Tim Spears
@tspearstv.bsky.social
Weekend Evening Anchor & Investigative Reporter at WISH-TV in Indianapolis || Tim.Spears@WISHTV.com || @tspearstv on every other platform
Indiana’s ABA Working Group, which has been gathering feedback on how to sustain state support for the popular autism therapy, has submitted five recommendations to the FSSA:
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Indiana’s ABA Working Group, which has been gathering feedback on how to sustain state support for the popular autism therapy, has submitted five recommendations to the FSSA:
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on the Senate’s proposed deal to end the government shutdown: “Hopefully they’ll get it across the finish line” @wishtv.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on the Senate’s proposed deal to end the government shutdown: “Hopefully they’ll get it across the finish line” @wishtv.com
The Boone County Prosector’s Office says it may take more than a week to decide whether to file criminal charges in the death of Maria Rios Perez.
She was the house cleaner shot and killed outside a Whitestown home when she arrived at a mistaken address.
She was the house cleaner shot and killed outside a Whitestown home when she arrived at a mistaken address.
November 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM
The Boone County Prosector’s Office says it may take more than a week to decide whether to file criminal charges in the death of Maria Rios Perez.
She was the house cleaner shot and killed outside a Whitestown home when she arrived at a mistaken address.
She was the house cleaner shot and killed outside a Whitestown home when she arrived at a mistaken address.
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
This follows multiple visits by Vice President JD Vance and personal requests from President Donald Trump
October 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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
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.
October 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
IMPD has a Vehicle Operations Review Board. But unlike the Use of Force review board, there’s no civilian members.
“Blocked! Snuffed! Rubbed out! Erased!”
It’s been 10 years since the Miracle on Techwood. The iconic call by @markjonesespn.bsky.social
It’s been 10 years since the Miracle on Techwood. The iconic call by @markjonesespn.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 12:34 AM
“Blocked! Snuffed! Rubbed out! Erased!”
It’s been 10 years since the Miracle on Techwood. The iconic call by @markjonesespn.bsky.social
It’s been 10 years since the Miracle on Techwood. The iconic call by @markjonesespn.bsky.social
This is the response from the White House press team when I asked for comment on today’s “No Kings” protests:
“Who cares?”
“Who cares?”
October 18, 2025 at 10:42 PM
This is the response from the White House press team when I asked for comment on today’s “No Kings” protests:
“Who cares?”
“Who cares?”
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.”
Cuban: “I don’t have any details beyond what I read like everyone else. So I don’t know what exactly is going on.”
October 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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.”
Cuban: “I don’t have any details beyond what I read like everyone else. So I don’t know what exactly is going on.”
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.
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.
October 12, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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.
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.
President Donald Trump visited Walter Reed for a checkup, Friday. A White House memo says he got his flu shot and COVID booster.
October 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
President Donald Trump visited Walter Reed for a checkup, Friday. A White House memo says he got his flu shot and COVID booster.
Mark Sanchez’s initial court hearing tomorrow has been canceled. There’s now a pretrial conference scheduled in November. @wishtv.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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
October 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears says there will now be felony charges filed against Mark Sanchez
Beau Bayh, son of former Indiana Democratic Governor & U.S. Senator Evan Bayh, is running for Indiana Secretary of State
The office is currently held by Republican Diego Morales.
The office is currently held by Republican Diego Morales.
October 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Beau Bayh, son of former Indiana Democratic Governor & U.S. Senator Evan Bayh, is running for Indiana Secretary of State
The office is currently held by Republican Diego Morales.
The office is currently held by Republican Diego Morales.
We just received charging documents detailing the allegations against Former NFL Quarterback & current Fox Sports Analyst Mark Sanchez.
Prosecutors have formally charged him with Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury, Unauthorized Entry of a Motor Vehicle, and Public Intoxication.
Prosecutors have formally charged him with Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury, Unauthorized Entry of a Motor Vehicle, and Public Intoxication.
October 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
We just received charging documents detailing the allegations against Former NFL Quarterback & current Fox Sports Analyst Mark Sanchez.
Prosecutors have formally charged him with Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury, Unauthorized Entry of a Motor Vehicle, and Public Intoxication.
Prosecutors have formally charged him with Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury, Unauthorized Entry of a Motor Vehicle, and Public Intoxication.
President Donald Trump says Israel has agreed to conditions for a ceasefire, withdrawal, and hostage/prisoner exchange.
“When Hamas confirms, the Ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective”
Via TruthSocial
“When Hamas confirms, the Ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective”
Via TruthSocial
October 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
President Donald Trump says Israel has agreed to conditions for a ceasefire, withdrawal, and hostage/prisoner exchange.
