INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Looking to tie the knot on Valentine’s Day? The Marion County Clerk’s office is looking to make the holiday even more special at the Indianapolis Artsgarden. 

They are carrying on their tradition of marrying people on the day of love.

This year, over 60 people will be tying the knot at the Artsgarden, with walk-ins available. The decorations were donated this year by Atmosphere Indy, a full service even design and decor company, to give those who are getting married four different back drops to chose from. 

This tradition started nearly 20 years ago under County Clerk Beth White, but the newest Marion County Clerk, Kate Sweeny Bell, ensures the tradition carries on.

For more information, visit indy.gov.

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — “The Zone” featured highlights from 10 boys high school basketball games across central Indiana on Friday.

Watch Segment 1 in the video above

Segment 1 games include:

• Carmel vs. Hamilton Southeastern
• Ben Davis vs. Lawrence North
• Fishers vs. Center Grove
• Marion vs. Mt. Vernon
• Noblesville vs. Brownsburg
• Brebeuf vs. Roncalli

Segment 2

• Whiteland vs. Decatur Central
• Perry Meridian vs. Franklin
• Covenant Christian vs. Scecina
• Carroll vs. Sheridan

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A man convicted in the 1993 cold case murder of an Indianapolis woman has been sentenced to 45 years in prison.

Dana Shepherd, 53, was convicted of one count of murder Friday morning. Other charges of rape and an additional count of murder were dismissed.

News 8 previously reported on Shepherd following his arrest in September 2024.

Carmen Van Huss was found dead in her apartment on March 24, 1993. She’d been found by her father, who came to check on her after she’d missed several phone calls.

Following some time of investigation, her case ran cold. Through genetic testing and advanced analytics, IMPD announced they’d identified Shepherd as a suspect 31 years later.

Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears on Friday said his hope is Shepherd’s sentence will provide justice to Van Huss’s family.

“While no passage of time can ever heal the unimaginable loss Carmen’s family has endured, we are grateful to secure a Murder conviction more than 30 years after this heinous crime,” he said. “Our hope is that this resolution brings a measure of justice and peace to her loved ones, after three decades of waiting for answers.”

Shepherd will serve his sentence in the Indiana Department of Correction. Court records did not indicate if or when he’d be eligible for parole.

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