INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The mayor’s new pick to lead Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) is one step closer to being approved.

Amanda Dehoney-Hinkle’s appointment will move forward, and she could be approved by the City-County Council in August. Dehoney-Hinkle has served in various animal control leadership roles during her career, including as superintendent of Greenfield-Hancock Animal Management. This comes after the mayor’s previous pick to lead IACS was withdrawn after widespread opposition from the community.

Volunteers are now asking Dehoney-Hinkle to add a volunteer coordinator and say they’re ready to get back to work.

“All the volunteers are excited to have a fresh start, to start this new chapter,” said Jessica Perry, volunteer for IACS. “Again, we just really want to be able to help her. We want to be able to work with these animals and just have the ability to do that.”

The City-County Council’s next full meeting will be Monday, August 11.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Dangerous heat will persist for the next several days, with some storm chances possible this weekend.

Today:

Today will be the hottest and most humid day of the week, as a ridge of high pressure strengthens through the late morning hours. Highs are expected to reach the mid-90s, with heat indices potentially exceeding 105°F this afternoon.

The entire state is under a heat advisory due to the extreme heat forecasted for today.

Tonight:

The strong upper-level ridge will begin to flatten and weaken, allowing a boundary to slide in from the northwest tonight into the overnight hours. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible, with the best chances this evening and early overnight, particularly for northern counties.

Overnight lows will remain uncomfortable, falling to the mid-70s. Dewpoint temperatures in the low to mid-70s will make for an unpleasant night.

Friday:

As the heat shifts west into the central Plains, storm chances will increase across the Midwest. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected on and off through Friday.

No widespread severe weather is anticipated, but gusty winds and torrential downpours are possible.

High temperatures will reach the low 90s, with feels-like temperatures around 100°F.

Weekend:

Saturday will be similar to Friday, with partly cloudy, hot, and humid conditions. The unsettled pattern may bring scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Gusty winds and torrential downpours are possible to start the weekend.

7 day forecast:

Hot and humid conditions will continue to close out the weekend, with slightly lower but non-zero rain chances on Sunday. Any storm activity on Sunday would likely occur during peak heating in the afternoon and early evening.

The heat will persist for at least the first few days of next week, with highs in the low 90s and spotty afternoon storm chances Monday through Wednesday. A significant pattern shift is expected late next week, as a trough from Canada should bring much cooler temperatures as we begin August.

ROCHESTER, Ind. (WISH) — A 41-year-old illegal immigrant was arrested Tuesday after a traffic stop led to a joint narcotics investigation by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and Indiana State Police.

On Tuesday, a traffic stop was conducted near County Road 350 East and County Round 550 North. During the stop, K-9 Agi from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office alerted to the presence of narcotics. A subsequent search revealed Julio Rangel Jimenez, 41, to be possession of suspected cocaine.

Further investigation led narcotics officers to a residence where Rangel Jimenez has been residing. A search of the property resulted in the discovery of additional suspected cocaine, drug paraphernalia, three firearms, and $10,900 in U.S. currency.

Rangel Jimenez was taken into custody and booked into the Fulton County Jail, where he is facing preliminary charges of dealing in cocaine and possession of cocaine. Bond is set at $50,000, and a Department of Homeland (DHS) security detainer has been placed. Records show that Rangel Jimenez was arrested on similar charged in February 2025, and he was deported by DHS shortly after.

“This case is a testament to the exceptional teamwork between our deputies, K9 units, and our partners at the Indiana State Police and Department of Homeland Security,” said Fulton County Sheriff Travis Heishman. “I want to personally thank all of the officers and agents involved for their continued commitment to keeping our communities safe. Their professionalism and dedication are what make operations like this successful.”

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Central Indiana is under a heat advisory until Thursday, mix that with humidity and it can feel like 105 degrees. Extreme heat can be especially fatal to dogs.

Dr. Laura Smith, a veterinarian at City Way Animal Clinics, has vital tips for keeping your fur baby safe.

First, she recommends keeping walks short.

“They shouldn’t be out for very long,” Smith said. “1-10 minutes maximum. You can have your walks be at the early part of the day, or if its really hot towards the evening, to avoid the middle of the day type of areas.”

Animal experts suggest avoiding peak heat hours between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. She says booties aren’t required for dog pads if the walks are 10 minutes or less.

Smith also suggests keeping your eye on your pet throughout the day and make sure they have enough water. Bulldogs are especially susceptible to heat because of their flat-face anatomy.

Smith said symptoms for heatstroke include: Excessive panting, not breathing well, and the inability for the dog to get back up. If the dog’s temperature is above 103 degrees, she recommends taking them to a hospital.

“While you’re getting them there you can take towels and have water on them, not cold, not hot, but lukewarm water and wrap them around it and that helps give off the heat.”

Smith doesn’t recommend giving ice to or putting ice on dogs who are experiencing heatstroke because the rapid drop in temperature is dangerous.

