Carmel's Mayor Sue Finkam launches a new financial transparency portal, providing residents with detailed insights into the city's expenditures and fiscal policy.

Hamilton County's Surveyor, Kenton Ward, has been honored with two awards for his nearly 50-year dedication to floodplain management, including the Excellence in Floodplain Management Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the INAFSM.

Khaleena McClendon, a 12-year-old, was found safe after being missing since being seen at her junior high school. The Lafayette community aided in her search.

One person died in a crash on I-465 in Indianapolis, with traffic expected to be affected for hours. The collision involved a van catching fire after hitting a semi near Washington Street.

Devin X. Myers was convicted of triple murder and other charges for a 2022 fatal home invasion in Muncie, admitting to firearm use and a criminal history.

A 23-year-old man was stabbed to death following a domestic dispute between siblings in an Anderson neighborhood, with a 21-year-old sibling in custody.

A brush fire rapidly spread across the North Fork State Wildlife Refuge near Bloomington, affecting 15-17 acres before firefighters, facing high winds, contained it. The cause remains unknown.

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis forecasts thunderstorms and gusty winds for central Indiana, with a high near 70 degrees and south southwest winds up to 37 mph. Evening skies will clear with cooler temperatures.

Indianapolis man Salam Abdul Ali, convicted felon, was found guilty of possessing firearms following a disturbance call and investigation by authorities.

Greenwood approved its 2025 operating budget, focusing on infrastructure and public safety without increasing the tax rate, aligning with the city's growth.

Hamilton Heights School Corporation and Hamilton County Council introduce the "Handle with Care" program to help students cope with trauma by notifying schools after an incident without disclosing details.

The Carmel Police Department has launched a Drone First Responder Program to improve response times and safety by using drones to assess incidents before officers arrive on the scene.

Mayor Sue Finkam gave a State of the City address in Carmel, discussing early achievements, future plans, and new initiatives such as a drone program and transparency portal.