Indianapolis IN

There is a moment in many Indiana neighborhoods when the air shifts and something subtle changes overhead. A dark shape lands on a fence, tilts its head, and flashes an unexpected sheen of blue and purple in the sunlight. It is easy to dismiss it as just another blackbird, just another background presence. But the...

There are diners, and then there is this small-town spot. I have driven past a lot of places in Indiana, but nothing quite prepares you for walking into a restaurant where clown memorabilia covers nearly every surface and the smell of fresh-fried food hits you before you even reach the door.

Former national champs Khalid El-Amin, Kevin Freeman, Ryan Boatright and Shabazz Napier are in attendance.

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man was sentenced Thursday after threatening his probation officer during a March 2025 court hearing. Dedrick Brown, 32, was sentenced to serve 21 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to the charge of threatening a federal employee. According to court documents, on March 25,...

Bed bugs have surged across Indiana, turning quiet nights into nightmares for residents in major cities. Fueled by travel, urban density, and resistant pests, infestations rank high nationally, with Indianapolis topping state lists per recent Pest Gnome and Orkin studies. Local governments, health departments, and...

INDIANA — A limited number of school districts across Indiana will be closed during the week of April 6 through April 10, 2026, primarily due to extended spring break schedules or single-day holidays. Among those with confirmed closures: These closures are limited and vary by district. Most Indiana schools scheduled...

The federal government cited an Indiana-based company for three "critical" violations of animal welfare law after dozens of rabbits died at its facility in Denver, Pennsylvania. Envigo RMS, an Indianapolis-based company acquired by Inotiv in 2021, breeds lab animals for academic and medical research. As part of a...

INDIANA — One person was critically injured in a shooting Saturday afternoon on the west side of Indianapolis, according to police. Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were called around 3 p.m. to the 800 block of South Lynhurst Drive, just north of West Washington Street, on a report of a...

Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Carmel neighbors are giving away a variety of free items this week — from furniture to home decor and storage bins.

Northview Middle School in the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township was awarded the $50,000 National Institute for Excellence in Teaching Founder’s Award April 1 during the NIET conference in New Orleans. The school earlier received $10,000 when it was picked as one of five finalists for the annual...