Hoosiers face tighter SNAP rules and rising uncertainty
INDIANA – Thousands of Hoosiers who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food assistance could soon face tighter rules, lost benefits and growing uncertainty. Nearly 9% of the state receives SNAP support, including families with children, seniors, people with disabilities and veterans. Federal budget...
Docs: Man arrested after climbing on Monument Circle
INDIANAPOLIS — A man faces a felony charge after police say he climbed up the statue at Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis during an incident on Christmas Eve. Officers were called just after 6 p.m. on Dec. 24 to the south spoke of Monument Circle on report of a man climbing up the Soldiers & […]
Indy homeless shelters see record numbers amid frigid temps
Local homeless shelters are seeing an increased need this year as colder weather drives more of the unhoused community to seek shelter.
IMPD makes pair of arrests for two domestic related murders
INDIANAPOLIS — Two men are now behind bars accused of murder following a pair of domestic-related homicides on Indy’s east and southeast sides. With her 10-year-old daughter looking on, 36-year-old Ashley Yarrell was shot to death last week at the English Village Apartments. Police claim the little girl ran for help...
Semi driver damages overpass bridge on near east side of Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — A driver wedged a semi under an overpass bridge on the near east side of Indianapolis Monday night. Public police reporting systems indicate the semi crash occurred at an overpass bridge located near the intersection of South Rural Street and Moore Avenue around 7:30 p.m. FOX59/CBS4 sent a crew to the...
We need to remove prosecutors, judges who fail us | Letters
As violent crime continues to weigh on communities across Indiana , Hoosiers are asking a basic question: Who is accountable when the justice system fails to protect the public? Ireland: If Indianapolis leaders refuse to address crime, the Statehouse must step in My recently proposed constitutional amendment offers a...
State to assess effects of SNAP restrictions on sugary foods and drinks
Starting January 1, 2026, SNAP recipients in Indiana will no longer be able to use their benefits to purchase sugary snacks and drinks.
Crisis at Georgetown: Squatters Overtake Complex
INDIANAPOLIS — In what residents are calling a complete collapse of security and management, the Georgetown Apartments on Bunker Hill Drive have reportedly reached a breaking point. Residents say that the complex has been overtaken by squatters, leaving legal tenants to defend their homes against break-ins, assaults,...
Woman who filed protective order against husband on Christmas was killed 3 days later
Jeri Mains filed for a protective order against her husband on Christmas Day. Three days later, the 44-year-old wife and mother of four was found shot dead . That protective order filing would make its way through the courts a day after her killing without a judge ruling on it. Her husband, Cecil Raymond Mains, 46,...
Hoosiers reminded not to shoot guns in the air on New Year’s
INDIANAPOLIS — Local police officials are reminding central Indiana residents not to shoot guns in the air as they celebrate the New Year. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department made an announcement Monday reminding Hoosiers about how to properly celebrate the New Year festivities. Specifically, IMPD wanted...

















