Indianapolis, IN
Indiana attorney general on avoiding scams after tornadoes
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Avoiding scams will be a priority for the thousands of people affected by tornadoes in March in Indiana.
News 8 spoke with Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita to learn what to avoid.
As the shock of powerful tornadoes that hit parts of the state move out of the forefront of people’s minds and thoughts of the cleanup and community settle in, so will the scammers, according to Rokita.
“There are people out there that roam from state to state following these storms, for example, and they’re not all reputable,” he said during a Monday interview at his office.
Rokita’s office is responsible for investigating consumer complaints, such as those that may come as a result of scams.
“Sometimes it’s the old-fashioned way; they’ll knock on your door,” Rokita said.
He adds that technology brings scammers as well.
“You can get solicited via email, you can get solicited on Facebook or your social media as if they were at your door. It’s always better to get someone on the phone or in person so you can match a face with an ID,” he said.
Rokita says to make sure any agreements are put in writing.
“At the same time, anything that’s promised to you that’s not in that contract, you shouldn’t expect to have it done. If the contract doesn’t look right, if it’s not tracking what they promised, get that contract changed, so their promises are in writing,” Rokita said.
He offers another piece of advice to Hoosiers.
“Never give (the entire payment) price upfront,” he said, adding that the most he would suggest to pay upfront is half. “But as a little as possible until the work is complete.”
Rokita says people who believe they’ve been victims of scams can go to indianaconsumer.com to file a report. “Unless you file a report, we have no idea they’re scamming you or your neighbor,” the Republican said.
Indianapolis, IN
1 lane closed on I-465 after crash involving state trooper
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A crash involving a state trooper shut down a portion of I-465 on the east side of Indianapolis on Tuesday morning.
The far left lane of southbound I-465 is closed between the I-70 interchange and East 16th Street, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.
The crash happened around 9:55 a.m. and involved three vehicles, including the state trooper’s patrol vehicle.
The state trooper was not hurt, and one person suffered “very minor injury,” Indiana State Police confirmed to News 8.
No other injuries were reported.
It’s not clear what led to the crash. Indiana State Police reported icy conditions on ramps and roadways around the Indianapolis metro throughout the morning.
Indianapolis, IN
2 die in Wayne County crash between semi and passenger vehicle
HAGERSTOWN, Ind. (WISH) — Two people died Monday night in the crash of a semitractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle in northwestern Wayne County, the sheriff told News 8.
Sheriff Randy Retter said the crash happened on State Road 1 near Charles Road. That’s about 4 miles west of the town of Economy and 4.5 miles north of the town of Hagerstown.
Wayne County was under a travel watch on Monday night, although it was not immediately known if wintry conditions on the road played any role in the crash. The sheriff did not have any other information that could immediately be shared at 10:15 p.m. Monday.
Indiana Department of Transportation issued an alert to travelers just before 8:45 p.m. Monday that State Road 1 was closed in both directions for a crash between Pierce Road and Charles Road. That closing remained in place as of 10:30 p.m. Monday.
Indianapolis, IN
Cold temperatures stick around all week | Jan 26, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Lots of snow covered roadways this morning including the interstates as well. Use caution if you are out on the interstates or the side streets throughout the day. The cold air is in place and will stick around throughout the rest of the week and even into the weekend. Temperatures will only be into the teens for highs and sub-zero low temperatures.
TODAY: A few flurries possible early this morning from some lake effect snow just off to the north of us. We’ll look for some sunshine later today but it is going to be bitterly cold. High temperatures only around 9 for the afternoon. Winds will be a bit breezy and could gust at times near 20 mph. That will create temperatures below zero all day long.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy conditions tonight frigid with low temperatures falling below zero. We will see wind chill values anywhere from 15 to 25 degrees below zero. An extreme cold warning goes into place later tonight and will last until 11:00 on Tuesday.
TOMORROW: Temperatures will start out in the morning below zero. Winds will be a bit gusty and could create wind chill values in the morning anywhere from 15 to 25 below zero. Partly cloudy skies on Tuesday. This will be the warmest day we see of the work week. Highs will be right around 20. Wind chill values will still be below zero at times.
7 DAY EXTENDED FORECAST: The cold air sticks around heading into the middle and latter half of the week. Highs on Wednesday will only be right around 14. Look for mostly sunny skies on Wednesday clouds begin to increase Thursday and Friday. Temperatures really don’t budge, we’ll look for highs into the middle teens.
Some snow chances could be possible heading into the weekend. Doesn’t look like we’re going to see a massive system but rather just a few flurries at times. Temperatures are still going to be cold heading into the weekend as well.
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