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Federal judges consolidate GLP-1 vision loss lawsuits, sends cases to federal judge in Pennsylvania
Federal judges consolidate GLP-1 vision loss lawsuits, sends cases to federal judge in Pennsylvania
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Family reunited with 2-year-old left in Indianapolis after parents’ deportation | wthr.com
Family reunited with 2-year-old left in Indianapolis after parents’ deportation | wthr.com
The mother of the 2-year-old says he arrived in Central America months after she and her husband were deported.
Judge orders demolition of nearly $2.2 million duplex after builder violated HOA rules, says ‘harm’ to builder ‘almost entirely self-inflicted’ | wthr.com
Judge orders demolition of nearly $2.2 million duplex after builder violated HOA rules, says ‘harm’ to builder ‘almost entirely self-inflicted’ | wthr.com
A construction gamble has backfired on a local builder who sued the HOA. Two families face being displaced after a judge ordered a Fishers duplex to be demolished.
Indiana woman reports vision loss after taking GLP-1 drug; scientific research suggests drugs potentially increase risk for 'eye stroke' | wthr.com
Indiana woman reports vision loss after taking GLP-1 drug; scientific research suggests drugs potentially increase risk for 'eye stroke' | wthr.com
Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly call their diabetes and weight loss drugs “safe and effective” as they face accusations in lawsuits that they downplayed vision loss risks.
Indianapolis mother of baby Harmonnie Jones expected to change plea | wthr.com
Indianapolis mother of baby Harmonnie Jones expected to change plea | wthr.com
The trial for Jayda Styles, who is facing a felony charge related to the death of her 7-month-old daughter, has been canceled.
Avon gun range closes amid state investigation into reports of high lead levels | wthr.com
Avon gun range closes amid state investigation into reports of high lead levels | wthr.com
13 Investigates has confirmed the state is investigating an Avon gun range after a former employee said he developed lead poisoning on the job.
Georgia Supreme Court revives hair relaxer cancer lawsuit | wthr.com
Georgia Supreme Court revives hair relaxer cancer lawsuit | wthr.com
Georgia's high court says women who used hair relaxers for decades can sue manufacturers, stating the clock restarts after each new purchase, not only the first.
ICE brings 800+ detainees to Marion County jail; city attorneys won’t weigh in if state law requires sheriff to renew federal contract
ICE brings 800+ detainees to Marion County jail; city attorneys won’t weigh in if state law requires sheriff to renew federal contract
WTHR 13NEWS is the news leader for Indianapolis and central Indiana. Get the latest news and breaking news.
Federal judge approves class action lawsuit for people evacuated after Richmond warehouse fire
Federal judge approves class action lawsuit for people evacuated after Richmond warehouse fire
WTHR 13NEWS is the news leader for Indianapolis and central Indiana. Get the latest news and breaking news.
Why can't I find a lawyer in Indiana? | wthr.com
Why can't I find a lawyer in Indiana? | wthr.com
Indiana ranks 43rd among states in an attorney shortage crisis, and the state supreme court seeks public comment on the commission's recommendations through Friday.
‘I felt like I was victimized twice’: Retired police officer warns Social Security of fraud, agency sends check to scammer anyway
‘I felt like I was victimized twice’: Retired police officer warns Social Security of fraud, agency sends check to scammer anyway
Dave Galloway tells 13 Investigates he immediately reported identity theft targeting his Social Security benefits, but his attempts to stop the fraud failed.
Logansport dealing with increase in migrants; Beckwith’s claims exaggerate the issue
Logansport dealing with increase in migrants; Beckwith’s claims exaggerate the issue
WTHR 13NEWS is the news leader for Indianapolis and central Indiana. Get the latest news and breaking news.
13 Investigates: New details suggest missing Muncie boy is dead, body put in trash compactor
13 Investigates: New details suggest missing Muncie boy is dead, body put in trash compactor
13 Investigates reported the Muncie child had been missing for nearly five years before anyone brought his disappearance to the attention of police.
Family, police just discovered Muncie boy has been missing 5 years, fear he is dead
Family, police just discovered Muncie boy has been missing 5 years, fear he is dead
'I'm not afraid to use my voice' | Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks to Indiana legal community
'I'm not afraid to use my voice' | Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks to Indiana legal community
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson addressed Indiana attorneys at an IndyBar event to discuss her recent memoir and time on the high court.
New law requires automated external defibrillators at school events, activities
New law requires automated external defibrillators at school events, activities
Family plans to reunite with 2-year-old left in Indy after parents’ deportation | wthr.com
Family plans to reunite with 2-year-old left in Indy after parents’ deportation | wthr.com
The U.S. State Department helped a family get a passport for 2-year-old boy left behind after his parents' deportation following 13 Investigates report.
How ICE uses the Marion County Jail and Indiana sheriffs as part of Trump administration’s mass deportation effort
How ICE uses the Marion County Jail and Indiana sheriffs as part of Trump administration’s mass deportation effort
Immigration officials turn to state jails for help with mass deportation efforts. In the first four months of 2025, the Marion County Jail held 438 ICE detainees.
2-year-old stranded in Indiana after parents' deportation | wthr.com
2-year-old stranded in Indiana after parents' deportation | wthr.com
'We’re at a tipping point' | Prosecutors warn staffing shortages negatively impact public safety
'We’re at a tipping point' | Prosecutors warn staffing shortages negatively impact public safety
Home cash offers help some homeowners, land others in legal trouble
Home cash offers help some homeowners, land others in legal trouble
State report says 2023 Richmond warehouse fire started on city-owned property; 150 residents join new lawsuit
State report says 2023 Richmond warehouse fire started on city-owned property; 150 residents join new lawsuit
Damage Control: Thousands of women sue, call for transparency after hair relaxers linked to cancer
Damage Control: Thousands of women sue, call for transparency after hair relaxers linked to cancer
Damage Control
Damage Control
SIDELINED: 30+ school districts report using an AED on students and adults whose heart stopped
SIDELINED: 30+ school districts report using an AED on students and adults whose heart stopped
SIDELINED: Push to protect Indiana students hits roadblock as half of schools fail to disclose if they have life-saving AEDs
SIDELINED: Push to protect Indiana students hits roadblock as half of schools fail to disclose if they have life-saving AEDs
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