Armed robber sentenced to 30 years for 2023 crime spree in Indianapolis
Javonte Smith, 34, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for a series of armed robberies targeting six businesses in Indianapolis, stealing $14,797 in total.
Former Texas congressman’s town hall hits Indiana
Beto O’Rourke, a former presidential candidate and U.S. congressman, is back on a national tour and he’s stopping in Indiana this weekend. O’Rourke will host a free town hall meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug.3, at VisionLoft Stutz in downtown Indianapolis to hear directly from Hoosiers. The event is open to the public...
Indiana Just Made A License Plate That’s Cooler Than Your Whole Car
The new blackout plate launches soon and it’s already generating buzz for its clean design and limited availability across the state
Scrap fire near Speedway creates massive plume of black smoke
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A scrap fire near Speedway kept dozens of firefighters busy Wednesday morning and created a large plume of black smoke that was visible from downtown Indianapolis. Just before 9:30 a.m., multiple fire departments responded to a fire at Zore’s Inc., a tow yard and metal recycling business at 1300...
Fountain Square Camp Shutting Down in August
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis is displacing people experiencing homelessness from the Fountain Square encampment, a move that critics argue is a superficial response to a serious issue. Simply moving individuals without providing them with stable, long-term housing, comprehensive mental health services, and employment...
Miami pilot killed in Indianapolis plane crash, officials say
Anh-Thu Nguyen was killed after her plane seemingly lost control and crashed in Indiana on Wednesday morning, local officials said.
Braun “not there” on replacing Marion County prosecutor
Despite recent criticism of Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears, Gov. Mike Braun says he has no plans to appoint a special prosecutor. Why it matters: It would take legislative action to enable Braun to replace Mears, but the governor seems to have softened his stance on Mears ever so slightly after placing the blame...
Police: Indianapolis man caught in cornfield after reckless driving pursuit
David Gonzalez Reyes, 48, of Indianapolis, was arrested in Frankfort, Indiana, on July 28, 2025, after a high-speed police pursuit that ended in a cornfield, police say. He faces multiple charges including reckless driving, OWI, possession of methamphetamine and resisting arrest.
IMPD officer suffers broken fibula during arrest attempt
An IMPD officer suffered a broken fibula while arresting a suspect downtown on Tuesday, police said.
Sheriff says former employee used drone to drop bolts and jars of paint at...
An Indiana man was arrested on felony charges for allegedly using a drone to drop objects like jars of paint, metal rings, and bolts at a trucking company facility. On July 26, 2025, Chase A. Bowman, 31, was booked into the Jasper County Detention Center on the following charges: According to the Jasper County...