An Indianapolis man, Khiry Van Wilkens, was identified as Fort Wayne's first homicide victim of 2026 after being found shot in a vehicle. Police are actively investigating the incident.

A fire in Fort Wayne's Coventry Court West Apartments resulted in the death of 21-year-old Shaylea Rae Gaona and injuries to three others. The cause is under investigation.

The NFL Flag Championships are set for July in Westfield, Indiana, featuring over 350 flag football teams, signaling the sport’s growth and its Olympics inclusion.

Bloomington delays sanitation services due to severe winter weather, urging residents to hold waste carts until conditions improve and crews can safely resume operations.

IMPD advises Indianapolis residents to stay indoors due to hazardous winter conditions and emphasizes that travel should only be for essential personnel.

Indianapolis faces severe winter weather, with extreme cold and wind chills leading to NWS warnings and advisories about frostbite and hypothermia risks.

Three people were seriously injured in a vehicle collision at a Boone County intersection; the cause is under investigation, possibly involving impaired driving.

Hamilton County has escalated its winter weather response to a Travel Watch due to dangerous road conditions, announcing an extended Winter Storm Warning through social media.

A house fire in Cambridge City, Wayne County, resulted in three deaths on January 24. Authorities are investigating the cause and trying to confirm victims' identities.

Missing 17-year-old Emerson Chapman from Fortville has been found safe, according to the local police department. Details of her disappearance and location are still undisclosed.

Lawrence, Indiana provides residents with advice on preventing frozen pipes, including knowing the main shutoff valve, keeping cabinets open, insulating pipes, and maintaining at least 55°F heating.

Indiana is considering phasing out the penny in cash transactions, as part of a tax policy reform proposed by State Sen. Dan Dernulc in Senate Bill 243, which recently passed a Senate Committee.

Sen. Greg Goode was named Legislator of the Year by CAPNI for his health care legislation efforts in Indiana, particularly with bills enhancing APRNs' role in the state.