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A former Indiana fire chief faces new child sex crime charges tied to allegations from 2012. The woman at the center of the case is now speaking publicly.
A domestic disturbance involving gunfire sent a person fleeing onto the B&O Trail in Speedway. Police said the incident caused no serious injuries and no longer posed a public threat.
Weather & Environment in ...
Indianapolis gets clear skies and a sunny 83-degree Wednesday before storms return Friday night and soak the weekend.
A fast‑moving thunderstorm Monday night left roughly 20,000 customers without power in Indianapolis as forecasters issued flash‑flood and severe‑storm alerts.
A judge handed Tony Lee Schoettmer a 50‑year term after he pleaded guilty in the 2025 strangling death of 73‑year‑old Jim Gaw, who was disabled and battling cancer.
Politics & Govt in ...
Indiana's inspector general has stopped posting public summaries of investigative reports, citing legal risks. Watchdogs warn the move could limit transparency into state government problems.
Community & Society in ...
Out of Reach 2026 finds Hoosiers need roughly $24 an hour to afford a two‑bedroom — well above typical renter pay and deepening a statewide housing shortfall.
Sports in ...
The Colts say 108 Indiana high schools have committed to girls flag football, pushing the sport toward possible IHSAA sanctioning and state championships.
Carmel will convert part of a westside water facility into its seventh fire station, officials say, aiming to save costs and speed emergency response on the northwest side.
A domestic shooting near Pekin sparked a multi-county chase that ended with the arrest of a 33-year-old man; two women were hospitalized and the investigation continues.
Patchy fog may slow Tuesday morning commutes; afternoons turn breezy with highs near 86°F. Storm chances rise again late week, peaking Saturday.
A sudden veto from acting mayor Jeff Howe paused a unanimous council plan to set design and sustainability rules in the McKinley neighborhood.
A 15-year-old was hospitalized after gunfire at a near-north Indianapolis short-term rental. IMPD is investigating and asking for tips.
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