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Inflation remains high, but economy growing; market focuses on other indicators; caution needed as credit card debt rises.

MADISON COUNTY, Ind. — The Frankton Police Department said on Monday a man was arrested for impersonating a police officer during a traffic stop. Police said on social media that an officer pulled over the man for holding his cellphone while driving. The officer asked the man for his driver’s license and registration, but instead, […]

MIDDLEBURG, VA. — Robert Duvall has died at the age of 95. The legendary actor’s wife announced his death on Facebook, writing, “Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time. Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort.” He died at […]

RIPLEY COUNTY, Ind. — A Madison man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., 37-year-old Tyler Dukes was traveling eastbound on U.S. 50 near Holton in his vehicle when, for reasons still unknown to State Police, his vehicle crossed the center line near County Road 600 West. His vehicle moved […]

CHAMPAIGN, IL.–The #8 Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball team used a dominant second half to defeat the Indiana Hoosiers at the State Farm Center Sunday afternoon 71-51. Illinois made 42% of their shots in the second half while Indiana connected on only 33% of their shots, including 2 of 11 from three-point range in the […]

NOBLESVILLE, Ind–A Noblesville girl who was born with “half a heart” was selected to be a 2026 Riley Champion, an award that showcases resilience and grit by turning challenge into strength while inspiring others as they navigate complex medical situations with courage. Hannah Ginther is 11 years old now. She was born with hypoplastic left […]

STATEWIDE — Indiana is trading its winter chill for an early taste of spring this week as temperatures are set to soar well above seasonal averages. Aaron Updike, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, says the warm-up begins Monday with highs in the upper 50s before peaking mid-week. “Starting Monday, we’re looking […]

UNION CITY, Ind. — A high school secretary from Union City was arrested Saturday after an investigation into a sexual relationship with a student. 31-year-old Alicia Hughes, an employee of the Randolph Eastern School Corporation, was taken into custody after her husband discovered her with an 18-year-old student during the overnight hours. Police say a […]

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. — An Evansville man is facing federal charges after police seized nearly 50 pounds of crystal meth during a search warrant earlier this week. The Evansville Police Department announced that the DEA Evansville Resident Office and Evansville Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force were involved in the investigation of the man reportedly selling crystal […]

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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department arrested six people at Lugar Plaza in downtown Indianapolis Friday. That’s on East Washington Street, near East Market Street and Monument Circle. Four of the arrests were tied to narcotics-related offenses, while the other two were for warrants. In one particularly brazen instance, a person was caught using […]

INDIANAPOLIS — 33 years after the 1993 murder of 19-year-old Carmen Van Huss, Dana Jermaine Shepherd was sentenced to 45 years in the Indiana Department of Correction Friday morning. “While no passage of time can ever heal the unimaginable loss Carmen’s family has endured, we are grateful to secure a Murder conviction more than 30 […]