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Lawrence police officer among 2 injured in shooting on east side of Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — Two people, including a Lawrence police officer, were injured in a shooting on the east side of Indianapolis Friday night. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, around 10 p.m., officers were called to the 1900 block of Kildare Avenue on…
UPDATE: 1 dead, former IMPD deputy chief, now Lawrence officer wounded in east Indianapolis shooting
The shooting was reported in the 1900 block of Kildare Avenue, near East 19th Street and Emerson Avenue, around 10 p.m. Friday.

Utica Blue Sox can't score upset in 2026 PGCBL title game
The Utica Blue Sox loaded the bases in the top of the first inning of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League championship game.
Southern Indiana man arrested for stalking, possession of child sex abuse material
Jeremy Riley, 41, of New Albany faces charges of harassment, stalking, and possession of child sex abuse material, according to the Clarksville Police Department.

Small Business Development Center support helps create jobs, businesses in Oneida County
The New York Small Business Development Center helped hundreds of entrepreneurs across the region last year, providing guidance, resources, and access to capital that supported the creation of new businesses and nearly 1,000 jobs.
34-year-old Evansville man arrested after allegedly stealing pickup truck, ramming into police vehicles
The suspect was booked at the Vanderburgh County Jail and is being held on $3,000 bond.

Closet swap, book sale upcoming at Jervis library in Rome
ROME — Jervis Public Library in Rome has announced the upcoming events for the first week of August, including a Community Closet Swap for Teens on Tuesday, Aug. 4 and the Annual Summer Book Sale on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Motorcyclist arrested in northern Indiana cornfield after fleeing from state trooper
The suspect faces preliminary charges of resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, resisting law enforcement and driving while suspended with a prior conviction.

St. Volodymyr church celebrates 75 years of preserving Ukrainian culture, heritage and food
UTICA — In 1951, a group of Ukrainian immigrants who had settled in Utica formed St. Volodymyr the Great Ukrainian Catholic Church. As it celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2026, the church stands as a center for faith, hope and…

Rain spreads across Indiana with flash flood threat through early next week
Heavy rain, strong winds, and a potential risk of tornadoes will impact Indiana starting July 31, 2026, and continue through early next week.

‘Don’t Lie’ campaign warns against buying firearms for illegal owners
Federal agencies and the firearm industry launched the "Don't Lie for the Other Guy" campaign in Indianapolis to raise awareness about the legal consequences of straw purchases.

Carlie Irsay-Gordon weighs in on Jonathan Taylor’s future with Colts
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is entering the final year of his contract while expressing a desire to stay with the team indefinitely.