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Docs: Danville man accused of molesting children over the course of several months

DANVILLE, Ind. — A 29-year-old man is accused of molesting two juveniles over the course of several months. According to court documents, an officer with the Danville Police Department received a delayed rape report on Nov. 2. Police then reached out to the reporting party and learned that a man later identified as…

7 adults with pets displaced after fire breaks out in residential area

INDIANAPOLIS— A household of seven and their two pets have been displaced after a window AC unit caught fire. The Indianapolis Fire Department responded to a home on the near east side after a fire was reported on Monday afternoon. IFD firefighters arrived to find the 30 block of Hendricks Pl. showing an active blaze.

Sheriff's office looking for two individuals involved in theft investigation

MONROE COUNTY, Ind. — An investigation is underway after the Monroe County Humane Association reported a theft from their donation bins. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the report of a theft that had occurred Wednesday night. Deputies arrived at 700 block of S. Fieldstone Blvd…

Indy man arrested for death of his father, confesses he found it 'liberating'

INDIANAPOLIS-- An Indianapolis man is accused of killing his own father inside their home on Indy’s west side. Police were first called to the home by the victim’s boss after he didn’t show up to work. Forcing open the front door on Lupine Drive Saturday morning, police found 63-year-old Jody Comer dead after being…

17-year-old injured in accidental shooting on east side of Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — A 17-year-old was injured in an accidental shooting on the east side of Indianapolis on Sunday evening. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers received a report that suggested a person suffering from apparent gunshot wounds had checked into Community East Hospital — which…

Council committee to debate data center tax breaks

INDIANAPOLIS -- At 5:30 p.m., the Metropolitan Development Committee of the City-County Council will debate whether to extend $113 million in tax abatements over 10 years to the developer of the DC Blox data center and adjacent building at the Thunderbird Commerce Center on Indianapolis’ southeast side. The…

Docs: 3 arrested for promoting prostitution in Johnson County

JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind. -- Police have arrested three people allegedly caught running a prostitution ring in Johnson County. According to court documents, Matthew Thompson, Darby Thompson and Malinda Johnson each face a Level 5 Felony for promoting prostitution. The investigation into the trio began on Oct. 6 when a…

Richmond Police: 1 dead, 1 arrested following vehicle-pedestrian crash

RICHMOND, Ind. -- A Richmond resident was pronounced dead following a vehicle-pedestrian crash on Sunday evening in Richmond. According to a post on social media from the Richmond Police Department, officers from the department's patrol division responded to the 600 block of West National Road at around 7:43 p.m…

Docs: Woman sexually assaulted while trapped in Muncie man's garage

MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie man has been accused of trapping a woman in his garage and sexually assaulting her. According to an affidavit for probable cause, officers with the Muncie Police Department responded to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital around 1:14 a.m. Sunday to take a sexual assault report. When police arrived…

Docs: 2 Greenwood residents charged after injured child left outside for hours

GREENWOOD, Ind. -- A pair of Greenwood residents were charged in Johnson County after a 10-year-old called police after he had sat outside for more than five hours with a hairline fracture, telling police that his home didn't have electricity. According to court documents recently filed in Johnson County, 31-year-old…

Flora Fire 10 Years Later | Ep. 1: 4 deaths, 1 arson, 0 arrests

FLORA, Ind. — Nov. 21 marks exactly 10 years since four young girls were killed in an arson fire in Carroll County. The four sisters, Keyana (11), Keyara (9), Kerriele (7) and Kionnie (5), died after a blaze broke out at their home in Flora. Fire investigators later ruled that the fire was arson. Today,

IMPD: 5 teens arrested after armed carjacking leads to chase

INDIANAPOLIS -- Five teens were arrested early Sunday morning after a reported armed carjacking on the west side of Indianapolis led to a chase involving multiple law enforcement agencies. According to a news release from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers from IMPD's southwest district were…

