knew is that there was a short lived EF2 that hit Selma. This tornado touched down at 7:34 p.m. EDT, only a few […] The post Winchester Tornado Confirmed as Two Separate Tornadoes appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

Illegally Armed Domestic Abuser Sentenced to Over Two Years in Federal Prison After Threatening to Kill Girlfriend with Gun The post Illegally Armed Domestic Abuser Sentenced to Over 2 Years Federal Prison After Threatening to Kill Girlfriend with Gun appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

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Story by Claire Rafford INDIANAPOLIS–Last week, IUPUI students returned from spring break to a surprise: a huge “IU” symbol on the roof of the campus center. The shiny new signage is a hint of what’s to come as IUPUI inches closer to officially becoming IU Indianapolis and Purdue in Indianapolis in July. The universities have been […] The post What You Need to Know About the IUPUI Split appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

STATEWIDE — Your governor has signed an executive order ahead of the April 8th solar eclipse. In a press email Wednesday, the office of Governor Eric Holcomb says this executive order will allow Indiana to tap into the emergency resources of other states, including transportation, communication, and critical infrastructure support systems. Thousands of visitors are […] The post Gov. Holcomb Signs Executive Order Ahead of Solar Eclipse appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

PLAINFIELD, Ind.–The Plainfield Police Department says they have a new four-legged crime fighter. Her name is Newt. She’s a boxer mix. Officers say she was a victim of animal cruelty and her previous owner has been convicted of several criminal charges. In April 2023, investigators say Newt and another dog were rescued from their difficult […] The post Plainfield Police Has a New Four-Legged Crime Fighter appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

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DECATUR COUNTY, Ind. — On March 26th the Greensburg Police Department was monitoring a suspicious vehicle in a Walmart parking lot when the vehicle fled causing a crash on East Nightingale Drive. According to the GPD an officer arrived at the Walmart parking lot and a male driver would flee the scene in a Chevrolet. […] The post Nebraska Man With Stolen Car Caught in Greensburg appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

Two suspects, Edgar Ramirez and Nora Zarate, (zah-rah-tee) were taken into custody. A third juvenile suspect from Texas was also arrested for their role in the incident. Online court records show that Ramirez and Zarate are both facing felony charges for theft of property valued between $750 – $50,000. A court date hasn’t been set. Investigators found 576 containers of baby formula, totaling $22,495.41. The post 600 Cans of Baby Formula Stolen from Southern Indiana Walmart; 3 Suspects Arrested appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

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Hey music lovers and reality TV enthusiasts, buckle up for a wild ride through today’s entertainment headlines! Porsha Spills the Tea: Our favorite “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Porsha Williams is making headlines again, this time with her divorce case. A new motion reportedly claims that negative media coverage surrounding estranged husband Simon Guobadia’s immigration […]

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SALEM, Ind. — The Indiana State Police say that on Tuesday they arrested James Crawford, 32, of Salem on child molesting charges in two different counties. ISP began investigating in February after a Washington County school system resource officer alerted them that a child in the school had possibly been molested. ISP conducted a sexual […] The post Salem Man Arrested on Child Molestation Charges in Multiple Counties appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

WEST LAFAYETTE, IND –Due to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsing in Baltimore, it is still being determined when the port will reopen. However, the bridge will be out of commission for a significant time. A Purdue University professor predicts that the bridge collapse will reduce car imports from Europe and the Middle East. “We […] The post Purdue Professor Predicts Car Import Drop Post Baltimore Bridge Collapse appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

INDIANAPOLIS — Two people are accused in a counterfeiting scheme. Court documents say Tommy Lee Jackson, Jr. and Kenneth Johnson printed up a lot of fake 100-dollar bills and used them to buy lots of expensive items at stores throughout the Indy Metro. They even ventured into Fortville and swindled some businesses there. “We want […] The post Police Track Counterfeiters In Indy Using Fake $100 Bills appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.