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A juvenile was critically injured in a Saturday night shooting on Indianapolis' near west side; investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.
Grant County deputies released photos and descriptions of four people wanted on felony warrants and asked residents to report tips anonymously. Officials warned against approaching the suspects.
A Feb. 19 traffic stop in downtown Kokomo turned up more than 70 pounds of suspected marijuana and about $40,000 in cash, police say. The driver was arrested and the investigation remains active.
First responders pulled a father and two children from a Kia Sorento trapped in floodwaters on Tellman Road near Mill Race Park; no serious injuries were reported. Roads and parks were closed as rivers rose.
A 16-year-old was arrested Thursday in connection with a Jan. 2 east-side shooting that left another juvenile wounded. Investigators say the victim was found awake and breathing.
Weather & Environment in ...
Dense fog and light rain slow commutes in Indianapolis this morning. A Flood Watch is in effect until noon and another 1–3 inches of rain is possible through Saturday.
Politics & Govt in ...
The state board approved a points-based A–F accountability model that raises emphasis on literacy and academic proficiency and adds new success indicators at key grade levels.
A WFYI analysis found Marion County Jail held at least 1,057 people for immigration reasons in 2025. Sheriff Kerry Forestal says the jail will cap ICE holds at 48 hours amid crowding and budget strain.
Patchy fog and an NWS Flood Watch will complicate Wednesday’s commute in Indianapolis. Expect scattered showers, a few storms and localized flooding risk.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Builders in the nine-county Indianapolis region filed 731 single-family permits in January, up about 4% from a year earlier. The modest gain signals local resilience amid national headwinds.
State regulators suspended a Madison doctor after multiple men accused him of sexual abuse during genital exams. The attorney general has urged victims to come forward.
Danise Baird, wife of Rep. Jim Baird, died after complications from injuries sustained in a January car crash. The congressman's office announced her death Sunday.
A 20-year-old Indiana University student was arrested after investigators say Kik exchanges of child sexual abuse material were traced to IP addresses tied to IU. He faces three felony counts in Monroe County.
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