IDNR: Fairmount man dead after crossbow hunting accident

WABASH COUNTY, Ind. -- A Fairmount man was pronounced dead after a reported hunting accident in Wabash County on Sunday evening. According to a news release from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Indiana Conservation Officers responded to a report of a hunting-related accident just before 6 p.m. on Sunday…

Bright and beautiful start to the week

It was another chilly morning throughout central Indiana with low temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Despite the cold and frosty start, the weather will recover nicely this afternoon as highs rise to the lower to mid-60s. Temperatures today will run nearly 10 degrees above average for the date! A ridge of high…

Tippecanoe Co.: 1 dead after crash in Lafayette

TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. -- A single-vehicle crash led to the death of a man Saturday evening in Lafayette. According to the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office, officials responded to the crash at around 7:17 p.m. on Saturday. The crash occurred on US Highway 52 South, just north of County Road 900 South. The office…

Body discovered in White River on Indy's near southwest side

INDIANAPOLIS -- An investigation is underway after a body was recovered from the White River Sunday morning. First responders with the Indianapolis Fire Department responded shortly after 3 a.m. to the 1100 block of Kentucky Avenue in response to reports that a body had been located in the water. Officials with the…

IMPD: Man found with deadly gunshot wounds in alleyway on Indy's north side

INDIANAPOLIS -- Police are investigating after a shooting left a man dead on Indy's north side Monday morning. Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded around 7:50 a.m. to the area of W. 40th Street and Cornelius Avenue after receiving reports that a person had been shot. IMPD revealed…

Car catches fire on I-465 on west side

INDIANAPOLIS – Drivers should watch for a car fire on the west side of Indianapolis. This happened on I-465 northbound at mile marker 11.7. That’s near the Washington Street exit. INDOT cameras showed flames and smoke coming from a vehicle stopped on the shoulder, with the fire spreading to nearby grass. Emergency…

Butler loses to Boise State on the road, 100-81

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Aginaldo Neto had 25 points in Boise State's 100-81 win over Butler on Sunday. Neto added six rebounds, five assists, and three steals for the Broncos (2-0). Spencer Ahrens scored 24 points and added five rebounds. Dovydas Butka shot 5 of 11 from the field and 4 of 5 from the

Cowboys score late touchdown to hand Colts 5th straight loss

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Colts put up a valiant fight on Sunday afternoon, but the effort wasn't good enough. Running back Javonte Williams scored a one-yard touchdown with 1:08 to play to lift the Dallas Cowboys to a 27-23 win at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts have now lost five straight games and are 2-7

Man found dead in west side home, 1 in custody

INDIANAPOLIS - An investigation is underway after a man was found dead in a home on Indy's west side Saturday morning. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, just after 10 a.m., officers responded to a home in the 3200 block of Lupine Drive on a request to check the welfare of a person. When

Turning the mild corner once again in central Indiana

It's the coldest of the season so far this morning. #Indianapolis got even chillier than yesterday as we currently sit at 32°. Many hometowns are below freezing so bring the jackets if you need to head out early! We went 225 days since our last freeze. The 4th longest growing season on record. Chilly for

No. 4 Notre Dame takes big lead, then holds off No. 1 Miami 31-24 in a classic

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Marcus Freeman didn't deny the obvious. Even for a storied program like Notre Dame, beating Miami had enormous significance. If that wasn't enough, it kept Notre Dame's national title hopes alive as well. CJ Carr threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 4 Notre Dame avenged its most

No. 4 Notre Dame takes big lead, then holds off No. 1 Miami 31-24 in a classic

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Marcus Freeman didn't deny the obvious. Even for a storied program like Notre Dame, beating Miami had enormous significance. If that wasn't enough, it kept Notre Dame's national title hopes alive as well. CJ Carr threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 4 Notre Dame avenged its most

IMPD investigating double shooting on Indy's near northwest side

INDIANAPOLIS — An investigation is underway after two teens were injured in a shooting on Indy's near northwest side on Saturday night. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the 1600 block of North Warman Avenue on reports of a person shot. Once officers arrived, they…

