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Riley Children's Health families concerned about parking prices The standard daily rate for Riley's outpatient garages is $18, and as of March 1, all outpatient parking is available at the discounted rate of $5 per day.

The standard daily rate to park in Riley’s Outpatient Garage is $18. Wiggins says previously, Riley would validate parking. As of March 1, all outpatient parking is available at the discounted rate of $5 per day.

Indianapolis Vision Zero: Three months in, leaders outline how plan is already shaping city decisions Indianapolis leaders say the Vision Zero initiative is already influencing how the city responds to deadly crashes, three months after the city-county commitment launched.

The goal of Indianapolis Vision Zero is to eliminate all traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries in Indianapolis by 2035.

Riviera Club asks members to pay $1,500 assessment to keep Indianapolis institution afloat The Indianapolis club is carrying $3 million in debt and needs 1,000 members to pay a $1,500 assessment by March 13 to open the pool this summer.

The club is carrying $3 million in debt. Membership has dipped below 1,600, and the club has recorded operating losses of $1.85 million over the past four years.

How to prep now to avoid sleep loss as Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday Yes, this is the time change that jumps from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. Sunday, meaning we "lose" that hour of sleep.

Are you ready to spring forward this Sunday morning as Daylight Saving Time begins?

Pedestrian bridge planned for Keystone Ave hopes to boost safety and usage on the Nickel Plate Trail Indy DPW is planning to build a new pedestrian bridge over Keystone Avenue. Their goal is to make it safer for bicyclists and pedestrians using the Nickel Plate Trail and drivers alike.

Indy DPW said construction on that bridge will begin in 2027. Construction on another bridge over 82nd St. is expected to start in 2028.

Indianapolis homeowner questions rising electric bills as $10.7B bid targets AES Indiana's parent company His frustration comes as an investment group, including BlackRock and EQT, announced a $10.7 billion bid to acquire AES Corporation, the parent company of AES Indiana.

Jeff Baughman has lived in his Indianapolis home since 1999. He says he's upgraded his furnace, replaced appliances and lowered his thermostat, but his electric bill keeps climbing.

Carmel & Indianapolis residents from Iran share fear, hope as military conflict unfolds in their home country Carmel neighbors who were born in Iran say the ongoing military conflict there is deeply personal, stirring fear for loved ones still in the country while also sparking hope for lasting change.

Carmel neighbors who were born in Iran say the ongoing military conflict there is deeply personal, stirring fear for loved ones still in the country while also sparking hope for lasting change.

AES to reschedule Community Open House due to threats AES is rescheduling a Community Open House on Tuesday, citing that the company has received threats.

AES is rescheduling a Community Open House on Tuesday, citing that the company has received threats.

IMPD: Man in critical condition following shooting on Indy's east side An investigation is underway on the east side of Indianapolis following a shooting that left a man in critical condition.

According to IMPD, officers were dispatched just after 3 p.m. to the 3500 block of Decamp Drive on Tuesday.

More IPS graduates are attending college, here's the program that's helping Across all four IPS district-managed high schools, the admissions cycle saw dramatic growth in 2025. The IPS Future Center gives students a place to figure out what comes after graduation.

The IU Indianapolis Seamless Admissions initiative creates a direct, barrier-free pathway to IU Indianapolis for qualifying local high school seniors.

Gas main break in Arcadia forces residents to evacuate A gas main break in Arcadia is forcing residents in the area to evacuate on Monday, according to Arcadia Police.

The evacuation is from East and Howard Streets from Olive to the west to SR 19 to the east, 266 Street to the North, and S. Rollins Street to the South.

Iran airstrikes may impact gas prices, shipping, and daily costs in Indiana, experts warn Local experts are warning that the conflict in Iran could lead to impacts here, with rising costs of oil, shipping and other issues potentially on the way.

The impacts of Saturday's airstrikes on Iran are expected to be widespread, but one of the first issues people here in the U.S. could see is right at the gas pumps.

Late-season snow reminds Hoosiers winter isn't over quite yet Snow in March is not too uncommon in central Indiana, and the weather proved that Monday morning. In what some feel has been a never-ending winter, others were excited for the late-season snow.

Snow in March is not too uncommon in central Indiana, and the weather proved that Monday morning.

14-year-old girl dies in the hospital after being hit by IndyGo 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.

Safety advocates say the crash that killed a 14-year-old girl on Friday points to a bigger problem: streets built for cars, not people.

Governor Bruan reflects on 2026 legislative session during news conference Governor Mike Braun spoke about the 2026 legislative session and what he views as the key bills the general assembly passed on Monday afternoon.

The governor said lawmakers got a lot done this session, focusing on his priorities, which he calls "kitchen table issues," including affordability, public safety and improving education.

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.