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February 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The judge presiding over the trial wanted jurors to understand the elevation involved in the shootout that killed 18-year-old Bryce Gerlach in October 2024.
Harvest Homecoming murder trial | Jury revisits scene of southern Indiana shooting
The judge presiding over the case wanted jurors to understand the elevation involved in the shootout that killed 18-year-old Bryce Gerlach in October 2024.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM
An Indianapolis man was convicted of murder and several other charges in connection with a "two-day crime spree" in 2023 that left a man dead, prosecutors announced Thursday.
Indianapolis man convicted of murder, armed robbery in 'two-day crime spree' that left man dead
Terell Williamson struck and killed John Pollard Jr. near 16th Street and Capitol Avenue on Feb. 11, 2023.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:45 AM
A former county clerk and deputy clerk in northern Indiana were sentenced Thursday after they were both indicted on charges of official misconduct.
Former northern Indiana clerk, deputy clerk sentenced in official misconduct case
Christopher Anderson and Carol Smith were found to have allowed supervisors to be paid for 80 hours of work despite only working 72.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:30 AM
IMPD's new police chief told a council committee of an internal investigation into an officer's conduct during a recent traffic stop involving juveniles.
Committee approves new IMPD chief as community reacts to controversial traffic stop
IMPD's new police chief told a council committee of an internal investigation into an officer's conduct during a recent traffic stop involving juveniles.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:15 AM
The Marion County Public Health Department said the issue goes back to Jan. 7 when they issued an emergency order to the apartment complex because of the raw sewage.
Raw sewage found around Speedway apartment complex raises health concerns
The Marion County Public Health Department said the issue goes back to Jan. 7 when they issued an emergency order to the apartment complex because of the raw sewage.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:00 AM
A southern Indiana man was charged with numerous felonies after police say he left a trail of destruction and injured two officers during a police chase Monday night.
39-year-old southern Indiana man charged after 15 mailboxes destroyed, officers injured during police chase
Police say the suspect left a trail of destruction during the chase and then intentionally rammed into police cruisers, injuring an officer and a deputy.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:45 AM
The league said All-Star Pascal Siakam and two other starters could have played in the home loss to Utah.
Pacers fined $100K by NBA for roster management in Feb. 3 game
The league said All-Star Pascal Siakam and two other starters could have played in the home loss to Utah.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:23 AM
A Mississippi teen is facing felony charges for an alleged school shooting plot planned for Morristown Jr./Sr. High School.
Mississippi girl, 17, in custody for alleged shooting plot at Morristown school
The teenage girl allegedly plotted with 17-year-old Alexis Pickett to conduct an attack on Morristown Jr./Sr. High School in May 2026.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:20 AM
An Indianapolis man was arrested after Frankfort police say he bit an officer during an incident at a Walmart on Wednesday.
Indianapolis man bites officer during altercation at Frankfort Walmart
Police say the suspect was being live-streamed as part of a Facebook video where people try to catch child predators.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:15 AM
A new Dollar Tree on Indy’s west side is becoming a popular destination. However, since its opening, one woman says she's seeing more problems on the road.
Indianapolis woman asking for change after 2 near head-on collisions near west side intersection
A new Dollar Tree on Indy’s west side is becoming a popular destination. However, since its opening, one woman says she's seeing more problems on the road.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:10 AM
A 63-year-old man and his 51-year-old wife are facing felony battery charges after an argument over pickleball rules sparked a huge fight at a Florida country club.
Pickleball argument sparks a brawl at a Florida country club
Authorities in central Florida say an argument over a pickleball rule at a country club turned into a brawl that saw about 20 players get involved. A 63-year-old...
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February 13, 2026 at 1:45 AM
A bill that would strengthen greater cooperation between Indiana and ICE moved one step closer to becoming law on Thursday.
Bill dealing with immigration enforcement one step closer to becoming Indiana law
After the House passed Senate Bill 76, House Speaker Todd Huston said the bill is about aligning Indiana with federal law.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Hailey Buzbee's neighbors are showing support to her family, illuminating their Fishers neighborhood in pink tonight.

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February 13, 2026 at 1:28 AM
A mid-sized data center slated for development near East 25th Street and North Sherman Drive cleared its first key hurdle at the Indianapolis City-County building on Thursday.
Metrobloks data center planned for Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood clears first hurdle
Developers say the data center would revive a long-vacant site, but some city leaders and residents want stronger standards before it moves forward.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:15 AM
The Picklr is set to open its third location in the Indianapolis area this spring.
The Picklr opening third Indy-area location
A new 35,000-square foot pickleball facility is set to open later this spring in the former Big Lots store located at 10321 E. U.S. Highway 36 in Avon.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:45 AM
An Indiana University staff member has been suspended following his arrest for alleged inappropriate communication with someone he thought was a teenager.
IU staff member suspended following child solicitation arrest
Police said a 61-year-old man from Bloomington allegedly thought he was chatting with a 14-year-old boy on social media.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Indiana State Police and the Hamilton County prosecutor held a news conference Thursday afternoon to announce new developments in the 1992 murder of Tony Bledsoe.
Former Hamilton County town official arrested for alleged role in 1992 murder of Tony Bledsoe
Andy Emmert, the former utility superintendent and building commissioner for the town of Atlanta, was arrested Thursday, Feb. 12 on a murder charge.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:15 AM
A former middle school track coach and custodian for Tipton Community Schools is now facing child sex charges.
Former Tipton track coach arrested on child sex charges, allegedly admitted to using AI to create porn of a student
Prosecutors charged 26-year-old Elijah Bogard with two counts of possessing child sex abuse material.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The "Mayor of Hinchtown" is returning to the drivers seat to make his NASCAR debut later this month.
James Hinchcliffe making NASCAR debut in Truck Series race at St. Petersburg
Hinchcliffe joins Dario Franchitti as former IndyCar drivers competing in the first street race in NASCAR Truck Series history.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:44 PM
A Richmond man was charged with dealing after police say he was caught with over two pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop.
Richmond man found with $90,000-worth of cocaine during traffic stop
Police say the suspect had been under investigation by the Wayne County Special Investigations Unit regarding an ongoing narcotics investigation prior to his arrest.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Indiana native Chase Briscoe just missed his second-straight Daytona 500 pole, but will start on the front row for Sunday's race.
Kyle Busch grabs Daytona 500 pole, chasing a win that has eluded him for 20 starts
Indiana native Chase Briscoe will start on the front row for the Daytona 500 for the second straight year.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:42 AM
A Connersville man is in an Ohio jail after police say he fled a traffic stop, crashed just after crossing over the Indiana border and was then found hiding in a dumpster.
Connersville man found hiding in dumpster following Ohio police chase and crash
Police say David Morris fled the scene on foot after crashing on an on-ramp just after crossing the Indiana border.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Canadian police say eight people, including the suspect, are dead after a shooting at a school in British Columbia, with two more people found dead at a home.

Twenty-five others were reportedly injured in the shooting.
'Multiple victims' in school shooting in northeastern British Columbia, Canadian police say
Canadian police say there are “multiple victims” in a shooting at a high school in the northeast part of the province of British Columbia. Royal Canadian Mounted...
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February 11, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Indiana may have some competition in trying to lure the Chicago Bears out of the Windy City.
New Iowa bill hopes to lure the Chicago Bears to the Hawkeye State
The Bears' search for a new stadium has taken them across Illinois to Indiana, and now Iowa legislators are hoping their neighbors might look west.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:49 AM