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The Indianapolis Department of Public Works is planning to build a pedestrian bridge over 82nd Street as part of the Nickel Plate Trail. Construction is expected to begin in mid-2028. FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/4usph32m 

Early exit polls are fueling talks of a coalition-led government in Israel after data seemed to show a rebuke of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/y5mu5wxp 

A jury refused to criminally indict former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson who testified about his conduct during the January 6 Capitol insurrection before the House select committee. FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/59fb7bac 

Congratulations to WISH-TV's Keith Gibson! He won TV Weathercaster of the Year and the Best TV Weather Coverage award for his coverage tracking severe storms during the 2026 Indiana Broadcasters Association Spectrum Awards on Oct. 27.

💨Air-quality advisory: Indianapolis Office of Sustainability says particle pollution may reach unhealthy levels in central Indiana now through 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. Sensitive groups are advised to stay indoors as much as possible, keep windows closed, and limit outdoor activity.

A person was stable after being shot on the evening of Oct. 27, 2026, along Illinois Street north of downtown Indianapolis, police said. https://shorturl.at/RjpqD 

More than 100 people were killed and 113 injured in a drone strike on a crowded market in Nyala, Sudan, according to emergency lawyers. FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/4dmehhts 

Before heading out for Halloween fun, check out these safety tips from IMPD! 🎃👮‍♂️ Learn how to help keep trick-or-treaters safe on News 8 and WISHTV.com. #HalloweenSafety #IMPD #News8 #WISHTV

An officer has been arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated. Get the latest details and continuing updates on News 8 and WISHTV.com . #News8 #WISHTV #BreakingNews

Stay informed on the latest political news and updates. 🗳️ Tune in to News 8 or visit WISHTV.com for the stories that matter to you. #News8 #WISHTV #Politics

Tune in to WISH-TV for your daily dose of On the Money with Jane King! 💰📈 Get the latest financial news, trends, and insights to help you stay informed. Watch on WISH-TV and visit WISH-TV.com  for more. #OnTheMoney #JaneKing #WISHTV #News8

Gov. Mike Braun says a new grant program will help Indiana's automotive industry adapt to the future with new jobs and upgrades. Indiana-headquartered manufacturers and suppliers are encouraged to apply now. FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/y2txc5dw 

Purdue men’s basketball coach Matt Painter has agreed to a contract extension that would keep him with the Boilermakers through the 2030-31 season. FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/yn7sne4w 

A 22-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after deputies investigated a domestic battery incident that authorities said occurred overnight and into Sunday morning FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/bdhkk74u 

It is almost Halloween, and IMPD is reminding families of ways to keep kids safe during trick-or-treating this year - especially when it comes to your kid's candy. News 8's Colin Baillie TV has more:

Jennifer Sterrett from Two Men and a Truck stopped by News 8 to show how families can transform everyday boxes into creative costumes using items most people already have at home. 🔗https://www.wishtv.com/news/halloween-costume-ideas-boxes-diy-at-home/ 

A leaking fire hydrant is now fixed at an eastside apartment complex following concerns from renters and questions from Indiana’s I-Team. FULL STORY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/54276xsr 

Indianapolis Public Schools' 2026 Operating Referendum will appear on the ballot this election, and if approved, could provide up to $95M annually to support all schools in the IPS boundary - including public charter schools.

The Indianapolis Men’s Chorus will debut a new concert celebrating America’s 250th anniversary Thursday at the Indiana Historical Society FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/2uuwutem 

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is aiming for a third consecutive sellout of the Indianapolis 500 as tickets for most of its major 2027 events go on sale Wednesday. FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/8z4mjnmd 

Ballard hand-delivered the governor's office the letter on Monday, calling the election commission's actions in the dispute "an unfair course" to "protect the two major parties and to maintain their dominance."

K9 Rich, an Indiana State Police canine officer, now has critical protection on duty thanks to Heather and David Jans of Mundelein, Illinois FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/5n7zy2bh 

#BREAKING | IMPD says an off-duty officer was arrested early Tuesday morning after a drunk driving incident at a west side apartment complex. Here's what we know: https://www.wishtv.com/news/crime/chaise-watkins-impd-drunk-driving/ 

It is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history and nearly half of the 10,060 confirmed to have the virus have died, according to data from Congo’s Ministry of Health.

