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Marine in the outfield: Pioneering Black soldier and trailblazing baseball player receives Congressional Gold Medal
Decades before the Civil Rights movement reshaped the nation’s legal landscape, a select group of Black men carried the heavy burden of breaking racial barriers on two distinct front lines: […]

Brickyard 400 still relevant at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
I remember it like yesterday. A good friend called me early in the morning to wake me and provide the official proclamation for what I’d predicted some months ago. NASCAR […]

Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in southeast Louisiana
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday and is expected to continue to weaken as it moves westward.

Doctors’ Roundtable: Relationships, Lessons And Insights Behind Tampa Bay’s Most Trusted Physicians
From prevention to emerging therapies, these local doctors offer a grounded look at where medicine is today and where it may be headed next.

NY Earns Top 5 Spot in New Ranking of Best States to Grow Old In
New York landed in the top five best states for aging well in a new national study that evaluated healthcare, nursing homes, life expectancy and more. Continue reading…

Indiana reports nearly 600 cases of cyclosporiasis
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana has seen nearly 600 cases of cyclosporiasis, according to state data. Figures from the Indiana Department of Health showed 594 cases in Indiana since May 1, 2026. Those are the latest numbers as of Wednesday, July 22, with another update set for Thursday…

Peptides: Behind the Hype
What re peptides and why is Tampa Bay investing in longevity medicine like never before?

WKTV Weather Photo of the Day: July 23
Check out today's photo of a "Heart in Nature", taken by Peggyann Waldron in Waterville.

Another beautiful day for central Indiana
We are waking up to cool and quiet conditions with temperatures in the lower to mid-50s. A high pressure system is dominating over the Midwest, which will keep the area dry today with a mix of sun and clouds. After having a high of 76° in Indianapolis on Wednesday, temperatures…

My Ride: Dr. Malcolm Root
From daily drivers to dream machines, we’re taking a spin with Dr. Malcolm Root and his prized ride.

Hayley Gilbert: Neonatal Pediatric Specialist, Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU/PICU Transport Coordinator, St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital
Get to know Hayley Gilbert of St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital and read her local knowledge.
