Could AES’ buyer increase electric bills to support data centers?
Residents of Indianapolis are concerned that the $33.4 billion purchase of AES Corporation by The Consortium, which includes BlackRock, could lead to higher utility bills due to increased demand on the electrical grid and potential conflicts of interest between BlackRock and Sabey Data Centers.
MCL Restaurant closing multiple locations in central Indiana, elsewhere
INDIANAPOLIS — After decades on Indy’s east side, MCL Restaurant & Bakery is closing its doors. “We’re not happy about it,” said Maddie Williams, who says she eats lunch there every day with her dog, “P Diddy.” The restaurant is located at 10th Street and Arlington Ave in Indy’s Irvington neighborhood. Through a...
What Most Indiana Residents Don’t Realize About Blue Jays Watching Their Homes
Blue jays are among the most recognizable birds in Indiana, yet their behavior remains widely misunderstood. To many homeowners, a blue jay perched on a fence, rooftop, or tree branch seems like a casual visitor, perhaps just another bird passing through. But those who pay closer attention begin to notice patterns....
Felon found guilty of Plainfield road rage shooting injuring pregnant woman
Former Indianapolis resident Curtis Cutler, 40, was found guilty March 17, 2026, of attempted murder, aggravated battery, criminal recklessness, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent offender for a 2023 road rage shooting that injured a pregnant woman and her unborn child.
‘PERFECT ISSUE’: Common Cause Indiana pushes for ‘paid protester bill’ to become interim study...
Common Cause Indiana is pushing to have the lobbying reform ideas that were included in Senate Bill 267 – dubbed the “paid protester bill” – assigned to one of the General Assembly’s interim study committees for further review. In a letter sent to the nonprofit’s...
‘I will shoot you if you move’ | Teenager arrested after allegedly robbing rideshare...
INDIANAPOLIS — A teenager was arrested after allegedly robbing a rideshare driver at gunpoint on Indy's northeast side on St. Patrick's Day. IMPD said an officer was patrolling in the 3800 block of North Sherman Drive, near 38th Street, on March 17 when he saw a SUV "driving strangely."
Gunfire Erupts On East 82nd Street, Leaves One Critically Hurt In Castleton
A night trip yesterday down East 82nd Street turned into a crime scene after a shooting left one person in critical condition on Indianapolis' northeast side, police said. IMPD officers were dispatched just before 9 p.m. to the 5900 block of East 82nd Street in the Castleton neighborhood, where they found a person...
Crews respond to duplex fire on near east side
INDIANAPOLIS – Crews responded early Wednesday to a duplex fire on the near east side of Indianapolis. According to the Indianapolis Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched around 4:05 a.m. to a location in the 2900 block of E. Michigan Street. They encountered a fire at a duplex. The west side of the residence...
Dutch Bros Coffee adding 2nd area location
The national coffee chain Dutch Bros Coffee is adding another northeast Indiana location to its map. The chain says it will open a shop 1110 W. Seventh St. on Auburn’s west edge and could in the next few weeks according to a press release. Prior to the Auburn location...
11 Arrested in Major Operation Targeting Online Child Predators
A three-day law enforcement operation targeting online child predators in Shelbyville resulted in 11 arrests, according to the Shelby County Prosecutor’s Office. The investigation, led by the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, involved more than 75 officers from over 20 agencies. Undercover officers...

















