500 Pets Need Homes: $10 Adoptions
FISHERS, Ind. — The Humane Society for Hamilton County (HSHC) is hosting an urgent Black Friday adoption special to combat an ongoing capacity crisis, which currently leaves over 500 animals without a home for the holidays. In an effort to inspire the community to “fill their hearts, not their carts,” HSHC will...
Woman killed in Southside Indianapolis apartment shooting
A 26-year-old woman was shot and killed at her Indianapolis apartment Monday night, in what family members say was domestic-related.
2 women arrested following series of armed robberies targeting elderly Hispanic women
INDIANAPOLIS — Two women are behind bars, accused of a series of armed robberies across Indianapolis. Police say the suspects are tied to at least five robberies over the last two weeks. Starting outside the MCL Diner along East 10th Street, a woman was allegedly punched in the face and dragged out of her car […]
Indianapolis parents charged in death of malnourished 1-year-old son
A mother and father from Indianapolis face felony charges for neglect of a dependent resulting in death after their 1-year-old son was found to be severely malnourished and underweight.
Free Thanksgiving meals still available throughout central Indiana
(WXIN/WTTV) — While the deadline has passed to sign up for many Thanksgiving food drive events in central Indiana, there are still some options for those who need a meal. The Stoned Canvas and Mr. Dabs dinner This event, a Friendsgiving dinner, is happening on Nov. 26, 2025. Info can be found below: Hosted by […]
Economic Growth: The Clash Over Data Centers in Indiana
Major economic announcement: Amazon’s plans to build a $15 billion data center campus in northern Indiana, supporting AI and cloud computing technologies. This follows an $11 billion investment in Saint Joseph County, representing massive potential growth for the region. The host doesn’t mince words when addressing...
US 31 southbound reopens at 236th Street amid criminal investigation
Police searched for a male with a rifle who made criminal threats at a home in Hamilton County, Indiana, causing U.S. 31 southbound to be temporarily closed at the 236th Street interchange.
Girls heal trauma with horses
Editor’s note: Free Press Indiana chose not to publicly identify the full names of the teens interviewed and photographed out of sensitivity for their safety and privacy. The drive from downtown Indianapolis to Sheridan, Indiana, takes anywhere from 40 minutes to an hour depending on the time of day and flow of...
Photos: People gather to demand safer streets in Indianapolis
Jake Budler, an organizer of the Safe Streets protest, addresses a crowd of civic representatives and advocates gathered Nov. 23, 2025, at College and Massachusetts avenues. They were there to protest what they say is the city of Indianapolis’ inaction on infrastructure improvements aimed at making travel safer for...
Indianapolis renters face growing affordability crisis, report reveals
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana has released a report outlining the growing challenges renters face in trying to secure affordable housing. Finding from the report, State of Fair Housing Report – Rising Rental Burdens in the Indianapolis Metro:. Half of all renters in...
