Tim Spears
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Are massive state and local subsidies to draw the Chicago Bears to Northwest Indiana worth it?
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton: “It just expands the opportunities beyond our limits”
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton: “It just expands the opportunities beyond our limits”
January 18, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Are massive state and local subsidies to draw the Chicago Bears to Northwest Indiana worth it?
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton: “It just expands the opportunities beyond our limits”
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton: “It just expands the opportunities beyond our limits”
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton:
“I’ve been a Bears fan my entire life, knowing that on the other side of the ball this is a business. And Indiana has the infrastructure from a tax perspective to make that business even more successful.”
“I’ve been a Bears fan my entire life, knowing that on the other side of the ball this is a business. And Indiana has the infrastructure from a tax perspective to make that business even more successful.”
January 18, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton:
“I’ve been a Bears fan my entire life, knowing that on the other side of the ball this is a business. And Indiana has the infrastructure from a tax perspective to make that business even more successful.”
“I’ve been a Bears fan my entire life, knowing that on the other side of the ball this is a business. And Indiana has the infrastructure from a tax perspective to make that business even more successful.”
Could the Chicago Bears come to Northwest Indiana?
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton: “This is very real”
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton: “This is very real”
January 18, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Could the Chicago Bears come to Northwest Indiana?
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton: “This is very real”
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton: “This is very real”
“This is very real”
Just wrapped an interview with the mayor of Gary about trying to lure the Chicago Bears to Indiana. Airing tonight at 10 on @wishtv.com
Just wrapped an interview with the mayor of Gary about trying to lure the Chicago Bears to Indiana. Airing tonight at 10 on @wishtv.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:59 PM
“This is very real”
Just wrapped an interview with the mayor of Gary about trying to lure the Chicago Bears to Indiana. Airing tonight at 10 on @wishtv.com
Just wrapped an interview with the mayor of Gary about trying to lure the Chicago Bears to Indiana. Airing tonight at 10 on @wishtv.com
Bloomington is bracing for a championship celebration!
The Hoosiers may be in Miami, but fans will be out in force on Kirkwood Ave come Monday for the College Football Playoff National Championship!
The Hoosiers may be in Miami, but fans will be out in force on Kirkwood Ave come Monday for the College Football Playoff National Championship!
January 17, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Bloomington is bracing for a championship celebration!
The Hoosiers may be in Miami, but fans will be out in force on Kirkwood Ave come Monday for the College Football Playoff National Championship!
The Hoosiers may be in Miami, but fans will be out in force on Kirkwood Ave come Monday for the College Football Playoff National Championship!
A @mirrorindy.org investigation found Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett kept his right-hand man, Thomas Cook, around for nearly a decade despite repeated warnings of misconduct.
I asked city councilman & new mayoral candidate Vop Osili about Hogsett’s handling of the situation:
I asked city councilman & new mayoral candidate Vop Osili about Hogsett’s handling of the situation:
January 17, 2026 at 3:52 PM
A @mirrorindy.org investigation found Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett kept his right-hand man, Thomas Cook, around for nearly a decade despite repeated warnings of misconduct.
I asked city councilman & new mayoral candidate Vop Osili about Hogsett’s handling of the situation:
I asked city councilman & new mayoral candidate Vop Osili about Hogsett’s handling of the situation:
The Hoosiers may be playing in Miami, but fans are expected to be out in force in Bloomington
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Bloomington braces for CFP championship crowds and celebrations
Bloomington is preparing for a large influx of fans to celebrate the Indiana Hoosiers' College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Miami Hurricanes.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:26 AM
The Hoosiers may be playing in Miami, but fans are expected to be out in force in Bloomington
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Conceptual renderings of a new stadium for the Chicago Bears to relocate to Gary, Indiana (Via City of Gary)
January 16, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Conceptual renderings of a new stadium for the Chicago Bears to relocate to Gary, Indiana (Via City of Gary)
The City of Gary identifies three potential stadium sites for the Chicago Bears in Indiana (Map is from the city)
January 16, 2026 at 9:48 PM
The City of Gary identifies three potential stadium sites for the Chicago Bears in Indiana (Map is from the city)
Indianapolis City-County Councilor Vop Osili is running for mayor.
