Heat Advisory in effect through 9 p.m. Saturday with heat index near 101°F. Scattered storms this afternoon could disrupt outdoor Fourth plans.

IMPD detectives made seven arrests after Thursday warrants tied to June south‑side shots. Officers say nine guns, including two AR‑style pistols and a conversion device, were seized.

Conner Prairie will anchor Central Indiana’s America 250 weekend with daytime civic programs and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Star‑Spangled Symphony and fireworks across July 2–4.

A new Indiana law narrows neglect rules and aims to stop DCS probes over age‑appropriate unsupervised activities after a Columbus family's repeated reports.

Richmond police say Michael Sloan was arrested on a charge of dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death after investigators tied a suspected sale to a fatal overdose.

Monster Jam World Finals XXVI will be at Lucas Oil Stadium over the Fourth of July weekend in 2027, promising a huge pit party and championship competitions.

A dog died of heat stroke at an Indianapolis animal shelter this week, prompting local shelters to warn owners about extreme heat and fireworks.

Four juveniles were arrested after a Garfield Park robbery attempt left a teen shot in what police describe as self-defense. The Marion County prosecutor will review charges.

Former IU guard James Blackmon Jr., 31, was arrested in Carmel on suspicion of operating while intoxicated; police obtained a warrant for a blood draw and results are pending.

Court documents say 43-year-old Antonio Lee was charged with attempted murder after a south-side shooting captured on video following an alleged overdose.

Extreme heat grips Indianapolis today: highs near 94°F and heat indices in the 100s. Late-day storms could bring brief damaging gusts.

A 20-year-old and a juvenile were arrested after a man was stabbed seven times in an Indianapolis apartment hallway. Court records say the adult faces aggravated battery and other counts.

Thirteen people — including six juveniles — were arrested after search warrants in Indianapolis and Greenwood; police say guns, ammo, phones and marijuana vapes were seized.