Indianapolis Police Revamp VIN Inspection Process to Boost Patrol Efficiency
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has announced a change to its vehicle identification number (VIN) inspection process. Starting September 2, VIN inspections will shift from being conducted by patrol officers in the field to being offered as a stationary service at designated IMPD roll call locations....
One person injured after high-speed chase ends in crash in Indiana
INDIANA — One person was critically injured early Sunday, August 31, following a high-speed pursuit in Whitley and Huntington counties, Indiana State Police said. The incident began when a white Mercedes, suspected of fleeing an attempted break-in in Columbia City, evaded a traffic stop. Troopers spotted the vehicle...
Indiana Achieves Historic Increase in Student Literacy
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM INDIANA STATE REP TIM YOCUM’S OFFICE. I’m proud to share that Indiana is making progress in improving third grade literacy. Recent data from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment show a nearly five percentage point increase in literacy rates...
18-year-old from Indy critical after car flips in Madison County
ALEXANDRIA, Ind. (WISH) — An 18-year-old from Indianapolis is in critical condition after their car flipped in Madison County Saturday morning. At 7:15 a.m. Saturday, deputies with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department responded to a personal injury crash on State Road 9, just south of County Road 800 North in...
Indy Homeless Camp Nears Move-Out
INDIANAPOLIS — About 11 tents remain at the Fountain Square homeless camp, three weeks after the city’s Aug. 11 deadline to clear the area. Residents say they expect to have housing in the next few weeks. Heather Drummond, who spoke with News 8 before the deadline, says the...
Economic index shows reduced uncertainty, more stability in Midwest
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Survey of Economic Conditions Activity Index suggests more stability and less uncertainty across five Midwestern states. Thom Walstrum, Principal Business Economist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said the index increased to +1 in August from –22 in July. “The survey...
Black artists take center stage at BUTTER Fine Art Fair
The annual BUTTER Fine Arts Fair returned to the Stutz Building in downtown Indianapolis this weekend, spotlighting the work of Black artists from across the city and around the world.
Indiana Skies Could Glow with Northern Lights Tonight Amid Strong Geomagnetic Storm
Indianapolis, IN – Hoosiers may get a rare chance to see the northern lights tonight, with conditions expected to be favorable across much of Indiana. According to the U.S. National Weather Service in Indianapolis, the Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a forecast for a G3 (Strong) Geomagnetic Storm. The...
Chicago murder suspect arrested in traffic stop at Tipton-Hamilton County line
Carlos Keith, a murder suspect out of Chicago, was taken into custody following a traffic stop in Tipton County, Indiana, where 2.5 ounces of marijuana and $762 were found in his possession.
The All-You-Can-Eat Amish Restaurant In Indiana That Locals Swear Is The Best In The...
Hidden along the shores of West Boggs Lake in the small town of Loogootee, Indiana sits a dining establishment that has locals and travelers alike singing its praises through mouthfuls of homemade meatloaf and fried chicken. Stoll’s Lakeview Restaurant combines two of life’s greatest pleasures – authentic Amish...