State Sen. Goode named co-chair of Indiana's defense caucus, emphasizing the defense sector's role in the state's economy and his focus on supporting military installations and defense contractors.

A 36-year-old man was fatally shot on Beeler Avenue in Indianapolis; police believe the victim, Kristopher Somerville, was targeted. No suspect details released.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office remembered Deputy Floyd T. Settles on the 53rd anniversary of his death in the line of duty during a 1972 bank robbery.

A fire at The Harrison Apartments in Indianapolis led to evacuations and rescues; an electrical issue linked to a space heater is the suspected cause.

South Bend calls for vendors for its Linden Avenue Farmer's Market to promote health and tackle food insecurity, with events set to run monthly from May to September.

Vincent F. Lembo, 21, of West Lafayette, was arrested on charges of sexual assault and criminal confinement. Police acted on a victim's report near South River Road.

Indiana House advances bill to enhance public safety by establishing a prosecution fund and special prosecutor unit, intending to improve prosecutor retention and legal resource availability.

Brownsburg firefighters rescued an owl with a broken wing after it became stuck in a truck's grill, earning community acclaim for their swift action and care.

Indianapolis will experience mild temperatures and sunny skies today, with a high near 43°F and light breezes. Clear skies continue tonight, with a low around 31°F. The week offers gradual warming and a chance of rain by Wednesday.

Purdue University Northwest junior Pia Lopez is interning at the Indiana Statehouse, assisting with bill tracking, constituent services, and legislative research.

Indiana House passes Rep. Teshka's bill aiming to enhance K-12 math skills, with measures for advanced placement and numeracy screenings, and teacher program scrutiny.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita sues Dillsboro Emergency Ambulance for inadequate emergency services in Dearborn County, demanding restructuring for improved response times.

A Fort Wayne man died after his car hit a tree in Huntington County. The crash is under investigation, with speed as a possible factor. The driver wasn't wearing a seatbelt.