Report Ranks Indiana One of the 10 Worst States for Early Education
Creating a strong educational foundation starts before kindergarten, but according to a new report, Indiana still has a long way to go in supporting our youngest learners. WalletHub just released its 2025 list of states with the best and worst early education systems, and unfortunately for the Hoosier State, the...
Man Shot and Killed at Indy Dollar Store
INDIANAPOLIS — A man was shot and killed Saturday evening at a Family Dollar on the north side of Indianapolis. Officers were called to the store on Michigan Road just after 5:30 p.m. and found the man lying in the doorway with gunshot wounds. Medics tried to help but pronounced him dead at the scene. […]
7 Legendary Restaurants In Indiana Serving Finger-Lickin Fried Chicken
Looking for the best fried chicken in Indiana that will make your taste buds dance?. These 7 legendary restaurants offer crispy, juicy goodness and down-home flavors you won’t forget!. 1. The Chicken House (Sellersburg) Don’t let the simple white brick building fool you. The Chicken House in Sellersburg...
Former IMPD officer admitted to molesting two children at his home, state police say
David McDaniel, a former Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer, has been charged with two counts of child molesting and one count of attempting to commit child molesting after two victims, who were friends with his child, claimed he sexually abused them at his home and on vacations in Florida and...
Gov. Mike Braun says he will continue to advocate for Hoosier farmers
LEBANON, Ind. (July 31, 2025) — Indiana Gov. Mike Braun covered an array of farm topics in a “Fireside Chat” discussion with Courtney Kingery, CEO of the Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA), the Indiana Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Indiana Corn Marketing Council during the Indiana Ag Policy Summit on Wednesday...
Indiana’s Ghost Towns: Where the Midwest Past Still Echoes
Hindostan Falls – The Lost Jewel of the White River Hindostan Falls – The Lost Jewel of the White River (image credits: flickr) Picture a town of over one thousand people vanishing within just four years, leaving only ruins and whispered legends behind. Hindostan Falls, located at the falls of the East Fork of the...
IPS schools host back-to-school nights to prepare students for school year
Indianapolis Public Schools held back-to-school nights to introduce students and families to their new classrooms and provide them with school supplies, as well as a chance to win a bicycle.
Indiana State Fair is back with unique food combinations to try
INDIANAPOLIS – Expect food, farm animals and a whole lot of fun because the Indiana State Fair is back for its 168th year! Opening day is Aug. 1 for the two-week stretch at the fairgrounds. From bacon pickle ranch pizza to cookie butter cold brew floats, the state fair has dozens of creative combos for […]
Indiana State Police Criminal Interdiction Squad making impact on community
In January 2023, Indiana State Police (ISP) Indianapolis District Lieutenant Josh Watson formed a specialized squad to focus on criminal interdiction. The purpose of the squad was to work beyond the standard traffic stop, initiating and pursuing drug and gun investigations. Members of the squad were selected based...
Police searching for wanted fugitive in Indiana
INDIANA — Authorities are seeking Ariana Pittman, 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 200 pounds, in connection with charges related to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and endangering a person. Pittman, a Black female with black hair and brown eyes, is wanted by St. Joseph County authorities for...
