Body of missing Fortville man recovered from White River
SHOALS — Authorities have recovered the body of a missing 82-year-old man whose vehicle was swept into the East Fork White River during a week of historic and deadly flooding in southern Indiana. James Petty, of Fortville, was found Monday afternoon around 1:45 p.m. inside his truck, which was...
Arrest made in fatal crash on east side of Indianapolis
According to IMPD, East District officers were dispatched to the first block of N. Sherman Drive at around 2:04 a.m. on the report of a personal injury crash.
Two arrested in firearms and narcotics case on Brouse Ave
Detectives with the Indiana Crime Guns Task Force (ICGTF) arrested Ovando Richardson and Jordon Spearman, both 19, on March 9, 2026, for firearm and narcotics offenses following an investigation in the 3100 block of Brouse Avenue. Officers observed Richardson carrying a handgun with a drum-style magazine and detained...
This Indiana Hardware Store Features A Hidden Gourmet Grill Serving Brisket And Ramen
I never thought I would walk into a hardware store and leave thinking more about the food than the tools. But that’s exactly what happened the first time I discovered this hidden gem. It quietly breaks every rule about what a hardware store is “supposed” to be, blending aisles...
DNR establishes permit for large scale harvesting of invasive carp from Indiana waterways
Invasive carp species, including silver, grass, and black carp, have become a significant issue across the Midwest negatively impacting native fish populations and recreational activities like boating and fishing.
The Indiana Oasis With 16 Miles of Trails, Ancient Mounds, and a Secret 1833...
I had no idea a place like this existed just outside Richmond. This hidden arboretum feels like one of those gems locals quietly treasure. With miles of trails winding through forests, prehistoric earthworks tucked among the trees, a nature center housed in a restored 1833 dairy barn, and wildlife appearing around...
11 sentenced in federal crackdown on illegal firearm possession in Southern Indiana
INDIANA — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana announced this week that 11 individuals were sentenced during January and February 2026 for the illegal possession of firearms. The sentencings are the result of 11 separate investigations targeting prohibited persons—primarily convicted...
Snow, frigid temperatures closed sections of I-65, caused traffic headaches
WHITE COUNTY, Ind. - Weather was not kind to certain parts of Indiana on Monday. On Monday, between the 185-mile marker and the 200-mile marker,
Storm Chaser Pursues Tornado, Stunned by Footage He Captures: ‘Raw Power’
The storm chaser told Newsweek he was shocked by what happened as he pursued a tornado.
Why Indianapolis wants to put a lid on the I-65/I-70 South Split
Local leaders have released three proposals to reconnect neighborhoods and reclaim development space by capping part of the I-65/I-70 Inner Loop. Why it matters: The coalition behind the plan says the project could correct planning decisions that have disconnected Indy communities since the 1970s. Driving the news:...

















