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A traffic stop in Munster that began with a vehicle pulled over on an autumn day has now ended with a federal prison sentence for a Gary man who was barred from having a gun A traffic stop in Munster that began with a vehicle pulled over on an autumn day has now ended with a federal prison sentence for a Gary man who was barred from having a gun

Crime and Safety

Gary man barred from guns gets four years in prison after loaded Glock found in vehicle

Indiana – A traffic stop in Munster that began with a vehicle pulled over on an autumn day has now ended with a federal...

16 hours ago
A federal jury in Indianapolis has convicted Laurens Jean-Francois, a 23-year-old Haitian national, in a pair of armed robberies that prosecutors said unfolded over three tense days in July 2025 and left two workers facing the same weapon at close range.

Crime and Safety

Federal prosecutors win conviction tied to three-day armed robbery spree in Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana – A federal jury in Indianapolis has convicted Laurens Jean-Francois, a 23-year-old Haitian national, in a pair of armed robberies that prosecutors...

17 hours ago
Bloomington drivers are about to feel the city’s summer construction season in a very direct way: through detours, orange signs and a few carefully timed road closures

Bloomington local

Bloomington drivers face a busy July as Grimes, College and Walnut closures line up

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington drivers are about to feel the city’s summer construction season in a very direct way: through detours, orange signs and...

18 hours ago
Bloomington’s drinking water system is getting a new round of investment, and customers will begin seeing the cost of that work on their bills later this year

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Bloomington approves first water rate hike since 2024 to fund treatment plant upgrades

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington’s drinking water system is getting a new round of investment, and customers will begin seeing the cost of that work...

19 hours ago

Bloomington

Monroe County could see a quiet start to the weekend turn unsettled by Sunday, as forecasters warn that several rounds of storms may move across central and south-central Indiana from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning.

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Sunday storms may bring damaging winds and flooding to south-central Indiana

Monroe County, Indiana – Monroe County could see a quiet start to the weekend turn unsettled by Sunday, as forecasters warn that several rounds...

June 20, 2026
Bloomington swimmers have a place to cool off again as Mills Pool reopened today, June 19, after spring repair work kept the facility closed longer than expected Bloomington swimmers have a place to cool off again as Mills Pool reopened today, June 19, after spring repair work kept the facility closed longer than expected

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Mills Pool reopens in Bloomington after crews stabilize major leak, now open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington swimmers have a place to cool off again as Mills Pool reopened today, June 19, after spring repair work kept...

June 19, 2026
Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson said the city does not have to choose between new downtown development and protecting affordable housing, as public discussion continues around a convention center hotel, College Square and the future of Seminary Pointe. Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson said the city does not have to choose between new downtown development and protecting affordable housing, as public discussion continues around a convention center hotel, College Square and the future of Seminary Pointe.

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Mayor Kerry Thomson says Bloomington can pursue downtown hotel without abandoning affordable housing

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson said the city does not have to choose between new downtown development and protecting affordable housing, as...

June 19, 2026
Bloomington is preparing for the next chapter of a federal investment program that could shape redevelopment, housing, business growth, and long-term community planning across parts of the city. Bloomington is preparing for the next chapter of a federal investment program that could shape redevelopment, housing, business growth, and long-term community planning across parts of the city.

Bloomington local

Indiana nomination window opens as Bloomington looks toward long-term investment opportunities

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington is preparing for the next chapter of a federal investment program that could shape redevelopment, housing, business growth, and long-term...

June 7, 2026

Indianapolis

One Hoosier may be starting the weekend with a very different kind of to-do list after a CA$H 5 ticket sold in Indianapolis hit a jackpot worth more than $1.5 million

Indianapolis

Indianapolis CA$H 5 ticket wins more than $1.5 million jackpot this week

Indianapolis, Indiana – One Hoosier may be starting the weekend with a very different kind of to-do list after a CA$H 5 ticket sold...

June 20, 2026
A west side park that once sat waiting for its next chapter is now filled with summer noise again — water spraying, basketballs bouncing, pickleball paddles popping, and children testing out a new playground. A west side park that once sat waiting for its next chapter is now filled with summer noise again — water spraying, basketballs bouncing, pickleball paddles popping, and children testing out a new playground.

Indianapolis

Indianapolis unveils $2.6 million Chapel Hill Park renovation on west side with splash pad, playground and new courts

Indianapolis, Indiana – A west side park that once sat waiting for its next chapter is now filled with summer noise again — water...

June 20, 2026
At East 46th Street and North Keystone Avenue, officers with IMPD’s North District are warning drivers to pay close attention to the “No Turn on Red” restriction near the Nickel Plate Trail crossing, where walkers and bicyclists regularly move through the area with the right of way. At East 46th Street and North Keystone Avenue, officers with IMPD’s North District are warning drivers to pay close attention to the “No Turn on Red” restriction near the Nickel Plate Trail crossing, where walkers and bicyclists regularly move through the area with the right of way.