Nuggets beat the Pacers 114-102 in Mexico City behind Nikola Jokic's 19 points

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 10 of his 19 points in the first quarter and the Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 114-102 in Mexico City. Jokic also grabbed 13 rebounds and dished out eight assists, while Cameron Johnson added 18 points and Jamal Murray finished with 16 for the Nuggets, who have

Nuggets beat the Pacers 114-102 in Mexico City behind Nikola Jokic's 19 points

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 10 of his 19 points in the first quarter and the Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 114-102 in Mexico City. Jokic also grabbed 13 rebounds and dished out eight assists, while Cameron Johnson added 18 points and Jamal Murray finished with 16 for the Nuggets, who have

Warmer temperatures briefly return

It was a cooler start to the weekend across Central Indiana, with temperatures falling below average for this time of year. Most areas only saw highs in the mid-to-low 50s. These cooler temperatures will stick around overnight, with temperatures falling into the upper 20s to low 30s under mostly clear skies. Winds…

Lucas Oil Stadium’s roof open for Colts’ matchup with Cowboys on Sunday

INDIANAPOLIS — The roof is open as the Colts prepare to defend home turf against the Dallas Cowboys. It is not yet known if the window will be opened. The Indianapolis Colts enter the matchup with a 2-6 record. Last week, the Colts lost to the Jaguars while the Cowboys fell to the Arizona Cardinals.

Lucas Oil Stadium’s roof open for Colts’ matchup with Cowboys on Sunday

INDIANAPOLIS — The roof is open as the Colts prepare to defend home turf against the Dallas Cowboys. It is not yet known if the window will be opened. The Indianapolis Colts enter the matchup with a 2-6 record. Last week, the Colts lost to the Jaguars while the Cowboys fell to the Arizona Cardinals.

Cowboys at Colts: What to watch for

INDIANAPOLIS – Areas of interest in the Indianapolis Colts’ Sunday meeting with the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium: History lesson Part I Dallas leads the overall series 12-6. Since the Colts’ relocation in 1984, the Cowboys hold a 6-4 edge. History lesson Part II The most recent meeting is memorable for all the…

Cowboys at Colts: What to watch for

INDIANAPOLIS – Areas of interest in the Indianapolis Colts’ Sunday meeting with the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium: History lesson Part I Dallas leads the overall series 12-6. Since the Colts’ relocation in 1984, the Cowboys hold a 6-4 edge. History lesson Part II The most recent meeting is memorable for all the…

Martinsville Police Department searching for missing 39-year-old

MARTINSVILLE, Ind. — Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating a 39-year-old missing man. According to the Martinsville Police Department, family members reported that Joshua G. Herndon was missing on Friday, although he has not been seen or spoken to since mid August. It is reportedly unusual behavior…

Reports: Colts have gotten interest on QB Daniel Jones

INDIANAPOLIS – Speculation on which players the Indianapolis Colts are willing to part with as the NFL’s trade deadline nears has included another prominent name. Starting quarterback Daniel Jones. Interim general manager Ed Dodds reportedly has had discussions with other teams regarding Jones, according to ESPN and…

Reports: Colts have gotten interest on QB Daniel Jones

INDIANAPOLIS – Speculation on which players the Indianapolis Colts are willing to part with as the NFL’s trade deadline nears has included another prominent name. Starting quarterback Daniel Jones. Interim general manager Ed Dodds reportedly has had discussions with other teams regarding Jones, according to ESPN and…

Crisp and sunny fall weekend in central Indiana

It's officially the coldest morning of the season so far in #Indianapolis. 34° is our low Saturday morning. We still haven't had our first freeze; last time was March 28th (224 days ago). Tomorrow morning looks as cold, if not a little bit colder than today. It's the 5th-warmest November open on record and still

