Speedway Police Warn of Surge in Vehicle Thefts and Break-Ins, Urge Residents to Take...
The Speedway Police Department has issued a cautionary statement through social media, alerting residents to a spike in vehicle thefts and break-ins. According to a Facebook post from the Speedway Police Department, there has been an "increase in vehicle thefts" and more frequent incidents of unsecured vehicles being...
IPS advocates prepare to take their fight back to the Statehouse
Adrea McCloud left the public assembly room on Wednesday, Dec. 17, prepared to have yet another difficult conversation with her husband. The couple both teach music in Indianapolis Public Schools, a district that could, once again, experience big changes following the newly decided recommendations of the Indianapolis...
‘We’re still open!’: Fountain Square businesses dealing with road closure woes
The Fountain Square Area Drainage Improvements Project aims to help alleviate historical flooding. Over the next few months, expect closures on Shelby Street between Morris Street and Cottage Avenue.
IMPD: Gun Violence Dropped in 2025
INDIANAPOLIS — A new report from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department shows that gun violence in the city was down this year. The IMPD Criminal Investigations Division (CID) said it solved more than 47% of its homicide cases in 2025 and over 80% of overall cases from previous years. Head of the CID Deputy...
The Indianapolis Public Library Reveals Most Popular Books of 2025
Need a new book to get lost in? The Indianapolis Public Library has rounded up the top-circulating books of 2025, along with a selection of lesser-known favorites that staff members couldn’t stop recommending this year. Visit the Library to explore these top-circulating titles and discover a great new read.
Woman pleads guilty after St. Joseph County flagged fake petition signatures
SOUTH BEND, Ind.— A 27-year-old Illinois woman appeared in the St. Joseph County Courthouse infront of Judge Sanford Friday morning after being accused of forging voter signatures to help place a presidential candidate on Indiana’s 2024 ballot. Karina Escobar Perez entered a guilty plea to a Level 6...
Top 10 Deadliest Tornadoes in U.S. History
10 Deadliest Tornadoes in U.S. History Tornadoes are one of nature’s most powerful and unpredictable phenomena. They can strike with little warning and leave a ... Read more The post Top 10 Deadliest Tornadoes in U.S. History appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
Docs: Hancock County man kidnapped, raped pregnant woman
HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. — A Fortville man is facing a slew of felony charges after police say he kidnapped, beat and raped a pregnant woman last week. According to court documents, 33-year-old Michael Allen has been preliminarily charged with the following: Missing person case leads to felony charges being filed Police...
Indianapolis man sentenced to 6 years in prison for child solicitation
FRANKLIN, Ind. (WISH) — A 25-year-old Indianapolis man has been sentenced to six years in prison for child solicitation. On Thursday, Zachary Deralus, 25, of Indianapolis, was sentenced after pleading guilty to child solicitation. Judge Douglas Cummins, of Johnson County Superior Court 3, sentenced Deralus to eight...
Indiana Man Accused Of Pouring Wax On Father’s Face After Beating Him To Death
A grisly discovery through a living room window has led to murder charges against a 54-year-old Indiana man accused of beating his elderly father to death, covering the victim’s face in candle wax, and leaving his mother with a brain bleed. Bryan Pedigo is currently being held without bond...

















