Indiana third graders have shown a nearly 5% increase in IREAD reading scores in the 2024-2025 school year, reflecting educational advances and teacher impact.

Indiana sees a notable increase in third grade literacy rates, with 87% of students achieving proficiency, attributed to a collective effort from education leaders and new literacy standards.

Daniel Jones leads the Colts to a 33-8 win over the Dolphins, ending an 11-game losing streak on season openers and memorializing late owner Jim Irsay.

The Indiana House Republican Caucus is offering internships for the 2026 legislative session to college students and recent graduates interested in government work.

Madison County legislators in Indiana received high rankings from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for their work promoting economic growth and job creation in the 2025 session.

Indiana lawmakers Lehman and Prescott receive perfect scores from the Indiana Chamber for their support of pro-economy and jobs bills in the 2025 legislative session.

Early Sunday morning, a man died after his SUV crashed into a house on the north side of Indianapolis. IMPD responded to the single-vehicle accident on Delbrook Drive, where the driver was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later died. The crash happened in the Holiday housing addition and remains under investigation.

Indiana State Rep. Maureen Bauer was targeted in a "sextortion" crime involving a digitally altered image, sparking an ongoing criminal investigation.

Ryan Austin Lauless from Colorado pleaded guilty to sextortion of at least 68 minors and sex trafficking of five children, exploiting social media under a fake identity.

An Indiana woman died after her car crashed into Ketchikan Creek in Alaska, hitting a pedestrian and submerging in the water. Despite initial resuscitation efforts, she succumbed to her injuries.

The Lagers in Lawrence Oktoberfest celebration features over 150 craft beers, food, live music, games, and wiener dog races, highlighting German heritage and local hospitality.

A Muncie man was sentenced to 36 years for throwing his girlfriend in front of a train, convicted of attempted murder and battery with a deadly weapon.

A woman in Carmel was arrested after stealing from a salon, leading police on a chase, and hitting cruisers. She faces multiple charges, including resisting law enforcement.