And for dogs who live outside, Smith recommends “having plenty of shade and have a dog house to go to so they can get out of the heat, plenty of water, and to frequently check on them.”

Leaving dogs in hot cars is another factor that could lead to heat strokes or even death. Smith doesn’t recommend leaving dogs in vehicles unattended because temperatures can rise quickly.

Call Indianapolis Animal Care Services or the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department if you see a dog in distress.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — City and state officials on Wednesday said to expect to see more workers early in the morning and fewer in the afternoon as hot weather settles in.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. High humidity will push heat index values up to 105 or possibly higher. Indianapolis Department of Public Works officials said crews will avoid working after late morning except in an emergency. Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) spokesperson Natalie Garrett said much the same thing for state-level contractors. Although INDOT doesn’t have direct control over highway construction workers, she said the agency strongly encourages contractors to have crews start work early in the morning so they can get a full day in before peak heat arrives in the afternoon.

“We’re closely monitoring any alerts that are out there from the National Weather Service,” Garrett said. “Also, more frequent breaks, access to air conditioning, whether in a vehicle or a facility, and providing access to water.”

Dr. Sean Trusty, an ER physician for Community Health Network, said if you must work outside during peak heat hours, it’s a good idea to hydrate ahead of time. Trusty said by the time you feel thirsty, you’re already dehydrated and it can be hard to catch up with your body’s needs if it’s hot outside. Trusty said you should take frequent breaks and work at a slower pace than you normally do.

“The same job that you may do when the temperature is not as bad might take a heavier toll on you, so to speak, when you’re working out in that heat,” Trusty said. “So, just kind of expect to go at a little slower pace and that might pay dividends for you in terms of kind of avoiding heat exhaustion.”

Trusty said so far this summer, he hasn’t seen very many patients for heat-related illness. He said he credits greater public awareness of symptoms and how to prevent it. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, tiredness, and muscle cramps. If you start to experience those symptoms, cooling your body down will prevent you from reaching heatstroke.

(AP) — A judge on Wednesday rejected a Trump administration request to unseal transcripts from grand jury investigations of Jeffrey Epstein years ago in Florida, though a similar request for the work of a different grand jury is pending in New York.

U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg in West Palm Beach said the request to release grand jury documents from 2005 and 2007 did not meet any of the extraordinary exceptions under federal law that could make them public.

The Justice Department last week asked the judge to release records to quell a storm among supporters of President Donald Trump who believe there was a conspiracy to protect Epstein’s clients, conceal videos of crimes being committed and other evidence.

In 2008, Epstein cut a deal with federal prosecutors in Florida that allowed him to escape more severe federal charges and instead plead guilty to state charges of procuring a person under 18 for prostitution and solicitation of prostitution.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche had asked judges in Florida and New York to unseal transcripts from grand jury proceedings that resulted in indictments against Epstein and former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, saying “transparency to the American public is of the utmost importance to this Administration.”

Federal grand juries hear evidence in secret and then decide whether there is enough for an indictment. Experts say the transcripts likely would not reveal much because prosecutors typically are trying only to present enough material to get charges and don’t introduce the entire investigation.

Epstein, a wealthy financier, years later was arrested in 2019 on federal sex trafficking charges, while Maxwell was charged with helping him abuse teenage girls.

Epstein was found dead in his cell at a federal jail in New York City about a month after he was arrested. Investigators concluded he killed himself. Maxwell later was convicted at trial and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

The case attracted attention because of Epstein and Maxwell’s links to famous people, including royals, presidents and billionaires. It also led to some of the biggest conspiracy theories animating Trump’s base.

The furor over records has been stoked by the Justice Department. In February, far-right influencers were invited to the White House and provided with binders marked “The Epstein Files: Phase 1” and “Declassified.” The binders contained documents that had largely already been in the public domain.

The department on July 7 acknowledged that Epstein did not have a list of clients. It also said no more files related to his case would be made public.

A two-page memo that bore the logos of the FBI and Justice Department, but that was not signed by any individual, said the department determined that no “further disclosure would be appropriate or warranted.”

Meanwhile, a House Oversight subcommittee voted Wednesday to subpoena the Justice Department for files. The full committee issued a subpoena for Maxwell to testify before committee officials in August. And Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., called on Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

COLUMBUS, Ind. (WISH) — An 18-year-old Michigan man was arrested and booked into the Bartholomew County Jail after posting intimate images of his ex-girlfriend on a pornographic website.

In March 2024, the Columbus Police Department received a complaint from a 17-year-old Columbus female teenager who said her ex-boyfriend posted intimate images of her on a pornographic website, including her name and home address. She learned about the posting when a stranger contacted her wanting more images. She recognized the images as ones she had previously shared with her former boyfriend.

The case was referred to the Bartholomew County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, and was investigated in cooperation with Michigan’s ICAC Task Force. Investigators were granted a search warrant for the pornography site involved. Although the images had been removed shortly after being posted, investigators were able to confirm Jesse J. Price, 18, of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, had uploaded the images.

