A bright, unusually warm Friday will top out near 84°F in Indianapolis. Scattered thunderstorms — some possibly severe — are likely late Friday into early Saturday.

FOP president Rick Snyder says homicides and shootings are down in Indianapolis, crediting bail changes, a new contract and Chief Tanya Terry.

IMPD and federal partners are searching for 39-year-old Javon Cushenberry after a west-side shooting that killed a 33-year-old woman. Rewards are being offered and tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers.

The Big Ten will hold its inaugural postseason volleyball tournament at Fishers Event Center Nov. 20–25, 2026, a 15‑team week that crowns a champion on Nov. 25. Ticket and broadcast details will be released later.

A federal appeals court revived Teva’s patent fight with Eli Lilly and sent the case back to Massachusetts, reopening a dispute that once produced a $176.5M jury award.

IMPD arrested a 37-year-old Indianapolis woman in connection with a Nov. 16 accidental shooting; she faces a neglect-of-a-dependent charge and is due in court April 17.

A stolen e-bike led IMPD to arrest a 19-year-old after officers say they found a loaded handgun fitted with a conversion device. Marion County prosecutors will review charges.

Alexandria police seized about $200,000 in new tools and other merchandise after a March 2 stop; two people now face organized retail theft and corrupt business influence charges.

Volunteers and family say investigators still have DNA and other evidence in the 2004 Mooresville killing of Ronli Ratliff, and are asking the public for tips.

Beau Bayh surged past rivals with a strong first-quarter haul and now carries roughly $2 million into the lead-up to June’s nominating conventions. The gap reshapes the early math in the secretary of state contest.

Two senior Republican officials in the Indiana Election Division will resign effective May 6 after a letter criticizing Secretary of State Diego Morales. The departures come as county clerks finalize ballots for the May 5 primary.

Indianapolis Ballet principal Yoshiko Kamikusa has opened Legacy Tokyo on Mass Ave, pairing Sutadonya rice bowls with family recipes while continuing to perform. The shop sits in the Factory Arts District and leans on both chain staples and house additions.

Bloomington will not renew its Flock Safety contract and says it will limit data access while it evaluates alternatives and prepares a report for the council.