Man told police he was ‘extremeIy in fear of his Iife’ and his parent...
Indiana – An Indiana man, 28-year-old W. TayIor, has been charged with the murder of his famiIy member, 50-year-old J. TayIor, following a tragic incident at the victim’s home in Indiana. The events unfolded last week when the victim’s brother received a concerning phone call from the defendant. The 28-year-old man...
Bi-State Development Agreement clears way for I-69 Bridge Project connecting Henderson and Evansville
INDIANA/KENTUCKY. (WFIE) - The Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority is moving forward with the new I-69 bridge project that will connect Henderson and Evansville. According to a press release, KPTIA authorized a financial plan for Section 2 of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing and approved a resolution...
Ice Speedway Slammer Detention Expansion
INDIANAPOLIS –Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons says Indiana’s new detention center will play an important role in the agency’s work. The Department of Homeland Security and the State of Indiana announced a partnership allowing ICE to use part of the Miami Correctional Center, nicknamed the “Speedway Slammer,” for up to...
OPHS no longer enforcing closure of Fountain Square encampment
"We are not enforcing the closure so that we can work to find alternative solutions for everyone at the camp,” Andrew Merkley, OPHS Director, said.
Fountain Square Skid Row Still Active
Fountain Square Skid Row Still Active. Indianapolis is being destroyed by vagrancy and the failure of city and civic leaders inaction. We were told by the Hogsett administration that we were going to be getting rid of this homeless encampment in Fountain Square, and now that’s not happening. What gives? What is this?...
Indiana Correctional Facilities Lack AC, Occupants Suffer In Extreme Heat
INDIANA — As Hoosiers continue to endure the hot, dry weather, convenient access to cool air is a godsend but Indiana’s incarcerated are not so lucky, as many correctional buildings do not have air conditioning systems. The facilities are unbearable during the day and into the night, when...
New probationary troopers join Indy district
The Indianapolis District of the Indiana State Police recently announced the addition of three probationary troopers who graduated July 24 from the 87th Indiana State Police Academy. The new troopers will begin their careers at the Indianapolis District with a three-month field training program, during which they...
Two people arrested following drug bust in Indiana
INDIANA — Two people were arrested after a state trooper discovered 15 grams of suspected fentanyl during a traffic stop on Interstate 70 earlier this month, according to the Indiana State Police (ISP). ISP said a Wayne County dispatcher received a report on August 7 of a red vehicle hitting a guardrail on I-70...
‘Open the register and nobody has to get hurt’: 2 Indy men sentenced to...
INDIANAPOLIS — Two Indy men have received federal prison sentences after being convicted for their respective roles in an armed robbery at a CVS in Speedway last year. According to the United States Attorney’s Office Southern District of Indiana, 45-year-old John Rice was sentenced to six years in federal prison...
Mayor Hogsett proposes $10M for residential street improvements in 2026
Indianapolis leaders have announced plans for a $10 million investment in 2026 to revitalize residential streets, pending City-County Council approval. Also, the city is planning for an additional $100 million in 2017 for infrastructure improvements.
