Two Parke County Jail inmates were charged with sexual battery after corrections staff reported an alleged assault; each is being held on $10,000 bond.

An early-morning blaze struck Young's Creek senior apartments at Compass Park in Franklin; crews responded and investigators are probing the cause.

Speedway authorized an independent appraisal and opened negotiations to restart or reclaim the long-stalled Wilshaw Hotel site across from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. An appraisal is expected in about six weeks and a June decision point is set.

Two people with gunshot wounds arrived at Community Hospital South early Thursday; IMPD says both were conscious and detectives are investigating.

IDOC cut power and removed cell outlets in the D‑cellhouse at Michigan City’s Indiana State Prison after another cell fire hospitalized an inmate. Officials say chargers were confiscated and tablets will be charged centrally while the department investigates.

A teenage boy was shot Tuesday in the 400 block of North Main Street in Martinsville and was airlifted to an Indianapolis hospital. Police say they have a possible juvenile suspect and don’t believe the public is at risk.

A 55-year-old detainee, identified as Tuan Van Bui, was found unresponsive and pronounced dead April 1 at the Miami Correctional Facility. ICE says the death is under investigation and oversight offices were notified.

Colliers closed the sale of 70 Connect II, a 554,228‑sf Greenfield warehouse leased to Yusen Logistics. The cross-docked asset sits in the Mt. Comfort I‑70 corridor.

A routine Take 5 oil change turned into a roughly 600-day fight over a $10,000 engine failure; the dispute has now been docketed at the Indiana Supreme Court.

State Sen. J.D. Ford and a crowded Democratic field are vying to unseat Rep. Victoria Spartz in Indiana’s May 5 primary. Registration closes April 6.

A suspected hand grenade found on a Columbus lawn prompted deputies to close West County Road 650N while bomb technicians responded. The scene remained blocked as specialists evaluated the device.

Early‑morning gunfire on Indianapolis’ west side left one person dead; detectives have blocked off the 5600 block of Oliver Avenue and are seeking tips.

A $6 million preservation rehab at Capitol Station modernized 50 apartments and used HUD and tax-credit financing to lock in long-term affordability for Indianapolis seniors.