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.

Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith said public Muslim calls to prayer should be banned, prompting condemnation and warnings that a ban would face serious constitutional challenges.

A vacant building on Zionsville’s South Main Street was hit by fire; crews contained the blaze quickly and no injuries were reported.

A central Carmel neighborhood flooded again as council debates raising the city’s stormwater fee to fund repairs. Residents say decades of promises haven’t fixed the drains.

A man died after his car hit a utility pole on Indianapolis' near northwest side early Thursday; officers were on the 500 block of West 16th Street.

Muggy morning in Indy. Strong storms are likely tonight with gusty winds and localized flooding; keep evening plans flexible.

A Carmel Target trainer faces felony and misdemeanor charges after a new hire says he groped her during her first shift; bond on the warrant was set at $5,000.

Local roaster Illumine Coffee will take over the former Tea's Me Café on the near-north side, replacing a neighborhood staple that closed late last year.

Sixteen Bartholomew County races will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot, from county council seats to treasurer and clerk matchups. Here’s what to know about key contests and deadlines.

A 43-year-old man faces multiple felonies after police say they found a loaded shotgun and more than 10 grams of fentanyl in his SUV at a busy Indianapolis intersection.