Monarca Academy landed a $2M Lilly Endowment grant and will add a ninth grade this fall, funding counselors and tutoring aimed at multilingual students.

A fire at the Marion VA campus Saturday prompted a sheriff's office plea to keep roads clear for water tankers; officials say no injuries and patient care unaffected.

Pots & Pans has opened The Clubhouse on the Monon Trail — a walk‑up cottage serving soft‑serve, mini pies and concession‑style snacks year‑round. The outpost joins the bakery’s College Avenue flagship as a neighborhood snack stop.

Zedd will headline the 2026 Indy 500 Coors Light Snake Pit on May 24 with Crankdat, Wooli, it's murph and Wax Motif. Wristbands start at $60.

The Anderson Police Department acquired three new Animal Control Vehicles to improve their management and transportation of animals, focusing on animal welfare and the comfort and safety of the animals during transport.

Warren Township pushed the K–5 switch to 2027-28 so classrooms, boundaries and programs can be planned and built; bond-funded projects and community meetings are next.

A Kokomo traffic stop resulted in the seizure of 365.8 grams of suspected meth and two arrests, the sheriff's office says. One package reportedly tested positive for fentanyl.

Officer Demetric Smith of the North District IMPD assisted a citizen by jump-starting and fueling his car, an act of kindness recognized by the department and community, earning him the title of Community Service Officer of the Quarter.

Martin University's campus in Martindale‑Brightwood is listed for $3.5M, and neighbors are racing to protect the site.

The Bloomington Fire Department held an awards ceremony to honor firefighters and staff for their service, with several receiving commendations for their work.

Anderson officials want to raise sewer rates 18% and municipal electric rates about 12% to fund repairs and bond projects. The council will take up the measures after a Feb. 17 hearing.

Two people were shot Monday night on Indianapolis' near northwest side; both victims are in stable condition and investigators say the incidents may be linked.

Indianapolis prepares for summer with job opportunities and scholarship programs, while the city's growth and housing market receive positive recognition. Shea Joyce becomes Deputy Mayor for Operations and Government Affairs.