Indiana State Fair Unveils Nearly 50 New Food Items
INDIANAPOLIS — Visitors to the 2026 Indiana State Fair will find nearly 50 new food and beverage creations when the annual event opens Tuesday, Aug. 7, with vendors introducing everything from inventive burgers and loaded fries to tropical drinks and deep-fried desserts. The fair runs through Aug. 23 at...
Law enforcement apprehends Indianapolis murder suspect in Ohio
INDIANAPOLIS — Law enforcement apprehended an Indianapolis murder suspect in Ohio last week. According to a public police report filed on Friday, the suspect — 22-year-old Christopher Exilhomme — was extradited from the Wyandot County Jail in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to the Community Justice Center in Marion County. The e
Indiana State Police investigating southern Indiana deadly shooting
SWITZERLAND COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana State Police are investigating a deadly shooting in southern Indiana. According to state police, the shooting happened just before 9 p.m. Saturday, July 11, in Switzerland County. Police say troopers and other law enforcement responded to a home in the 11000 Block of Bryants Creek Roa
Armored Oddballs Invade Indy as Armadillos Dig In Across Indiana
Those little armored tanks that used to be a strictly Southern roadside oddity are now turning up in central Indiana like they own the place. Armadillos are moving from rare curiosities to established breeding populations around the Indianapolis area, and Hoosiers are starting to see the evidence. Instead of just the o
Maximum Offer Relishes Stakes in Indiana Oaks
There was no catching Maximum Offer in the $200,000 Indiana Oaks (G3) July 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis. The Kenny McPeek trainee broke alertly from the gate and cleared the field under Luis Saez in the 1 1/16-mile test for 3-year-old fillies. She maintained her lead throughout, opening up through the stretch to win by
This Indiana’s Enormous Bookstore Holds Thousands Of Literary Finds
Bookstores that erase the clock are rare finds. This one belongs firmly in that category. Some Indiana shops make you lose all track of time. It packs books, gifts, and cafe treats into one welcoming space. The layout feels curated yet somehow deeply cozy. I visited on a quiet morning...
BMV Debunks Flock Camera Rumor
(Indianapolis, IN) - The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has addressed a misconception about the state’s popular Blackout license plate. Rumor has it that the special black-and-white plates are easier for automated license plate readers, or Flock cameras, to scan than any other Indiana plate. Officials with the BMV...
Why Locals Are OBSESSED With This Cozy Breakfast Gem in Indianapolis, Indiana
Open Mon–Fri, 7 AM–2 PM | Sat–Sun, 7 AM–3 PM. Start your Indy morning at Wild Eggs, where downtown workers, visiting families, and hungry brunch fans all gather for comforting plates and friendly smiles. The vibe is relaxed, the coffee is hot, and the menu leans...
Data Centers Closing In On Historic Areas Of Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — The Jefferson Proving Ground – a former firing range and weapons test site in Madison that closed in 1995 – is 55,000 acres of multi-purpose land. The military still uses the old bombing range. Hunters traverse the portion established as part of Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge. And volunteers care for
Woman Injured in Shooting at Indianapolis Hotel
INDIANAPOLIS — A shooting that injured a woman at a hotel on Indianapolis’ south side Saturday night is under investigation. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said officers were called to the Motel 6 in the 4300 block of Southport Crossings Way just after 9:30 p.m. on a report of a person shot. Arriving o

















