A north-side Indianapolis mother says a man tried to pull her 11-year-old daughter through a bedroom window at The Lodge at Trails Edge; IMPD says detectives are investigating.

A 32-year-old Richmond man was arrested on a preliminary felony sexual battery charge after an investigation into a March incident; online dockets show prior related proceedings.

Deputies serving a warrant at a Kokomo hotel seized a 9mm, suspected meth and other drugs and arrested seven people, officials said.

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.