Rideshare driver faces charges for kidnapping mother and infant
A rideshare driver faces criminal charges after canceling a ride for an 18-year-old mother with her 2-month-old son in Indianapolis, and then continuing to drive beyond her destination and ignoring her requests to let them out of the car.
Three people arrested following drug bust in Indiana
INDIANA — Three people were arrested Wednesday afternoon after Greenfield police executed a search warrant in connection with a months-long drug investigation. According to the Greenfield Police Department, officers had been receiving community tips about suspected drug activity at a home in the 600 block of Brook...
Silver Alert issued for missing 84-year-old man from Mooresville
Indiana State Police have issued a Silver Alert for an 84-year-old man from Mooresville, who was last seen on August 2.
City-County Council introduces stricter curfew laws for minors
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Lyft driver facing preliminary charges after allegedly trying to kidnap woman, infant son in...
INDIANAPOLIS — A Lyft driver is facing charges after allegedly trying to kidnap a woman and her infant in Indianapolis. According to court documents, officers responded to the BP gas station located in the 3800 block of Mitthoefer Road around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. Police said they spoke...
Indiana State Fair Tightens Security With New Teen Supervision Rule
The Indiana State Fair kicked off over the weekend, and earlier today, they announced a last-minute policy update aimed at ensuring a safer experience for all 2025 fairgoers, particularly during evening hours. When the Chaperone Rule Applies. Effective immediately, minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by...
Indiana Roads Ranked #1 in U.S. Despite Potholes and Construction
This might come as a shock to most Hoosiers, but Indiana road quality is the best in the nation, according to a recent study. Indiana is known as "The Crossroads of America," mainly because the city of Indianapolis is the hub for several major Interstate highways that crisscross the state, connecting Hoosiers to the...
The Leading Causes of Death in Indiana
These can tend to change from time to time, and the leading causes of death in 2025 for Indiana are a little different from what they were in 2024. So, let's take a look at the top ten leading causes of death for Hoosiers in 2025 and see if any of these surprise you.
Teen arrested in downtown canal shooting that injured 1 juvenile, 2 adults
A 17-year-old was arrested in connection to the June 21 downtown canal shooting that injured three, joining Cortez Starks and Anthony Ford who were previously arrested for gun crimes and battery, respectively.
One person dead following vehicle crash in Indiana
INDIANA — A woman was killed and six others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday morning on I-69 near the Illinois Road interchange, causing major traffic disruptions in both directions. The crash occurred shortly before 7:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-69, which were already experiencing slowdowns...