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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.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
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.
A woman died after being struck by an IndyGo bus Friday night on North Post Road; IMPD is investigating and the bus driver is cooperating.
A Marion County judge has postponed Mark Sanchez’s criminal jury trial for a second time, moving the case to April 9 as the former analyst continues his medical recovery.
Photos show firefighters cutting away about 30 feet of a pedestrian bridge near the Harding Street exit after a blaze; crews say the fire is under control.
A head‑on crash on County Road 600 South left one person dead and two hospitalized; the Shelby County coroner will identify the deceased after family notification.
An early-morning shooting in Marion left a man dead and prompted a homicide probe; a woman was taken in for questioning. Investigators are asking anyone with tips to call the sheriff's office.
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