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Police shooting in Fort Wayne kills man brandishing firearm

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WISH) — Fort Wayne police on Monday afternoon fatally shot a man who made “concerning statements” and “suicidal comments” while brandishing a firearm in a commercial area along West State Boulevard.

Police were notified just after 1:15 p.m. Monday about the man at West State Boulevard and Cass Street, just north of the downtown area.

When the man displayed the firearm, officers fired their weapons, resulting in the man’s death.

The Fort Wayne Police Department collected bodycam and dashcam footage for an investigation it’s doing along with the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office and Indiana State Police.

The officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave, following standard protocol.

IMPD: Weekend reckless-driving partnership arrests 4, tows 7 vehicles

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department on Monday said it and the Indiana State Police collaborated over the weekend to crack down on reckless driving and street takeovers in the city.

The joint operation resulted in the towing of seven vehicles, four arrests, the issuance of two summons, and 34 traffic citations. Additionally, two stolen vehicles were recovered during the enforcement efforts.

A Facebook post from IMPD, which included photos, said dangerous driving, spinning, and street takeovers have no place in the city, and it is committed to maintaining safe streets. The partnership with the Indiana State Police is part of ongoing efforts to hold reckless drivers accountable and ensure community safety. The operation reflects a broader initiative to address public safety concerns related to illegal street activities that endanger residents and disrupt neighborhoods.

Identifying information on the four people arrested or where the arrests were made were not included in the post.

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IMPD arrests 4 downtown for illegal alcohol sales, seizes drugs and guns

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis police said Monday that its nuisance abatement unit arrested four people for selling alcohol without a permit and various narcotics and firearms-related offenses on Saturday in downtown Indianapolis.

Detectives saw the people selling alcoholic beverages out of a cooler without the necessary permits. Further investigation revealed the drinks contained tequila or vodka and were being sold for $10 each.

Arrested were Lorrease Ingram, 24; Farries Maxwell, 18; and Daronte Tarvin, 22, and Jamar Young, 19.

During the arrests, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department also confiscated four stolen handguns, over 100 grams of marijuana, a digital scale, and other drug-dealing paraphernalia.

The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office will make the final charging decision, IMPD said in a social media post.

“This is another example of the proactive and collaborative work our officers are doing to keep downtown Indianapolis safe,” IMPD Deputy Chief of Investigations Kendale Adams said in a statement in the post.

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Indianapolis police said July 21, 2025 ,that its nuisance abatement unit arrested four people for selling alcohol without a permit and various narcotics and firearms-related offenses two days earlier in downtown Indianapolis. (Provided Photo/Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department)
Indianapolis police said July 21, 2025 ,that its nuisance abatement unit arrested four people for selling alcohol without a permit and various narcotics and firearms-related offenses two days earlier in downtown Indianapolis. (Provided Photo/Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department)
Indianapolis police said July 21, 2025 ,that its nuisance abatement unit arrested four people for selling alcohol without a permit and various narcotics and firearms-related offenses two days earlier in downtown Indianapolis. (Provided Photo/Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department)
Indianapolis police said July 21, 2025 ,that its nuisance abatement unit arrested four people for selling alcohol without a permit and various narcotics and firearms-related offenses two days earlier in downtown Indianapolis. (Provided Photo/Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department)

Safety recall issued for 5.2 million pools linked to 9 drowning deaths

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold across the U.S. and Canada over the last two decades are being recalled after nine drowning deaths were reported.

The recall covers a range of Bestway, Intex Recreation and Polygroup pools that were sold by major retailers as far back as 2002. According to Monday notices published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, these pools have compression straps running along the outside of the product — which “may create a foothold” for small children and allow them to access the water unattended.

That can pose a serious drowning risk, the safety regulatory warn. To date, the CPSC believes nine children across the U.S. have drowned after gaining access to these now-recalled pools in this way. Those deaths occurred between 2007 and 2022, involving children between the ages of 22 months and 3 years old. No additional fatalities have been reported in Canada.

Consumers in possession of these pools are urged to immediately contact Bestway, Intex and/or Polygroup to receive a free repair kit — which will consist of a rope to replace the compression strap. Owners of these pools should otherwise ensure that small children cannot access the pool without supervision, regulators note — and could alternatively drain the pool until the repair is made.

All of the pools being recalled are 48 inches or taller — and can be identified by brand and model names listed on both the CPSC and Health Canada’s recall notices. Sales of the pools ranged by model and location, but date as far back to 2002 and as recently as 2025.

About 5 million of these now-recalled pools were sold across the U.S. — including both online and in-stores at major retailers like Walmart, Target, Lowe’s, Costco and Amazon. Another 266,000 were sold in Canada.

