More Indiana Schools Could Move to Four-Day Weeks
Four-day school weeks could soon become an option for more schools across Indiana. The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has released new guidance outlining the requirements for school districts interested in adopting a four-day school week. Under the new policy, districts must first earn an “A” accountability gra
Garrett’s Smokehouse thrives in new location, attracting loyal fans and new patrons
Garrett's Smokehouse has relocated to a new venue called "the amp" and has been met with a warm response from both longtime patrons and new customers, with its menu featuring smoked meats, homemade sides, and flavored lemonades.
The Pretender to open in Noblesville this month
Clancy’s Hospitality, a Noblesville-based company that owns Michaelangelo’s, Grindstone and The Fountain Room, is preparing to open The Pretender, its newest spot for dining, drinks and music in Noblesville. The restaurant and music concept is set to open July 29. It will feature food, high-end cocktails and a...
The Last TGI Fridays in Indiana Has Closed
Employees reportedly learned Tuesday monring that the Evansville TGI Fridays has permanently closed, ending the chain's presence in Indiana.
‘This is a bank robbery’: 71-year-old man arrested for allegedly robbing downtown banks to...
INDIANAPOLIS — Police have arrested a man accused of robbing two banks in downtown Indianapolis to help him pay for his electric bill. According to court documents, 71-year-old Calvin Henderson faces two preliminary counts of robbery. Both are Level 5 Felonies. The investigation into Henderson began on July 10 when pol
‘Mag dumping’: Indy man allegedly fired 13 shots at Lyft driver along Bluff Road...
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man faces criminal charges after police say he fired 13 shots into a ride-share driver’s car while standing drunk and barefoot on a near-south-side road. Dravin Hanley, 21, was arrested last week on felony criminal recklessness charges and booked into the Marion County Jail without bond.
STUDY: Indiana/Illinois in top 10 states for most Black homicide victims
According to the Violence Policy Center's annual report, black Americans accounted for 52.2% of homicides in the US in 2024, with Indiana and Illinois ranking in the top 10 states for black homicide victims.
Police searching for person accused of stealing from unlocked cars in southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Police are searching for a person accused of stealing from unlocked cars in southern Indiana. The Scott County Sheriff's Office shared a video on social media that shows the same person going from car to car taking tools and other valuables. Police said the thefts...
Police: Mooresville Man Used Instagram to Solicit 14-Year-Old Decoy
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. — Court documents say the only thing that stopped a Mooresville man from meeting up to have sex with a 14-year-old girl he met on Instagram was a fear that she might’ve been a police decoy. Turns out, the “teen girl” was indeed a local detective. Joshua Hatter, 32, was arrested and […]
Braun Drops Surprise Bonus On Indiana State Workers Right Before Payday
Eligible Indiana state workers are set to see a little extra in their July 29 paycheck. Gov. Mike Braun is rolling out a one-time bonus for executive-branch employees, with full-time staff able to collect as much as $2,500 depending on when they were hired. Part-time workers will get half those amounts. The administrat

