“When Hamas confirms, the Ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective”
Via TruthSocial
“When Hamas confirms, the Ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective”
Via TruthSocial
BREAKING: Google has withdrawn its petition to rezone farmland for data center in Franklin Township
September 23, 2025 at 12:56 AM
BREAKING: Google has withdrawn its petition to rezone farmland for data center in Franklin Township
HAPPENING TODAY: Mike Epps hosts his second annual Free Community Concert in Indianapolis at Washington Park!
The party kicks off at noon!
The party kicks off at noon!
September 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
HAPPENING TODAY: Mike Epps hosts his second annual Free Community Concert in Indianapolis at Washington Park!
The party kicks off at noon!
The party kicks off at noon!
Cheers to Phil Sanchez on 10 years leading WISH-TV from the anchor desk!
He marked the milestone last week while I had the privilege of filling in as co-anchor and learn from the best!
He marked the milestone last week while I had the privilege of filling in as co-anchor and learn from the best!
September 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Cheers to Phil Sanchez on 10 years leading WISH-TV from the anchor desk!
He marked the milestone last week while I had the privilege of filling in as co-anchor and learn from the best!
He marked the milestone last week while I had the privilege of filling in as co-anchor and learn from the best!
Statement from Jim Irsay’s daughters on today’s bombshell report from the Washington Post
Read more here: www.wishtv.com/news/report-...
Read more here: www.wishtv.com/news/report-...
August 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Statement from Jim Irsay’s daughters on today’s bombshell report from the Washington Post
Read more here: www.wishtv.com/news/report-...
Read more here: www.wishtv.com/news/report-...
White supremacists marched through downtown Indianapolis, Saturday
IMPD said it had “no prior knowledge of the demonstration” but diverted resources to monitor. Asks community to report any suspicious or threatening activity.
Video courtesy: NaShan Clay
IMPD said it had “no prior knowledge of the demonstration” but diverted resources to monitor. Asks community to report any suspicious or threatening activity.
Video courtesy: NaShan Clay
August 18, 2025 at 12:38 AM
White supremacists marched through downtown Indianapolis, Saturday
IMPD said it had “no prior knowledge of the demonstration” but diverted resources to monitor. Asks community to report any suspicious or threatening activity.
Video courtesy: NaShan Clay
IMPD said it had “no prior knowledge of the demonstration” but diverted resources to monitor. Asks community to report any suspicious or threatening activity.
Video courtesy: NaShan Clay
Suicide notes, lists of pills to induce overdoses, and instructions to self-harm are just some of potentially harmful responses offered by ChatGPT, discovered in a new study.
The AI failed what authors call a “large scale safety test”.
www.wishtv.com/news/local-n...
The AI failed what authors call a “large scale safety test”.
www.wishtv.com/news/local-n...
August 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Suicide notes, lists of pills to induce overdoses, and instructions to self-harm are just some of potentially harmful responses offered by ChatGPT, discovered in a new study.
The AI failed what authors call a “large scale safety test”.
www.wishtv.com/news/local-n...
The AI failed what authors call a “large scale safety test”.
www.wishtv.com/news/local-n...
My write up on the Indiana Lt. Governor sharing a post from a pastor who called for the execution of gay and lesbian people was picked up by The Courier Times
August 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
My write up on the Indiana Lt. Governor sharing a post from a pastor who called for the execution of gay and lesbian people was picked up by The Courier Times
"Vice President Vance will visit Indianapolis on Thursday, where he will be headlining an RNC fundraiser. He will also meet with Governor Braun and other state officials to discuss a variety of issues." - William Martin, Communications Director to the Vice President @wishtv.com
August 6, 2025 at 1:07 AM
"Vice President Vance will visit Indianapolis on Thursday, where he will be headlining an RNC fundraiser. He will also meet with Governor Braun and other state officials to discuss a variety of issues." - William Martin, Communications Director to the Vice President @wishtv.com
My reporting has led to changes in a statewide system meant to protect victims across Indiana
📺 Tune in this Wednesday to hear how one woman’s story made its way to the governors office and quickly led to action
📺 Tune in this Wednesday to hear how one woman’s story made its way to the governors office and quickly led to action
August 3, 2025 at 10:21 PM
My reporting has led to changes in a statewide system meant to protect victims across Indiana
📺 Tune in this Wednesday to hear how one woman’s story made its way to the governors office and quickly led to action
📺 Tune in this Wednesday to hear how one woman’s story made its way to the governors office and quickly led to action
Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears responds to Gov. Braun claiming violent offenders in Indianapolis are not being prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Important to note, none of the charges mentioned by the prosecutor are directly tied to the shooting that left two teenagers dead.
Important to note, none of the charges mentioned by the prosecutor are directly tied to the shooting that left two teenagers dead.
July 16, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears responds to Gov. Braun claiming violent offenders in Indianapolis are not being prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Important to note, none of the charges mentioned by the prosecutor are directly tied to the shooting that left two teenagers dead.
Important to note, none of the charges mentioned by the prosecutor are directly tied to the shooting that left two teenagers dead.