Top 8 things to do in Indy this weekend: Brickyard Weekend, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks live, Indy Lemon Drop Festival and more

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each week, WISH-TV highlights eight events and activities happening over the weekend around Indianapolis. 

Below are eight great events you should check out from Friday, July 25 to Sunday, July 27, 2025

INDY PRIDE NIGHT AT THE DRIVE-IN

Friday,July 25,2025 

Tibbs Drive-In Theatre 
480 S. Tibbs Ave. Indianapolis, IN  46241 

Hour(s): 
7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 

Ticket(s):
Adult – PRIDE Night General Admission: $12.75 
Child – PRIDE Night General Admission: $6.75 

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.  

JAZZ IN THE ALLEY: ROB DIXON & TRIOLOGY/BRENDA WILLIAMS

Friday, July 25,2025 

The Alley at The Cabaret 
924 N Pennsylvania St, Suite B 
Indianapolis, IN 46204 

Hour(s): 6:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. 

This event is free. For more information, click here.  

BRICKYARD WEEKEND

Friday, July 25, to Sunday, July 27,2025 

Indianapolis Motor Speedway 
4790 W. 16th St. Indianapolis, IN 46222 

NASCAR Practice 
July 25 
Hour(s): 10:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m. 

Ticket(s):
General Admission: $20  
(Children 15 and under are admitted free with a paying adult in General Admission locations) 

Pennzoil 250 Race Day 
July 26 
Hour(s): 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

Ticket(s): 
Reserved Seats: Starting at $55 
(Any individual, regardless of age, must have a ticket for a Reserved Seating area) 

Flex Admission: $55 
(Children 15 and under are admitted free with a purchase of an adult flex ticket. Limit 4 children per adult Flex ticket purchased) 

General Admission: $40 
(Children 15 and under are admitted free with a paying adult in General Admission locations) 

Brickyard 400 pres. by PPG Race Day 
July 27 
Hour(s): Gates open at 8:00 a.m. -Gates close at 5:30 p.m. (*subject to change) 

Ticket(s): 
Reserved Seats: Starting at $55 
(Any individual, regardless of age, must have a ticket for a Reserved Seating area)    

Flex Admission: $60 
(Children 15 and under are admitted free with a purchase of an adult Flex ticket. Limit 4 children per adult Flex ticket purchased) 

General Admission: $45 
(Children 15 and under are admitted free with a paying adult in General Admission locations)  

Track Walk: $30 
(11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. *Schedule is subject to change at the discretion of IMS and NASCAR officials) 

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.  

EAGLEMANIA!

Saturday, July 26, 2025  

Conner Prairie 
13400 Allisonville Rd 
Fishers, IN 46038 

Hour(s): 
8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.   

Ticket(s):
Tables: $236.52 
Lawn tickets: $12.96-$65.88 

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.  

HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE

Saturday, July 26, to Sunday, July 27,2025 

Gainbridge Fieldhouse 
125 S. Pennsylvania St. 
Indianapolis, IN 46204 

Hour(s): 
Saturday, 12:30 p.m.  
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.  
Sunday, 2:30 p.m.  

Tickets prices vary in the seating section. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.  

INDY LEMON DROP FESTIVAL   

Saturday, July 26, 2025   

Indiana State Museum Lawn  
650 W Washington St. 
Indianapolis, IN 46204 

Hour(s): 
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  

Ticket(s): $44.52 
(Sales end on Jul 26, 2025) 

To attend this event, you must be 21+. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here

CRAFTS & COFFEE

Sunday, July 27, 2025 

White River State Park 
801 West Washington Street 
Indianapolis, IN  46204 

Hour(s): 
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  

Ticket(s): $12.51  
Includes parking, yoga, and craft supplies (tote bag, vase, paint, etc. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here

GREETINGS FROM DUNELAND: INDIANA’S NATIONAL PARK

Jun 20, 2025 – Oct 25, 2025 

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center 
450 W. Ohio St., Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center 
Indianapolis, IN 46202 

Hour(s): 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor who starred as Theo in ‘The Cosby Show,’ dead at 54

(CNN) — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor and artist who rose to fame as a child as Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died, according to a source close to the actor.

He was 54.

Warner died in a drowning accident in Costa Rica, where he was on vacation with his family, the source said.

CNN has reached out to representatives for Warner for further information.

A native of New Jersey, Warner started acting at age 9, making appearances in shows like “Fame.” He was a young teen when he was cast as the only son of Bill Cosby’s character, Heathcliff Huxtable, in “The Cosby Show,” which ran from 1984 to 1992.

Warner later reflected on the legacy of the popular, Emmy-winning sitcom.

