Tempest Artisan Coffee Bar plans a July opening at The Arbuckle in Brownsburg with in‑house roasting, canned lattes and a cocktail program. Construction delays pushed its original timeline, but owners say they’ll open next month.

IPS reversed course and approved Cold Spring’s move to an innovation charter, a change that could unlock state funding and reshuffle services for local campuses. The board also approved related moves for Global Prep and Monarca.

Court documents say a 41-year-old was arrested after allegedly reaching for an officer’s taser at Don Julio’s in Brownsburg.

Wally's opened a 53,000‑sq‑ft travel center off I‑65 in Whitestown with 84 pumps, EV chargers, fresh‑food stations and large restrooms. The company calls it a $40M flagship for road trips.

HEA 1408 requires parental consent and age checks for Hoosiers under 16, limits algorithmic features and gives the attorney general enforcement powers.

A South Bend driver faces felony charges after a late‑night crash near McKinley Avenue killed her passenger, police say.

An IBJ analysis finds Indiana paid more than $3.5 billion in development incentives from 2005–2025, renewing calls for clearer disclosure and legislative oversight.

Fourth Fest returns downtown this Saturday with a 20-minute fireworks show launched from 500 N. Meridian and a street festival starting at 6 p.m.

ACLU of Indiana filed to block Gov. Mike Braun’s plan to install a Ten Commandments monument at the Statehouse, reviving a decades‑old church‑state fight.

An Indiana couple was arrested after authorities say they gave a friend's daughter drugs and sexually exploited her at hotels and a home. Court documents and booking records show images and video were recovered and trafficking and child-exploitation counts were filed.

Extreme Heat Warning in Indianapolis through July 2 with highs near 94°F and heat index above 100°F. Cooling centers are available citywide.

The FDA tapped seven companies — including Eli Lilly and Regeneron — for a PreCheck pilot to speed reviews of new U.S. drug plants. The cohort includes big pharma and specialized CDMOs.

Federal prosecutors say a former USPS worker and two others stole about $255,851 in prepaid debit cards at the Indianapolis mail hub, touching roughly 3,000 potential victims.