Tim Spears

A Fond Farewell After more than 200 years of sharing wit and wisdom, the 2026 Farmers' Almanac will be our last edition. But our story stays alive in you.

After more than 200 years in print, the 2026 Farmers’ Almanac will mark its final edition. www.farmersalmanac.com/fond-farewel...

Indiana attorney general sues IPS over immigration policies Indiana Attorney General sues Indianapolis Public Schools over immigration policies, alleging violation of state law. Lawsuit seeks to end policies.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit against Indianapolis Public Schools over its immigration policies, claiming they violate the state's anti-sanctuary law. IPS requires legal documentation before allowing federal agencies to enter its facilities.

Indiana attorney general sues IPS over immigration policies Indiana Attorney General sues Indianapolis Public Schools over immigration policies, alleging violation of state law. Lawsuit seeks to end policies.

The Indiana Attorney General is suing Indianapolis Public Schools for interfering with federal immigration enforcement, even preventing an ICE deportation.

The school system calls it “silly litigation and political posturing” www.wishtv.com/news/i-team-...

IU police investigate 3 sexual assault reports on campus over weekend Reported rapes at Indiana University's Chi Phi fraternity house and other locations are under investigation. Students express concern for campus safety.

Police are investigating a reported rape at the Chi Phi fraternity house at Indiana University’s Bloomington campus; one of three reported assaults on campus over the weekend.
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IU chancellor reverses decision to end printing of Indiana Daily Student Indiana University reverses decision to halt printing of Indiana Daily Student, citing financial concerns. Editorial independence remains intact.

Indiana University will allow the student newspaper, the Indiana Daily Student, to resume its print publication
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Circle City Broadcasting — parent company of WISH-TV — is expanding!
The company has reached a definitive agreement to acquire WRTV-ABC for $83M.
Full story ➡️ https://www.wishtv.com/news/circle-city-broadcasting-reaches-agreement-to-purchase-wrtv-abc-for-83-million/ 

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WISH-TV has reached an agreement to be distributed on Hulu and YouTube TV. Activation is expected within 75 days, bringing even more ways for viewers to stay connected with Central Indiana’s trusted local news source.
Stay tuned for updates & thank you for watching WISH-TV, wherever you stream!

BREAKING: Gov. Mike Braun is calling a special session of the Indiana General Assembly on Nov. 3 to redraw the state’s congressional maps

This follows multiple visits by Vice President JD Vance and personal requests from President Donald Trump

IMPD has a Vehicle Operations Review Board. But unlike the Use of Force review board, there’s no civilian members.

Southwest side police chase ends in fatal crash at Raymond, Harding streets One person dead and another critically injured after a police chase ends in a crash with a semi in Indianapolis.

For the second time this month, an Indianapolis police chase ends with a deadly crash.

One attorney I talked to worries these police pursuits taking a deadly turn have become too common. www.wishtv.com/news/crime-w...

“Blocked! Snuffed! Rubbed out! Erased!”

It’s been 10 years since the Miracle on Techwood. The iconic call by @markjonesespn.bsky.social

Senate Republicans say there's not enough support for redistricting Indiana Indiana Senate spokesperson says there is not enough support for redistricting the state, despite discussions with Trump and Vice President Vance.

Despite personal appeals from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, Senate Republicans say there's not enough support for redistricting Indiana
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WISH-TV’s youth violence campaign announces partnership with IndyGo INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Circle City Broadcasting, the parent company of WISH-TV, has announced a major partnership between its Youth Alternatives to Violence and Crime (YATVAC) campaign and IndyGo. The ...

Incredibly proud of how WISH-TV has prioritized community solutions to the violent crime we have to cover too often in Indianapolis.

Now IndyGo is hopping on board to help share these life-saving messages. www.wishtv.com/news/wish-tv...

This is the response from the White House press team when I asked for comment on today’s “No Kings” protests:

“Who cares?”

Consumer advocates call rate hikes in AES settlement unnecessary A utility advocacy group said a new settlement between AES Indiana and city officials unfairly places too much ratepaying burden on residential customers.

Consumer advocacy groups have already called this rate hike unnecessary www.wishtv.com/news/local-n...

City-County councilors condemn proposed AES settlement Indianapolis City-County Council demands public hearings on proposed settlement between city and AES Indiana over rate hike and billing issues.

More than half of the Indianapolis City-County Council has signed a letter criticizing AES and the City for a proposed rate hike
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After Mark Cuban tweeted this, I emailed to ask whether his donation invalidates any claims from IU Bloomington that it was a purely financial decision to shut down the print newspaper

Cuban: “I don’t have any details beyond what I read like everyone else. So I don’t know what exactly is going on.”

Indiana naval installation accused of mishandling hazardous waste, explosives Federal regulators say an Indiana naval installation mishandled hazardous waste and explosives, posing potential risks to the environment.

Among the violations at an Indiana naval installation: Improperly stored mortar rounds near red phosphorus, causing a fire www.wishtv.com/news/i-team-...

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$300. It was set and paid for before a charge was upgraded to a felony.

Mark Sanchez is out of the hospital and has been released from jail. His mug shot was taken this morning.

Sanchez has been charged with a felony count of battery resulting in serious bodily injury and several misdemeanors for starting a downtown fight where he was stabbed.

Police and community unite for youth lock-in event in Indianapolis Police officers and community leaders strengthen bonds with teenagers in Indianapolis through a lock-in event focused on open dialogue and activities.

60 teenagers from across Indianapolis spent their Friday night with police officers, faith leaders, and community activists for a youth lock-in as part of Faith & Blue Weekend. tinyurl.com/3uzdrsu7

President Donald Trump visited Walter Reed for a checkup, Friday. A White House memo says he got his flu shot and COVID booster.

State executes Roy Lee Ward for rape and murder Indiana executes Roy Lee Ward for the 2001 rape and murder of a teenage girl. It's the state's third execution since resuming capital punishment.

Indiana executed Roy Lee Ward this morning for the 2001 rape and murder of 15-year-old Stacy Payne.

It’s the third execution the state has carried out since resuming capital punishment, last year.
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Beau Bayh enters race for Indiana secretary of state INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Beau Bayh announced his candidacy for Indiana secretary of state on Monday, aiming to address corruption and improve the political system. WISHTV.com first reported the news on M...

“I was raised in a family of public servants where I was taught that public service is about serving people and not yourself.”

Beau Bayh is starting to do his first television interviews since announcing his candidacy for Indiana Secretary of State www.wishtv.com/news/beau-ba...

Mark Sanchez’s initial court hearing tomorrow has been canceled. There’s now a pretrial conference scheduled in November. @wishtv.com

Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears says there will now be felony charges filed against Mark Sanchez

Beau Bayh, son of former Indiana governor, announces run for secretary of state Beau Bayh, son of former Indiana Governor, announces candidacy for Secretary of State, aiming to fix corruption and support new businesses.

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First campaign video bsky.app/profile/beau...

His father said he filed his candidacy today: “Beau will bring new leadership to an office that desperately needs it. Even more, he’ll endeavor to begin healing our broken political system by emphasizing unity not division, progress not partisanship, and common sense not extreme ideology.”