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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.
Woman critically injured in hit-and-run crash on north side of Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — A woman was critically injured in a crash on the north side of Indianapolis late Saturday night. Per a public police report, officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were called to the 3800 block of North Meridian Street around 11:19 p.m. to…
Law enforcement apprehends Indianapolis murder suspect in Ohio
INDIANAPOLIS — Law enforcement apprehended an Indianapolis murder suspect in Ohio last week. According to a public police report filed on Friday, the suspect — 22-year-old Christopher Exilhomme — was extradited from the Wyandot County Jail in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to the…
Former IU quarterback Fernando Mendoza receives Big Ten award
Former IU quarterback Fernando Mendoza was named the 2025-26 Big Ten Conference Jesse Owens Male Athlete of the Year.
Indiana State Police investigating southern Indiana deadly shooting
Indiana State Police are investigating after troopers say a man was shot and killed in rural Switzerland County.
Indiana lawmakers, leaders react to the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham
Graham served as U.S. Senator from South Carolina since January of 2003.
Man arrested in connection to deadly shooting on Indy's west side
The shooting happened around 4:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4 in the 5600 block of Oliver Avenue, near South Lynhurst Drive and West Washington Street.
Humidity briefly backs off ahead of central Indiana's next heat wave
High pressure keeps us quiet and mostly sunny today! It also ushers in a brief bout of more comfortable humidity levels. We stay dry but yesterday's front to our south could spawn a few isolated showers in our far southern counties late this afternoon and early evening. 93° is…
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies of 'brief and sudden illness'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died from a “brief and sudden illness” on Saturday evening at the age of 71, the long-time senator's office announced. “Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period,” Graham’s…
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passes away at age 71 after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says
Lindsey Graham, a U.S. Senator and close ally of President Donald Trump, died suddenly at the age of 71, leaving behind a legacy of strong national defense and close ties to Trump.
Woman injured in shooting at south side hotel
INDIANAPOLIS - An investigation is underway after a woman was injured in a shooting at a south side hotel Saturday night. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, just after 9:30 p.m., officers responded to the Motel 6 in the 4300 block of South Crossings Way…
'Just a lazy river out here' | Woman injured, houses damaged after heavy rain causes flooding in Muncie
After a few hours, the flood waters receded. Now, neighbors must clean up the damage left behind.