WRTV Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · English · TV & web
WRTV Indianapolis is a local news outlet based in Indianapolis, Indiana, covering regional news including events at the Indiana State Fair, local politics, and community updates. It also reports on national stories such as the firing of Scott Pelley from '60 Minutes' and immigration enforcement discussions.
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
- 2 Indianapolis, IN peers
Latest stories
- Fever president Kelly Krauskopf releases statement on player safetyIndiana Fever president Kelly Krauskopf emphasized player safety after a WNBA game against Phoenix Mercury, where Caitlin Clark suffered a back injury and Alyssa Thomas was suspended for contact to her throat.
- WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas 1 game for hit to Caitlin Clark's throatThe WNBA suspended Alyssa Thomas for one game after she struck Caitlin Clark in the throat, resulting in a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty with no on-court call. Clark later left the game with a back injury.
- 2026 AC Golf Classic raises new record $630,000 for Teachers' TreasuresThe 2026 AC Golf Classic set a new record by raising $630,000 for Teachers' Treasures, a nonprofit providing school supplies to educators and students.
- Former Carmel star Peter Suder signs two-way deal with the Los Angeles LakersFormer Carmel star Peter Suder signs two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Suder was the MAC Player of the Year with 14.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game. He helped lead Miami (OH) to an undefeated regular season and its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2007.
- New lodging reservation scam can trick you into giving up credit card informationA new lodging reservation scam is tricking travelers into giving up credit card information by sending phishing emails with valid reservation details, according to Indiana's I-Team and cybersecurity experts.
- IMPD arrests unconscious driver; finds loaded gun, fentanyl, cocaine in carIMPD arrested an unconscious driver with a loaded gun and drugs in his car, leading to charges of firearm possession and drug possession.
- Strait of Hormuz oil tankers use new route despite Iran threatsTankers used a new route in the Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian threats, aiming to ease economic pressure and reduce Iran's leverage in ongoing US talks. The US and Iran continue negotiations with a 60-day deadline, while fighting in Lebanon threatens a broader truce.
- Several rain chances through the weekend bring heavy rain to the stateHeavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in the state through the weekend, followed by an extended period of high heat and humidity.
- Death investigation underway in Wayne County, foul play suspectedA death investigation is underway in Wayne County with foul play suspected, involving a person who died at Reid Health in Richmond. The incident may have occurred near the Indiana-Ohio border, and the deceased is undergoing a forensic autopsy.
- Caitlin Clark leaves Fever's loss with a back injury, doesn't return after 3rd-quarter scareCaitlin Clark left the Indiana Fever's game with a back injury in the third quarter, adding to her ongoing back issues this season.
- Indiana looks to artificial intelligence to root out Medicaid fraudIndiana is testing artificial intelligence to identify and prevent Medicaid fraud through a 90-day pilot program with Oracle and CMS, aiming to detect suspicious billing patterns and flag claims in real time.
- Marion Police commit to improving communication following Indiana I-Team reportMarion Police commit to improving communication with families and tow companies after a report about a van being sold without notification.
- Pacers president Kevin Pritchard shares update on Tyrese Haliburton's recoveryPacers president Kevin Pritchard shared that Tyrese Haliburton is recovering from a torn Achilles and shingles, and the team finished with their worst season in history after trading their draft pick for center Ivica Zubac.
- Fever stars Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark lead WNBA All-Star fan votingAliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark lead WNBA All-Star fan voting with 683,996 and 670,510 votes respectively. Fan voting makes up half of the All-Star selection process.
- Storms and heavy rain to finish the week, scorching heat and humidity next weekStorms and heavy rain are forecast for the coming days in Indianapolis, with flooding concerns south of I-70 and a transition to scorching heat next week.