Price on Tuesday pleaded guilty to five counts of distribution of an intimate image, while a count of child exploitation was dismissed.

WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — Colts training camp kicked off on Wednesday, with all eyes on the quarterbacks.

The Colts enter training camp with an open competition between Anthony Richardson Sr. and Daniel Jones for the starting quarterback position.

WISH-TV Colts Insider Kevin Bowen said he was surprised by the amount of starting reps that Richardson got on Wednesday.

Colts general manager Chris Ballard said that Richardson would be scaled back from a volume standpoint. But, Bowen said the Colts are doing that very smartly, by scaling back his throws in the individual drills, not in the full team drills like 11-on-11.

Richardson injured his shoulder during the offseason, causing him to miss all of mini-camp.

“I think that is vital for Richardson because I do think he’s got a little bit of ground to make up after missing such a substantial portion of the spring,” Bowen said.

Bowen has covered the Colts for 15 years and is a radio host for 107.5 The Fan, hosting “The Fan Morning Show.”

Bowen was asked who he thought had the advantage after the first day of training camp.

“I’m going with Daniel Jones,” Bowen said. “I don’t think it’s a wide gap. And again, it’s July 23rd. We got a lot of time here. But when you hear the word that Shane Steichen has used since day one of this quarterback battle, it is consistency. That’s what he’s looking for. Well, unfortunately, that’s not a word you would use to describe Anthony Richardson at all, playing or availability wise. So if you’re going to believe the head coach with that word, then you know I think Daniel Jones might have the slight lead. Again, we’ll see how the next few weeks and month plays out. Three preseason games, I think it’s vital these guys play in those preseason games. But right now, I’d say a slight lead to the veteran Daniel Jones.”

This is also a critical year for Steichen and Ballard. The Colts have missed the playoffs for four straight seasons. The last time the Colts missed the playoffs in four straight years was in the 1990s.

With the Pacers making the NBA Finals and the Fever and Caitlin Clark generating so much excitement, Bowen thinks that adds to the pressure.

“I think all of this right now, the Fever, the Pacers, I don’t think those Irsay daughters are immune to that or ignoring that,” Bowen said. “They realize where things are kind of building in this city and I think it’s vital the Colts have a seat at that table. So very critical year, certainly top down for this organization.”

The Colts return to the practice field for the second day of training camp on Thursday from 10-11 a.m.

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Wednesday began our several day stretch of sweltering heat and humidity. We look to see the worst of the heat index Thursday with rain/storm chances ramping up into Friday.

Wednesday night: Warm and very humid tonight under mostly clear skies with lows in the mid 70s.

Thursday: The worst of the heat arrives tomorrow after an already warm start to the day. Highs will push into the low to mid 90s. Dew point values in the mid to upper 70s will cause heat indices to soar as high as into the 105-110 range.

Now, we could have spotty showers and storms develop across central and southern Indiana with increased cloud cover. Areas along and north of a Muncie-Lafayette line could have a complex of showers and storms late Thursday into early Friday with an isolated stronger storm risk.

Friday: The hot dome begins to break down through the end of the workweek, which will amp up our rain/storm chance. Scattered showers and storms are likely, especially north of interstate 70 as a front enters our state.

Highs will still be on the warmer side with numbers in the upper 80s to low 90s. Peak heat index values will be in the 100s for those who don’t deal with as much rain and cloud cover.

7-Day Forecast: The aforementioned front looks to slowly move back northward through Saturday. There will likely be multiple waves of showers and storms with this front, and areas north of interstate 70 currently have the better shot to see repeated rounds of activity. Muggy air will continue to swamp us through this weekend into early next week with dew point values up to the mid to upper 70s at times.

WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — Colts football is back at Grand Park.

Wednesday marked the first day of training camp for the Indianapolis Colts. Players were all smiles at practice and afterwards when interacting with fans and signing autographs.

“Just being out here Day One, it’s always exciting, knocking off the rust and just being out there having fun with the guys,” Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. said.

With the start of training camp, the sights have been set for a long season by new Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward.

“It’s go time,” Ward said. “It’s training camp time. It ain’t time to be easing into anything right now. I’m getting ready for the season. We’re getting ready for a long run, hopefully to make the playoffs. We’re all in 10 toes deep right now.”

Ward, as well as other free agent signings like quarterback Daniel Jones and safety Camryn Bynum, made sure to spend time signing autographs after practice was over.

“It’s fun having the fans out here to bring some energy to practice,” Jones said. “What a great setup up here at Grand Park. It’s an impressive thing they’ve built here. So, it’s fun to be here and definitely appreciate the fans showing up.”

“It’s great to be back here at Grand Park,” Colts head coach Shane Steichen said. “Just want to say thanks to Grand Park for hosting us, the Colts organization getting this thing set up every year — obviously going into Year Three for me. It’s an impressive operation. The fan support that comes out, the fan experience they put together back there, couldn’t be more thankful for the people that do this.”

The Colts look to make it to the playoffs for the first time since 2020 this season.

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