The Indiana Farm Bureau’s market‑basket survey finds the typical Fourth of July cookout fell to $66.73 for 10 people — with potato salad plunging and some proteins mixed.

MSR owner Mike Shank confirmed Felix Rosenqvist will leave after 2026 and is expected to race for another team in 2027, reshuffling IndyCar’s driver market.

Lawrence Fourth Fest on July 4 packs a parade, car show, food trucks, live music and a fireworks finale at Lawrence Community Park.

Beech Grove City Schools will hold summer meetings about a proposed 2026 operating referendum intended to replace the 2020 levy and preserve core services. Officials warn a failed vote could mean millions in cuts.

Mid-North Food Pantry in Indianapolis expanded hours after November SNAP cuts and is now serving roughly 200 people per distribution day. Volunteers and small staff are keeping the pantry running.

A Columbus woman pleaded guilty to a Level 6 felony in a case involving a 14-year-old; court records show a jail term, a suspended portion and probation.

Orlando-based Aurum Developments opened a Midwest HQ on Vermilion Street and will hold a July 3 open house as it partners with local investors to rehab storefronts.

A June 22 plea deadline puts pressure on the defendant in the 2022 Henryville killing; a jury trial is set for July 6 in Clark Circuit Court.

Buc‑ee’s has filed to rezone roughly 80 acres at the Worthsville Road exit to build a mega travel center; Greenwood planners will review the petition Monday.

A Greenfield detective and a Madison County prosecutor were honored for their roles in the ICAC probe that led to a 91‑year sentence. The post included photos shared from Fishers PD.

Prison Island opens at Castleton Square Mall this month with 47 themed challenge cells and 90-minute team sessions for families, couples and corporate groups.

A Marion County conviction came Thursday in the June 3, 2025 near‑north Indianapolis killing of Kia Robinson. Prosecutors credited witnesses and forensic evidence.

Keystone Group has bought the Renaissance Indianapolis North in Carmel and plans renovations that add suites, new dining and expanded meeting space as part of a larger campus vision.