<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.wthr.com/%3Ca%20href%3D"https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&noscript=1">https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&..."/>This illustration in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). This virus was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China. (CDC via AP)INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR/TEGNA/AP) — Thursday's latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic.The Trump administration has issued new...…<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.wthr.com/%3Ca%20href%3D"https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&noscript=1">https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&..."/>This illustration in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). This virus was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China. (CDC via AP)INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR/TEGNA/AP) — Thursday's latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic.The Trump administration has issued new...WW…

<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.wthr.com/%3Ca%20href%3D"https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&noscript=1">https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&..."/>(Getty Images)APTOS, Calif. (AP) — A surfer has been killed in a shark attack off a Northern California beach.State park officials say the 26-year-old man was surfing off Manresa State Beach on the northern end of Monterey Bay Saturday when he was attacked by an unknown shark species.The victim’s name has not been...…<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.wthr.com/%3Ca%20href%3D"https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&noscript=1">https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&..."/>(Getty Images)APTOS, Calif. (AP) — A surfer has been killed in a shark attack off a Northern California beach.State park officials say the 26-year-old man was surfing off Manresa State Beach on the northern end of Monterey Bay Saturday when he was attacked by an unknown shark species.The victim’s name has not been...WW…

<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.wthr.com/%3Ca%20href%3D"https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&noscript=1">https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&..."/>Stock photo of a woman giving a man a haircut during quarantine. (Photo: GettyImages)SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (TEGNA) — A pair of hairstylists who tested positive for the coronavirus have potentially exposed at least 140 clients to the disease, officials in Missouri said this week.The exposure to COVID-19 happened at a Great Clips...…<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.wthr.com/%3Ca%20href%3D"https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&noscript=1">https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&..."/>Stock photo of a woman giving a man a haircut during quarantine. (Photo: GettyImages)SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (TEGNA) — A pair of hairstylists who tested positive for the coronavirus have potentially exposed at least 140 clients to the disease, officials in Missouri said this week.The exposure to COVID-19 happened at a Great Clips...WW…

<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.wthr.com/%3Ca%20href%3D"https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&noscript=1">https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&..."/>Crews removing the Confederate monument at Garfield Park. (WTHR)INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) — The monument memorializing Confederate prisoners of war is being removed from Garfield Park.Crews for removal Monday morning.The monument was originally at Greenlawn Cemetery, commissioned in 1912. It was a grave marker for Confederate...…<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.wthr.com/%3Ca%20href%3D"https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&noscript=1">https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&..."/>Crews removing the Confederate monument at Garfield Park. (WTHR)INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) — The monument memorializing Confederate prisoners of war is being removed from Garfield Park.Crews for removal Monday morning.The monument was originally at Greenlawn Cemetery, commissioned in 1912. It was a grave marker for Confederate...WW…

<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.wthr.com/%3Ca%20href%3D"https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&noscript=1">https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&..."/>Protesters in downtown Indianapolis Monday evening June 1, 2020. (WTHR)INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) — This article will be updated often with new information and reactions from Indianapolis to the death of George Floyd while in the custody of Minneapolis Police.8:00 p.m. - A second night of curfew is now in effect for Indianapolis...…<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.wthr.com/%3Ca%20href%3D"https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&noscript=1">https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&..."/>Protesters in downtown Indianapolis Monday evening June 1, 2020. (WTHR)INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) — This article will be updated often with new information and reactions from Indianapolis to the death of George Floyd while in the custody of Minneapolis Police.8:00 p.m. - A second night of curfew is now in effect for Indianapolis...WW…

Breaking NewsDr. Allen Bourff told faculty to treat it as a political issue and not a social issue.2:31 PM EST February 9, 2021FISHERS, Ind. — The superintendent of Hamilton Southeastern Schools is taking heat for a letter issuing guidance to teachers on how to teach about the Black Lives Matter movement."I have heard from a number of parents who are concerned that we are advancing the cause of Black Lives Matter, a political movement within the country," wrote Dr. Allen Bourff. "They contend that their children are being indoctrinated rather than taught ... and that this effort has been a...…Breaking NewsDr. Allen Bourff told faculty to treat it as a political issue and not a social issue.2:31 PM EST February 9, 2021FISHERS, Ind. — The superintendent of Hamilton Southeastern Schools is taking heat for a letter issuing guidance to teachers on how to teach about the Black Lives Matter movement."I have heard from a number of parents who are concerned that we are advancing the cause of Black Lives Matter, a political movement within the country," wrote Dr. Allen Bourff. "They contend that their children are being indoctrinated rather than taught ... and that this effort has been a...WW…

