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Kokomo woman, with history of animal torture, sentenced after 'severely dehydrated' animals found in U-Haul in Indianapolis
Krystal Scott has previously engaged in crushing, suffocating, impaling or subjecting animals to serious bodily injury and death.
Greenwood proposes new wheel and vehicle excise tax
GREENWOOD, Ind. - Car owners in Greenwood might have to cough up a little more cash as the city has been discussing a new wheel and vehicle excise tax. If your car is registered in Greenwood, you would have to pay $25 annually. If you own a bus, semi, or RV, you would have to…
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus found in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus have been found in the central Indiana area. The Hamilton County Public Health Department reported Thursday that a batch of mosquitoes taken from Founder's Park in Carmel has tested positive for the virus, which can…
Documents reveal child welfare special advisor’s duties
Gov. Mike Braun's special advisor on child welfare, Adam Krupp, has been conducting research and meetings with various organizations and experts since his appointment in April, while earning a $210,000 salary, which has been criticized by Senator Fady Qaddoura as not being a good…
Storm chances continue through Saturday, warmer next week
The 7-day forecast predicts warm and sunny days with a chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms, with the most unsettled weather expected on Friday and the best conditions for outdoor plans on Sunday.
Carmel mosquito tests positive for West Nile virus
The Hamilton County Health Department is urging residents to take precautions.
Eaton woman accused of stabbing boyfriend during argument about infidelity
EATON, Ind. — A Delaware County woman is behind bars facing a serious felony charge after she allegedly stabbed her boyfriend during an argument about infidelity and cheating on her. Tausha Avery, 47, was arrested earlier this week and booked into Delaware County Jail on a…
Lost burial ground in southern Indiana surveyed to uncover historic graves
The survey work helps verify a burial ground of an early frontier town and the final resting place of a Revolutionary War veteran.
Land next to Clark County 911 reserved for new logistics and emergency response facility
The River Ridge Development Authority has approved a plan to reserve 3.4 acres next to the current 911 call center.
Jeffersonville City Councilman launches bid to replace Mayor Mike Moore
City Councilman, Bill Burns, is the second to launch a mayoral campaign to replace Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore.
Southern Indiana mayor concerned about new taskforce to negotiate local income taxes
New Albany mayor Jeff Gahan worries negotiations over how income taxes are distributed to critical local services may be based on flawed financial information.
Wanted felon accused of posing with guns on Instagram leading to his arrest
INDIANAPOLIS — Social media posts led to a wanted felon being arrested and charged with possession of a machine gun on Indy’s northeast side this week. IMPD says the case reflects an ongoing public safety priority. At the time of the bust on Monday, the suspect was on probation…