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Thinking about playing Mega Millions or Powerball? New York officials are warning about a scam claiming victims won $18.6 million and luxury cars. Here's how to protect yourself. Continue reading…
Car crashes into apartment building in Hancock County, causing partial collapse
The crash prompted a response from the Vernon Township Fire Department, Sugar Creek Township Fire Department and the Hancock County Tactical Rescue Team.

I-465 reopens after crash, vehicle fire on west side
INDIANAPOLIS -- A crash and fire closed part of I-465 on the west side early Wednesday morning. This happened on I-465 southbound near mile marker 12.5. That's between the Rockville Road and U.S. 40 exits. According to Indiana State Police, this involved a pair of semis and a…

One in custody following Columbus death investigation
COLUMBUS, Ind. — One person is in custody following a welfare check turned death investigation Tuesday evening. According to the Columbus Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Pearl Street just before 8:30 p.m. The call was for a welfare check, but upon…
'It's just frustrating' | IMPD investigates after at least 7 car windows smashed near Lockerbie Square
At least seven vehicles were damaged near College Avenue and Michigan Street, leaving drivers with shattered windows and costly repairs.

Residence heavily damaged by fire in Lawrence
LAWRENCE, Ind. — A residence in Lawrence was heavily damaged by fire on Tuesday night. According to the Lawrence Fire Department, crews were called to the 12000 block of Bearsdale Drive — which is located between U.S. Highway 36 and East 65th Street — around 8:30 p.m. When crews…

Docs: Greenwood man possessed improvised destructive device
INDIANAPOLIS — A Greenwood man has been charged with possession of a destructive device in Marion County. According to an affidavit for probable cause filed Monday, officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department found 44-year-old Jay Charles Stinson Jr. to be in…
Hendricks County man sentenced to prison in young woman's overdose death
Olivia Ryland's mother is now on a mission to help people who are struggling with addiction.

Man killed in Hancock County shooting; suspect in custody
A man died following a shooting in Hancock County on Tuesday, leading to a man and a woman being taken into custody for questioning.
Male killed in Hancock County shooting; suspect in custody
The shooting happened around 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 21 in the 7600 block of West County Road 350 North, which is just east of the Marion County border.

1 killed in road rage shooting near Marion-Hancock county line
HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. — A man was killed in a shooting near the Marion-Hancock County line on Tuesday afternoon. According to a release, around 4:05 p.m., Hancock County Sheriff's deputies were called to the 7600 block of West County Road 350 North to investigate a shooting. While…

Crawfordsville mom charged after baby tests positive for meth
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. — A Montgomery County mother is behind bars after police say her 11-month-old baby tested positive for methamphetamine and other drugs. Kaitlyn Griffin, 29, of Crawfordsville, was officially charged Monday in Montgomery Circuit Court. She now faces felony…