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Muncie man gets 64 years for attacking pawn shop employees with pipe wrench
MUNCIE, Ind. -- A Muncie man will serve over 60 years behind bars for attacking two pawn shop employees with a pipe wrench in an attack that only came to an end after he was shot. Online court records out of Delaware Circuit Court 1 show that Sammy Johnson received a 64-year…
Fire breaks out at Walmart distribution center in Gas City
GAS CITY, Ind. — An investigation is underway after a large fire broke out at a Walmart distribution center in Grant County. Gas City Fire crews were called around 8 a.m. Wednesday to the large building at 100 Fischer Parkway on report of a fire in a condensing unit. The first…
Convicted sex offender arrested for alleged rape, molestation of 2 girls in Muncie
The victims told detectives the 37-year-old man had raped and sodomized them since they were 5 and 6 years old.
2 People Exposed to Rabid Raccoon in Whitesboro
A raccoon in Whitesboro has tested positive for rabies after two people were exposed.
Town marshal rescues person from apartment fire in southeast Indiana
Before fire crews arrived, a town marshal pulled the person from the apartment, officials said.
DOH identifies West Nile virus mosquitos downstate
The New York State Department of Health confirmed West Nile virus in mosquito pools across Nassau, Rockland, and Suffolk counties and advised residents to follow safety protocols to prevent potential outbreaks.
Gloversville library to begin background checks
The Gloversville Public Library plans to perform background checks on current and potential employees following an incident involving threats to an employee on social media.
Gloversville library to begin background checks
The Gloversville Public Library plans to perform background checks on current and potential employees following an incident involving threats to an employee on social media.
EMT makes first appearance in Delaware Co. courtroom after alleged child sex crimes with 14-year-old inside ambulance
A jury trial for Ronald Elliott has been set for Oct. 26 — and it may not be his last.
Prosecutor: Fingerprint on plastic bag leads to conviction in July 2025 fatal shooting on Indy's near northwest side
Kenneth Spivey was found guilty of murder and the felony firearm sentencing enhancement after a three-day jury trial in the death of 29-year-old Dontae Lewis.
Vehicle rams into smoke shop during overnight burglaries
INDIANAPOLIS — Within the span of less than an hour, two Indianapolis smoke shops were burglarized early Thursday. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department reports reveal that a vehicle was used in a northwest side burglary, ramming into Indy E Cigs near Woodland and 71st…
Docs: Texas sex offender arrested for rape of 2 children in Delaware County
DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind. -- A convicted sex offender from Texas was arrested on preliminary charges of rape and additional child sex crimes in Delaware County on Thursday. According to court documents, 37-year-old Jonathan Holley has been preliminarily charged with: The documents…