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Mariner dies while working on barge in southern Indiana; Coast Guard investigates

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:21:43 GMT

USCG Officials have not released a name of the victim.

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Wife of Indiana congressman Jim Baird dies following complications from car crash injuries

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:14:07 GMT

Jim and Danise Baird were injured in a crash in Washington, D.C., in early January.

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Police searching for man who allegedly stole, urinated on items at Dollar General in northwest Indiana

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:21:19 GMT

Police say the suspect allegedly shoplifted items and then urinated on other merchandise before fleeing the scene on a bicycle.

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Pike High School barbering and cosmetology students providing free self care services with Center Township Trustee's Office

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:14:08 GMT

It's lessons you won't find in a textbook. Once a month, students provide haircuts, braiding and manicures all for free to those who need assistance.

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Former southern Indiana probation department employee charged with perjury, counterfeiting

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:04:45 GMT

Police say 51-year-old Michael Kirby allegedly lied on his resume when he applied for a position with the Clark County Probation Department on July 10, 2025.

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Southern Indiana physician suspended following sexual misconduct allegations

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:01:44 GMT

Dr. A. Michael Guirguis was accused of making inappropriate comments towards patients, failing to use gloves during examinations

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Northwest Indiana man charged after allegedly dealing cocaine across the street from elementary school

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:44:11 GMT

The 30-year-old suspect was charged with four counts of dealing cocaine and is being held on $70,000 bond.

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Multiple law enforcement officers respond to Jeffersonville High School 'altercation'

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:47:04 GMT

Jeffersonville High School was briefly "placed on hold" as the situation was addressed, the school district said.

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Former Air Force pilot arrested in Jeffersonville, accused of training Chinese military

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:14:20 GMT

Gerald Eddie Brown Jr., 65, was a former major in the U.S. Air Force with nearly 25 years of experience.

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Sentencing delayed for northern Indiana woman who pleaded guilty to aiding 6-year-old stepson's murder

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:43:29 GMT

Cheyenne Elmore pleaded guilty to aiding in the murder of her 6-year-old stepson on Nov. 6 just weeks before her husband, Franklin, was sentenced to 65 years.

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Group that helps homeless Hoosier veterans opposes bill that would ban camping in public spaces

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:20:11 GMT

Those against Senate Bill 285 say it punishes someone who doesn't have a permanent place to live and criminalizes homelessness.

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Southern Indiana man arrested after crashing into building, allegedly assaulting Evansville officer

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:47:14 GMT

The suspect is being held at the Vanderburgh County Jail on $1,000 cash bond and is facing a felony charge of battery against a public safety official.

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Juvenile in life-threatening condition after Fort Wayne shooting

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:50:20 GMT

Police say officers found the victim lying near the roadway suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

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Northwest Indiana man facing charges after allegedly selling drugs to man, resulting in his death in Westfield

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:18:52 GMT

Authorities responded to the 500 block of Fayette Drive in Westfield on Jan. 27 for a report of an "unconscious male who was not breathing."

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20-year-old woman killed in crash involving a wrong-way driver on I-65 in northwestern Indiana

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:36:37 GMT

ISP said troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on I-65 in the northbound lanes in Lake County just before 2 a.m. Feb. 21.

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Harvest Homecoming murder trial: Jury reaches verdict in killing of Bryce Gerlach

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:29:31 GMT

Five men were charged in the deadly Harvest Homecoming shooting, however Isaiah Page was the only suspect to go to trial. The others all took plea deals.

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Illinois man, Missouri woman arrested after allegedly crashing stolen SUV in northwest Indiana

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:11:52 GMT

Police say both suspects had active warrants out of Missouri at the time of the crash.

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18-year-old Fort Wayne woman allegedly pepper sprayed restaurant owner after dine-and-dash before armed robbery arrest

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:12:08 GMT

Police say after the suspect was located by detectives, a search of her vehicle led to the recovery of a "large quantity" of suspected stolen merchandise.

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'Sky's the limit' | Indiana Bears fans excited about NFL team's potential move to Hammond

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:07:36 GMT

Indiana legislators announced that the Bears are interested in building a stadium in the Wolf Lake area, just across the state line from Illinois.

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25-year-old Terre Haute man arrested following standoff with police

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:51:59 GMT

Court documents say the incident began as an argument between the suspect and his wife over money to "purchase more pills that (the suspect) needed."

