WRTV News

Mortgage rates drop below 6%, what that means for the housing market in central Indiana According to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, the last time the average 30-year mortgage rate dipped below 6% was the week of Sept. 8, 2022.

For the first time in more than three years, mortgage rates have fallen below 6%.

School board member drafts new policy to address teacher injuries following WRTV investigation A local school board member is taking action following a WRTV Investigation into teachers injured on the job and how schools report it.

A local school board member is taking action following a WRTV Investigation into teachers injured on the job and how schools report it.

"He could have been somebody": Indy mother pleads for answers in son's 2024 homicide An Indianapolis mother is pleading for answers about her son's murder in 2024. It's been almost two years since he was shot and killed, and the question of who killed him remains unanswered.

23-year-old Steven "Isaiah" Edwards was shot and killed at his home on Independence Drive on Sept. 3, 2024. To this day, no one has been arrested in connection with the case.

Indiana Congressman Jim Baird announces the passing of his wife Danise The office of Congressman Jim Baird, who represents Indiana's 4th district in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced the passing of his wife, Danise, on Sunday.

The office of Congressman Jim Baird, who represents Indiana's 4th district in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced the passing of his wife, Danise, on Sunday.

A new chapter for young readers: UIndy hosts first-ever Community Literacy Day The University of Indianapolis hosted its first-ever Community Literacy Day on Saturday, bringing together families, authors and educators to promote childhood literacy.

The University of Indianapolis hosted its first-ever Community Literacy Day on Saturday, bringing together families, authors and educators to promote childhood literacy.

Local lawmakers and Hoosiers react to U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran Tensions ran high in Indianapolis Saturday as Hoosier protesters rallied downtown for what they called an anti-war demonstration.

Tensions ran high in Indianapolis Saturday as Hoosier protesters rallied downtown for what they called an anti-war demonstration.

2026 Hoosiers Vote Summit looks to mobilize Indiana voters ahead of midterm election Civic leaders from across Indiana gathered Saturday morning for the 2026 Hoosiers Vote Summit, sharing strategies to empower voters and mobilize Hoosiers ahead of this year's midterm elections.

Civic leaders and everyday Hoosiers gathered at the 2026 Hoosier Voting Summit to share strategies for increasing voter participation ahead of this year's midterms.

Black-owned, woman-led landscaping business creates pathway for employment in Indy Greene Thumb intentionally hires individuals facing barriers to employment — veterans, young people and folks with disabilities.

This Black-owned, woman-led business with roots in Indianapolis is making an impact in the community, creating career pathways for folks facing barriers to employment.

Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran, warns of potential casualties Explosions were heard in Tehran, following weeks of military buildup and warning rhetoric from President Donald Trump over the country's nuclear ambitions.

The US and Israel carry out a joint attack on Iran.
https://www.wrtv.com/us-news/military/us-and-israel-strike-iran-amid-tensions-over-nuclear-program 

Woman dies in the hospital after being hit by a bus on northeast side Police say officers responded to a report of a serious bodily injury in the 3800 block of N Post Road just after 8:40 p.m.

A woman has died in the hospital after being struck by a bus on Friday, IMPD said.

US stocks sink as worries about AI, inflation and possible war hit Wall Street U.S. stocks are sinking as Wall Street gets back to hunting and punishing companies that could be made losers by the artificial-intelligence revolution.

A report showing that inflation at the U.S. wholesale level was at 2.9% last month, much higher than the 1.6% that economists expected, upset the market.

Search for Nancy Guthrie approaches one month The search for the missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie is still ongoing nearly a month after she disappeared.

Despite more than a million dollars in reward funds being offered for clues leading to the return of Nancy Guthrie, the search for the missing 84-year-old grandmother is still ongoing nearly a month after she disappeared.

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits, dies at age 86 Neil Sedaka, the hit-making singer-songwriter whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock ‘n' roll and led to a second run of success in the 1970s, has died.

Sedaka, whose hits included “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” and “Laughter in the Rain,” died Friday at age 86.

Science and innovation shine at Homecroft Elementary, cultivating curiosity in science Science was on display this week at Perry Township's Homecroft Elementary. Students in second through fifth grade participated in the Science Fair and Invention Convention.

Science was on display this week at Perry Township's Homecroft Elementary. Students in second through fifth grade participated in the Science Fair and Invention Convention.

Indiana lawmakers pass bills to protect minors online and strengthen missing youth alerts Indiana's House and Senate have passed two bills aimed at protecting children from online dangers and strengthening protections for missing youth. Both measures are now on the governor's desk.

Indiana's House and Senate have passed two bills aimed at protecting children from online dangers and strengthening protections for missing youth. Both measures are now on the governor's desk.

A Hamilton County case involving grooming through Snapchat is raising alarms about online dangers facing kids A Hamilton County case involving a teenager and an adult who police say met through Snapchat is raising concerns about the dangers children face online.

