INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A mother who was on trial for the killing of her 2-month-old daughter in 2022 was found not guilty on Wednesday, according to online court records. Judge Mark D. Stoner found Dacia Lacey, 33, not guilty on a count of neglect of a dependent resulting in death. Online court records did not explain the judge’s ruling. News 8 was not in court for the ruling. The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office said it would not be sending out information to the news media following the judge’s ruling. Podcast | Real Talk with Rev. Charles Harrison: “Not guilty” verdict in death of 2-month ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS (WIBC) — Police in Indianapolis arrested several people and collected a large amount guns and drugs this week. In a joint operation between Indianapolis Metro Police, Violent Crimes Task Force and SWAT, officers executed a search warrant in the 100 block of West 32nd Street. That operation led to the arrests of four men: John Whitfield, Deandre Miller, Arian Suggs, and Charles Dunlap. Each man faces several charges involving drug possession and dealing. Police also rounded up 20 guns, which included a machine gun conversion device. The drug bust also resulted in the collection of ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — Gridlock traffic at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Stop-and-go traffic on I-465. An hourlong commute from Plainfield to downtown Indy. Sensing a theme? To some drivers, the 2024 construction season in Indianapolis might seem more vigorous than usual compared with previous years.  And there’s some data to back up that assumption. The Indianapolis Department of Public Works’ capital budget is $363 million in 2024, a nearly 300% increase from seven years ago. In addition, in the last five years, the city has had an annual average of 79 projects sent to bid compar ..read more

New York (CNN) — Caitlyn Pratt is an avid Aldi shopper, so much so that she crosses state lines a few times a month, driving 45 minutes from her home in Heavener, Oklahoma to the nearest Aldi in neighboring Arkansas. The distance doesn’t bother her if it means she can do these three things: Stay within budget for her household needs, skip Walmart, and most importantly, indulge in a fun little affordable treasure hunt in a place that Aldi superfans have dubbed the “aisle of shame.” Aldi, a privately-held German discount grocer that touts a Walmart-like sales pitch of everyday low ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A man responsible for a Thursday night shooting was in custody Friday morning, Indianapolis police said. IU Health Methodist Hospital called Indianapolis police around 11:30 p.m. after a man with gunshot wounds arrived at the emergency room. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers opened an investigation and quickly identified 53-year-old Gerald Stokes as a possible suspect. Stokes was arrested on preliminary charges of criminal recklessness, battery, battery with a deadly weapon, and possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon. The Marion County Prose ..read more

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WIBC) — A school in Lafayette is the first in the state to move to a four-day school week. Vinton Elementary School is implementing the new calendar. During a school board meeting on Wednesday leaders with the Lafayette School Corp. approved the change. The school district got a waiver from the state to proceed with the four-day week, but students still have to hit the 180-day minimum for the school year. That means students at Vinton will have to stay at school 50 minutes longer for each of the four days to compensate. Teachers are said to be happy with that extra 50 minutes ..read more

NEW YORK (AP) — A full jury of 12 people and six alternates was seated Friday in Donald Trump’s hush money case, setting the stage for opening statements next week in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president. The panel, which includes a software engineer, investment banker, English teacher and multiple lawyers, took final shape after lawyers spent days quizzing dozens of potential jurors on whether they can impartially judge the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. The judge said lawyers will present opening statements Monday morning before prosecutors begin laying out their ..read more

Sec. Blinken says US ‘not involved’ in Israeli airstrikes on Iran (CNN) — The Biden administration on Friday adopted a tight-lipped approach that reflected U.S. officials’ desire to keep a level of distance from Israel’s decision to strike back against Iran in what appeared to be a limited retaliation for last weekend’s attack. Israel has not commented on the strike, which was reported after three explosions were heard close to a major military airbase near Isfahan, state media reported early Friday morning. Iranian officials have said air defenses intercepted three ..read more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WISH) — Two fires were intentionally started in the restrooms of Purdue University residence halls Wednesday night, according to notices sent out to students by the university. The first fire was set between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. inside the restroom of Earhart Hall. “Paper towels and towel rolls were set on fire – both burned themselves out,” the original alert said. An updated alert was then sent out notifying students of a similar fire set inside Owen Hall around the same time. The alert asked any students with information to contact the university police department ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Bill Tobin, who served three seasons as Colts General Manager and was at the center of an all-time NFL draft dispute, has died. Tobin’s death was announced Friday. He was 83. Colts owner Jim Irsay confirmed the death in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, calling Tobin a “tough, old-time football man.” Tobin served as Colts GM from January 1994 through 1996, when he was replaced by Bill Polian. In his tenure with Indianapolis, Tobin drafted Colts’ greats including Marshall Faulk, Marvin Harrison and Tarik Glenn. Tobin is also known for a 1994 draft night feud with ES ..read more