Two Indianapolis men drew 18-year federal sentences and a third was earlier given five years for a July 2024 string of armed robberies that targeted gas stations and a Dollar Tree.

IMPD released surveillance images for three people wanted in recent downtown Indianapolis thefts and a burglary, including an e‑bike taken from an apartment bike room.

Local roaster Illumine Coffee will take over the former Tea's Me Café on the near-north side, replacing a neighborhood staple that closed late last year.

Two dogs were found unresponsive in a parked car outside Cicero's Boathouse; an Indianapolis woman was arrested and faces animal‑cruelty charges.

Court filings say Autumn Reed poured gasoline through a Randolph Street home and set it ablaze; the blast injured six people, including two infants. Charges were filed this week.

Sixteen Bartholomew County races will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot, from county council seats to treasurer and clerk matchups. Here’s what to know about key contests and deadlines.

Bob Johnson, 73, died after a fireworks-related accident; Vincennes postponed its Fourth of July show while officials investigate.

Muggy today with highs near 87°F. NWS warns of strong storms and flash flooding late Thursday into the weekend.

IMPD arrested a suspect wanted in a shots-fired probe after officers used a vehicle pin maneuver. A loaded handgun and suspected meth, pills and marijuana were seized.

A 43-year-old man faces multiple felonies after police say they found a loaded shotgun and more than 10 grams of fentanyl in his SUV at a busy Indianapolis intersection.

A 19-month-old child died after being pulled from a retention pond behind a Lawrence apartment complex. Police say there’s no indication of foul play and the coroner will investigate.

Patchy fog this morning and highs near 86°F. Threat of heavier showers and localized flooding increases late Thursday into Friday.

A woman was killed and a man later died after a reported murder‑suicide Monday at E. 13th and N. Gladstone, IMPD says. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call homicide investigators.