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IMPD: 1 killed in shooting on east side of Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — A person was killed in a shooting on the east side of Indianapolis Sunday morning. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, around 6:30 a.m., emergency dispatchers received a report that indicated a person had stumbled upon a shooting victim…

Library to host free summer concert in Westernville
WESTERNVILLE — The Western Town Library will host a free summer concert featuring Terry “Mojo” Johnson from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at Western Town Park, 9271 Main St.

Indiana Grown | Baa-tanicals by Rector Valley Ranch
Christy Rector turned her Montgomery County dairy farm into Baa-tanicals by Rector Valley Ranch a company producing all-natural goat milk soaps and lotions using locally sourced ingredients.

Police use of tire-deflation devices carries benefits and risks
Lynn, Indiana, Town Marshal Bradley Fisher died Wednesday morning while attempting to deploy a tire-deflation device during a police pursuit, highlighting the inherent dangers of these tactical tools. They have been linked to dozens of law enforcement fatalities since 1996.


Riders Wear Pink ride set for Oct. 4
WESTMORELAND — The American Cancer Society’s Men Wear Pink of Central New York will host the fifth annual Riders Wear Pink Bicycle Ride on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 7 Hamlets Brewing Company, 26 Seymour Lane, Westmoreland. The event aims to…
1 person seriously hurt in crash between pickup truck and semi-truck in Plainfield
Police say the crash happened near Wamsley Way and Ronald Reagan Parkway.

Wet weather slowly winds down before a beautiful stretch arrives | August 2, 2026
After an unsettled day of scattered showers, central Indiana is set to experience a period of pleasant, dry weather and comfortable temperatures from Monday through Wednesday.

Postcards share region's rich past
The U.S. government, on Aug. 6, 1977, issued a 13-cent stamp to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Oriskany.
Gen Con Block Party vendors affected by storm damage, rebuild for Sunday
Vendors praised staff for quickly telling everyone about the dangerous weather.

What Colts guard Quenton Nelson had to say regarding contract extension
Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Quenton Nelson is entering the final year of his contract without having engaged in any recent negotiations with the team's front office.

A public march and a secret meeting: Dueling immigration events in central Indiana
Two opposing groups held separate events in Central Indiana on Saturday regarding the illegal immigration debate, including a public march organized by Fishers Resists and a private rally hosted by Save Heritage Indiana.