The U.S. Department of Education revised charter school grant applications, aligning with Trump-era school choice policies, and released $33 million in funding while banning grant use for DEI initiatives.

Mayor Ronald Morrell Jr. joins the National League of Cities’ Small Cities Council for a one-year term in 2025.

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department announced on Facebook that missing 6-year-old Catalina Lubin has been found safe; they thanked the public for their help.

Indiana's House Bill 1207 proposes expanding space science in schools, aiming to inspire future scientists with a grant program and the creation of a dedicated fund.

David and Felix Fisher received Westfield's Lifesaving Citizen Award for saving a man and his dog from icy waters.

A man died in an Indianapolis house fire where working smoke alarms were absent, despite firefighters arriving quickly and controlling the blaze within 15 minutes. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

An Indianapolis apartment fire displaced nearly two dozen people and various pets, with one person jumping from a balcony. No injuries were reported; the cause remains under investigation.

The Hamilton County Humane Society is seeking emergency fosters due to a critical heating failure affecting its kennels and the safety of over 130 dogs.

Bruce Mendenhall's trial for the 2007 murder of Carma Purpura has begun, with evidence presented including a bloody bag and the victim's belongings found in his truck.

A fatal car crash occurred in Rossville early Sunday, where a vehicle hit a utility pole and a tree, killing the driver, Chad Munk, 41. Local agencies responded to the scene. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Indiana State Rep. Vernon G. Smith introduces nine bills aimed at improving education and public safety, including studying student absenteeism and disarming domestic violence offenders.

Indiana Sen. Buchanan is addressing concerns about rising property taxes by considering bills for tax relief, including Gov. Braun's proposal in Senate Bill 1 and other bills to reduce taxes and increase transparency.

Indiana Senate Democrats criticize Governor Braun's move to eliminate DEI initiatives, emphasizing the negative impact on the state's growth and values.