A Silver Alert has been issued for missing 50-year-old Vincent Kirby from Kokomo, Indiana, last seen wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans, and white shoes, who may be in extreme danger.

Indianapolis has a partly cloudy morning with high humidity; temperatures will rise to 92°F with light winds. The evening will stay warm at 71°F. The weekend forecast includes potential thunderstorms and continuing heat.

Lawrence Community Park hosts a free public culinary event on July 4 with a diverse food and vendor lineup, featuring local flavors, crafts, and fireworks.

Armed carjackers were arrested in Indianapolis after failing to start a stolen vehicle. Police then linked the suspects to another nearby vehicle with a broken window, also reported as stolen.

Bloomington unveils its Creative Placemaking plan to enrich community development with arts and culture, based on input from 4,000+ residents. Celebration set for July 16, featuring art, food, music, and performances. Details at blm.mn/cpcelebration.

The NWS Indianapolis forecasts a week with chances of rain, thunderstorms, and hot, sunny days, including high temperatures around 90 degrees and increased precipitation likelihood starting Sunday.

A woman in Indianapolis received a 16-year federal prison sentence for trafficking over 40 grams of fentanyl, as reported by the U.S. DEA and Acting U.S. Attorney.

Plainfield, Indiana, has implemented a traffic change at Vestal Road and Township Line Road, converting the 4-way stop to a 2-way stop to facilitate a traffic study by the Town of Avon.

Thieves drove through Big Wick Fireworks' entrance in Indianapolis, looting the store early Wednesday; despite police efforts, suspects remained at large.

A fire broke out on the roof of the Tru by Hilton hotel near Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis; it was contained within 20 minutes with no injuries, as guests and workers evacuated swiftly. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The IMPD's "Be In the Know Before They Go" campaign advises on keeping kids safe in summer by teaching them to avoid and de-escalate violence, and through events like East District Community Day.

Indiana continues to award the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship to aspiring teachers, with a record 1,091 applicants for the 2025-2026 academic year and about 300 recipients.

The Indianapolis National Weather Service reports a clear morning with temperatures at 65°F, winds at 5 mph, and visibility at 10 miles, with sunny forecasts ahead.