Carmel's International Winter Festival at Civic Square Gazebo features global Christmas carols and decorated trees, aiming to foster community and international awareness.

Indiana man Phillip Hoover died after falling through ice while trying to save his dog; he was pronounced dead at a hospital. The dog survived. The incident is under investigation.

Indiana State Senator Kyle Walker will not seek re-election in 2026, amidst tensions over GOP redistricting and after receiving threats. He intends to finish his term and opposes mid-decade redistricting, reflecting divisions within the state GOP.

A man was shot dead on Indianapolis's south side on Burkhart Drive near South Meridian Street and East Banta Avenue. IMPD has no suspects yet and is investigating the motive.

Richard Allen's legal team requested more time and permission to submit an oversized appeal brief for his 2017 double murder conviction, citing numerous constitutional issues and the complexity of the case.

An Uber driver in Indianapolis, Francisco Valadez, accepted a plea deal for a 45-year sentence for murdering passenger Chanti Dixon during an attempted rape.

Indianapolis faces light snow, fog, and a wind chill of 16°F, with visibility at five miles and an expected temperature drop tonight.

Indiana State Rep. Peggy Mayfield receives Legislator of the Year honor from the Indiana State Chiropractic Association for her work on healthcare legislation.

Representative Smaltz shared his thoughts on House Bill 1032 after a committee hearing, valuing collaboration and the committee's support as the bill moves forward for further deliberations.

A man is critically injured after a shooting at a Fort Wayne gas station; police are investigating the incident deemed an isolated event with no public threat.

Fort Wayne police arrested Domonique Drew for a fatal shooting that took place on December 2, 2025, on E. Washington Blvd. The male victim died at the hospital.

Boone County organizes a Christmas Wreath Contest to support local charities, where the public can vote for their favorite government agency's wreath at the courthouse. Proceeds aid "Shop with a Cop" and a raffle benefits the Child Advocacy Center.

Carmel City Council extended the deadline for landlords to register rental properties to February 1, 2026, with a nominal fee and increasing late penalties after that date.