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It's Friday, June 12. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
**Community Connection: Navigating the Complexities of Nuisance Abatement and Curfew Enforcement**This week on Community Connection, we're diving into the world of nuisance abatement and curfew enforcement in Indianapolis. Joining us is Captain William Carter, the Captain of Criminal Investigations, Nuisance Abatement, and Missing Persons at the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. We're discussing the challenges of keeping our communities safe, particularly in regards to underage parties and bars that have become hotspots for violence.Captain Carter shares his expertise on the IMPD's approach to nuisance abatement, including how they work with the city's Alcohol and Tobacco Commission to address issues at bars and other establishments. We also explore the complexities of curfew enforcement, including the challenges of policing underage parties and the impact of social media on these events. Additionally, we discuss the differences between amber and silver alerts, and how the IMPD determines when to issue these alerts.As we navigate these complex issues, we're reminded that there's no easy solution. Captain Carter emphasizes the importance of community involvement and education in preventing these types of incidents. We also hear from a caller who shares her own experience with energy assistance and the challenges she's faced in getting help.If you're interested in learning more about the intricacies of nuisance abatement and curfew enforcement, tune in to this episode of Community Connection. We're discussing the tough topics and exploring the ways in which we can work together to keep our communities safe. Listen now and join the conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this episode of Community Connection, Tina Cosby and producer Eric Garnes discuss the latest news about Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) announcing a $17 million central office reduction to ensure long-term fiscal stability. She's joined by Dr. Tommy Brown, a local educator and community leader, who shares his thoughts on the impact of budget cuts on IPS and the community. They also talk about the importance of voting and civic engagement, referencing the recent low voter turnout in Indianapolis. Tina is joined by IMPD Special Operations Commander, Charles DeBlaso as they discuss the upcoming Indianapolis 500 and the challenges of hosting such a large event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The 10th Annual Hoops and Heroes coming up Saturday, April 25th! IMPD vs IFD charity basketball game rasing money to support survivors of domestic violence! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After someone fired 13 shots into City-County Councilor Ron Gibson's home, IMPD said it QUOTE “brought technology into the neighborhood to enhance safety and security.” The Indiana Election Commission deadlocked Wednesday on whether Republican Alexandra Wilson could remain in the primary race against Terre Haute Senator Greg Goode. The average price of a gallon of gas in Indiana is four dollars and thirteen cents. Kinship care refers to the care of children by relatives or close family friends when biological parents are unable to do so. Four people -- Two Democrats and Two Republicans -- are vying to be the next representative for Indiana House district 72… a spot long held by Republican Ed Clere. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
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City-County Councilor Jesse Brown says an IMPD officer shoved him during a protest outside Lucas Oil Stadium this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A federal judge in Indiana will not allow the government to seek the death penalty for a Terre Haute man charged with killing a police officer. Top Indiana Republicans are formalizing ties between their state offices and the conservative activist group Turning Point USA. Doxxing is when someone posts personal identifying information about another person on social media with the intent to cause harm. Indianapolis Public Schools board member Gayle Cosby is stepping down. Law enforcement in Indianapolis is making plans to keep young people safe during spring break. The Greater Indianapolis Branch of the NAACP has come out against the proposed data center in Martindale-Brightwood, a historically Black community on the northeast side of the city. Historians in Indianapolis are uncovering a visual record of the city's past from an unlikely source — crime scene photos.
A federal judge in Indiana will not allow the government to seek the death penalty for a Terre Haute man charged with killing a police officer. Top Indiana Republicans are formalizing ties between their state offices and the conservative activist group Turning Point USA. Doxxing is when someone posts personal identifying information about another person on social media with the intent to cause harm. Indianapolis Public Schools board member Gayle Cosby is stepping down. Law enforcement in Indianapolis is making plans to keep young people safe during spring break. The Greater Indianapolis Branch of the NAACP has come out against the proposed data center in Martindale-Brightwood, a historically Black community on the northeast side of the city. Historians in Indianapolis are uncovering a visual record of the city's past from an unlikely source — crime scene photos. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
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In this episode of Community Connection, host Tina Cosby is joined by Commander Corey Mims, the newly appointed North District Commander of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. They discuss the challenges of policing a large and diverse district, including the importance of community engagement and building relationships with residents. Actress, Comedian .and TV host Sherri Shepherd joins Tina to talk about her upcoming this Saturday at the Murat Theater downtown. Pastor Jerry Davis III, Sr. Pastor Crossroads AME Church here in Indianapolis, and Sponsor, "From Ashes to Victory - 40 Days to Easter joins Tina to talk about "From Ashes to Victory and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Celebration of life for Beech Grove officer shot in the line of duty. Hundreds of ICE protestors joined a cold, Sunday evening march on Indianapolis's north side. The Indiana House of Representatives has passed a bill allowing syringe services programs to continue five more years. Local Author Leah Johnson opened Loudmouth Books to make restricted and banned books more available. There is not enough affordable housing in Indiana. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers shot two juvenile suspects and injured another on the far eastside Saturday night. Residents of Indianapolis' Near Westside, an industry hub for over a century, have experienced higher rates of lung disease for years. The Marion County Sheriff urges state lawmakers to walk back a portion of an immigration bill. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
Celebration of life for Beech Grove officer shot in the line of duty. Hundreds of ICE protestors joined a cold, Sunday evening march on Indianapolis's north side. The Indiana House of Representatives has passed a bill allowing syringe services programs to continue five more years. Local Author Leah Johnson opened Loudmouth Books to make restricted and banned books more available. There is not enough affordable housing in Indiana. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers shot two juvenile suspects and injured another on the far eastside Saturday night. Residents of Indianapolis' Near Westside, an industry hub for over a century, have experienced higher rates of lung disease for years. The Marion County Sheriff urges state lawmakers to walk back a portion of an immigration bill.
