INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis metro police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on the city’s east side Wednesday night. Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched around 6:49 p.m. to the 3900 block of E. Raymond Street in response to reports that a personal injury crash had taken place in the area. IMPD […]
Tort notice accuses Martinsville school district of hiring alleged sexual predator Brittany Fortinberry
MARTINSVILLE, Ind. — Midwest law firm, Wagner Reese, is taking legal action against the Martinsville School District by claiming the school corporation hired and retained a teacher accused of sexual misconduct. Brittany Fortinberry was a former Indiana substitute teacher who was arrested for reportedly sleeping with multiple students. She is charged with multiple counts of […]
NOPD chief selection process sparks debate between mayoral candidates
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The mayor’s election is months away, but one issue divides at least two of the candidates, and that’s how the superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department is chosen. City Councilman Oliver Thomas believes the public should have a hand in electing the city’s next police chief. Holy Cross neighbors receive […]
Health officials working to expand access to home-visiting programs
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — With rising maternal health challenges and racial disparities in birth outcomes, city officials in New Orleans are stepping up efforts to provide support. One key solution is the expansion of home-visiting programs, like Family Connects New Orleans. The program offers free, in-home support and guidance to families with newborns, providing vital […]
Toups’ Meatery offers special Friday Fish Fry to feed families in need
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — As you know, during Lent, several schools and churches host fish fries on Fridays to raise money. New Orleans restaurant owners step up to feed local children in need Local Mid-City restaurant, Toups’ Meatery is doing the same thing, but all proceeds are going to feed families in need. “We’ve got […]
Next storm threat Friday-Saturday. Monitoring heavy rain & flash flood risk.
NEW ORLEANS — Enjoy the dry weather while it lasts! Next storm threat arrives late Friday-Saturday. Monitoring the potential for a few severe thunderstorms, heavy rain & a flash flood risk. A sluggish storm system is currently drenching sections of south-central Texas. This feature will take its time moving eastward towards our area, and there […]
CTU pushes for contract deal as negotiations near 1 year mark
CHICAGO — Spring break for Chicago Public Schools clears the way for district leaders and negotiators from the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) to work around the clock to figure out a new contract and manage the fallout of a pension payment the city didn’t plan for. Even as they bargain with CPS behind closed doors, […]
13-year-old boy fatally shot inside Englewood home identified, police investigating person of interest
CHICAGO — Chicago police are investigating a person of interest in connection with the shooting that killed a 13-year-old boy Monday night inside a home on the city’s South Side. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has since identified the 13-year-old as Tawon Tribble. A police source told WGN the person of interest in the […]
Tuesday temps reach seasonal levels for third consecutive day
Weather Maps Interactive Radar Weather Bug Cameras NOTE: This story has been turned into an almanac of Tuesday’s weather. We have published a new forecast/weather story for Wednesday. Tuesday high temperatures continued at seasonable levels for a third consecutive day after recording 80% of the day’s possible sunshine. Light winds shifted northeast off the still-chilly […]
Robbery suspect arrested after allegedly pocketing condoms, threatening cashier
SANDY, Utah (ABC4) — A man was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly stealing condoms from a Utah convenience store and threatening the clerk earlier this week. Saul Diaz was wanted in connection to the alleged robbery of a convenience store in Sandy, Utah, that took place on Monday. A spokesperson with the Sandy City Police […]