A Hancock County jury convicted Sean Wheatley on two felony child-molesting counts; sentencing was set for August 8, 2024. Prosecutors say the victim was under 14.

Indiana State Police say an Australian man was arrested in late June after allegedly attempting to exploit a Wabash County child online. Multiple electronic devices were seized and are under forensic review.

A Hendricks County jury acquitted a man accused in a shooting outside an east‑side Indianapolis bar after a short deliberation and a self‑defense claim.

Two Powerball tickets worth $50,000 apiece were sold at stores in Fishers and Greenwood. Winners should secure their tickets and follow Hoosier Lottery claim steps.

A Muncie man faces felony charges after police say a disagreement over a cat ended in a stabbing. Video reportedly shows the animal being mishandled before the attack.

Two new wells and a transfer line will begin feeding Anderson’s expanded Lafayette plant Thursday, adding roughly three million gallons to the city’s supply.

A 16-year-old was shot Wednesday morning on Indianapolis' north side near the Monon Trail; police say he was hospitalized in stable condition and the shooting is under investigation.

An Indianapolis man was arrested after shots were fired at a USPS semi on I‑70; no one was hurt. Investigators recovered a shell casing and the suspect's vehicle.

A 22-year-old New Palestine man faces felony strangulation and domestic-battery charges after a July attack that left a woman hospitalized.

Shayna Williams has pleaded guilty after prosecutors say she persuaded an elderly neighbor and a friend to hand over roughly $672,086 in an alleged fraud scheme.

Gov. Mike Braun says eligible state employees will get a one-time bonus in the July 29 paycheck; amounts vary by hire date and won’t change base pay.

Hamilton County confirmed the season’s first West Nile‑positive mosquito at Founders Park in Carmel; targeted fogging is planned and officials urged precautions.

USGS and state data show nine‑banded armadillos are establishing breeding populations in parts of Indiana, with sightings rising around Marion County.