Tina opens the phone lines and introduces Newly Appointed Chief, IMPD, Tanya Terry. They discuss video of a disturbing traffic stop that went viral and more... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A video has sparked controversy online as an IMPD officer can be heard threatening a juvenile's life during a traffic stop. Why did Steve Bannon interview Jeffrey Epstein. Trump win in the 5th Circuit regarding alien removal efforts. Fetterman expects that DHS will be shutdown. Bitcoin crash. Bitcoin TV Theme Song: Redemption Monday - Friday Night Lights. Who's in charge of the schools? The children are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Seattle wins the Super Bowl. Now the left doesn't want ICE to wear body cameras. The Left demand Kristi Noem's head. Hamas to pay the widows of Hamas fighters. President Donald Trump calls Olympic skier Hunter Hess a “real loser”. Did Micah Beckwith endorse MAGA walkout in schools? Consistent loser Destiny Wells to primary Andre Carson JMV talks about last night's boring Super Bowl, and the Pacer's trade. Today’s Popcorn Moment: Leftist Gene Wu states that minorities need to rise up against the "same oppressor". Today on the Marketplace: Chain mail shirt and hood. Did you watch Bad Bunny? A video has sparked controversy online as an IMPD officer can be heard threatening a juvenile's life during a traffic stop. Why did Steve Bannon interview Jeffrey Epstein. Trump win in the 5th Circuit regarding alien removal efforts. Fetterman expects that DHS will be shutdown. Bitcoin crash. Bitcoin TV Theme Song: Redemption Monday - Friday Night Lights. Who's in charge of the schools? The children are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is conducting an internal review after a viral video showed an officer threatening a teenage driver during a Friday traffic stop. Mennonite congregations are calling on Target to take a stronger stand against federal immigration enforcement actions. Controversial language in a bill aimed at making it easier to build data centers and other large projects on farmland is expected to be struck out this legislative session. Insurance companies would be blocked from charging hospitals a penalty for connecting patients with out of network providers under a bill moving through the legislature. The field is set for Indiana's upcoming primary election. This year, all U.S. House seats, all Indiana House seats and half of state Senate seats will be on ballots. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is conducting an internal review after a viral video showed an officer threatening a teenage driver during a Friday traffic stop. Mennonite congregations are calling on Target to take a stronger stand against federal immigration enforcement actions. Controversial language in a bill aimed at making it easier to build data centers and other large projects on farmland is expected to be struck out this legislative session. Insurance companies would be blocked from charging hospitals a penalty for connecting patients with out of network providers under a bill moving through the legislature. The field is set for Indiana's upcoming primary election. This year, all U.S. House seats, all Indiana House seats and half of state Senate seats will be on ballots.
Is Goofy a dog? Is the NFL going to replace Bad Bunny for the Halftime Show? SBA loans for US Citizens only. Admission: Elected officials are on Signal chats with Antifa and others attacking ICE. Census favors the GOP. Indiana schools should be better than this Tanya Terry sworn in as new police chief of the IMPD. Ed Clere leaves the Indiana Republican Party. Today’s Popcorn Moment: Don Lemon on Kimmel. Today on the Marketplace: Koken Presidential Vintage Barber Chair. ICE to get body cameras Schumer fighting the SAVE Act. China kicked out of the Panama Canal. India to stop buying Russian oil. Trump undercuts GOP push to attach SAVE Act to shutdown bill as conservatives threaten mutiny. TV Theme Song: Monday Night Football. Film Friday's debuting this Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has its new chief of police, and the appointment makes history for the city. Ryan Mears has taken himself off the short list of potential successors to Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett — at least for now. Some non-US citizens and foreign businesses could face restrictions to landownership and higher education with a proposed bill at the Statehouse. Indiana senators approved a bill this week that would extend syringe services programs another 10 years. Indiana LGBTQ plus advocates gathered at the statehouse Wednesday for a day of advocacy. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has its new chief of police, and the appointment makes history for the city. Ryan Mears has taken himself off the short list of potential successors to Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett — at least for now. Some non-US citizens and foreign businesses could face restrictions to landownership and higher education with a proposed bill at the Statehouse. Indiana senators approved a bill this week that would extend syringe services programs another 10 years. Indiana LGBTQ plus advocates gathered at the statehouse Wednesday for a day of advocacy.
