The Indiana Crime Guns Task Force was named national HIDTA Task Force of the Year after a multi‑agency probe that seized firearms, drugs and conversion devices.

Sheetz says it will invest nearly $1B to open about 100 stores across Indiana over the next decade, a major expansion that will intensify convenience-store competition in Hoosier communities.

A Marion County jury convicted Stephen Uppfalt of attempted murder in a 2023 I‑465 road‑rage shooting that wounded a 19‑year‑old. Sentencing is set for April 27.

Federal prosecutors say four men ran a Near East Side stash house and distributed more than 55 kg of cocaine; sentences range from under five years to nearly 12.

A Hamilton County judge signed an order ending GPS monitoring for the former Noblesville student; the tracking lapses on April 11 when he turns 21.

Eric Christopher, the co-founder of Zylo, will take over as TechPoint’s president and CEO on April 7, stepping into a statewide role focused on talent, capital and AI. The hire follows a national search and the departure of Ting Gootee to CICP.

A judge remanded the SD 38 ballot dispute to the Indiana Election Commission after an expungement, complicating the Republican primary days before voting. The commission must decide whether the change alters eligibility.

Reports say the NCAA is close to expanding March Madness to 76 teams, adding a 12-game opening round and eight extra at-large bids that would reshape the bubble.

A citywide push to clear litter and illegal dumping is underway in Indianapolis, with volunteers, the DPW and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful coordinating hundreds of cleanups.

A wind advisory and storm alert covered Grant County Thursday, with gusts up to 45–50 mph and storms possible this evening; officials urged residents to secure outdoor items.

First Lady Maureen Braun announced the Imagination Library now covers all 92 Indiana counties, bringing free monthly books to every child under five.

Eighteen people were arrested and officers seized firearms and drugs after a search of a near-north side home; charges are under review.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely today in Indianapolis with heavy downpours and gusty winds possible through the weekend.