WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced a series of coal-related investments during an Oval Office event Thursday, including funding tied directly to Indiana’s energy sector. The plan includes 425 million dollars in Defense Production Act funding for 13 coal plants nationwide, including facilities in Indiana. Trump said the money will help extend plant lifespans, improve […]
INDIANAPOLIS –A woman is in custody after a triple shooting in downtown Indianapolis over Memorial Day weekend. Court records show Nhi Kha Nguyen, 21, is being held on a preliminary murder charge. The shooting happened around 3:20 a.m. on May 24 in the 100 block of South Meridian Street. Three people were shot. Gregory M. […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A 14-year-old has been arrested in the shooting death of IU graduate Brett Scrogham inside a downtown Indianapolis parking garage. Police say Scrogham was shot last week while heading to a baseball game. He was found inside a car with a gunshot wound and later died at the hospital. “While today’s arrest is […]
FORT WAYNE, Ind –A proposed homeless service center brought about 70 people to Fort Wayne City Council Tuesday, even though it wasn’t on the agenda. For nearly two hours, residents spoke about whether 333 E. Washington Blvd. is the right location for the Anchor Resource Center. Supporters said the center would give people experiencing homelessness […]
STATEWIDE— Teenagers in Indiana will be able to get their driver’s licenses a little sooner under a new state law. Starting July 1, 2026, teenagers can get their license on their 16th birthday instead of waiting an extra 90 days after completing driver’s education. Gov. Mike Braun says the change gives families more flexibility while […]
STATEWIDE — Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has declared June “Nuclear Family Month” in a proclamation issued Monday, the first day of nationally recognized Pride Month. The proclamation defines the nuclear family as “consisting of one husband, one wife, and any … children,” calling it “God’s design for the family structure” and “the foundation of society […]
WASHINGTION — U.S. Sen. Jim Banks took to the Senate floor Monday, tying violent crime in Indianapolis to local prosecution policies and pointing to the killing of Brett Scrogham as an example. “Right now happening in Indianapolis is a crisis,” Banks said. “Soft-on-crime policies are ruining this great city.” “How much longer will we allow […]
INDIANAPOLIS –A man died days after he was tased while fleeing a traffic stop, according to Indiana State Police. The stop happened just after 2 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, near Holt Road and Oliver Avenue on the southwest side of Indianapolis. A trooper pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation and learned the driver, […]
INDIANAPOLIS –More than half of Indianapolis homicide cases this year are still open. Preliminary data shows 57 people have been killed so far in 2026. Most of the cases are classified as murder or non-negligent manslaughter, meaning investigators believe the deaths were intentional or involved extreme recklessness. Others are listed as negligent manslaughter, tied to […]
SPRINGFIELD, Ill –Illinois lawmakers ran out of time to pass a stadium plan as the Chicago Bears continue weighing a move to Arlington Heights or Hammond, Indiana. The Senate approved the proposal, but the House did not act before ending its spring session. House Speaker Chris Welch says negotiations will continue this summer. The Bears […]
MOORESVILLE, Ind — A police officer crashed Saturday afternoon while responding to backup on a domestic violence call and was taken to the hospital. Police say were called to Samuel Moore Parkway after a report that a man was hitting a woman inside a vehicle. When the first officer arrived, police say the man fought […]
FISHERS, Ind. — A Fishers teacher is facing strangulation charges after police say he attacked a 12-year-old student inside a classroom at Eman Schools. Investigators say 39-year-old Nathan Sandlin is charged with battery resulting in bodily injury to a child under 14 and strangulation. Officers were called to Eman Schools on Visionary Way around 3:49 […]