A Hamilton County case involving a teenager and an adult who police say met through Snapchat is raising concerns about the dangers children face online.

Look up, Indiana: See 6 planets this weekend, and a lunar eclipse next week If you enjoy celestial events, be sure to look up at the night sky on Friday and Saturday. From a planetary parade to a total lunar eclipse, there'll be plenty to see, even without a telescope.

If you enjoy celestial events, be sure to look up at the night sky on Friday and Saturday. From a planetary parade to a total lunar eclipse, there'll be plenty to see, even without a telescope.

96th Street bridge connects Indianapolis and Fishers along Nickel Plate Trail A new pedestrian bridge is connecting Indianapolis and Fishers along the Nickel Plate Trail, giving walkers, runners and cyclists a safer, more seamless route between the two cities.

The $4.5 million bridge closes a long-standing gap in the 16.8-mile Nickel Plate Trail, improving pedestrian safety and strengthening ties between the two cities.

Black and minority entrepreneurs find community, opportunity at The AMP at 16 Tech Black and minority entrepreneurs are finding space to launch their dreams, grow their businesses, and leave their mark on Indianapolis' thriving food scene at The AMP at 16 Tech.

Black and minority entrepreneurs are finding space to launch their dreams, grow their businesses, and leave their mark on Indianapolis' thriving food scene at The AMP at 16 Tech.

State Farm is giving drivers rebates. Here’s when customers can expect them State Farm plans to send rebate checks averaging about $100 per vehicle to millions of its auto insurance customers, the company announced.

State Farm plans to send rebate checks averaging about $100 per vehicle to millions of its auto insurance customers, the company announced.

Lugar Plaza is now a city park, here's what that means Lugar Plaza is now a designated park. Located in front of the City County Building and right off the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, the plaza is a respite for travelers and pedestrians alike.

There are over 200 city parks and public spaces across Indianapolis, and that number is growing. Lugar Plaza is now a designated park.

Lawmakers say US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone Members of Congress say the U.S. military used a laser to shoot down a Customs and Border Patrol drone. The FAA responded Thursday by closing more airspace near El Paso, Texas.

The U.S. military used a laser Thursday to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone, according to members of Congress, and the Federal Aviation Administration responded by closing more airspace near El Paso, Texas.

Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount Netflix is declining to raise its offer to buy Warner Bros

Netflix is walking away from its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business, in a stunning move that effectively puts Paramount in a position to take over its storied Hollywood rival.

DHS accused of using surveillance technology to track legal observers A new lawsuit alleges that the Department of Homeland Security is using AI to identify people who are recording federal immigration operations and then adding those people to a secret database.

A new lawsuit alleges that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is using artificial intelligence to identify bystanders who are recording federal immigration enforcement operations and then adding those people to a secret database.

World Economic Forum head Børge Brende steps down following pressure over Epstein links World Economic Forum head Børge Brende said Thursday that he is stepping down after facing pressure over his contacts with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Brende, a former Norwegian foreign minister, said in a statement that he had decided “after careful consideration” to step down as president and chief executive of the forum, known for its annual January summit in the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos.

Governor Mike Braun signs stadium framework bill as Indiana vies for Chicago Bears The battle for the Bears continues. aimed at attracting the Chicago Bears to northwest Indiana, creating a framework to build a stadium in Hammond.

The battle for the Bears continues. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has signed legislation into law aimed at attracting the Chicago Bears to northwest Indiana, creating a framework to build a stadium in Hammond.

Grant program helps breathe new life into African American landmarks across Indiana A Central Indiana foundation is breathing new life into African American landmarks across the state.

Applications are now open for the Standiford H. Cox Fund, which provides grants to organizations working to preserve significant African American landmarks in Indiana.

Turning the page: Historic Carnegie Library revived as restaurant honoring its past The former Carnegie Library, built in 1909 and one of more than 2,500 funded by steel magnate Andrew Carnegie across the United States, is entering a new chapter as a restaurant that honors its past.

The former Carnegie Library, built in 1909 and one of more than 2,500 funded by steel magnate Andrew Carnegie across the United States, is entering a new chapter as a restaurant that honors its past.

Packed hearing held for proposed Sabey data center in Decatur Township A proposed 130-acre data center campus in Decatur Township drew a packed hearing Thursday at the City-County Building.

A proposed 130-acre data center campus in Decatur Township drew a packed hearing Thursday at the City-County Building, where a hearing examiner for the Metropolitan Development Commission recommended approving the plan.

Marion County health officials looking to monitor air pollution with new live data technology The Marion County Health Department is deploying up to ten new air quality monitors across Indianapolis, with five expected to be placed on the city's west side.

The Marion County Health Department is deploying up to ten new air quality monitors across Indianapolis, with five expected to be placed on the city's west side, where residents say air pollution has long been a concern.