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Chief Terry joins the show to talk about her newly appointed position as IMPD Chief and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us a textOfficer Gary Hadden is currently a Criminal Interdiction Unit K9 handler and Trainer for the Indianapolis Metro Police Department and is also a Task Force Officer for Homeland Security Investigations. Officer Hadden started his career in Broward County Florida in 1990 and became a K9 handler in 1995. Hadden has worked many interdiction details in South Florida, including the Blue Lightning Task Force, Multi-jurisdictional counter drug task force and Broward County Pipe-Line Task Force. Hadden has worked multiple canines (Patrol, Narcotics and Bomb) over his twenty-nine-year k9 career and has been on thousands of deployments. Officer Hadden Joined the Marion County Sheriff's Department, Indiana in 1998 which later merged to become the current Indianapolis Metro P.D. Hadden has been training k9 teams for many years and continues to be the head trainer for IMPD's Narcotic detection, Cadaver, missing persons and Arson dog teams. Hadden is also a certified instructor through the Drug Interdiction Acceptance Program-El Paso Intelligence Center (DIAP-EPIC) and teaches k9 and interdiction courses throughout the Nation. Officer Hadden has published articles in Police Canine Magazines, testifies as an expert on the narcotic contamination of U.S. currency and has conducted training on currency contamination for local and Federal prosecutors as well as the Indiana Attorney General's Office. Hadden continues to run a parcel interdiction program at the FedEx Hub at the Indianapolis Airport, where drugs and drug trafficking proceeds in the millions have been seized. Detective Hadden has been imprinting and training canine teams for the detection of Fentanyl and has given presentations on the imprinting and training on Fentanyl detection and court testimony.We are pleased to have Vested Interest in K9's as a sponsor. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) non-profit whose mission is to provide bullet and stab-protective vests and other assistance to dogs. Check it out www.vik9s.org. Please welcome Ray Allen Manufacturing as a sponsor to the podcast. Go to the most trusted name in industry for all of your k9 related equipment. For a 10% discount use the RAMWDDP10 discount code.Welcome our sponsor Gold Coast K9. Gold Coast K9 trains and deploys hand-selected service dogs for personal and family protection, police agencies, and school districts. Their training programs rank among the best and most trusted in the world. Follow Gold Coast k9 on all social media platforms. For 10% off merchandise use the GCK910 discount code on their website www.goldcoastk9.comHLTK9 Conference continues to be a supporter of the WDDP. They are gearing up for the next conference in Myrtle Beach SC. Plan ahead, the 2026 conference will be April 14 - 16 2026. Register today at www.htlk9.com. Welcome our newest sponsor NCK9LLC. Located in Four Oaks NC, just east of Raleigh NC. Jim O'Brien and staff offer a variety of K9 services. Contact them at Phone : 919-353-7149 Email: jobrien@nck9.us
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IMPD Chief Chris Bailey stops by to talk about yesterday's announcement that he has been appointed Mayor Hogsett's chief deputy mayor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The results of a violent crime initiative in Indianapolis can be seen in this year's data report from the city's police department. Indiana has increased cash assistance for low-income families under recent welfare reforms. Indiana health officials are extending open enrollment for two major Medicaid programs through December 24. Incoming classes to Purdue University will now have to learn about AI in order to graduate. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
The results of a violent crime initiative in Indianapolis can be seen in this year's data report from the city's police department. The results of a violent crime initiative in Indianapolis can be seen in this year's data report from the city's police department. Indiana has increased cash assistance for low-income families under recent welfare reforms. Indiana health officials are extending open enrollment for two major Medicaid programs through December 24.
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Butler University named Michael Hole as its next executive vice president and provost Thursday. Indiana State Police say they are investigating multiple swatting incidents against members of the Indiana General Assembly. A new initiative aims to give the public more data on the actions of Indianapolis police and crime in the city. Indiana slashed funding for child care for low-income families over the last year after federal pandemic aid ran out.
Butler University named Michael Hole as its next executive vice president and provost Thursday. Indiana State Police say they are investigating multiple swatting incidents against members of the Indiana General Assembly. A new initiative aims to give the public more data on the actions of Indianapolis police and crime in the city. Indiana slashed funding for child care for low-income families over the last year after federal pandemic aid ran out. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
Chief Chris Bailey joins the show to talk about the violence over the weekend downtown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.