TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana State Police is investigating two fatal crashes from Tuesday in Tippecanoe County that happened about 30 minutes apart. The first incident was reported just after 3:15 p.m. with troopers responding to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 southbound near mile marker 174. During their investigation, state police determined that a […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana House Republicans have laid out what priorities are at the top of their agenda for the 2026 legislative session. Two major areas of focus for this session include lowering the cost of living for Hoosiers, especially with housing and energy bills, and reducing government regulations. House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) said affordability […]
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — An Indiana judge and his wife are in stable condition after being shot at their home in Lafayette on Sunday afternoon. According to the Lafayette Police Department, Tippecanoe County Judge Steve Meyer and his wife, Kim, were shot just after 2:15 p.m. in the 1700 block of Mill Pond Lane in Lafayette. […]
GARY, Ind. — The city of Gary, Indiana, has unveiled three different renderings of potential sites for a new Chicago Bears stadium. On Friday, city officials announced the three possibilities, which include 145 acres at Buffington Harbor waterfront next to Gary Chicago International Airport, 400 acres at the West End Entertainment District, and 760 acres […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers are considering legislation that would require parental permission for kids to access social media platforms. Two bills advanced out of the Senate Education Committee this week. Senate Bill 159 would restrict students from using devices in schools during instructional time and give parents more control over school-issued technology at home. Senate […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s State of the State address from Wednesday night is getting a split reaction down party lines. Senate President Pro Tem Rod Bray (R-Martinsville) said he was pleased that the governor was “highlighting Indiana’s accomplishments in economic growth, educational freedom, and responsible government in his address.” “While other states are […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Former City-County Council President Vop Osili has announced his candidacy for mayor of Indianapolis in 2027. Osili, a Democrat, has served on the council for the last 14 years, including eight as president. Last year, he decided not to run for re-election as council president. In a video posted to social media Thursday […]
PLAINFIELD, Ind. — A former Plainfield High School staff member faces sex crime charges. After almost a year-long investigation, Braden Scott, 23, was arrested on Tuesday. He’s been charged with three Level 6 felonies — two counts of possession of child pornography and one count of intimidation. According to the probable cause affidavit, Scott worked […]
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — An anti-ICE protest was held this week in West Lafayette with some Purdue students participating. The students and some members of the community stood outside a Target on Monday, calling for a change in Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations or the complete dismantling of the agency. Protests started popping up nationwide […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Lawyers representing a 5-year-old autistic student in Indianapolis Public Schools and their parent said they intend to sue the district over claims that a special education teacher abused the child. On Monday, attorneys from Connell Michael LLP and Metzger Rostaon announced a tort claim had been filed. They accuse a teacher at URBAN […]
BROWNSBURG, Ind. — A Brownsburg Town Council member said he was locked out of town hall for suggesting turning Brownsburg into a city. A petition from Republican Glen Adams is calling for the town to officially change its status, meaning a mayor would be elected instead of only a clerk-treasurer and the councilors. Adams is […]
MARKLEVILLE, Ind. — The Madison County Sheriff’s Department said an 18-year-old was driving under the influence when he caused a crash that killed a woman Thursday morning. Deputies said Aidan Patterson of Anderson was driving a 2019 Chevy Silverado northbound on State Road 109 when he crossed the centerline and hit another vehicle head-on. The […]