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Indiana trooper shot on I-94 near Michigan City exit; subject of manhunt found dead
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (WISH) — An Indiana trooper was recovering at a hospital after being shot multiple times after a cross-state police chase Friday morning near the I-94 exit for Michigan City. Indiana State Police said Sgt. James Heflin underwent a successful surgery at…
Get a peek under the hood of the IMS Museum’s restoration shop
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has a dedicated team of mechanics who restore and maintain IndyCars, and a new Restoration and Event Center set to open in 2027 will allow for full-time restoration and public access to the process.
Muncie man accused of killing puppy with knife
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie couple said they took in a friend who had nowhere else to stay, only to discover their guest had killed his Husky mix puppy in their garage with a folding knife and blamed it on a dog fight. Jeremy Mohler, 46, was arrested on Thursday on preliminary…
'We're thrilled' | Historic Monon Bell football game to be played at Ball State University's Scheumann Stadium
This will be the first time in 104 years that the game between DePauw University and Wabash College will be played at a neutral site.
Fatal crash near I-69 overpass in Bloomington claims life of 85-year-old man
BLOOMINGTON (WISH) — An 85-year-old man was killed Wednesday morning in a crash near the I-69 overpass in Bloomington. According to the police department, officers responded to the crash around 10:40 a.m., involving a 2005 Cadillac SRX and a 2024 International box truck.…
Put God first
“Do not worry about, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows […]
Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
President Donald Trump has allowed the bipartisan housing bill to become law without his signature, citing a lack of progress on a strict voter ID bill, despite its potential to address the country's housing affordability crisis.
Docs: Marion man charged with molesting child in exchange for phone time
GRANT COUNTY, Ind. -- A Marion man was taken into custody after a child reportedly disclosed to a family member that he had molested her multiple times. According to court documents recently filed in Grant County, 30-year-old Phillip Stinefield was charged in Grant County with…
2026 Taste of the Fair revealed
The sensory landscape of midsummer in Indiana is traditionally defined by the howls of grandstand engines, the precision of livestock exhibitions and the aroma of deep-fried confections. Fair officials unveiled […]
Gas, grocery price rises continue to put stress on consumers
Gas prices have risen to $3.85, while grocery prices remain a top source of financial stress for Americans, and fewer Americans are reading for pleasure than in 2004.
Add a touch of nostalgia to a classic car with an old Indiana license plate
INDIANAPOLIS – Miss that old “Wander Indiana” or “Amber Waves of Grain” license plate? The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is reminding Hoosiers about its “Authentic Model Year License Plate Program.” The reminder comes on "Collector Car Appreciation Day," a nationally…
Council considers pause on data center development
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis City-County Council will consider a moratorium on the development of data centers amid community pushback on the operations. Council President Maggie Lewis will introduce an amendment ahead of a Monday meeting on zoning regulations seeking a pause…