A weather‑activated warming shelter at West Morris Church will open tonight at 6 p.m. for men and couples as temperatures drop across central Indiana.

New Palestine Community Schools will move grades 6–8 into the intermediate campus for 2026–27, close and remove the current junior high and expand Sugar Creek Elementary.

Elizabeth Fuquay of Camby claimed a $200,000 Powerball prize after playing with Power Play and Double Play. She plans a family trip and to invest the rest.

A new Indiana law shields Good Samaritans who break into locked cars to rescue pets if they call authorities, use only necessary force and stay with the animal.

Streets to Home Indy has sped placements to about 27 days and aims to house 300–350 people by summer with $8.1M in backing.

Plainfield's new pre-hospital blood program was used within 36 hours to stabilize a trauma patient, town officials say.

Families at several IPS elementary schools say shared "specials" schedules have canceled clubs and driven teachers away as the district prepares the 2026-27 budget.

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

Plymouth Community School Corporation will end districtwide free lunches in 2026–27, citing rising food costs and inadequate reimbursements. New prices and help options are listed.

A Greenfield tattooist is inking tiny pink bows called “Hailey’s bow” and donating $50 from each tattoo to the family of Fishers teen Hailey Buzbee.

Brooklyn Cook's parents say months of bullying at North Vernon schools culminated in their 11‑year‑old daughter's suicide and are now seeking accountability in a wrongful‑death suit.

Westfield Police Department in Indiana is soliciting historical items from the community for display in their new building, including photos, uniforms, and equipment.

The Fishers Health Department highlighted Public Health Nurse Amanda Didier for her contribution to community health and her STI testing program initiatives.