Two vehicles collided in Boone County, Indiana, resulting in severe injuries for one driver, Johannes Ryff, and minor injuries for the other, Birtram Hampton. The crash is under investigation by the Boone County Fatal Alcohol Crash Team.

A fire at a vacant building in Indianapolis caused minor roof damage to adjacent businesses, with no injuries reported. Firefighters faced icy conditions while extinguishing the blaze.

IMPD seeks public assistance to locate missing 71-year-old Lewis Calvin Morris, last seen on January 6, 2025. He may require medical help. Tips can be reported to IMPD or Crime Stoppers.

A former office manager in Indiana was sentenced to 30 months for embezzling over $1 million from a family business using fraudulent payroll and credit transactions.

The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld lengthy sentences for three individuals convicted of the murder of Chris Beaty during 2020 protests in Indianapolis.

A fatal crash involving a Kokomo police officer's vehicle and a Ford, reportedly driven by an impaired driver, claimed the life of a passenger and injured others. Indiana State Police are investigating the incident.

A $25,000 reward is offered for information on fugitive ex-councilman Steven Sumner, facing child molestation charges.

Ex-Indiana congressional candidate Gabriel Whitley is set to plead guilty to falsifying FEC reports by inflating campaign contributions and inventing donors.

Aaron McClure was rearrested in connection with a Dec. 23 shooting at Castleton Square Mall following new evidence, despite initial charges being dropped.

Morgan Killebrew was arrested on felony charges after a Kokomo shooting left two teens injured. The victims were hospitalized, one in critical condition. The incident reportedly stemmed from a prior dispute.

One cat died and another was rescued from a house fire in Columbus; the fire caused an estimated $150,000 in damages. Firefighters faced intense conditions to save the pets and battle the blaze. An investigation into the cause is ongoing.

Police in Evansville shot and killed a neglected dog that charged at an officer during an attempted rescue operation; the dog's owner was cited for neglect.

An officer-involved shooting in Peru, Indiana led to no injuries among law enforcement, while one suspect was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; two individuals were arrested, and a manhunt ensued for potentially more suspects.