Northwestern has tapped Purdue President Mung Chiang as its next president, starting July 1. The hire brings tech-policy and fundraising heft to a campus still rebounding from federal scrutiny.

Scattered storms could turn severe Monday afternoon in Indianapolis. Gusty winds and heavy downpours may cause brief flooding and disrupt outdoor plans.

The Pentagon will put a one‑star officer in charge of Naval Warfare Center Crane by Oct. 1, 2026 — a move advocates say deepens Indiana’s role in hypersonics.

IndyCar disallowed Caio Collet's and Jack Harvey's qualifying times after inspections found unapproved modifications to Dallara-supplied parts.

A Fishers man was arrested after a decoy sting by Bikers Against Predators. He faces child solicitation and resisting charges and remains jailed.

Plainfield police say a man fired multiple shots at the GetGo on E. Main St. Saturday; a suspect was later detained in Marion County and no injuries were reported.

Clear, humid Sunday with highs near 87°F. Scattered severe storms are possible Monday and Tuesday, with damaging winds and localized flooding the main concerns.

The sheriff's SVOR Saturday Snapshot says 26 registrants were verified this week as deputies opened new violation cases and made arrests.

A motorcyclist died Friday after colliding with a Tippecanoe School Corporation bus near Lafayette. Four middle‑school students aboard were unhurt.

A Tell City couple faces preliminary charges after police say a search of their home turned up about 15 grams of meth and roughly 850 hypodermic needles.

Mayor Jim Coffman said Beech Grove 'is strong' as the city outlines a $17M Emerson Avenue package, roundabout projects and downtown business wins. He also warned of budget pressure while honoring recent losses.

Showers and a few strong storms will sweep across Indianapolis on Saturday, May 16, with highs near 80°F and gusty winds. Expect brief heavy downpours and reduced visibility.

A mother says an Uber driver took her 12-year-old miles from school; IMPD is investigating and Uber says it's looking into the report.