Tim Spears
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Indianapolis appoints very first female police chief
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The City of Indianapolis has appointed its very first female Chief of Police to lead the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Now Chief Tanya Terry, a 27-year veteran of ...
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January 28, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Indiana Senate approves transgender bathroom ban
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Indiana Senate approves transgender bathroom ban
Bill requires students at public universities and K-12 schools in Indiana to use bathrooms matching their sex assigned at birth.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Indiana Senate approves transgender bathroom ban
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A semi crashed into an Indiana State Police Trooper helping out a stranded family on I-70. ISP says if the trooper's car wasn't there, the truck could have hit the family. Fortunately, no injuries. Please stay safe out there!
Photo: Indiana State Police Indianapolis District
Photo: Indiana State Police Indianapolis District
January 25, 2026 at 10:29 PM
A semi crashed into an Indiana State Police Trooper helping out a stranded family on I-70. ISP says if the trooper's car wasn't there, the truck could have hit the family. Fortunately, no injuries. Please stay safe out there!
Photo: Indiana State Police Indianapolis District
Photo: Indiana State Police Indianapolis District
Hope you’re staying warm, hope you’re staying safe! The roads are already rough and it’s going to get worse on Sunday. Indiana is under an emergency declaration, and we’re expecting nearly a foot in Indianapolis. We’re tracking conditions all night on WISH-TV. @wishtv.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Hope you’re staying warm, hope you’re staying safe! The roads are already rough and it’s going to get worse on Sunday. Indiana is under an emergency declaration, and we’re expecting nearly a foot in Indianapolis. We’re tracking conditions all night on WISH-TV. @wishtv.com
Right now, Indianapolis is expecting 7-10 inches of snow this weekend. This will come in two waves, with a few inches here by Saturday night and heavier snowfall on Sunday.
January 23, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Right now, Indianapolis is expecting 7-10 inches of snow this weekend. This will come in two waves, with a few inches here by Saturday night and heavier snowfall on Sunday.
An Indiana teacher is accused of forcing students to give foot massages
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Teacher accused of forcing students to give foot massages at Fishers school
Parents claim teacher forced students to rub her feet. Tort claim filed against Hamilton Southeastern Schools for negligence and grooming.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:11 PM
An Indiana teacher is accused of forcing students to give foot massages
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“It is a movie”
Mark Cuban talks on the field after watching the Indiana Hoosiers win their FIRST EVER football championship!
Mark Cuban talks on the field after watching the Indiana Hoosiers win their FIRST EVER football championship!
January 20, 2026 at 5:18 AM
“It is a movie”
Mark Cuban talks on the field after watching the Indiana Hoosiers win their FIRST EVER football championship!
Mark Cuban talks on the field after watching the Indiana Hoosiers win their FIRST EVER football championship!
16-0! Bloomington is buzzing! The Hoosiers are your national champions!!
January 20, 2026 at 4:25 AM
16-0! Bloomington is buzzing! The Hoosiers are your national champions!!
Happy game day! Rooting for this man and all the uncs ready to party with the college kids.
January 19, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Happy game day! Rooting for this man and all the uncs ready to party with the college kids.
IU head coach Curt Cignetti has noticed some sentimentalism from some of the seniors on the team this week. He said that it's time to throw the warm fuzzies out the door.
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January 19, 2026 at 12:52 PM
IU head coach Curt Cignetti has noticed some sentimentalism from some of the seniors on the team this week. He said that it's time to throw the warm fuzzies out the door.
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Are massive state and local subsidies to draw the Chicago Bears to Northwest Indiana worth it?
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton: “It just expands the opportunities beyond our limits”
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton: “It just expands the opportunities beyond our limits”
January 18, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Are massive state and local subsidies to draw the Chicago Bears to Northwest Indiana worth it?
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton: “It just expands the opportunities beyond our limits”
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton: “It just expands the opportunities beyond our limits”
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton:
“I’ve been a Bears fan my entire life, knowing that on the other side of the ball this is a business. And Indiana has the infrastructure from a tax perspective to make that business even more successful.”
“I’ve been a Bears fan my entire life, knowing that on the other side of the ball this is a business. And Indiana has the infrastructure from a tax perspective to make that business even more successful.”
January 18, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton:
“I’ve been a Bears fan my entire life, knowing that on the other side of the ball this is a business. And Indiana has the infrastructure from a tax perspective to make that business even more successful.”
“I’ve been a Bears fan my entire life, knowing that on the other side of the ball this is a business. And Indiana has the infrastructure from a tax perspective to make that business even more successful.”
Could the Chicago Bears come to Northwest Indiana?
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton: “This is very real”
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton: “This is very real”
January 18, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Could the Chicago Bears come to Northwest Indiana?
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton: “This is very real”
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton: “This is very real”
“This is very real”
Just wrapped an interview with the mayor of Gary about trying to lure the Chicago Bears to Indiana. Airing tonight at 10 on @wishtv.com
Just wrapped an interview with the mayor of Gary about trying to lure the Chicago Bears to Indiana. Airing tonight at 10 on @wishtv.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:59 PM
“This is very real”
Just wrapped an interview with the mayor of Gary about trying to lure the Chicago Bears to Indiana. Airing tonight at 10 on @wishtv.com
Just wrapped an interview with the mayor of Gary about trying to lure the Chicago Bears to Indiana. Airing tonight at 10 on @wishtv.com
Bloomington is bracing for a championship celebration!
The Hoosiers may be in Miami, but fans will be out in force on Kirkwood Ave come Monday for the College Football Playoff National Championship!
The Hoosiers may be in Miami, but fans will be out in force on Kirkwood Ave come Monday for the College Football Playoff National Championship!