Man dead after being stabbed on Indy's south side

INDIANAPOLIS - An investigation is underway after a man was killed in a stabbing on Indy's south side early Saturday morning. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to the 2300 block of East Banta Road on a request to check the welfare of a person around 2:22 a.m. When…

Central Indiana Christmas tree farms prepare for holiday rush

THORNTOWN, Ind. - Thanksgiving is just three weeks away, and so is the start of Christmas tree harvesting. As local tree farms prepare to welcome customers with holiday cheer, FOX59/CBS4 shares a peek at this year's crops and costs. The thousands of trees that stand tall are waiting for festive folks to take them home…

Speedway shops trying to keep prices low for holiday shoppers

SPEEDWAY, Ind. — The lights are up along Main Street, and the holiday mood is set. The shops say all they need now are the customers. Friday night’s Speedway Stroll kicked off the season of holiday spending. Both brick and mortar and pop-up shops said it was a much-needed jolt. ”People don't spend money the

YLEH: Indiana House Speaker-Elect talks priorities for the 2027 legislative session

INDIANAPOLIS—Following a major election night upset for the Indiana House Republican Caucus, State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) will replace State Rep. Todd Huston (R-Fishers) as House Speaker heading into the 2027 legislative session. “It’s a tremendous loss to not have Speaker Huston here today,” House Speaker-Elect…

Muncie man sentenced to 7 years of home detention in rape case

MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie man was sentenced to seven years of home detention in a rape case last month. According to Indiana's public court reporting system, 31-year-old Brandon Lee Resler was charged with the following in November 2025: Resler pleaded guilty to five of the six charges he faced earlier this year. As part

Lebanon votes no to new police headquarters

LEBANON, Ind. - Voters in Lebanon made their voice heard, weighing in on public safety infrastructure this election day. 60% of Lebanon voters checked no to a referendum to fund a new roughly $40 million police headquarters. “Obviously, there's a little disappointment, but the people have spoken,” said Sgt. Justin…

Morning lows near freezing with frost this weekend

Our dry, warm start to Fall continues. Since September 1st, Indianapolis has had 3.04" of rain, 4.01" below average. Due to our recent lack of rainfall, 83% of the state is reporting abnormally dry soil conditions and moderate drought (the first stage of drought) now encompasses 24% of the state. We've had 54 days of

Man wanted on Grant County attempted murder charge arrested in Ohio

GRANT COUNTY, Ind. — A man wanted on an attempted murder charge in Indiana was arrested in Ohio on Thursday. According to booking information made available via the Warren County Jail, 53-year-old Marty L. Banter was apprehended around 2:30 p.m. The reason listed for Banter's arrest on his booking card is "fugitive…

Docs: Indianapolis man brandishes knife, chases employees at Taco Bell

INDIANAPOLIS -- An Indianapolis man was taken into custody after he reportedly brandished a knife at a northeast-side Taco Bell, chasing employees and threatening three individuals who locked themselves in the manager's office. According to court documents recently filed in Marion County, Landon Jones was charged…

Docs: Indy man arrested after attack left victim with skull fractures, brain bleed

INDIANAPOLIS -- Police have arrested a man accused of beating another man during an assault that left the victim in a medically induced coma and with multiple skull fractures on Indy's northeast side. Gregory Price, 35, faces a Level 3 Felony for aggravated battery and battery resulting in serious bodily injury, which…

Local woman starts groundbreaking new pancreatic cancer treatment

CARMEL, Ind - For someone who loves life more than anything, a pancreatic cancer diagnosis came as the biggest shock to Shelley Frisch. “I just didn’t want to believe it,” Frisch said. Frisch learned of the diagnosis earlier this year, shortly before turning 88. “I don’t want to ever be mistaken that people don't want

Woman sentenced to 12 years in child sex trafficking case

MADISON COUNTY, Ind. -- A Madison County woman has learned her sentence for sex trafficking a minor. Court records show that Jessica Lindzy has been sentenced to 12 years in the Indiana Department of Correction. Two of those years have been suspended to probation, meaning she will serve a total of 10 years behind bars.

