Controversial bill that deregulates Indiana Department of Environmental Management passes with 26-21 final vote
INDIANA, USA — Senate Bill 277, authored by Sen. Rick Niemeyer (R) and endorsed by Gov. Mike Braun, has passed its final vote 26-21 and is headed to the governor's desk. The bill seeks to deregulate the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). The IDEM is responsible for protecting the environmental and...
3 nights and done — Indiana’s new rule just changed bingo night for good
Indiana now limits any building that hosts charity bingo or casino game nights to three days per week, no matter how many groups use the space. The rule took effect Jan. 1, 2026, under Senate Enrolled Act 108, which Gov. Mike Braun signed on April 30, 2025. The bill passed with wide support, clearing the Senate 36-1...
‘My baby’s medicine’: Porch pirate steals $300 in medication from Indy mom’s doorstep
INDIANAPOLIS— Home security video shows a woman ringing the doorbell at Ashley Hogue’s home before walking away with a package. “To see her walking down the street like, ‘la la la, I got a big package,’ and thinking you had a lot when you just had my kid’s medication,” Hogue said.
Indianapolis man accused of stealing from the dead
GREENWOOD, Ind. — An Indianapolis man is accused of stealing from the dead, facing charges for allegedly taking items right off the urns of lost loved ones. The suspect, 37-year-old Bryan Hunter, is charged with theft and cemetery mischief in Johnson County. But Hunter is suspected of committing the...
‘The first hit was so loud. It was indescribable’ | Zionsville man stuck in...
INDIANAPOLIS — Ismaila Ndiaye heard the missile strikes in Dubai before he saw them from his hotel. "It was little bit scary. Hearing all those noises of the sound of those bomb, you know, like a earthquake," Ndiaye said. Ndiaye lives in Zionsville and owns his family business, Oil...
Car crashes into house on Indy’s northeast side
A car crashed into a house on the northeast side of Indianapolis on Tuesday morning, and the driver was able to walk away from the scene, though the cause of the accident and any potential injuries are still unknown.
Former Sergeant Exposes Abuse in Indiana Prison System
BUNKER HILL, Ind — In a harrowing whistleblower testimony that paints a portrait of a correctional system in freefall, former Sergeant Zandra Parker is breaking her silence. Her account describes a world where staff members are “thrown to the wolves,” reports of sexual harassment are systematically erased, and...
McDonald’s Launches Big Arch Burger Nationwide, Available Now in Indiana
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO)— After generating buzz overseas, McDonald’s newest premium sandwich has officially arrived in the United States — and Hoosiers can get their hands on it starting today. The Big Arch Burger, described by the company as its “boldest burger yet,” is available for a...
2 men, one registered to study in the US, accused of stealing from Ohio,...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WKRC) - Two men who were registered to study at a university were accused of stealing from senior citizens from Ohio and Indiana. According to a statement issued by the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, 31-year-old Tejas Bhupendrabhai Patel of Toledo, and 22-year-old Navya...
Southern Indiana woman charged for illegal taking of protected paddlefish
DUBOIS COUNTY, Ind. — A southern Indiana woman caught more than she bargained for as she’s now being charged for the illegal taking of a protected paddlefish. According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, paddlefish are an ancient, native fish that are protected in Indiana due to their diminishing...

















