Richmond, IN news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In Richmond, IN on Friday, October 16, 2026: Shooting at Lions Park: teen arrested, another hospitalized. Also: RuPaul's Drag Race winner Sasha Colby will perform in Richmond in December; Metzger Bar and Butchery will close permanently on December 19, 2026. Weather: Mostly clear today, 38–51°F with winds up to 16 mph.

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A 16-year-old was arrested after a shooting at Lions Park injured a 15-year-old Thursday.WHIO TV · Oct 16, 12:48 PM

News & local government

Richmond DPU raised urgent concerns about mounting billing issues and communication breakdown.WTVR.com · Oct 15, 5:40 PM

Events & going out

RuPaul's Drag Race winner Sasha Colby will perform in Richmond in December.WRIC ABC 8News · Oct 16, 10:45 AM

Food & drink

Metzger Bar and Butchery will close permanently on December 19, 2026.Richmond Times-Dispatch · Oct 16, 11:45 AM

Community & volunteering

Sprout School childcare center strike continues with partial reopening underway.VPM · Oct 16, 4:05 PM

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