Hamilton County is preparing for National Drug Take Back Day to combat prescription drug misuse, providing an opportunity for residents to safely dispose of unwanted medications.

Tiffany J. Preston was appointed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Indiana as the District Election Officer to ensure a fair and safe election process.

The weather forecast for Indianapolis indicates clear skies, starting with a chilly morning and warming to 68 degrees in the afternoon. The clear conditions are expected to continue into early next week with gradually rising temperatures.

A man was fatally shot in Indianapolis, with IMPD conducting an investigation. No suspect has been identified, and tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers.

Three ex-IU basketball players accuse former team doctor, Bradford Bomba Sr., of sexual abuse; they allege the university knew but did nothing, as IU hires a law firm to investigate.

A Lafayette man, Taruis Shanklin, has been arrested on charges of possessing child pornography, following a months-long investigation prompted by a cyber tip.

An Indianapolis man, Joshua Raine, is charged in a hit-and-run that killed 14-year-old Wilberto Rivera. He reported the incident a day later, believing he had hit a deer.

The Hamilton County Health Department and Indiana Immunization Coalition are hosting a free webinar on HPV and vaccination to prevent related cancers.

Hamilton County won the Achievement Award for its Water Availability Study, addressing water supply sustainability amidst growth, showcased at a conference.

IMPD is probing a shooting at Red Roof Inn where Chasidy Hahn, 23, was killed, possibly following a parking lot disturbance. No suspects are identified, and video footage is sought to aid the investigation.

A 12-year-old student from Avon Middle School South, Braxton Garvin, died in a bike crash. The Avon Police are investigating, and the community is mourning.

The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for Indianapolis for early Thursday, with a low of 29 degrees expected. Conditions will warm later to 63 degrees with clear skies continuing into the weekend.

A human bone found by a fisherman at Wabash Bottoms Park has led to a police probe. DNA testing will compare it to a skull found in May for potential links.