A 38-year-old Anderson man faces Level 1 felony charges after a child reported alleged abuse spanning nearly three years.

The Indiana Historical Society is cutting 11 staffers and ending its statewide National History Day program after a major state funding shift.

Pike Township is weighing a $12 million replacement for aging Station 63, but nearby residents are already raising traffic and road-work concerns.

A mother is accused of driving drunk with three children in her car before trying to leave a crash. Court documents also say police found a loaded handgun in her purse.

A fast‑moving thunderstorm Monday night left roughly 20,000 customers without power in Indianapolis as forecasters issued flash‑flood and severe‑storm alerts.

A 15-year-old was hospitalized after gunfire at a near-north Indianapolis short-term rental. IMPD is investigating and asking for tips.

A 5-year-old was taken to Riley Hospital after an accidental shooting in New Palestine. Police say witness accounts point to an accidental discharge as investigators continue to probe.

Cool Saturday morning gives way to a sharp warm‑up Sunday–Monday with highs into the 90s and a chance of late‑night storms. Cooling centers are listed.

An IndyStar investigation found months‑long delays at Indiana’s public access office and a 2024 law that narrowed its power, leaving records fights stalled.

A 24-year-old Indianapolis woman was arrested after court documents say she photographed her toddler and shared edited images over Kik; the case was flagged by NCMEC.

An Indianapolis man was sentenced after posting violent Instagram threats aimed at Center Grove High School. Police say a search of his home turned up a gun and digital evidence.

IMPD responded to a critical incident on the east side after a reported gunshot at a home in the 8000 block of East 37th Street late Wednesday night.

Court filings allege an Indianapolis man paid a hired shooter to kill his wife for a $15,000 insurance payout; a bench trial is set for Aug. 13, 2026.