Two people arrested following drug bust in Indiana
INDIANA — A 17-year-old juvenile and a 21-year-old Indianapolis man were arrested in the early morning hours of June 4 following a wrong-way chase on I-69 that ended in a vehicle stop and foot pursuit, according to the Fishers Police Department. The incident began around 2 a.m. when a Fishers police officer observed...
Indiana Locals Are Lining Up Early At This Legendary Restaurant For The Best Breakfast...
There’s a place in Indianapolis where the coffee cups are never empty, the jukebox never stops, and the breakfast is so good it might make you weep into your hash browns. Rock-Cola 50’s Cafe isn’t just serving meals – it’s dishing out time travel on a plate.
Power surge damages homeowner’s appliances, unhappy with ‘Full & Final Offer’
INDIANAPOLIS — They heard a boom, and were shocked by what happened. Linda Stephenson works from home and spends a lot of time on her laptop. The month of May was maddening—especially when, in a flash, her major appliances stopped working. Her dryer, her television, her furnace, her air conditioner: all dead. “I...
Woman Charged After Applying Makeup and Crashing into Car
SHELBY COUNTY, Ind. — An Indianapolis woman is facing charges for speeding, applying makeup, and crashing into a car. The crash happened on November 9 last year near State Road 44 in Shelby County, when 43-year-old Khristal Grant crashed into the back of a black Ford. The crash caused the Ford to spin and then […]
Federal closure of Job Corps leaves Hoosier students in limbo
The largest federal program offering free education and job training to young people across the nation has been ordered to suspend operations indefinitely.
Community Arts Calendar: Pride Month, Juneteenth, African American Music Month and other things to...
June in Indy is about to be hot — parades, block parties, soul music, murals and maybe a little roller disco if you’re lucky. Whatever you’re looking to celebrate, the Recorder’s got you covered. Here’s just a sample of some of the free and low-cost events celebrating Pride, Juneteenth and African American Music...
Indiana air quality deemed unhealthy
Indiana residents are advised to take precautions as wildfire smoke from Canada drifts into the Midwest, leading to unhealthy air quality. This weekend, several communities across the state have issued air quality alerts, warning residents of potential health risks associated with the smoke. The American Lung...
Mother-daughter duo among Martin University class of 2025 graduates
Martin University celebrated a mother-daughter duo during spring commencement. Denise Johnson and her daughter Janelle Johnson were among 48 graduates of Martin University’s 56th commencement ceremony, which took place at the Father Boniface Hardin Gathertoirum on May 31. The mother-daughter duo both pursued a degree...
Warrick Co. man found guilty in Indiana’s longest trial dies in prison
Crews respond to overnight house fire on E. Missouri St. Crews respond to overnight house fire on E. Missouri St. Child tragically dies in ‘balloon’ accident in Wabash County, coroner confirms. Updated: 3 hours ago. Child tragically dies in ‘balloon’ accident in Wabash County, coroner confirms.
Indianapolis cops looking for copper thief who allegedly hit same church twice
INDIANAPOLIS — Police are trying to catch an alleged thief who targeted a church on the southwest side of Indianapolis not once, but twice. The alleged thief was caught on cameras walking off with a handful of stolen copper pipes and wires after he cut them off three of the air conditioning units at the […]