“The fact that the Cosby Show for Black America and White America alike finally legitimized the Black middle class, which has always been around since the inception of this country but, as with everything, is not legitimate til it’s on television,” Warner said. “When the show first came out, there were White people and Black people talking about (how) the Huxtables don’t really exist, Black people don’t really live like that. Meanwhile, we were getting tens of thousands of fan letters from people saying, thank you so much for this show.”

Warner was nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 1986 for his supporting work on “The Cosby Show.”

By the time the show was over, Warner said in a 2013 interview, “we were still on top enough to go out on top, but we were ready to live our own lives.”

“We were all ready to move on and as Mr. Cosby said, by that point, we had pretty much said all that we could say,” Warner added.

After the perennial hit series ended in 1992, the actor continued working primarily in television until recently, with credits including “Touched by an Angel,” “Community,” “Key and Peele,” “Suits,” “Sons of Anarchy” and “American Horror Story.”

Warner’s comments on Cosby’s misconduct allegations

Warner acknowledged his sadness in 2015 when sexual misconduct allegations about Bill Cosby came to light, saying he felt the sitcom’s legacy had been “tarnished” by the allegations.

“My biggest concern is when it comes to images of people of color on television and film, no matter what … negative stereotypes of people of color, we’ve always had ‘The Cosby Show’ to hold up against that,” Warner told The Associated Press in an interview at the time.

Cosby was released from prison in 2021 after Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned his 2018 sexual assault conviction, saying Cosby’s due process rights were violated. Cosby was sentenced to 3 to 10 years in a state prison for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home in 2004.

In a 2015 interview with Billboard magazine, Warner spoke about how “painful” it is to watch Cosby, who he described a major influence in his life, become the subject of rape allegations.

“He’s one of my mentors, and he’s been very influential and played a big role in my life as a friend and mentor,” Warner said at the time. “Just as it’s painful to hear any woman talk about sexual assault, whether true or not, it’s just as painful to watch my friend and mentor go through this.”

Warner’s life beyond acting

As much as he honored the Theo character, Warner also worked hard to show how multifaceted he was, including being a Grammy-winning musician.

He won best traditional R&B performance in 2015 for the song “Jesus Children.” He was also nominated for a Grammy in 2023 for best spoken word poetry album.

Both as a musician, and then as a parent, Warner talked to CNN in 2017 about his excitement in those roles.

“Being a new parent, I have a lot of new material for the music,” he said at the time. “It’s really awesome and right now, my daughter’s four months so I don’t have to tell her ‘no.’”

Warner also starred opposite Eddie Griffin in the series “Malcolm & Eddie” for four seasons between 1996 and 2000.

His more recent acting credits include “The Resident,” “The Wonder Years” reboot, “Grownish” and “9-1-1.”

Last year, Warner launched his podcast “Not All Hood” last year with the goal of continuing to be a voice that explores the diverse experiences of the Black community and touch on themes of representation in media.

“When we talk about the Black community, we tend to speak of it as a monolith when the reality is there are so many different facets of the Black community, and we wanted to have a space where we can really explore, discuss, and acknowledge all of those different aspects,” he told People magazine in an interview last year.

Community spirit shines bright at Lawrence’s Fort Ben Farmer’s Market

Get ready for WISH-TV at Fort Ben Farmer’s Market

LAWRENCE, Ind. (WISH) — A big turnout is expected Thursday evening at the Fort Ben Farmer’s Market, and city leaders say they’re ready to put on a show.

As part of WISH-TV’s “Wish You Were Here” series, the News 8 team is heading to Lawrence this week to spotlight the community’s growing list of family-friendly events and local talent. One of the highlights: :
More than 40 vendors expected to line Civic Plaza at the farmer’s market.

“We have excellent performers. We have great vendors. We just have a lot of fun out there,” said Jami Weirich, director of communications for city events in Lawrence.

This Thursday’s featured act is Mississippi Raglips and the River Dogs, one of several musical groups slated to perform this summer. Alongside them, you’ll find an impressive lineup of Indiana-made goods – all local, all handmade.

“Everything is either Indiana grown or handmade in Indiana, so it’s all local. It’s not from outside of the state,” Weirich said.

The market also shines a light on young talent. “We have about 40 vendors that will be there, including some Sprouts, which are young entrepreneurs who are between the ages of 5 and 17,” she added.

But the Fort Ben Farmer’s Market is just the start of what city leaders hope people discover.

“Our community comes out and they support us all the time,” Weirich said. “We just had a backpack giveaway and about 300 people came out to support that. The volunteers and the organizations that came out, they really support us.”

That kind of turnout, Weirich says, is part of what makes Lawrence different. “I think that’s what a lot of people miss from Lawrence, that sense of community.”

The weekly market is held every Thursday and includes six food trucks. And as summer transitions to fall, the city has even more on the way.