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2 juveniles killed, 2 injured after pickup truck and horse-drawn cart crash in northern Indiana

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:26:31 GMT

Police say the pickup truck reportedly rear-ended the horse-drawn cart just after 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20.

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Plainfield 3rd graders host 'Potato Olympics' | Inspiring Indiana

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:23:52 GMT

Approximately 70 third-grade students at Guilford Elementary School got a chance to research a country and design their own "potato athlete."

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24-year-old southern Indiana man seriously injured after crashing motorcycle at over 130 mph

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:17:00 GMT

Police say the man was allegedly fleeing from a state trooper when the crash happened.

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Suspected tornado leaves trail of damage in Bloomington area; no injuries reported | Weather Impact Alert Updates

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:24:42 GMT

13News is receiving reports of damage across central Indiana after severe storms blew through Thursday evening.

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Judge blocks defense's questioning in the Harvest Homecoming murder trial

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:57:55 GMT

A verdict nears as closing arguments begin Friday.

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Southern Indiana parents file wrongful death lawsuit against school district following 11-year-old daughter's suicide

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:13:00 GMT

Court documents describe the alleged bullying as "severe" and "pervasive." It is also alleged that the 11-year-old was subjected to sexual abuse by male students.

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Murder trial delayed for southern Indiana man accused of killing his girlfriend in 2022

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:53:05 GMT

Derek Pixley is charged with fatally shooting his girlfriend, Brittney Boman, in the woods off of Brownstown Road in Henryville.

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State trooper reconstructs shootout in Harvest Homecoming murder trial

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:06:08 GMT

The prosecution's case is trying to identify Isaiah Page as the murderer through process of elimination.

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Bill expanding Indiana's definition of grooming moves forward at Statehouse

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:41:19 GMT

Senate Bill 119 expands restrictions on sex offenders around children and broadens Indiana's definition of grooming, but some parents say it doesn't go far enough.

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10-year-old accused of making threats toward Terre Haute elementary school

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:13:29 GMT

Police say the child had no means to carry out the threats and made the statements "without fully understanding the seriousness and consequences of those actions."

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Northern Indiana prosecutor's office releases statement following deadly police shooting of 17-year-old

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:11:37 GMT

The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. on Feb. 8 at the High Dive Park Pavilion in Elkhart.

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How are Indiana kids doing? Here's a breakdown of this year's 'State of the Child'

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:13:54 GMT

In 2026, Indiana ranks 25th nationally in overall child well-being, according to this year's report from the Indiana Youth Institute.

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Terre Haute police arrest 2 armed teens allegedly smoking weed near elementary school

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:05:04 GMT

Police say the two 19-year-olds were booked at the Vigo County Jail and later charged with possession of a firearm on school property.

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77-year-old northwestern Indiana man arrested for allegedly promoting child sex trafficking

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:31:31 GMT

Police say the six-week investigation began on Christmas Day after "representatives of an organization" arrived at the suspect's house after posing as a 13-year-old.

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Charges filed in southern Indiana 'Baby Doe' cold case from 1987

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:27:27 GMT

Police say the previously unidentified infant was found dead at the Monastery Immaculate Conception in the Dubois County town of Ferdinand in 1987.

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Indianapolis man charged after allegedly attacking woman at Terre Haute park

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:10:24 GMT

Police identified the suspect as a homeless 41-year-old man, but online court records show the suspect has an Indianapolis address.

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Evansville man cited for falsely filing to run for elected office

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:19:58 GMT

Police say the man had been declared not in good standing and was ineligible to run for office as a Republican until Dec. 31, 2029.

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Evansville man facing federal charges after police find over 47 pounds of crystal meth during search warrant

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:36:04 GMT

Police say the suspect could be federally charged with possession with an intent to distribute methamphetamine.

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Northwestern Indiana man turns himself in after videos of him allegedly abusing a dog go viral

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:01:16 GMT

The suspect was charged with one count of misdemeanor cruelty to an animal.

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Service dogs in training spread puppy love this Valentine's Day in central Indiana

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:43:19 GMT

Indiana Canine Assistant Network sells hundreds of boxes full of locally-made treats. Then, volunteers and service dogs in training deliver those boxes around town.

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