Indy woman charged with pickpocket scheme
An arrest warrant was issued July 22 by Hamilton County Courts for an 18-year-old Indianapolis woman who allegedly spearheaded a pickpocket scheme targeting shoppers in Fishers, Noblesville, Greenwood and Indianapolis. Shanya Tawan Smith faces two felony charges of organized theft and three misdemeanor theft charges,...
IMPD officer rescues child from scorching car in Indianapolis
Master Patrol Officer Micki Sturrock of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department rescued a child from a hot car after the child's mother accidentally locked them inside, highlighting the dangers of leaving children and pets in cars during the summer heat.
Kroger, Union Back at Table After Rejected Contract Vote
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Kroger Central Division and United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 700, the union representing its grocery workers, met Friday to resume contract negotiations. This comes after union members recently rejected a tentative agreement that had been supported by both Kroger and the...
Homelessness increases by 7% in Marion County in 2025
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Indianapolis has increased 7% from last year, with 1,815 people in Marion County currently without housing, and 56% of them identifying as Black.
Beech Grove man charged for allegedly shooting and killing his neighbor’s cat
A Beech Grove man has been charged for allegedly shooting and killing his neighbor’s cat, Oreo on Wednesday.
Gov. Mike Braun on Immigration
STATEWIDE – Indiana Governor Mike Braun on Thursday reiterated his “worst first” approach to undocumented immigrant deportations, emphasizing the state’s cooperation with federal authorities and the upcoming use of Camp Atterbury for detention. His comments followed recent federal apprehensions in the state. Just two...
Man dies after being shot inside car on Indy’s south side
A man found shot in a car on the south side of Indianapolis died at the hospital and police are searching for the person responsible.
IMPD Officer Saves Child from Hot Car, Reinforcing ‘Sworn to Serve’ Campaign in Indianapolis
An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officer demonstrated a swift act of service by rescuing a child from a hot car, emphasized as part of their 'Sworn to Serve' campaign. The rescue, documented in a video, was shared on the IMPD News' social media page, showcasing the dangers of leaving children...
Catholic Charities Food Bank receives over $80,000 in state funding
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A local foodbank will benefit from funding included in Indiana’s Biennial State Budget. Catholic Charities Terre Haute’s Food Bank is one of eleven food banks in Indiana receiving funding. Catholic Charities will receive $89,200 in the fiscal year of 2026. Assistant Agency Director...
Advocates, experts fear increase in food insecurity following SNAP cuts
Low-income Hoosiers are about to get a whole lot hungrier. At least, that’s the concern of state advocates and national researchers focused on combatting food insecurity after Congress decided to cut funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, earlier this month. “We anticipate that folks...
