FRANKLIN, Ind — Mike Pruitt resigned as Johnson County coroner Aug. 5, one day before he pleaded guilty to seven misdemeanor charges involving a 17-year-old girl. Pruitt admitted he gave alcohol to the girl on several occasions. The girl’s mother told the court Pruitt’s actions went beyond that, accusing him of sending more than 100 […]
WASHINGTON — Indiana Sen. Todd Young says a new bill aimed at pressuring Russia is about more than just sending a message. Speaking on the Senate floor, Young backed a bill that would increase economic pressure on Russia as it continues its war in Ukraine. The Senate approved the measure 86-11, sending it to the […]
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 800 pounds of methamphetamine has been seized in the largest meth bust in Indiana history, according to the DEA. DEA agents, along with the ATF, Homeland Security Investigations and Indiana State Police, made the seizure earlier this week in the Indianapolis area. Authorities say it is the largest single methamphetamine seizure […]
ZIONSVILLE, Ind — Zionsville Community Schools says all campuses have returned to normal operations after a threatening call involving Zionsville Community High School prompted a lockdown Thursday morning. According to the district, the Zionsville Police Department received a threat specific to the high school. Public safety officials from multiple agencies searched the campus and determined […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis City-County Councilor Michael-Paul Hart says the city can fix its roads without raising taxes. Hart unveiled a four-point plan Wednesday that would use existing revenue, budget savings and future growth in Marion County income tax collections to pay for road repairs. The proposal comes after Mayor Joe Hogsett vetoed a $100 wheel […]
FISHERS, Ind –A person is dead after a late-night crash in Fishers. Fishers police say officers were called to the intersection of 96th Street and Allisonville Road around 11:40 p.m. Tuesday for a crash. Police have not released additional details, but confirmed at least one person died. The intersection is closed while investigators work to […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Two people are dead and three others are injured after a two-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning on Indianapolis’ north side. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police say officers were called just before 3 a.m. to the area of 86th Street and Meridian Street for a reported injury crash. Investigators say an SUV carrying four men ran […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office is responding after criticism from some prosecutors following a Monday crime summit focused on public safety and regional crime issues. Prosecutor Ryan Mears did not attend the summit because of a scheduling conflict. His office said the event was scheduled before his availability could be confirmed. Chief Counsel […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Heritage Indiana co-founder Daniel Poynter says threats of violence forced organizers to move Saturday’s mass deportation rally from Fishers to Thorntown in Boone County. Poynter said organizers reported three specific threats to the FBI after people allegedly threatened to bring guns to the event. “We had many, many violent threats,” Poynter said. “People […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis law enforcement and public health officials warned Monday that the city’s illicit drug supply is becoming more potent, unpredictable and deadly as synthetic drugs continue to drive overdose deaths. Officials from IMPD, the DEA, the Marion County Coroner’s Office and the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office warned Monday about an increasingly dangerous drug […]
STATEHOUSE — Indiana State Senator Chris Garten is making a bid to become the next leader of the Indiana Senate. Garten, a Republican from Charlestown, announced Monday he is running for Senate President Pro Tempore, saying the caucus needs focused leadership as lawmakers prepare for the next session. “Hoosiers don’t send us to Indianapolis to […]
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 50 people are looking for a place to stay after a fire tore through an east side apartment building Sunday night. The Indianapolis Fire Department says crews were called just before 8:40 p.m. to the Diplomat Apartments on Albany Street for a reported kitchen fire on the third floor. When firefighters […]