Butler broke ground on the Allen Whitehill Clowes Ballroom — a $9M‑backed, midscale music and events hall that will sit beside Clowes Memorial Hall and anchor a planned Midtown Arts District.

A new law lets Indiana teens get their probationary driver’s license on their 16th birthday starting July 1, 2026. Tests, a six‑month permit period and parental paperwork still apply.

Citizens Energy crews have begun replacing lead service lines in Near Northwest–Riverside as part of a federally backed, multi‑year program to remove dangerous pipes. The work is being coordinated with water‑main upgrades and adds a small charge to customer bills.

Sunny and warm Thursday in Indianapolis with highs near 86°F. Scattered showers and thunderstorms possible late Saturday into Saturday night.

A Moreno Valley man is accused of paying a 10-year-old Kokomo boy Robux for explicit videos; investigators say platform records and chat logs helped them trace the suspect.

Skylake opens Thursday in Sheridan with a six‑acre lake, obstacle courses and cabanas.

A crash just north of Columbus left one person dead and three injured Thursday afternoon; a county crash reconstruction team is investigating.

A Franklin mother was arrested after police found her 2‑month‑old alone in a car at a Meijer parking lot; she faces a felony neglect charge.

AT&T says its $1.9 billion Indiana build will extend fiber, improve 5G and strengthen FirstNet across the state. Local public‑private projects are already under way.

Tickets are on sale for the World Food Championships in Indianapolis this October. GA starts at $15 and kids 8 and under get free admission.

A Mooresville police officer was involved in a serious crash on East Main Street Saturday, prompting road closures and an active investigation.

An undercover meth buy in Marion ended in a struggle; the suspect was treated at Marion Health and the sheriff’s office says it is reviewing the takedown.

A Fishers middle-school teacher faces strangulation and battery charges after police say he restrained a 12-year-old in class; surveillance video and witness statements are part of the probe.