Breaking NewsThe FBI is giving what is being described as a 'major' announcement on election security.7:23 PM EDT October 21, 2020Russia and Iran have obtained U.S. voting registration information, the government's national intelligence director said at a rare news conference Wednesday night.John Ratcliffe, the intelligence director, and FBI Director Chris Wray say the U.S. will impose costs on any foreign countries interfering in the 2020 U.S. election.Ratcliffe said there is evidence Iran has sent spoof emails meant to intimidate voters.Ratcliffe said the U.S. will "impose costs and...…Breaking NewsThe FBI is giving what is being described as a 'major' announcement on election security.7:23 PM EDT October 21, 2020Russia and Iran have obtained U.S. voting registration information, the government's national intelligence director said at a rare news conference Wednesday night.John Ratcliffe, the intelligence director, and FBI Director Chris Wray say the U.S. will impose costs on any foreign countries interfering in the 2020 U.S. election.Ratcliffe said there is evidence Iran has sent spoof emails meant to intimidate voters.Ratcliffe said the U.S. will "impose costs and...WW…

Breaking NewsSupporters say the Great American Outdoors Act is the most significant conservation legislation enacted in nearly half a century.12:00 PM EDT August 4, 2020WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed into law legislation that will devote nearly $3 billion annually to conservation projects, outdoor recreation and maintenance of national parks and other public lands. The measure was overwhelmingly approved by Congress.“There hasn’t been anything like this since Teddy Roosevelt, I suspect,” Trump said about the 26th president, who created many national parks, forests and...…Breaking NewsSupporters say the Great American Outdoors Act is the most significant conservation legislation enacted in nearly half a century.12:00 PM EDT August 4, 2020WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed into law legislation that will devote nearly $3 billion annually to conservation projects, outdoor recreation and maintenance of national parks and other public lands. The measure was overwhelmingly approved by Congress.“There hasn’t been anything like this since Teddy Roosevelt, I suspect,” Trump said about the 26th president, who created many national parks, forests and...WW…

Breaking NewsShepherd Hoehn said he was angry over a dispute with neighbors and knew his actions would cause fear and intimidation.Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto4:35 PM EDT August 6, 2020LAWRENCE, Indiana — A Lawrence man is facing federal hate crime charges for racially charged threats he made against his neighbor.United States Attorney Josh Minkler announced the charges Thursday against 50-year-old Shepherd T. Hoehn. Hoehn is accused of displaying a swastika on a fence facing the property of his neighbor, who is Black, and also burned a cross above the fence line facing the man's...…Breaking NewsShepherd Hoehn said he was angry over a dispute with neighbors and knew his actions would cause fear and intimidation.Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto4:35 PM EDT August 6, 2020LAWRENCE, Indiana — A Lawrence man is facing federal hate crime charges for racially charged threats he made against his neighbor.United States Attorney Josh Minkler announced the charges Thursday against 50-year-old Shepherd T. Hoehn. Hoehn is accused of displaying a swastika on a fence facing the property of his neighbor, who is Black, and also burned a cross above the fence line facing the man's...WW…

<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.wthr.com/%3Ca%20href%3D"https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&noscript=1">https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&..."/>(Getty/Mombo76)TANEYTOWN, Md. (WTHR) — When was the last time you wore jeans? Many are thinking of comfort first when working from home during the stay-at-home order in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, some Maryland residents are getting too comfortable.The Taneytown Police Department in northern Maryland...…<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.wthr.com/%3Ca%20href%3D"https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&noscript=1">https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1441095652670476&ev=PageView&..."/>(Getty/Mombo76)TANEYTOWN, Md. (WTHR) — When was the last time you wore jeans? Many are thinking of comfort first when working from home during the stay-at-home order in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, some Maryland residents are getting too comfortable.The Taneytown Police Department in northern Maryland...WW…