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Melea VanOstrand

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Sep 28, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Melea VanOstrand

    Arson investigation underway after Benjamin Harrison statue destroyed by fire (opens the original)

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    INDIANAPOLIS — An arsonist destroyed a new piece of public art at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site early Sunday, less than two weeks after its installation. Fire consumed the life-size, 5-foot-6-inch statue around 1:30 a.m. at the presidential site. Officials said the 3D-printed artwork is a total loss. “It was printed out of polymer that was heat and fire resistant, so apart from the vandalism that took place, otherwise would’ve been durable for the one year installation we had envisione

  2. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Melea VanOstrand

    42nd annual Circle City Classic parade celebrates Black culture in Indianapolis (opens the original)

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    INDIANAPOLIS — Music, dancing and community pride filled downtown Indianapolis Saturday as the 42nd annual Circle City Classic Parade moved through the city center. The parade, which began at 10 a.m. and traveled along Pennsylvania and Ohio streets, is a signature event of the weekend. It celebrates Black culture, community and the legacy of historically Black colleges and universities. “Just to be able to see the young, gifted, talented athletes that are playing at all the different schools. A

  3. Article · Sep 16, 2026 · Melea VanOstrand

    Indianapolis FOP demands judge's removal following child abuse sentencing (opens the original)

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    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police is calling for a judge to be removed from child abuse cases following the sentencing of a former teacher. At the center of the controversy is 56-year-old Julian Wachner, a former Indianapolis teacher and composer. The Indy FOP says his sentence raises questions about how Marion County handles these crimes. Wachner’s case first made headlines in August 2025, when he was charged with 10 counts of possessing child sex abuse material a

  4. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · Melea VanOstrand

    EPA proposes approval of Indiana coal ash permitting program (opens the original)

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    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH)- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to give Indiana more control over the disposal of coal combustion residuals known as coal ash. Indiana has more coal ash than any other state. Under the proposal, the state, rather than the federal government, would issue permits for their disposal in landfills and surface impoundments. The proposal comes after Indiana applied to administer its own coal ash permitting program. The EPA says it reviewed that application and determ

  5. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · Melea VanOstrand

    Racial slur, obscene graffiti found outside Anderson councilman’s home (opens the original)

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    ANDERSON, Ind. (WISH) — A racial slur and obscene graffiti were found Thursday night outside the home of an Anderson City Council member. Tamie Dixon-Tatum discovered the N-word and vulgar drawings painted in an oil-based substance on the street near her father Ollie Dixon’s house. While the family remains unsure of the motive, they said they will not be intimidated. “When my headlights hit the streets, that’s when I saw the vulgar language on the ground so I immediately called my dad, and was l

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