LaPorte Powerball ticket splits $143.4 million jackpot prize
LAPORTE, Ind. (WNDU) - Two people are splitting the Powerball jackpot after Wednesday’s drawing, and one of those jackpot-winning tickets was sold in Michiana!. The Hoosier Lottery says the jackpot-winning ticket was sold at Al’s Supermarket on E. Lincolnway in LaPorte. The winner will split the $143.4 million...
16-year-old gang member known as ‘Hell Head’ charged with murder in adult court
A 16-year-old Indianapolis gang member known by the nickname “Hell Head” has been charged with murder in adult court more than a year after police say he shot a 24-year-old man during a robbery on Temple Avenue.
World’s Largest Steam Locomotive Will Visit Indiana For First Time
The "Big Boy's" historic visit is part of a coast-to-coast tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
Jackpot! 20 million-dollar plus Powerball tickets sold in Indiana
The date of June 29, 2026 will hold special significance for 20 people who bought Powerball tickets for that day's drawing.
Man sentenced to federal prison following fatal overdose of Indianapolis woman
INDIANAPOLIS — A man has been sentenced after he pleaded guilty to supplying drugs that led to a fatal overdose of an Indianapolis woman. According to a news release from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, 27-year-old Arieon Lofton pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to distribute controlled […]
Study breaks down Indiana’s current marijuana use as Governor Mike Braun signals openness to...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Indiana remains one of only 10 states without legalized medical marijuana. However, that could soon change after Governor Mike Braun recently signaled he’s open to discussing marijuana policy as laws continue to change nationwide. Long-time advocates are now watching closely for what could come...
Judge hears motion to dismiss case against Indiana State Trooper over due-process violation claims
ST. JOSEPH, Ind. (WNDU) - Andrew Kocsis an Indiana state trooper was charged last year with theft, obstruction of justice, and fraud after a lengthy investigation. In court, the judge held a hearing on the defense motion asking to dismiss the case for alleged due-process violations. He’s accused of trying...
East Side Locals Pack House To Rescue Fading Washington Square Mall
On Thursday night, Indianapolis’ east side turned out in force, filling a community meeting to talk about what comes next for Washington Square Mall. The aging shopping center drew a flood of wish list ideas from neighbors, including fresh retail, sit-down restaurants and new green space, as planners and the mall’s owner sort through interest from would-be developers.
Locked-Up Ex-Clark County Sheriff Says Jailers Mocked His Faith, Sues for Nearly $1 Million
From a prison cell in Indiana, former Clark County sheriff Jamey Noel is now suing some of the same law-enforcement circles he once worked alongside, claiming they mocked his Catholic faith and cut him off from religious services while he was locked up. The federal civil-rights lawsuit, filed in mid-April, names six current and former officials and seeks about $930,000 in...
Syphilis cases surge: See what Indiana counties have highest risk
Compared to about a decade ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said congenital syphilis cases are 700% higher nationwide.
