Garth Brooks expanded his Indianapolis kickoff at Gainbridge Fieldhouse with added late‑August dates. Tickets for the opening nights went on sale July 17.

Three people were arrested after deputies executed a Kokomo search warrant that turned up roughly 52.5 grams of suspected meth and related paraphernalia.

Scattered storms and heat-index values near 100°F will affect Indianapolis Friday; an Air Quality Action Day urges sensitive residents to limit outdoor time.

St. Joseph County prosecutors say the June 16 South Bend officer‑involved shooting that killed Jujaun Bates was a justified homicide; no criminal charges will be filed. Prosecutors cited state self‑defense law after reviewing video and evidence.

Eli Lilly agreed to buy AtaiBeckley for about $2.8B upfront, gaining an intranasal 5‑MeO‑DMT therapy now moving into Phase 3. The deal signals big‑pharma interest in rapid‑acting psychedelic treatments.

A Heat Advisory runs noon–8 p.m. Wednesday in Indianapolis as humidity pushes heat indexes near 100. Officials urge limiting outdoor exertion and staying hydrated.

A motorcycle struck a utility pole at SR 39 and Anderson Lane in Lebanon; the passenger died and the driver was airlifted in critical condition. Authorities have asked a multi‑agency team to investigate.

The City of Lawrence announced Post 23, Tailwind Cafe and Comfort Option as the first tenants for The Corner at Fort Ben, moving the Fort Ben redevelopment closer to a summer opening.

A West Lafayette man was arrested in Whitestown after an undercover Snapchat sting and now faces felony child solicitation charges.

Three people were detained after an Indy pursuit ended with a PIT; police say three guns — including a conversion device — were recovered.

Expedition Partners and Birge & Held bought The Signature in Carmel, boosting their joint multifamily portfolio to roughly $340M as they pursue larger growth targets.

A juvenile was wounded in a near‑southeast side parking lot shooting and a 16‑year‑old is in custody. IMPD is seeking tips.

Crews are moving dirt at the 96‑acre Hamilton County training campus near 160th and River Road; the county posted a behind‑the‑scenes tour showing early site work.