4+ week, 2+ day ago (79+ words) WRTV is an ABC affiliate owned by The E.W. Scripps Company. Scripps is not a part of the current negotiations between ABC/Disney and YouTube TV. Due to an ongoing contract impasse happening between ABC and YouTube TV, WRTV is currently blacked out in your viewing area. WRTV is an ABC affiliate owned by The E.W. Scripps Company. Scripps is not involved in the current contract negotiations between YouTube TV and ABC which is owned by Disney....

10+ mon, 3+ week ago (254+ words) Central Indiana is preparing for significant snow this weekend, which could bring several inches of accumulating snow. How many times have we seen double-digit snowfalls (10" or more) in a single day? The answer may surprise you. This has only happened four times in Indianapolis history. This is utilizing snow records that date back to 1931. The most recent occurrence was March 24, 2018. It snowed 10.2" that day in Indianapolis. The impact of this event lessened thanks to relatively mild temperatures following the snowfall. January 5, 2014, was a different story. We picked up 11.4" of snow that day. In January 2014, we saw nearly 27" of snow for the month. For perspective, in a normal year in Indianapolis, we should only see around 25.5" of snow. If you go back several more years, we picked up 10.3" of snow on January 26, 1978. This was part of a bigger snow event, which…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago (393+ words) Adam Schumes joined WRTV as a reporter in December, 2021. When Adam is not working, you will find him running, swimming, working out at the gym and hunting for great local places to eat. INDIANAPOLIS " Fast Friday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) revved up excitement among fans and drivers alike as the countdown to race day begins. With just over a week until the Indianapolis 500, spectators flocked to the iconic track to witness high-speed practice runs. Fans from across the nation gathered to watch drivers push their cars to the limits, demonstrating speeds that can only be achieved on the famous oval. "I love fast. It gets you fired up for the race," fan Boonie Brown said, reflecting the adrenaline-fueled atmosphere. This year's event is particularly special. IMS President Doug Boles announced that for the first time since 2016, the Indianapolis…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago (102+ words) WRTV Sports" Brad Brown sat down with the head coach of Indy's first professional volleyball team before their season and home debut on Saturday. WRTV sits down with Indy Ignite coach ahead of season debut INDIANAPOLIS " This weekend, Indy's first professional volleyball team will take the court to a sold-out crowd. The Indy Ignite make their season and home debut on Saturday at the Fishers Event Center. WRTV Sports' Brad Brown sat down with their head coach about what you can expect from the team and the experience of watching them. View the full interview in the player above....

8+ mon, 2+ week ago (446+ words) That really triggered an emotional response to my art that I hadn't really experienced before," Rottmann said. People have always liked my art, but when you add the emotional element of someone's ... INDIANAPOLIS " Abstract artist Amy Rottmann knows some people think using ashes in her artworks can be a little weird. The first couple I did were family, so I think that helped me slowly get into it and not be weirded out because I loved these people," Rottmann said. These people were a big part of my life." I lost my father from COVID in 2020," Rottmann said. He was a guitar player [and] a showman. Before he passed away, I was going to have a show at the Murphy Art Center." It was Rottmann's first show. He was excited to go," Rottmann said. He was excited to see my…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (194+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " Several airports across the country, including the Indianapolis International Airport, are refusing to air a Homeland Security video featuring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown. Indianapolis Airport Authority officials told WRTV in a statement on Tuesday, "The Indianapolis International Airport does not display content that is expressly political or partisan." RELATED | Several airports refusing to air Noem's video blaming Democrats for shutdown In the video, intended to be played at various TSA checkpoints, Noem says, "Democrats in Congress refuse to fund the federal government. And because of this, many of our operations are impacted, and most of our TSA employees are working without pay." Critics of the video say it violates the Hatch Act, a federal law that ensures "federal programs are administered in a nonpartisan fashion." The government shutdown is approaching its…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago (226+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " WWE Wrestlepalooza will be live from Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 20, the company announced on social media on Wednesday. "On September 20, WWE and ESPN are coming together for a can't-miss event to kick off our new partnership," said WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque. "The biggest Superstars in WWE in a press release. The biggest brand in sports media. Are you ready?" This will be the first Premium Live Event for the company streaming exclusively on ESPN. ESPN will become the exclusive domestic streaming partner starting with Wrestlepalooza. WWE also announced that Wrestlepalooza will feature WWE superstar John Cena, as well as Undisputed WWE Champion "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre in major matches throughout the night. This event, held in…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (355+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " Fox Sports has confirmed that Mark Sanchez is no longer with the network following his arrest and criminal charges in Indianapolis. "We can confirm that Mark Sanchez is no longer with the network. There will be no further comment at this time," a Fox Sports spokesperson said. The 38-year-old former NFL quarterback was arrested in October after getting into a physical altercation with a 69-year-old truck driver in downtown Indianapolis. Sanchez was in the city to call the Indianapolis Colts game against the Las Vegas Raiders for Fox Sports. Sanchez faces a felony battery charge and three misdemeanor charges following the October incident. Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears upgraded the battery charge once prosecutors became aware of the victim's medical condition. "This was a situation that did not need to occur," Mears said. "We are literally talking about people…...

4+ mon, 17+ hour ago (503+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " In less than two weeks, dozens of unhoused residents living at a camp near Lenord Street in Fountain Square will be forced to leave. It's a move prompted by what city officials cite as safety concerns and planned development in the area. For people like Angela Merrell, it's not just a notice. "I don't know what to do because I don't want him dying in a tent," Merrell told WRTV. "I hope something gives soon." Merrell has lived in Fountain Square all her life. Now, she's staying in a tent with her family. "They need three or four times the income we have," she said. While the city posted notice of the camp's closure earlier this month, some residents say they were initially promised assessments and help finding housing, a promise they feel has fallen short. "They said they…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago (138+ words) Fans of the Indiana Pacers may need to adjust their plans, as the Game 4 watch party at Morris Bicentennial Plaza has been canceled due to inclement weather. INDIANAPOLIS " Fans of the Indiana Pacers may need to adjust their plans, as the Game 4 watch party at Morris Bicentennial Plaza has been canceled due to inclement weather Originally slated to take place this Friday, the event was set to offer a limited number of tickets for $20, with proceeds benefiting the Pacers Foundation.The Pacers had initially planned for tickets to go on sale at 2 p.m on Thursday; however, with the forecast indicating adverse weather conditions, the team made the decision to cancel the watch party.Fans can go to Pacers.com/Corona to see the Pacers' partner bar network locations for bars near them....