Kings of Leon to bring 2027 tour to Ruoff Music Center

INDIANAPOLIS -- Following the release of the band's 10th full-length studio album, Grammy Award winners Kings of Leon announced that they are bringing their 2027 tour to Central Indiana next May. According to a news release from Live Nation, Kings of Leon will perform with Band of Horses at the Ruoff Music Center on…

Docs: Charges filed against Bloomington man for assisting in wife's suicide

This story mentions suicide and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is currently experiencing thoughts of suicide, or a mental health or substance use crisis, please call 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and speak with a trained crisis specialist 24/7. For additional information, please visit…

Jogger dead after being struck by vehicle in Tippecanoe County

TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. -- An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Tippecanoe County on Thursday evening. Deputies with the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office responded around 6:10 p.m. to the intersection of Piney Grove Drive and East 300 North in response to a reported…

IMPD: Suspect turns himself in after September shooting left man critically injured

INDIANAPOLIS -- An Indianapolis man is behind bars for allegedly shooting and wounding another man two months ago on the city’s near northeast side. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has announced the arrest of 51-year-old Leon Berry after a warrant had been issued for his arrest on felony charges of…

Breast, lung cancer screenings available

INDIANAPOLIS — Franciscan Health is set to host three breast and lung cancer awareness screening events in Plainfield and Greenwood. The Pink & Pearl campaign is focused on raising awareness and support for both breast and lung cancer. Pink represents breast cancer. Pearl represents lung cancer. Breast cancer is the…

Ambulance manufacturer expands operations in Goshen

GOSHEN, Ind. – A company that manufactures ambulances and other specialty vehicles plans an expansion in northern Indiana. According to the governor's office, Wright Industries, established in 2025, has outgrown its 72,000-square-foot facility and will invest $18,000,000 to buy the former Wabash National Services…

'A family tradition': Boone County celebrates Gravy Chase's 10th anniversary

BOONE COUNTY, Ind. -- Before the turkey hits the table this Thanksgiving, it's time to chase a little gravy! Boone County is celebrating ten years of the Gravy Chase this month. The community loves this Thanksgiving morning race because 100% of proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Boone County, and you can choose

Mild fall continues with cooler days ahead

Fall has been unusually warm across Central Indiana. Since September 1st, Indianapolis has recorded 54 days with above-average temperatures, making this the warmest start to fall on record. Despite the recent warmth, a noticeable cooldown is ahead as temperatures turn more seasonal heading into the weekend. The other…

'The people spoke loudly': Gov. Mike Braun responds to historic election losses for GOP

INDIANAPOLIS—Following historic losses for the Indiana GOP this election cycle, Gov. Mike Braun (R-Indiana) blamed Tuesday night’s “carnage” on Republicans’ failure to address issues surrounding affordability. “The people spoke loudly,” Gov. Braun said. “They were cranky, irritable, and we did not read that well.”…

Ravenswood homeowners working to make flood repairs before winter

INDIANAPOLIS — Impending winter weather has some Marion County residents rushing to recover from this summer’s devastating floods. FEMA told Richard Gauchat and Amanda Reel to leave their Ravenswood home months ago, but they didn’t listen. As some houses sit empty, theirs remains a flurry of repairs. “Who wants to be…

19-year-old man wanted for Richmond triple shooting arrested in Tennessee

RICHMOND, Ind. — A 19-year-old man wanted in connection with a triple shooting has been arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Knoxville, Tennessee, after multiple months on the run. According to the Richmond Police Department, Joshua Smith, who is referred to as “J-Murda,” was arrested on an outstanding warrant…

IMPD: Missing 25-year-old located and safe

UPDATE (11/6/26): According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Nashay Binion has been located and is safe. ---------------------------------------------------------- Original Story INDIANAPOLIS — Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating a 25-year-old missing woman who has been diagnosed…

