INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana will receive $15.1 million in federal funding to help communities recover from the severe flooding and tornadoes that impacted the state this spring. President Donald Trump announced the funding approval, stating his confidence in Indiana’s leadership for a rapid recovery. Governor Mike Braun and several Indiana lawmakers expressed their gratitude. Governor Braun […]
INDIANAPOLIS – Justus Companies on Tuesday presented a $66,000 donation to Heart Rock Recovery Center, a vital Indianapolis-based facility that offers a unique, family-oriented approach to addiction recovery. The contribution, raised through various property-related resident activities and events during 2023-2024, will directly support Heart Rock’s mission to keep mothers and their children together during the […]
COLUMBUS, Ind. — A former Columbus Township Trustee faces multiple felony charges over stealing money. Benjamin P. Jackson, 56, was arrested this week after an investigation from Indiana State Police revealed he stole over $1 million in public funds. The investigation first began in October 2024 when ISP said they received a tip regarding a […]
PINO Ryan Mears Prosecutor In Name Only. Why does Ryan Mears think that Indianapolis is fine as is and there isn’t a reason to say we have to do something about this? Tony Katz: Should we be able to have more actions against prosecutors? This is a Ryan Mears story. He is, of course, the […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A man is charged with murder in connection to the fatal shooting of a woman outside a liquor store in Indianapolis last week. The shooting happened in the early morning hours of July 19 in the 5500 block of Georgetown Road near West 56th Street in the northwest side of Indianapolis. Officers responded […]
INDIANAPOLIS – Two non-profit organizations, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana and Horizon House, have officially merged their operations in a strategic move to significantly expand services for Hoosiers experiencing homelessness. This aims to create a more comprehensive and impactful approach to addressing the growing needs of the community. For nearly four decades, Horizon House […]
GREENFIELD, Ind. — The Greenfield Police Department said they’ve received a handful of complaints from residents recently who say they’ve been getting calls from people pretending to be police officers or city officials in order to get money. In a release from the department, they say the caller ID that shows up on the victim’s […]
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — A multi-agency task force has arrested an Elwood, Indiana man on a series of serious charges related to child sexual trafficking and exploitation. Austin Thompson, 32, was taken into custody on Thursday, July 17, 2025, following an investigation by the Hamilton County Metro Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Thompson […]
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University announced the creation of a new award dedicated to one of the most famous American astronauts and one of their most famous alumni. The Neil Armstrong Space Prize is described as being a new international award honoring excellence in space discovery, innovation and human achievement. The university wants this […]
FISHERS, Ind. — A woman drowned in a pool in Fishers Monday afternoon. The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office said 56-year-old Marci Herbert died from asphyxia, due to drowning. Fishers police arrived on Muirfield Trace, near East 106th Street and Geist Road, around 2 p.m. to look into this. The autopsy, which happened early Tuesday, found […]
Tony Katz: There’s a first responders event. We’ve got the story at WIBC.com. Johnette Cruz with the reporting. the Indy Public Safety Foundation. Bringing back a fundraising event called Frontline, which I had never heard of. Just because I didn’t hear it doesn’t mean it isn’t a thing. It’s going to be at the Everwise […]
STATEWIDE – Hoosier drivers are getting a new way to personalize their vehicles while also contributing to better state services. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) officially unveiled its new “blackout plates” this week, set to be available for purchase starting August 8th. These sleek, minimalist license plates feature a black background with stark […]
