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...
Indiana Sheriff’s Office Issues Warning on ‘TikTok Knocking Challenge’ This Week
Noblesville, IN – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is alerting parents and teens this week to the dangers of the so-called “TikTok Knocking Challenge,” a viral trend that allegedly involves teens aggressively banging on doors late at night and then running away while recording the act for social media.
City Market Catacombs, A Labyrinth Beneath Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — Beneath the bustling streets of downtown Indianapolis lies a historic underground relic that’s both mysterious and uniquely Hoosier. The City Market Catacombs, a 20,000-square-foot network of Romanesque brick arches and tunnels, have long fascinated locals and tourists alike. The Catacombs, located...
This Bizarre Rock Formation In Indiana Will Take You Back To Prehistoric Times
Time travel doesn’t require a DeLorean or a police box – sometimes all you need is a short hike through the woods of southern Indiana to find yourself face-to-face with something that’s been defying physics since before dinosaurs were even a twinkle in evolution’s eye. Welcome...
Indiana Named No. 1 For Road Quality In US
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana has been ranked as the state with the best road quality in the United States, according to a recent report from the U.S. News and World Report. The ranking, based on data from the Federal Highway Administration, measured the percentage of road miles in poor condition across all 50 states....
Nitro Hog BBQ’s ‘machos’ dish heats up state fair with spicy mac and cheese...
Nitro Hog BBQ, a beloved staple at the state fair, has unveiled their latest culinary creation, 'Machos'—a delectable fusion of mac and cheese barbecue nachos. This innovative dish follows last year's triumph with a fried biscuit delight, capturing the hearts and taste buds of fairgoers.
An eastside community is making it safer as kids go back to school
Hannah Carroll’s two kids are excited that classes are beginning again at Anna Brochhausen School 88. But, the traffic that speeds along East 16th Street in front of the eastside elementary school makes their mom nervous. Carroll said she’s seen drivers regularly disregard the crossing guard in front of the school,...
Here’s the 2025-26 school year calendars for all Marion County districts
Planning ahead for the next school year? Here’s a quick way for Marion County families to check important dates like breaks, holidays, and other schedule highlights. Indiana law requires public schools to hold at least 180 instructional days each academic year for students at every grade level. Between those...
Docs: Mustang driver causes fatal crash after consuming alcohol before driving
HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. — A Wilkinson man has been arrested after a reported fatal crash in Hancock County on Saturday evening involving a vehicle that did not belong to him. According to court documents recently filed in Hancock County, 32-year-old Alexander Ray was charged with: The crash occurred around 7:30 p.m. on...