Silver Alert declared for missing juvenile girl, last seen out of Winfield

WINFIELD, Ind. — A Silver Alert has been declared for missing juvenile girl, Anberlin Brown. According to the Lake Station Police Department, Brown was reporting missing out of Winfield Monday night. Brown is 16-year-old described to have red hair with blue eyes. She was last seen wearing all black clothing with white…

Columbus man arrested on felony sexual battery charge

DECATUR COUNTY, Ind. — A Columbus man has been arrested on one count of felony sexual battery. According to the Indiana State Police, 32-year-old Brian M. Vaillancourt was arrested at his residence in Columbus on Thursday. Vaillancourt was tied to a reported battery incident in Decatur County in August 2026. According…

Purdue University names Jay B. Silveria as next president

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University has named its 14th president following Mitch Daniels' term as the interim president. Jay B. Silveria, a retired lieutenant general and current president of the University of Arkansas System, was unanimously elected by the university's Board of Trustees on Thursday as its next…

Drought spreads across the state; Frost is likely this weekend

Our dry, warm start to Fall continues. Since September 1st, Indianapolis has had 3.04" of rain, 3.91" below average. Due to our recent lack of rainfall, 83% of the state is reporting abnormally dry soil conditions and moderate drought (the first stage of drought) now encompasses 24% of the state. We've had 54 days of

ICE activity continues on Indy's east side

INDIANAPOLIS — Another round of immigration enforcement operations took place Thursday morning, with ICE agents being reported at multiple businesses in Lawrence. Meanwhile, some Indianapolis area community members are raising concerns. "It's sad and it's scary. There has to be a better way of doing things like this,"…

Fountain Square hemp dealer charged with felony drug dealing in Hancock County

INDIANAPOLIS -- Felony drug charges have been filed in Hancock County against a local hemp dealer who runs a dispensary in Fountain Square. The suspect spoke out against those charges a day after he was released from jail. He insists he’s being unfairly targeted and has done nothing wrong. The investigation began when…

Muncie man sentenced to 40 years after killing woman, burning corpse

MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie man has been sentenced to nearly 40 years after he pleaded guilty to killing a woman and burning her corpse. Jonathon Christy, 46, pleaded guilty to the following charges: Christy was arrested in relation to the death of 44-year-old Brandi Bradley of Kokomo 16 days after a missing persons report

Indiana's Lincoln Party outlines path forward following Tuesday's elections

INDIANAPOLIS -- Officials with the Lincoln Party laid out a path forward after a party candidate for Indiana Secretary of State received more than 70,000 votes in Tuesday's election. According to a news release from the party, officials said that the Lincoln Party has secured statewide ballot access because of Indiana…

Purdue students bring Vonnegut sci-fi world to life as Klepper brings humor

INDIANAPOLIS – What if you could step inside the world of your favorite book? For fans of Kurt Vonnegut, that question is about to become a little less science fiction and a lot more Indianapolis. The festival opens with the museum’s signature fundraising gala, Night of Vonnegut, at Indianapolis Public Library’s…

Man gets 50 years for shooting, killing 17-year-old in Marion

MARION, Ind. -- A man will serve over 50 years behind bars for shooting and killing a 17-year-old during a reported drug deal in Marion last year. The Grant County Prosecutor's Office announced that Cordel Bice has been sentenced to 55 years, with 50 of those years to be served in the Indiana Department of

Belichick, 4 other coaches advance in Pro Football Hall of Fame consideration

INDIANAPOLIS – It took a Super Bowl pedigree for five coaches to reach the final stage in pursuit of inclusion in the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2027. The group is led by Bill Belichick, who directed the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl championships and three other championship-game appearances. He’s…

Questions raised over state maneuvers to carry out overnight execution

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- Jeffrey Weisheit was executed at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City overnight. ”I can confirm that early today Jeffrey Weisheit was executed by lethal injection. His time of death was 12:45. He had no final words.” That update from Indiana Department of Correction Communications Director…

