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23 convicted felons sentenced after 4-month 'Operation Take Back America' in central, southern Indiana
During the operation, 37 unlawfully held guns and four extended magazines were removed.
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Man faces attempted murder charge after shots fired into SUV in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A man being held in Marion County Jail faces an attempted murder charge after police linked him to a shots-fired investigation in Bloomington. Kafern P. Johnson, 33, was booked into jail this week on preliminary charges of attempted murder, criminal…
How Indy’s new favorite tax break for affordable housing works
The deal is known as a payment in lieu of taxes, or PILOT.
Kokomo woman, with history of animal torture, sentenced after 'severely dehydrated' animals found in U-Haul in Indianapolis
Krystal Scott has previously engaged in crushing, suffocating, impaling or subjecting animals to serious bodily injury and death.
Greenwood proposes new wheel and vehicle excise tax
GREENWOOD, Ind. - Car owners in Greenwood might have to cough up a little more cash as the city has been discussing a new wheel and vehicle excise tax. If your car is registered in Greenwood, you would have to pay $25 annually. If you own a bus, semi, or RV, you would have to…
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus found in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus have been found in the central Indiana area. The Hamilton County Public Health Department reported Thursday that a batch of mosquitoes taken from Founder's Park in Carmel has tested positive for the virus, which can…
Documents reveal child welfare special advisor’s duties
Gov. Mike Braun's special advisor on child welfare, Adam Krupp, has been conducting research and meetings with various organizations and experts since his appointment in April, while earning a $210,000 salary, which has been criticized by Senator Fady Qaddoura as not being a good…
Storm chances continue through Saturday, warmer next week
The 7-day forecast predicts warm and sunny days with a chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms, with the most unsettled weather expected on Friday and the best conditions for outdoor plans on Sunday.
Carmel mosquito tests positive for West Nile virus
The Hamilton County Health Department is urging residents to take precautions.
Eaton woman accused of stabbing boyfriend during argument about infidelity
EATON, Ind. — A Delaware County woman is behind bars facing a serious felony charge after she allegedly stabbed her boyfriend during an argument about infidelity and cheating on her. Tausha Avery, 47, was arrested earlier this week and booked into Delaware County Jail on a…
Lost burial ground in southern Indiana surveyed to uncover historic graves
The survey work helps verify a burial ground of an early frontier town and the final resting place of a Revolutionary War veteran.