Indianapolis

Safety warning issued for Indianapolis intersection where illegal turns threaten walkers and cyclists

Indianapolis, Indiana – As spring brings more people outdoors, one Indianapolis intersection is drawing renewed attention from police for a rule that cannot be...

April 21, 2026
A sweeping enforcement effort across Indianapolis ended with 133 arrests after the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department joined forces with a wide network of local, state, and federal agencies for what officials described as a targeted push against some of the city’s most wanted violent offenders A sweeping enforcement effort across Indianapolis ended with 133 arrests after the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department joined forces with a wide network of local, state, and federal agencies for what officials described as a targeted push against some of the city’s most wanted violent offenders

Indianapolis

Massive Indianapolis enforcement push leads to 133 arrests, 35 guns and major drug seizures

Indianapolis, Indiana – A sweeping enforcement effort across Indianapolis ended with 133 arrests after the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department joined forces with a wide...

April 21, 2026

State news

Governor Mike Braun spent last week moving from one Indiana community to another, tying together a message that stretched from new jobs in Evansville to public safety gains in southern Indiana, flood response in Lanesville and a quiet tribute to the state’s earliest days in Corydon. Governor Mike Braun spent last week moving from one Indiana community to another, tying together a message that stretched from new jobs in Evansville to public safety gains in southern Indiana, flood response in Lanesville and a quiet tribute to the state’s earliest days in Corydon.

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Gov. Mike Braun frames Indiana travels around safer communities and stronger local economies

Indianapolis, Indiana – Governor Mike Braun spent last week moving from one Indiana community to another, tying together a message that stretched from new...

June 19, 2026
Indiana’s latest electric rate fight moved quickly from a regulatory order to the governor’s office this week, after the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved another increase for AES Indiana customers. Indiana’s latest electric rate fight moved quickly from a regulatory order to the governor’s office this week, after the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved another increase for AES Indiana customers.

State news

“Unacceptable”: Gov. Braun orders Consumer Office to fight back hard after Indiana regulators give AES another rate hike

Indianapolis, Indiana – Indiana’s latest electric rate fight moved quickly from a regulatory order to the governor’s office this week, after the Indiana Utility...

June 19, 2026
Indiana’s business map is gaining another major marker in Carmel, where Capital Group plans to deepen its long-running presence and add as many as 200 new high-wage jobs over the next few years. Indiana’s business map is gaining another major marker in Carmel, where Capital Group plans to deepen its long-running presence and add as many as 200 new high-wage jobs over the next few years.

State news

Indiana lands $13.5 million Capital Group investment tied to Carmel service hub growth, to create 200 new high-wage jobs

Indiana – Indiana’s business map is gaining another major marker in Carmel, where Capital Group plans to deepen its long-running presence and add as...

June 7, 2026

Crime and safety

A Yorktown contractor is facing federal bank fraud charges after prosecutors said a renovation project in Muncie was used to pull $188,000 from a construction loan through paperwork that was allegedly false.

Crime and Safety

Indiana contractor accused of using $188,000 construction loan money for personal expenses

Indiana – A Yorktown contractor is facing federal bank fraud charges after prosecutors said a renovation project in Muncie was used to pull $188,000...

June 20, 2026
Indianapolis police are preparing for a busy weekend after officers found social media posts advertising juvenile “parties” and other large gatherings that have not been approved by the city. Indianapolis police are preparing for a busy weekend after officers found social media posts advertising juvenile “parties” and other large gatherings that have not been approved by the city.

Crime and Safety

Indianapolis police warn of unapproved juvenile parties, say they will not allow unlawful or unsafe takeovers of public spaces

Indianapolis, Indiana – Indianapolis police are preparing for a busy weekend after officers found social media posts advertising juvenile “parties” and other large gatherings...

June 20, 2026
A California man who prosecutors said led a large marijuana distribution network reaching into northern Indiana will spend seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug conspiracy and money laundering charges. A California man who prosecutors said led a large marijuana distribution network reaching into northern Indiana will spend seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug conspiracy and money laundering charges.

Crime and Safety

Massive marijuana empire from California floods Indiana, California kingpin gets 84 months in prison

Indiana – A California man who prosecutors said led a large marijuana distribution network reaching into northern Indiana will spend seven years in federal...

May 9, 2026
A years-long tax fraud operation run out of southern Indiana and nearby Louisville has ended with prison sentences for the two preparers at the center of it, after federal prosecutors said the scheme pumped out millions of dollars in refunds built on false information. A years-long tax fraud operation run out of southern Indiana and nearby Louisville has ended with prison sentences for the two preparers at the center of it, after federal prosecutors said the scheme pumped out millions of dollars in refunds built on false information.

Crime and Safety

$15 million: Indiana scammers faked tuition at phantom schools to pocket millions in refunds

Indiana – A years-long tax fraud operation run out of southern Indiana and nearby Louisville has ended with prison sentences for the two preparers...

April 2, 2026