Republicans are making big money drops in a handful of Indiana legislative races as they aim to secure their full General Assembly supermajority for an eighth straight election. FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/4ccm7djv 

It’s an unassuming entrance to what’s been described as the world’s largest underground folly, a centuries-old mystery buried at least 60 feet below the streets of Liverpool, England, and stretching out for perhaps a square mile or more READ MORE: https://tinyurl.com/5zmbe6ds 

YOUR FORECAST | Expect mostly sunny skies today with highs in the low to mid 70s. Southerly winds are ushering in warmer air, making it feel more like early October than late October. https://www.wishtv.com/weather/unseasonable-warmth-this-week-before-halloween-weekend-rain-returns-oct-27-2026/

Carmel Clay Schools officials on the night of Oct. 28, 2026, will discuss what to do with a former elementary school deemed unsafe after it was found flooded nearly two weeks ago. The building, playground and surrounding grounds have been cordoned off and closed. https://tinyurl.com/yh3tu8p9

Airbnb and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are making adjustments and recommendations to keep trick-or-treating safe this weekend in Indy. FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/3s4rutbe

Registration is open for the 24th annual Drumstick Dash on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 2026, in Broad Ripple. Run or walk a 4.3-mile or 2.6-mile route, or sign up a child for the free Lil’ Gobbler’s Run. Proceeds support Wheeler Mission’s services. https://tinyurl.com/zhsxsz38

The Pacers fell 110-102 to the Bucks in Milwaukee. Tyrese Haliburton had 22 points and nine assists, while Pascal Siakam added 20 points and 13 rebounds. https://tinyurl.com/2c2hyp5v

The filing says Anthropic’s revenue grew sharply in the first half of 2026, while also detailing risks to its business and potential harms from AI. https://tinyurl.com/5ujh3n76

Indianapolis officials announced plans to clean up an abandoned homeless encampment underneath the Monon Trail bridge off Fall Creek Parkway. The cleanup is planned for Tuesday. FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/dxsrwe2s 

The Justice Department has charged President Donald Trump's former FBI Director James Comey for a third time, according to court records, in connection to an alleged leak of a national security document from October 2016. https://tinyurl.com/4fhup8ue

“I wish I had heeded” my reservations, Archbishop of Milkwaukee Jeffrey Grob said after images of the meeting with President Donald Trump were released. https://tinyurl.com/3fs52jeh

A federal judge on Monday found the Justice Department’s firing of Maurene Comey, a former federal prosecutor who presided over several high-profile cases including those of Jeffrey Epstein and Sean “Diddy” Combs, was unconstitutional. ⛓️‍💥: https://tinyurl.com/2cfkfemx

Two people were left with life-threatening injuries after a near head-on collision on I-65 near Hobart. FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/3r3us5c3 

Since launching the war with Iran nearly eight months ago, U.S. President Donald Trump has struggled to quell soaring energy costs, undermining Republicans' attempt to keep control of Congress in the midterm elections next week. ⛓️‍💥: https://tinyurl.com/yc89e35a 

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti said he expects quarterback Josh Hoover to be healthier and perform better Saturday when the No. 4 Hoosiers host Minnesota. FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/38eucuet 

A woman is fighting for her life in an Indianapolis hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Anderson, police said. ⛓️‍💥: https://tinyurl.com/ypbn24b7 

A Marion County judge on Monday ruled secretary of state candidate Greg Ballard does not have standing to try to force the Indiana Election Commission to meet. FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/5echypwz 

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva is the declared winner of Brazil's presidential election, but his opponent announced he plans to challenge the results. FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/3b8chnv7 

The Elevance Health Rink at Morris Bicentennial Plaza will open for its fourth season Nov. 18 in downtown Indianapolis, bringing back public skating, special events and holiday activities. ⛓️‍💥: https://tinyurl.com/mx5mu72y 

With earning $45.1 million in two weeks at the box office, "You Can See Everything" already ranks among the highest-grossing documentaries ever. 🔗https://www.wishtv.com/news/you-can-see-everything-box-office-clayface/ 

A federal jury has convicted a Chicago man on multiple charges stemming from the sex trafficking of a 15-year-old girl in Terre Haute FULL STORY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/3jxnva3m 

Indiana small-business owners can learn about ways to plan for the future of their companies during a free webinar Nov. 2. ⛓️‍💥: https://tinyurl.com/4yavmxsb 

Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned Nov. 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, after doctors determined there are no medical reasons preventing him from traveling three weeks after lung cancer surgery, the Vatican confirmed Monday. ⛓️‍💥: https://tinyurl.com/b7ctsxx4 

An Indiana State Police dog has received a bullet- and stab-resistant vest donated through a nonprofit organization. ⛓️‍💥: https://tinyurl.com/m93anxj9 

Deep in the bowels of Yankee Stadium, George W. Bush was being warmed up by a man wearing a softball mitt FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/4pskph4n 

After Sunday's loss, the Colts are 2 - 5 for the season, and Daybreak Colts contributor Heather Lloyd says with the turmoil both on and off the field, change is coming. Hanna Mordoh reports:🔗https://www.wishtv.com/news/colts-contributor-on-colts-losing-streak-amid-front-office-turmoil/