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WIIH-CD, virtual channel 17 (VHF digital channel 8), is a low-powered, Class A getTV-affiliated television station licensed to Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Locally owned by Circle City Broadcasting, it is a sister station to Circle City's duopoly of Indianapolis-licensed CW affiliate WISH-TV (channel 8) and Marion-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate WNDY-TV (channel 23). Source
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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Indianapolis |
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Search ArticlesGirl Scouts unveil two new flavors
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Here is a look at Wednesday’s business headlines with Jane King, who has the latest on oil prices and new Girl Scout cookie flavors. The war with Iran has escalated. The US hit tankers near Kharg Island, which is the main hub for Iran’s oil industry. Goldman Sachs says the continued fighting could send oil to $120 a barrel from the $94 it is now.
Plainfield PD: Suspect found shot at end of I-70 police chase
PLAINFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — Plainfield police say a suspect was found shot after a police chase that ended on I-70 in Marion County early Wednesday morning. The traffic stop began just before 1:30 a.m Wednesday when a Plainfield Police Department officer spotted a speeding vehicle. Police noted the driver reportedly had an active warrant for their arrest, but did not say what for.
Woman killed, driver hospitalized in single-vehicle crash in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — A 19-year-old woman died and 18-year-old man was in the hospital after an early morning crash in Monroe County Wednesday morning. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened around 1:27 a.m. Wednesday in the area of South State Road 446 and Allens Creek Road in Bloomington. Investigators say a Subaru traveling on S.R. 446 left the road for some reason and overturned. A passenger – a 19-year-old Medora woman – died from her injuries.
Storm threat today, widespread rain Thursday | Sept. 9, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Hot and humid conditions today will give way to scattered strong storms this afternoon and evening. Heavy rain and cooler temperatures will follow on Thursday. We’re tracking the potential for a few strong to severe storms this afternoon and evening across central Indiana. The primary threat will be damaging winds, especially across areas south of Indianapolis where we’ll see the best heating and instability develop.
Family mourns cyclist killed near Indianapolis construction site Original
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A tragedy brought a family and members of the cycling community together on Tuesday to demand a safer Indianapolis for cyclists. On Aug. 31, a vehicle hit 20-year-old Darrion Pate at the intersection of Indiana Avenue and Waterway Boulevard while he was biking to work. The crash happened at 6 a.m. Aug. 31 at the intersection. Pate died several days later at a hospital from his injuries.
Animal Care Services requests $2 million more to hire staff, cover medical costs Original
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis Animal Care Services officials requested an additional $2 million in funding Wednesday during a 2027 budget presentation to an Indianapolis City-County Council committee. The agency asked for the money to hire more staff and cover medical costs at its new shelter. Director Amanda Dehoney-Hinkle said the facility faces chronic understaffing, which leads to overcrowding and intake emergencies.
Child dies after being struck in driveway off West Southport Road
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A child died Tuesday night after being hit by a vehicle in a home’s driveway on the city’s southwest side, police said. Medics and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck at 9:38 p.m. Tuesday in the 5300 block of West Southport Road. That’s in an area with homes on large plots of land west of Mann Road and the White River. Police arrived to find the child hit by the vehicle and confirmed the child died at the scene.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle on West Southport Road Original
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A person died Tuesday night after being hit by a vehicle on the city’s southwest side, police said. Medics and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck at 9:38 p.m. Tuesday in the 5300 block of West Southport Road. That’s in an area with homes on large plots of land west of Mann Road and the White River. Police arrived to find the person hit by the vehicle and confirmed the person died at the scene.
Indiana state forests, including one hit by June tornado, to host open houses Original
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Several Indiana state forests, including one hit will host open houses on Sept. 29, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. The events will allow Hoosiers to learn about outdoor recreation and how foresters manage the land for long-term health. A powerful tornado on June 17 damaged one of the sites, Morgan-Monroe State Forest. The tornado impacted roughly 852 acres of the state forest, with another 2,008 acres of surrounding buffer zones sustaining varying degrees of damage.
Lilly Endowment provides $25 million for Indiana natural disaster recovery Original
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Lilly Endowment Inc. is providing $25 million to support the Indiana Natural Disaster Fund, expanding the group’s ability to fund yearslong disaster recovery across the state. The endowment based in Indianapolis is one of the world’s largest private philanthropic foundations. Members of the Lilly family — J.K. Lilly Sr. and his sons, Eli and J.K. Jr. — created the endowment in 1937.