Teams and drivers prepare at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 109th Indianapolis 500, starting with two-day open testing on April 23. Events are available for live viewing online and on-site.

Indiana enacted Senate Enrolled Act 1 (SEA 1), offering $1.3 billion in property tax relief over three years, including tax credits for homeowners, farmers, and small businesses, with reforms for long-term stability and a new transparency portal.

NIPSCO is criticized for poor service and high electricity prices, with local legislators and stakeholders discussing solutions including the company working with Indiana's energy office.

Indiana's legislature approved a bill to ease child care access, allowing greater flexibility for school-run programs and extending voucher validity. The bill awaits the governor's signature.

Indiana's Safe Zones program starts May 5 to enforce speed limits in construction zones, using automated systems to issue fines for speeding, starting with warnings followed by escalating tickets. The aim is to reduce work zone fatalities.

An 18-year-old, Nicholas L. Johnson, was arrested for breaking into a Hendricks County home and falling asleep there; he displayed intoxication and faces charges including residential entry and minor alcohol consumption.

Alivia Brown, a 9-year-old with cystic fibrosis, became a police officer for a day in Plainfield, fulfilling her dream with Make-A-Wish and local police involvement.

The Fishers Police Department in Indiana uses advanced forensics, like the Rapid DNA machine, to expedite crime-solving, aid inter-agency collaboration, and improve public safety.

A man died and three were injured in a head-on collision in Noblesville involving a Chevy Silverado and a GMC Acadia. The cause is under investigation.

Hamilton County officials announced 236th Street will close from US 31 to Deming Road starting April 21, 2025, for bridge reconstruction, with detours provided.

A bill to increase IEDC transparency passed the Indiana Senate unanimously. It will require notifying local officials about land purchases over 100 acres.

Belarmino Sierra-Mata, 47, was sentenced to five years in prison and three years supervised release for distributing meth and illegally reentering the U.S. after deportation.

The Corner at Fort Ben, Lawrence's new commercial hub, launches with a groundbreaking event on April 22, offering high-end dining and retail in a 15,000 sq ft space.