“In August, we will have Community Safety Day. We have a barbecue, that is big and exciting,” she said. “And our Winterfest, we do our tree lighting, and then every weekend after that we have ice skating and a hot chocolate bar.”

The Fort Ben Farmer’s Market runs every Thursday evening through early fall at Civic Plaza in Lawrence.

Delphi woman airlifted to hospital with ‘severe head injuries’ after side-by-side crash

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says it is investigating a Sunday afternoon crash in Carroll County that left one woman seriously injured.

According to the department, Indiana Conservation Officers responded to an accident report near County Road 900 North and Meridian Road.

When they arrived, they discovered that Randall Kesling, 67, from Delphi, was driving an off-road vehicle when he suddenly lost control, causing it to roll over.

He was thrown out of the vehicle and sustained minor injuries.

However, the passenger, 62-year-old Teresa Kesling, also from Delphi, had to be extracted by first responders.

She was flown to IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis with “severe head injuries” and cuts.

Neither Teresa or Randall Kesling had helmets on, and only Teresa Kesling was wearing her seatbelt.

Officers are using the accident to remind people that they should always wear protective gear — like helmets and seatbelts — when driving or riding in an off-road vehicle.

The department also wants people to review state law and safe operating procedures to avoid accidents like these.

Bob Hammel, legendary IU sports journalist, passes away at 88

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Legendary Bloomington journalist Bob Hammel died Saturday at the age of 88.

The IU Athletics X page mourned the loss Sunday.

Hammel told the stories of not only IU sports, but nationally and world-wide. A writer who penned stories on sporting events from the 1972 Munich Olympics to the perfect season of Hoosier basketball in 1976 to the Atlanta Olympics in 1996.

Hammel was a former sports editor of the Bloomington Herald-Times and wrote Bob Knight’s memoir, Knight: My Story. Hammel helmed the Herald-Times sports department for 30 years, from 1966-1996.

A veteran journalist with a career spanning 50 years, including 30 years as sports editor and 40 years as a columnist at the Bloomington Herald-Times, Hammel covered over 1,000 Indiana University (IU) football and basketball games.

Throughout his illustrious career, the journalist covered 3 NCAA basketball championships and the school’s first 8 bowl games. He represented the nation’s smallest regularly credentialed newspaper in covering 5 Olympic Games and 23 NCAA Basketball Final Fours.

Hammel also covered IU athletes in Olympic basketball, track and swimming trials, and NCAA track, swimming, and soccer championship events. His coverage extended to 29 Indiana high school basketball championship games. He is the only person to have been President of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association, the Football Writers Association, and the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.

Hammel’s contributions to sports journalism have been recognized with several prestigious awards. He is cited in the International Basketball Hall of Fame as a recipient of the Curt Gowdy Media Award, the College Football Hall of Fame with the Football Writers’ Bert McGrane Award, and the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame as a Silver Medal recipient.

Hammel was named Indiana Sportswriter of the Year 17 times and has been inducted into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame, the U.S. Basketball Writers Hall of Fame, and the Indiana Sportswriters and Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

In addition to his journalism career, he authored or co-authored 11 books, including ‘Glory of Old IU,’ a 100-year history of Indiana University Athletics, published in 1999. His most recent book is ‘The Bill Cook Story,’ released in September 2008.

Indianapolis sees 26% decrease in veteran homelessness, HVAF report says

HVAF sees decrease in veteran homelessness

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Veteran homelessness in Indianapolis has decreased by 26% over the past year, according to a new report from Helping Veterans and Families of Indiana.

The point-in-time count, a federal requirement to assess homelessness, published on Thursday revealed this significant reduction in veteran homelessness in the city. This progress is attributed to HVAF’s efforts in providing housing with supportive services to veterans.

Amy Hildebrand, chief executive officer of HVAF, says the solution to homelessness is housing with supportive services. “That’s what we do at HVAF every day for veterans in our community,” she added.

Last October, HVAF faced a setback when a fire nearly destroyed their largest transitional housing property, the Manchester Apartments on Pennsylvania Street.

However, the organization quickly began planning for the future and recently celebrated the reopening of the renovated building.

The renovations at Manchester Apartments will eventually add 14 more housing units and double the pantry space, enhancing HVAF’s capacity to serve veterans. As part of a community-wide initiative, 24 veterans were recently moved into the newly renovated apartments.

Hildebrand continues to focus on its mission to end veteran homelessness, working closely with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the local community.

Despite the 26% reduction, Hildebrand says there are still many veterans facing homelessness.

“Veterans are more likely to be homeless than nonveterans, especially women veterans, who are two-to-three times more likely to be homeless than any other adult in the U.S,” Hildebrand said.

Community support remains crucial, with HVAF encouraging financial donations and volunteer efforts to sustain their programs and maintain their properties.

“We (still) have a lot of work to do,” she said.