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…...

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…...

10+ mon, 3+ 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....

4+ mon, 21+ 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, 1+ week ago (275+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " A severe weather alert has been issued, set to take effect this afternoon. Central Indiana is experiencing an enhanced risk level of 3 out of 5, indicating a serious potential for severe weather conditions. WRTV Meteorologists warn that afternoon storms may reach severe limits, with damaging winds being the primary concern. In addition to the threat of high winds, residents should be prepared for localized heavy rain, which could lead to flooding in certain areas. Furthermore, isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out as the storms develop. The time frame for severe weather this afternoon will be from 2 to 10 p.m. tonight. A Tornado WARNING has been issued for several western Indiana counties, including Vermillion, Parke, Fountain and Edgar until 3:15 p.m. A TORNADO WATCH has been issued for our area until 8 P.M. A "watch" means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form, so it's important…...

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…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago (193+ words) LIGHT SNOW TONIGHT/EARLY FRIDAYWINTER STORM WATCH SUNDAY/MONDAY Light snow potential tonight. Snow chances increase after 7 pm from northwest to southeast across Central Indiana. Accumulation will be light with most accumulation an inch or less. More than an inch is possible over the northern half of the area. As a result, slick spots will be possible overnight into Friday morning. Tomorrow and Saturday will be quiet days with a good amount of sunshine and temperatures in the mid 20s. Attention then turns to the major winter storm Sunday into Monday. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for all of Central Indiana. The storm track will determine where the heaviest snow falls and also where mixing takes place in southern Indiana. The heaviest of the snow looks to be from Indy south to wherever that Mix/Snow line sets up....

7+ mon, 4+ week ago (215+ words) Meteorologist Maci Tetrick joined WRTV in September 2024 and is thrilled to be back home in Central Indiana. She is excited to be forecasting and reporting on stories related to the weather. There are several rain and storm chances through the rest of this week, so use the dry weather Tuesday to your advantage. Temperatures today warm into the mid to upper 50s. Scattered rain or storms are possible Wednesday morning, so there could be a downpour on your morning commute. The day is windy, with gusts 40+ mph possible even outside of storms. Temperatures warm all the way to the upper 70s. The concern for severe thunderstorms is Wednesday evening. All severe risks are possible, including: damaging winds, tornado threat, hail, and flooding. Flash flooding could be a concern Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Rain continues Thursday, Friday, and this weekend. Rain could…...