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Indiana lawmakers mourn the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham
Indiana lawmakers expressed condolences and prayers following the sudden death of US Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died at 71 years old from an aorta rupture due to hardening of the arteries, according to the Associated Press.
'We're not going anywhere' | Neighbors on Indy's east side rally against DC Blox data center
The group "Eastside Community Action" rallied for signatures against a proposed DC Blox data center in Irvington at the Irvington Farmers Market on Sunday.
Hot and humid weather returns mid-week
Overall, it has been a relatively comfortable end to the weekend across Central Indiana, with partly cloudy skies in place for most of the day, and temperatures topping out near average for this time of year. Pleasant conditions will stick around overnight, with mostly clear…
Silver Alert issued for missing 8-year-old boy and ‘armed and dangerous’ mother in South Bend
A Statewide Silver Alert has been issued for 8-year-old Carlito Chism and his mother, Carrie Crawford, who were last seen in South Bend on Sunday. Police say they believe Crawford is armed and dangerous, and that the child is in extreme danger.
Silver Alert issued for 8-year-old from South Bend
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A Silver Alert has been issued after the disappearance of an 8-year-old boy. According to the South Bend Police Department, Carlito Chism is 5 feet, 65 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a multicolored shirt with khaki pants. A…
Statewide Silver Alert issued for 8-year-old South Bend boy believed to be with 'armed and dangerous' mother
Carlito Chism, 8, was last seen with his mother, Carrie V. Crawford, on Sunday, July 12 at 11:30 a.m. in South Bend.
Quiet and comfortable tonight with the heat gradually returning this week | July 12, 2026
Central Indiana is expecting a week of quiet, hot and humid weather, with temperatures reaching the low 90s and heat index values in the upper 90s, before isolated storm chances return on Thursday and Friday.
US strikes Iran again as it tries to limit attacks on ships on the Strait of Hormuz
The US attacked Iran in response to an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which left a crew member missing, and Iran retaliated by attacking Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman, while the US launched three rounds of airstrikes targeting Iran in the…
Central Indiana officials warn against White River use amid high water levels
Officials in central Indiana are urging residents to stay off the White River due to high water levels, strong currents, and debris creating dangerous conditions. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Department announced on Facebook on Sunday that it has assisted several people who…
‘All Indiana Politics’: Stutzman supports US military strikes on Iran, calls for WNBA accountability
Rep. Marlon Stutzman views recent U.S. military strikes as a strategy to hold Iran accountable for its agreements and bring it back to the negotiating table, while also expressing concern over the IRGC's control of the Strait of Hormuz and urging the WNBA to review its policies.
State police investigating fatal shooting near Patriot, Indiana
PATRIOT, Ind. — A man was killed in a shooting near Patriot, Indiana, on Saturday night. According to a release from Indiana State Police, troopers were called to the 11000 block of Bryants Creek Road in rural Switzerland County around 9 p.m. to investigate a shooting. When…
Making a difference: Fathers and Families Center helps 27,000 fathers in Indiana
The Fathers and Families Center in central Indiana has supported over 27,000 fathers over 33 years, providing resources and support to lower-income and formerly incarcerated men to equip them and empower their families.