January 17, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Bloomington is bracing for a championship celebration!
The Hoosiers may be in Miami, but fans will be out in force on Kirkwood Ave come Monday for the College Football Playoff National Championship!
The Hoosiers may be in Miami, but fans will be out in force on Kirkwood Ave come Monday for the College Football Playoff National Championship!
A @mirrorindy.org investigation found Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett kept his right-hand man, Thomas Cook, around for nearly a decade despite repeated warnings of misconduct.
I asked city councilman & new mayoral candidate Vop Osili about Hogsett’s handling of the situation:
I asked city councilman & new mayoral candidate Vop Osili about Hogsett’s handling of the situation:
January 17, 2026 at 3:52 PM
A @mirrorindy.org investigation found Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett kept his right-hand man, Thomas Cook, around for nearly a decade despite repeated warnings of misconduct.
I asked city councilman & new mayoral candidate Vop Osili about Hogsett’s handling of the situation:
I asked city councilman & new mayoral candidate Vop Osili about Hogsett’s handling of the situation:
The Hoosiers may be playing in Miami, but fans are expected to be out in force in Bloomington
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Bloomington braces for CFP championship crowds and celebrations
Bloomington is preparing for a large influx of fans to celebrate the Indiana Hoosiers' College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Miami Hurricanes.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:26 AM
The Hoosiers may be playing in Miami, but fans are expected to be out in force in Bloomington
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Conceptual renderings of a new stadium for the Chicago Bears to relocate to Gary, Indiana (Via City of Gary)
January 16, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Conceptual renderings of a new stadium for the Chicago Bears to relocate to Gary, Indiana (Via City of Gary)
The City of Gary identifies three potential stadium sites for the Chicago Bears in Indiana (Map is from the city)
January 16, 2026 at 9:48 PM
The City of Gary identifies three potential stadium sites for the Chicago Bears in Indiana (Map is from the city)
Indianapolis City-County Councilor Vop Osili is running for mayor.
While not directly involved in the sexual misconduct allegations surrounding former Hogsett aide Thomas Cook, Osili instructed deputies to remove one of Cook’s accusers from a City-County Council meeting in June.
While not directly involved in the sexual misconduct allegations surrounding former Hogsett aide Thomas Cook, Osili instructed deputies to remove one of Cook’s accusers from a City-County Council meeting in June.
January 16, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Indianapolis City-County Councilor Vop Osili is running for mayor.
While not directly involved in the sexual misconduct allegations surrounding former Hogsett aide Thomas Cook, Osili instructed deputies to remove one of Cook’s accusers from a City-County Council meeting in June.
While not directly involved in the sexual misconduct allegations surrounding former Hogsett aide Thomas Cook, Osili instructed deputies to remove one of Cook’s accusers from a City-County Council meeting in June.
Some would rather keep a vacant 14-acre lot empty than see a data center developed
A public hearing on the data center in Martindale Brightwood has been pushed to Thursday, Feb. 12, after residents asked for the rezoning petition to be continued #Indianapolis
A public hearing on the data center in Martindale Brightwood has been pushed to Thursday, Feb. 12, after residents asked for the rezoning petition to be continued #Indianapolis
January 16, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Some would rather keep a vacant 14-acre lot empty than see a data center developed
A public hearing on the data center in Martindale Brightwood has been pushed to Thursday, Feb. 12, after residents asked for the rezoning petition to be continued #Indianapolis
A public hearing on the data center in Martindale Brightwood has been pushed to Thursday, Feb. 12, after residents asked for the rezoning petition to be continued #Indianapolis
Former City-County Council President Vop Osili has announced his run for mayor of Indianapolis
He sat down with me for his first on air interview to talk about his vision for the city, as well as his successes and controversies on the council. Tune in to WISH-TV at 4, 5, and 6.
He sat down with me for his first on air interview to talk about his vision for the city, as well as his successes and controversies on the council. Tune in to WISH-TV at 4, 5, and 6.
January 15, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Former City-County Council President Vop Osili has announced his run for mayor of Indianapolis
He sat down with me for his first on air interview to talk about his vision for the city, as well as his successes and controversies on the council. Tune in to WISH-TV at 4, 5, and 6.
He sat down with me for his first on air interview to talk about his vision for the city, as well as his successes and controversies on the council. Tune in to WISH-TV at 4, 5, and 6.
Indianapolis City-County Councilor Vop Osili says he will run for mayor in 2027. Osili, a Democrat representing the city's 12th District, is a close ally of Mayor Joe Hogsett. tinyurl.com/mss47xrk
January 15, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Indianapolis City-County Councilor Vop Osili says he will run for mayor in 2027. Osili, a Democrat representing the city's 12th District, is a close ally of Mayor Joe Hogsett. tinyurl.com/mss47xrk
State of the State: Gov. Mike Braun throws weight behind Republican measures on utility rates and housing costs
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Indiana Gov. Braun backs affordability push in State of the State speech
Gov. Mike Braun supports Republican bills to address utility rates and housing costs in Indiana, prioritizing affordability and job creation.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:47 AM
State of the State: Gov. Mike Braun throws weight behind Republican measures on utility rates and housing costs
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A California tech company says it’s addressing concerns surrounding a new data center in an Indianapolis neighborhood, but community members don’t trust what they’re being told www.wishtv.com/news/i-team-...
Data center prompts protests in Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood
A contingent of faith leaders and community members are rejecting the idea of Metrobloks' $500 million data center.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:40 AM
A California tech company says it’s addressing concerns surrounding a new data center in an Indianapolis neighborhood, but community members don’t trust what they’re being told www.wishtv.com/news/i-team-...