While not directly involved in the sexual misconduct allegations surrounding former Hogsett aide Thomas Cook, Osili instructed deputies to remove one of Cook’s accusers from a City-County Council meeting in June.
While not directly involved in the sexual misconduct allegations surrounding former Hogsett aide Thomas Cook, Osili instructed deputies to remove one of Cook’s accusers from a City-County Council meeting in June.
January 16, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Indianapolis City-County Councilor Vop Osili is running for mayor.
While not directly involved in the sexual misconduct allegations surrounding former Hogsett aide Thomas Cook, Osili instructed deputies to remove one of Cook’s accusers from a City-County Council meeting in June.
While not directly involved in the sexual misconduct allegations surrounding former Hogsett aide Thomas Cook, Osili instructed deputies to remove one of Cook’s accusers from a City-County Council meeting in June.
Some would rather keep a vacant 14-acre lot empty than see a data center developed
A public hearing on the data center in Martindale Brightwood has been pushed to Thursday, Feb. 12, after residents asked for the rezoning petition to be continued #Indianapolis
A public hearing on the data center in Martindale Brightwood has been pushed to Thursday, Feb. 12, after residents asked for the rezoning petition to be continued #Indianapolis
January 16, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Some would rather keep a vacant 14-acre lot empty than see a data center developed
A public hearing on the data center in Martindale Brightwood has been pushed to Thursday, Feb. 12, after residents asked for the rezoning petition to be continued #Indianapolis
A public hearing on the data center in Martindale Brightwood has been pushed to Thursday, Feb. 12, after residents asked for the rezoning petition to be continued #Indianapolis
Former City-County Council President Vop Osili has announced his run for mayor of Indianapolis
He sat down with me for his first on air interview to talk about his vision for the city, as well as his successes and controversies on the council. Tune in to WISH-TV at 4, 5, and 6.
He sat down with me for his first on air interview to talk about his vision for the city, as well as his successes and controversies on the council. Tune in to WISH-TV at 4, 5, and 6.
January 15, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Former City-County Council President Vop Osili has announced his run for mayor of Indianapolis
He sat down with me for his first on air interview to talk about his vision for the city, as well as his successes and controversies on the council. Tune in to WISH-TV at 4, 5, and 6.
He sat down with me for his first on air interview to talk about his vision for the city, as well as his successes and controversies on the council. Tune in to WISH-TV at 4, 5, and 6.
Indianapolis City-County Councilor Vop Osili says he will run for mayor in 2027. Osili, a Democrat representing the city's 12th District, is a close ally of Mayor Joe Hogsett. tinyurl.com/mss47xrk
January 15, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Indianapolis City-County Councilor Vop Osili says he will run for mayor in 2027. Osili, a Democrat representing the city's 12th District, is a close ally of Mayor Joe Hogsett. tinyurl.com/mss47xrk
State of the State: Gov. Mike Braun throws weight behind Republican measures on utility rates and housing costs
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Indiana Gov. Braun backs affordability push in State of the State speech
Gov. Mike Braun supports Republican bills to address utility rates and housing costs in Indiana, prioritizing affordability and job creation.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:47 AM
State of the State: Gov. Mike Braun throws weight behind Republican measures on utility rates and housing costs
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A California tech company says it’s addressing concerns surrounding a new data center in an Indianapolis neighborhood, but community members don’t trust what they’re being told www.wishtv.com/news/i-team-...
Data center prompts protests in Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood
A contingent of faith leaders and community members are rejecting the idea of Metrobloks' $500 million data center.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:40 AM
A California tech company says it’s addressing concerns surrounding a new data center in an Indianapolis neighborhood, but community members don’t trust what they’re being told www.wishtv.com/news/i-team-...