Fayette Co.: 600 pounds of stolen copper found during traffic stop

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ind. -- A traffic stop in Fayette County on Tuesday led to three arrests in a month-long theft investigation. According to a post on social media from the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, a deputy conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of 18th Street and Illinois Avenue. During the…

Bon Jovi to perform at Notre Dame Stadium

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Bon Jovi is set to make a stop in northern Indiana next year as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band announced new tour dates for its "Forever Tour." According to a news release, the GRAMMY Award-winning band will perform a show at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 2,

Indy man gets 9 years for role in fatal crash in Indianapolis in 2023

INDIANAPOLIS — A man has been sentenced for his role in a fatal crash that left a 20-year-old dead on the southeast side of Indianapolis three years ago. On Wednesday, Bradley Woods was sentenced to nine years in prison, followed by 3.5 years of home detention with GPS monitoring and 2.5 years of probation. Woods

Breezy and cooler day ahead with shower chances late

A cold front brought beneficial rainfall to the area on Wednesday. Bloomington ended up received more than 0.60” of rain yesterday with only 0.31” measured at the Indianapolis Airport. Rain showers have moved out, and we are seeing scattered cloud cover across central Indiana this Thursday morning. The rain gear will…

I-69 reopens after semi crash in Grant County

GRANT COUNTY, Ind. – A crash involving an overturned semi closed part of I-69 in Grant County for more than two hours on Thursday. According to an alert from the Indiana Department of Transportation, this happened around 6:30 a.m. on southbound I-69 near Landess (between Indiana 5 and Indiana 18). INDOT initially…

Pacers snap skid thanks to Nembhard's 22 points, Nesmith's late 3

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Andrew Nembhard scored 22 points, Aaron Nesmith had 16, including a 3-pointer in the closing seconds, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Memphis Grizzles 107-103 on Wednesday night. The Grizzlies pulled within 104-103 on Ty Jerome's floater with 28.2 seconds left, but Nesmith connected on the…

Semi crash closes part of I-65 in Johnson County

JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind. -- A crash closed part of I-65 in Johnson County on Thursday morning. According to an alert from the Indiana Department of Transportation citing Indiana State Police, it happened before 4:30 a.m. on I-65 southbound at mile marker 83.8. That's a few miles south of the Franklin exit. The crash…

Woman critically hurt in near northwest side shooting

INDIANAPOLIS – A woman was critically injured in a shooting on the near northwest side of Indianapolis. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the victim arrived at Eskenazi Hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. She was reportedly in critical condition. Investigators believe the shooting…

Weisheit executed by lethal injection in Michigan City

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- Convicted child killer Jeffrey Weisheit was put to death at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City overnight. Weisheit spent 13 years on death row after his conviction for killing two children in Evansville. Shortly after midnight central standard time, officers from the Indiana Department of…

An engaged electorate helped propel Hamilton County blue wave

HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — Voting advocacy groups are left stunned by a now blue Hamilton County but they credit the victory to months of work. "I was braced for us putting in a lot of work without much return," said Carl Klutzke, an organizer with the group Indivisible Westfield. The voting advocacy group organized…

Indiana Supreme Court votes 3-2 to proceed with Weisheit execution

INDIANAPOLIS— At 10:22 p.m. EST Wednesday the Indiana Supreme Court voted by a 3-2 margin to continue with the execution of Jeffrey Weisheit for the murders of two children in Evansville in 2010. The high court’s nearly unprecedented split ruling came as Weisheit had less than three hours to live. The condemned man’s…

YLEH: Blue wave hits Indiana as Democrats flip key races in 2026 midterms

INDIANAPOLIS—For the first time in more than a decade, Indiana Democrats flipped two statewide offices as party nominees Beau Bayh and Jessica Bailey won their respective races. “I'm so blessed and privileged to live in this great state and to have earned the trust of Hoosier voters,” Secretary of State-Elect Bayh…