Indianapolis, IN: Firefighters Rescue Two From Stalled Elevator Downtown
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Indianapolis, Indiana – Firefighters rescued two people from a stalled elevator downtown Tuesday, prompting a technical response and medical evaluation. According to the Indianapolis Fire Department, crews...
Fatal fentanyl overdose of 3-year-old girl leads to neglect charges against Indy mother
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis mother is behind bars after being arrested for neglect of a dependent resulting in death. The arrest comes after the suspect’s 3-year-old daughter, Calea Hawkins, died from a fentanyl related overdose last July at the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent. More than six...
Indiana State Police trooper hospitalized after being hit by another police vehicle during chase...
LAKE COUNTY, Ind. — An Indiana State Police trooper was hospitalized after he was struck by a police vehicle during a chase of a suspect in northwestern Indiana early Monday morning. Around 3:30 a.m. Feb. 9, ISP Trooper Jace Haddon responded to assist the Lake County Sheriff's Department with...
Why Tiny Flies Keep Coming Out of Bathroom Drains in Indiana
Tiny flies appearing around bathroom sinks, tubs, or shower drains can be frustrating. Many Indiana homeowners notice them suddenly, often after humid weather, plumbing changes, or seasonal shifts. These insects rarely signal serious danger, yet their persistence can create concern about sanitation, plumbing health,...
Troopers Seize Over 16 Kilos of Cocaine During Traffic Stop
On February 9, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., an Indiana State Police Criminal Interdiction Unit started a narcotics investigation after a traffic stop. During the initial stop, criminal indicators were observed leading the trooper to believe the driver was going to an airport to pick up illegal contraband. The...
Silver Alert issued for missing woman in Indiana
INDIANA — Indiana State Police have issued a Silver Alert for a 61-year-old woman who has been reported missing from Anderson. Lisa Benitez was last seen on January 3, 2026, according to authorities. Police said Benitez is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance. Benitez is described as a...
Indiana Man Arrested After Allegedly Trying to Kidnap Teen Neighbor ‘to Save Her’
Police in Indiana have arrested a man for kidnapping after they say he allegedly entered his neighbor's apartment and tried taking her — in order to "save her life." That was the very explanation Travis Fate, 40, allegedly offered to investigators who arrested him on the morning of February 1 in the town of...
Developer buys 11 former Frisch’s locations for more than $17M
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - A Kentucky developer has acquired nearly a dozen former Frisch’s locations, including multiple properties in the Tri-State. Between October 2025 and January, Lee Greer invested more than $17.2 million purchasing 11 former Frisch’s properties in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana...
Convicted Rockford felon robs Indiana Burger King, leads police on chase
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WTVO) — A Rockford man, who robbed a Burger King and led police on a multi-county pursuit, has been convicted in Indiana. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Cameron Love, 28, of Rockford, robbed the Burger King located at 7620 North Shadeland Avenue in Indianapolis on January 16, 2025....
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful cleaning up the city in the winter months
INDIANAPOLIS – As the snow melts, city trash becomes more visible. That’s why one local nonprofit is stepping up to help clean city streets and waterways at all times of the year, even in the middle of winter. “When neighbors are helping neighbors, that is what makes the city a better place for everyone,” said […]
