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Muncie files new misconduct complaint against city firefighter and will try to fire him — again
The latest complaint will trigger a disciplinary hearing where Troy Dulaney can defend himself and try to save his job.
Trump promotes chain of gas stations with prices below market costs
President Donald Trump is promoting a new chain of gas stations, Freedom Fuel, that is selling gas for $3.479 a gallon, well below market prices and wholesale costs.
30-year-old man arrested weeks after deadly northwestern Indiana hit-and-run crash
Connor Dvorscak was identified as the suspect in a hit-and-run crash that killed 45-year-old Phillip Land, of Knox, on June 27.
Indianapolis airport installs solar panel canopies on parking lot to help power terminal
Three more solar panel projects are in progress at Indianapolis International Airport, additions to 187 acres of such panels already in use there.
Indiana Workforce Pell Grant options limited so far
The Workforce Pell Grant program, which allows students to use Pell Grants for short-term, direct-to-workforce training programs, has approved three programs so far at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana and Vincennes University, though final approval must come from the federal…
‘Paranormal Cirque: Inferno’ coming to Castleton Square Mall for 6 shows
Cirque Italia is presenting its new production, "Paranormal Cirque: Inferno," at Castleton Square Mall in Indianapolis from July 24 to 27, 2026, featuring international performers in nine acts inspired by the poem "Dante's Inferno."
State police investigating after woman hits northeastern Indiana sergeant's vehicle on I-69
Police said alcohol is believed to have been a potential factor in the crash.
A few storm chances ahead of central Indiana's next hot dome
Humidity jumps and once again the heat index is high in central IN. Not as oppressive as last Thursday's 105° but into the lower 90s for the first time since last Saturday. Dew point will drive some locally heavy downpours this evening. Coverage may creep up to over 30% later…
Police: Man poked, wounded 6-year-old girl in shopping cart at Anderson business
Witnesses told police the 40-year-old man poked the girl with an unknown object, causing a minor puncture wound.
Sex offender with history of violence against children accused of 'puncturing' young girl at Anderson business
ANDERSON, Ind. — A central Indiana sex offender previously charged with violence against a child has once again been arrested, this time on accusations that he "punctured" a child at a business in Madison County. William Rothel, 40, of Anderson, was arrested on Thursday and…
Juvenile flown to Indianapolis after shooting in Kokomo
KOKOMO, Ind. — A juvenile has been flown to an Indianapolis hospital after being shot in Kokomo early Thursday morning. According to the Kokomo Police Department, a shooting is being investigated after a juvenile was shot in the leg around 3:30 a.m. at Amberwood Place. At some…
FTC settlement: John Deere allows DIY equipment repair
John Deere has reached a right-to-repair settlement with the FTC and several states' attorneys general, requiring the company to make its repair services available to equipment owners and independent shops, and to pay $1 million to the states for antitrust enforcement costs.