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman will not face battery charges tinyurl.com/4t7ufhek
January 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman will not face battery charges tinyurl.com/4t7ufhek
A Notre Dame spokesperson denied Freeman was involved in a physical fight, told me they do not expect formal criminal charges, and does not expect disciplinary action from the university. www.wishtv.com/news/indiana...
Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman involved in altercation, police report filed
Notre Dame officials denied that head football coach Marcus Freeman was involved in a fight during an incident at his son’s wrestling match.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:12 AM
A Notre Dame spokesperson denied Freeman was involved in a physical fight, told me they do not expect formal criminal charges, and does not expect disciplinary action from the university. www.wishtv.com/news/indiana...
People can weigh in on a proposed data center in the historic Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood on Thursday
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January 11, 2026 at 3:05 PM
People can weigh in on a proposed data center in the historic Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood on Thursday
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Roads are slick in central Indiana
A Brownsburg ambulance spun off 550 E, this morning. This wasn’t even on the way to an emergency, they were just headed back to the station. The ambulance slid on the ice, hit a guardrail, and flipped into a creek.
Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt
A Brownsburg ambulance spun off 550 E, this morning. This wasn’t even on the way to an emergency, they were just headed back to the station. The ambulance slid on the ice, hit a guardrail, and flipped into a creek.
Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt
January 11, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Roads are slick in central Indiana
A Brownsburg ambulance spun off 550 E, this morning. This wasn’t even on the way to an emergency, they were just headed back to the station. The ambulance slid on the ice, hit a guardrail, and flipped into a creek.
Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt
A Brownsburg ambulance spun off 550 E, this morning. This wasn’t even on the way to an emergency, they were just headed back to the station. The ambulance slid on the ice, hit a guardrail, and flipped into a creek.
Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt
Look at the scoreboard, coach. Chill.
January 10, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Look at the scoreboard, coach. Chill.
'I want them to hurt': Teen arrested for planning school shooting in Shelby County, Indiana
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'I want them to hurt': Teen arrested for planning school shooting in Shelby County
A mother's tip prevents a mass shooting plot at Morristown High School. 17-year-old arrested for attempted murder and conspiracy charges.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:04 AM
'I want them to hurt': Teen arrested for planning school shooting in Shelby County, Indiana
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Indiana Rep. Jim Baird, wife hospitalized after 'bad' car accident
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Indiana Rep. Jim Baird, wife hospitalized after 'bad' car accident
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indiana Rep. Jim Baird and his wife, Danise, are in recovery “bad” car accident, President Donald Trump said Tuesday. It was unclear what caused the accident or where the Bairds ...
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January 6, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Indiana Rep. Jim Baird, wife hospitalized after 'bad' car accident
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A group of Indiana Republicans have introduced a bill that would require all public schools in the state to display the Ten Commandments in every library and classroom. tinyurl.com/43xx6v28
Bill would require all Indiana classrooms to display Ten Commandments
Indiana Republicans introduce a bill to display the Ten Commandments in all public schools. The bill faces potential legal challenges.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:51 PM
A group of Indiana Republicans have introduced a bill that would require all public schools in the state to display the Ten Commandments in every library and classroom. tinyurl.com/43xx6v28
Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard will return to the Indianapolis Colts for the 2026 season, despite missing the playoffs and ending this season on a seven-game losing streak
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Shane Steichen, Chris Ballard to return to Colts for 2026 season
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Colts are bringing back head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard for the 2026 season. The Colts finished with an 8-9 record in 2025. Steichen has been the ...
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January 4, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard will return to the Indianapolis Colts for the 2026 season, despite missing the playoffs and ending this season on a seven-game losing streak
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ESPN reports the Indiana Hoosiers have locked in next season’s starting quarterback www.espn.com/college-foot...
Sources: TCU's Hoover picks IU after campus visit
For the third time in three seasons, Indiana has added to its quarterback room via the transfer portal, as TCU's Josh Hoover committed to the Hoosiers, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Sunday, and h...
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January 4, 2026 at 11:10 PM
ESPN reports the Indiana Hoosiers have locked in next season’s starting quarterback www.espn.com/college-foot...