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Investigators looking into cause of Lawrence house fire
LAWRENCE, Ind. — An investigation is underway into the cause of an early-morning fire that caused extensive damage to a house in Lawrence. Around 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, a Lawrence police officer spotted the fire in the 4500 block of Zoeller Avenue, near East 46th Street and Pendleton Pike.
IMPD: 1 critically injured in near east Indy shooting
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is investigating after a person was critically injured in a shooting on Indianapolis' near east side early Wednesday. The shooting was reported around 4:30 a.m. July 3 in the 2800 block of East 10th Street, near North Rural Street. Responding officers located a victim with a...
Muncie fire captain accused of exam cheating scheme comes out of hiding to testify in his own defense
INDIANAPOLIS — A Muncie firefighter who says he has been “in hiding” since he became the focus of a cheating investigation in early 2023 has broken his silence in an effort to save his career. Troy Dulaney took the witness stand at a June 27 evidentiary hearing...
Survey: Your July 4th cookout will cost more this year
INDIANAPOLIS — If you're cooking out for Fourth of July, you should expect your grocery bill to be higher this year compared to last. The annual July 4th Market Basket Survey by the American Farm Bureau says prices in their report have gone up 5%. It estimates feeding ten...
Customers of Castleton bridal store sent scrambling after business abruptly closes
INDIANAPOLIS — Brides hoping to pick up their wedding gowns and accessories at Gretchen's Bridal Gallery were instead greeted with a no trespassing sign and one that provided instructions for delivery drivers. The lights are off and the doors are locked, but if you look through the window, you'll...
'We've been waiting for this' | Woman with Alzheimer's has been taking new Lilly drug for over 3 years
CARMEL, Ind. — The FDA just approved Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co.'s Alzheimer's drug. Lilly leaders say Kisunla slowed cognitive and functional decline by 35%. Patricia Bishara said she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2017. In 2021, she joined the drug trial. Now, she's no longer receiving infusions. "We've...
3 Indiana Fever players named to WNBA All-Star team
NEW YORK — The Indiana Fever are well-represented on the WNBA All-Star team. Rookie Caitlin Clark led all players in fan voting, receiving 700,735 votes, followed by her teammate, Aliyah Boston. Indiana's Kelsey Mitchell was also named to the team, which will play against the U.S. Olympic team. Mitchell...
Indianapolis Council proposes update to downtown Economic Enhancement District
INDIANAPOLIS — Commercial property owners downtown will likely see a new fee on their tax bill next year to help keep Indianapolis beautiful. An updated Economic Enhancement District proposal is headed to the City-County Council next week. The Economic Enhancement District fee would provide consistent funding for downtown services...
Carmel council proposes DORA along Monon Trail
CARMEL, Ind. — Carmel could soon add an outdoor refreshment area. An ordinance was introduced Monday night to create a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, or "DORA," in the city. The district would roughly follow the Monon Trail, between Carmel Drive and Main Street. Last month, councilors in Bargersville and...
ISP: Indiana man arrested for possession of child pornography
MARTINSVILLE, Ind. — After a nine-month investigation, detectives from the Indiana State Police Bloomington Post arrested a Martinsville man on Tuesday, July 2 for possession of child pornography. Detectives started the investigation after receiving a cybertip report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in October 2023,...
Big changes for Hoosier seniors on Medicaid
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is launching its new PathWays for Aging program. There are more than 123,000 eligible Hoosiers aged 60 and older. PathWays for Aging is a Medicaid managed care program, like the Healthy Indiana Plan, Hoosier Healthwise and Hoosier Care Connect.
Study: Indiana is losing farmland but producing more crops
INDIANAPOLIS — A new report shows Indiana is losing farmland. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture issued the results of its study that show the state lost 345,682 agricultural acres between 2010 and 2022, a decrease of 1.89%. Most of that land became residential property in areas around the...
Man critically injured after being shot by IMPD officers on Indy's west side
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is investigating after its officers were involved in a police shooting Tuesday morning that left one man critically injured. Around 11:30 a.m., IMPD officers responded to a call of a person shot in the 5100 block of West Vermont Street, just east of I-465. When officers...
Want to ride in an IndyCar? Well here's your chance!
INDIANAPOLIS — Have you ever dreamed of riding in an IndyCar? Well, here's your chance!. Registration is now open for “Speed for Community Need," a fundraiser to help United Way of Central Indiana fight to end poverty. Those interested in participating must commit to raising $1,500. United Way...
'My gratitude is boundless' | Indiana native to make Broadway debut in 'Hamilton'
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis native Morgan Anita Wood will make her Broadway debut as Eliza in the award-winning musical "Hamilton." Wood will start her performances on Tuesday, July 16 at the Richard Rogers Theatre in New York City. She has been in previous performances of the musical across North America — including Puerto Rico, Honolulu, Toronto, Los Angeles and San Francisco — according to a news release.
Here are the 43 new food items coming to the 2024 Indiana State Fair
INDIANAPOLIS — For many, the food is the best part of the Indiana State Fair. Fairgoers can expect typical fair favorites like ears of corn, chicken legs and elephant ears, but fair officials announced 43 new food items for the 2024 Indiana State Fair. Since one person surely can't...
Tractor Supply ends DEI initiatives after customer backlash | 'It's time to expose Tractor Supply'
INDIANAPOLIS — Tractor Supply has had its diversity, equity, and inclusion and environmental, social and governance programs for a number of years — but now, the company's initiatives are changing after receiving backlash online. In a June 5 interview with the Associated Press, Tractor Supply President and CEO...
How to spot debt collection scams: 3 signs to watch out for
INDIANAPOLIS — Getting a call or text from a supposed debt collector can be alarming. That is why scammers might pretend to be these people, but real debt collectors are supposed to follow certain rules while scammers do whatever they want. Here are some signs of phony debt collectors,...
Indiana man pulled over in Missouri in out-of-this-world ride
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mo. — An Indiana man was stopped by police in Missouri over the weekend while driving his vehicle that is totally "out of this world." Steve Anderson was pulled over on Interstate 44 in Crawford County, Missouri in his custom-built UFO. The deputy stopped Anderson to check out the unique vehicle and to talk to him about his out-of-state registration.
Report: Fentanyl is substance most common in Marion County overdose deaths
INDIANAPOLIS — We're getting a new look at overdose death statistics in Marion County. In the first quarter of 2024. the coroner's office investigated 134 suspected overdose deaths, a 28% decrease over the same time last year. The most common substance found in toxicology results? Fentanyl at 74%, followed...
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