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CONNERSVILLE, Ind. – A local Marine Corps veteran who dedicated her post-service life to assisting fellow former service members will receive a boost to her mission this Tuesday. Tiffany Bell, a Connersville resident and two-time combat veteran, is set to be gifted a fully refurbished 2021 Honda Pilot SE. The donation comes at a critical […]

INDIANAPOLIS – Roughly 50 cancer survivors and advocates from across Indiana are set to gather at the Statehouse this Wednesday for the annual Cancer Action Day. Organized by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and Blood Cancer United, the group is calling on state lawmakers to pass urgent legislation aimed at preventing […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana University’s unexpected run to the College Football Playoff national championship game has delivered more than wins on the field. According to IU Columbus finance professor Ryan Brewer, the Hoosiers’ football success under second-year head coach Curt Cignetti is generating a surge in revenue, national exposure and long-term program value. Speaking with Inside […]

LAFAYETTE AND LOWELL, Ind. — Indiana State Police are mourning the loss of two retired K9 heroes this weekend, as both the Lafayette and Lowell Districts announced the passing of K9 Jordy and K9 Nikan. K9 Jordy (Lafayette District) served alongside Trooper Jared McQueary from 2015 until his retirement in February 2025. A versatile German […]

***Updated at 5:12 p.m.*** BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Someone set a home on fire Sunday morning, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Just before 2:45 a.m., crews arrived at East Anderson Road, located near East Dora Road, and they spotted a vehicle that crashed into an attached garage, which was actively on fire. One person […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Three people were shot on the far east side of Indianapolis Sunday morning, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Sometime between 12:30 and 1 a.m., officers arrived on Pointe Club Road, near North German Church Road and East 30th Street. One person died, and two people were taken to a hospital. No […]

CARMEL, Ind. — Downtown Carmel was transformed into a winter wonderland as the annual Ice Sculpture Festival drew crowds from across Central Indiana on Friday. Visitors bundled up to stroll through the Arts and Design District, where dozens of hand-carved ice sculptures lined the streets. From animals and winter scenes to pop culture favorites, each […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Two adults and five children were injured in a crash on I-465 on the west side of Indianapolis on Friday. The crash happened just after 12:50 p.m. in the northbound lanes between the interchanges for Sam Jones Expressway and U.S. 40/Washington Street. Indiana State Police said a box truck and an SUV were […]

FRANKLIN, Ind. — A 26-year-old Franklin man was convicted Thursday of a drug deal that led to a person’s death. Aaron Maupin was found guilty of dealing a controlled substance resulting in death, a Level 1 felony. The case stems from the October 2023 death of Bryanna Taylor, who died of fentanyl toxicity. Investigators found […]

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliott announced a historic milestone for the state’s education savings program today, revealing that Indiana529 plans have officially surpassed $9 billion in total assets. As of early 2026, the program boasts more than 463,000 active accounts, a figure the Treasurer says reflects a growing “fiscally responsible mindset” among Hoosier […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts are heading home. The team announced Friday that starting in 2027, Training Camp will move from Westfield’s Grand Park to the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis. The team has been at Grand Park in Westfield since 2018. By making the switch, the Colts join more than 25 other […]

MARION COUNTY, Ind. — Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal wants to set the record straight: there is a major difference between how many beds a jail has and how many people it can actually hold safely. While the Adult Detention Center (ADC) technically has 2,985 beds, the facility was never intended to be packed to […]