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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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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Indianapolis |
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Search ArticlesSeptember is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Here’s what to know about the disease
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, raising awareness of a rare disease affecting around 100,000 Americans. Dr. Angeli Rampersad, a pediatric hematologist with Innovative Hematology, joined News 8 along with Grady Wicker, whose family lives with the sickle cell trait and disease. Rampersad explained the difference between the disease and trait, stating it comes down to the inheritance of hemoglobin. She also explains why so many people might not know they have the trait.
Amazon plane’s black box reveals strange sequence of events just before cargo jet skidded off runway, killing 5
(CNN) — New information from the flight data recorder onboard the crashed Amazon Air Boeing 767-300 paints a detailed picture – and raises questions – about what happened in the cockpit as the plane careened off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday.
Indiana State Police seeks nearly $30M federal grant tied to immigration enforcement
STATEWIDE (Indiana Capital Chronicle)–Indiana State Police is seeking nearly $30 million in federal funding for surveillance technology, vehicles and investigative tools that would bolster the agency’s work with federal immigration authorities. Hoosier law enforcement officials applied in July for funding through the U.S. Department of Justice’s fiscal year 2026 Bridging Immigration-Related Deficits Experienced Nationwide program, known as BIDEN.
Iran expands maritime restrictions amid US and Iran tanker attacks Original
(CNN) — At least seven oil tankers have been struck in and beyond the Persian Gulf since Tuesday evening local time, as the United States and Iran step up tanker attacks in what could mark a dangerous new phase in the war. The escalation led global oil prices to rise briefly above $100 per barrel for the first time since July. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose 2.3% before falling back slightly.
New one-stop shops for disaster recovery services to open in three Indiana counties
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has announced new one-stop shop flood recovery locations now open in Marion, Porter, and Wayne counties. The one-stop shops will bring representatives from multiple agencies together at a single location to provide information on available resources and assist Hoosiers in those counties with navigating the recovery process. The one-stop shops will be open through Saturday.
One in seven women and one in 10 dads will experience postpartum depression, medical expert says
INDIANAPOLIS — September 9th is the most common birthday in America — which means a lot of new parents are about to go through one of the most overwhelming experiences of their lives. And with the Lindsay Clancy trial drawing national attention to postpartum psychosis, health experts say now is a good time to talk about what many new parents face. Registered nurse Melanie Wagner from UnitedHealthcare sat down to break it all down.
Girl 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.