PIMENTO, Ind. — Indiana State Police arrested a man from Vigo County who they say molested a girl under the age of 14. Jesse C. Samm, 36, of Pimento, Indiana, was taken into custody by troopers from the Putnamville State Police Post following an investigation. He is facing felony charges of child molesting. Vigo County […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–Indiana Hoosier quarterback Fernando Mendoza said Monday that he’s thrilled to have won the Heisman Trophy, but now it’s time to turn all of his attention to the College Football Playoff. “Even in the lift this morning, we understand that we need to be humble and hungry. We did it. We got the (Heisman) […]
ANDERSON, Ind. — A Madison County judge has ruled again that the man accused of killing Elwood Police Ofc. Noah Shahnavaz is not competent to stand trial. Online court records show the filing was made in Madison Circuit Court 3 on Monday. Carl Boards II was arrested in July 2022 following a multicounty chase with […]
STATEWIDE–The Indiana Sports Corporation is focusing on a plan that they are calling 2050 Vision. It’s an effort to become “the global epicenter of sport.” Sarah Myer, Chief of Staff and Strategy at Indiana Sports Corp, told Inside Indiana Business over the weekend that a big part of this plan is the success of women’s […]
STATEWIDE–Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order this weekend that temporarily waives hours-of service regulations for motor carriers and drivers transporting propane gas in Indiana. Braun says this ensures that Hoosiers will have access to critical heating fuel during the current weather. He says he was prompted to make this move because of the […]
BROWN COUNTY, Ind. — According to the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, two people were shot at the Dollar General Store in Beanblossom Saturday afternoon. Officers and emergency personnel arrived at the store and spotted the victims. Both of them were taken to a hospital. Brown County deputies added two suspects were taken into custody. The […]
SYDNEY, Australia — Authorities in Australia say a deadly mass shooting on Sunday at a Jewish event in Sydney was an act of terrorism. At least eleven people were killed and nearly 30 others injured when gunmen opened fire at a crowded Hanukkah festival. Police say one of the shooters was also killed. Two people […]
STATEWIDE — After a weekend of heavy snow and a record-tying bitter cold snap, Indiana is about to experience a dramatic swing in temperatures, with a significant warm-up expected later this week. Temperatures across the state plunged into sub-zero values Sunday morning after several inches of snow fell across the region on Saturday, leaving roads […]
NEW YORK–Indiana Hoosier quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy Saturday night in New York. He is the first Hoosier to win the Heisman. “Standing here tonight and holding this (Heisman Trophy), representing Indiana University, still doesn’t feel real,” said Mendoza after the results were announced. Mendoza led all finalists in first place votes in […]
***Updated at 1:05 p.m.*** INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Trooper Keith Martin was hit by a drunk driver Saturday morning while he and Fortville Police Officer Lee Carnish were investigating a jackknifed semi on I-465 eastbound near Allisonville Road in Indianapolis. Martin was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while Officer Carnish’s car was also […]
MONROVIA, Ind. — A referee collapsed and died during the second quarter of a girls basketball game Friday night at Monrovia High School. Monrovia Athletic Director Jon Regashus told News 8 by phone that he’s known the referee for at least 20 years. Regashus said he was advised not to share the referee’s name until […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–Indiana University signed its football defensive coordinator Bryant Haines to a new three-year contract extension that will pay him roughly $3 million per year. The salary for Haines has increased three times ever since he followed Head Coach Curt Cignetti from James Madison to Indiana. Haines joined Cignetti in Bloomington in 2024. He is […]