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Indianapolis man accused of stealing from the dead

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:22:59 GMT

Bryan Hunter is facing charges for allegedly taking items right off the urns of lost loved ones.

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Gov. Braun calls cell phone ban big legislative win in recap of 2026 session

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:16:10 GMT

Just a few days after the latest legislative session ended, Indiana's governor is giving his take on how he thinks it went.

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Kroger leaders fill 1,000 boxes to help fight against hunger

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:31:08 GMT

The boxes, equivalent of 16,000 meals, will go to the Midwest Food Bank.

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Indiana woman charged with illegal taking of paddlefish

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:06:12 GMT

The Indiana DNR said the paddlefish is an ancient, native fish to Indiana that has a diminishing population.

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Hamilton Southeastern Schools superintendent announces resignation

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:33:10 GMT

Hamilton Southeastern Superintendent Pat Mapes said he will step down from his position in April.

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31-year-old man dies after bullet ricochets while raccoon hunting in northern Indiana

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:09:19 GMT

Indiana DNR said emergency personnel responded to a reported hunting incident near County Road 500 West around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28.

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14-year-old girl dies after being struck by IndyGo bus on Indy's east side

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:05:49 GMT

A pedestrian was struck near 38th Street and Post Road shortly before 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27.

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Grammy Award-winning artist Sting performing at Murat Theatre in October

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:10:48 GMT

Members of Sting’s Fan Club will have first access to tickets beginning on Tuesday, March 3, with additional presales throughout the week.

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No injuries reported after family escapes Fishers house fire

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:21:27 GMT

The fire was reported around 7 a.m. Monday, March 2 at a home on East 116th Street, near Hoosier Road.

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Anderson man arrested for child sex crimes after police allegedly received 20 CyberTips

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:01:20 GMT

Joshua Carroll, 36, was charged with three counts of possession of child pornography.

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1 hospitalized after structure fire in Marion

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:52:10 GMT

The Marion Fire Department said firefighters responded to a structure fire with one person still inside around 3:30 a.m. Monday, March 2.

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1 hospitalized, 4 displaced after north Indy house fire

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:48:13 GMT

The fire was reported around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1 near West 79th Street and Harcourt Road.

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AES announces plans to be purchased by investment fund groups, become private company

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:12:48 GMT

The company said the acquisition is not expected to impact customer rates in its regulated utilities.

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Woman killed in shooting on Indy's near southwest side

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:29:24 GMT

The shooting was reported around 1:15 a.m. Monday, March 2 on South Sheffield Avenue, near West Morris Street and South Belmont Avenue.

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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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US strikes on Iran leave IU professor with questions about future of region

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:00:07 GMT

Dr. Feisal al-Istrabadi, a professor at Indiana University and former Iraqi ambassador to the United Nations, spoke with 13News about the U.S. attacks on Iran.

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20-year-old Anderson man killed after crashing into parked semi on I-69 in Huntington County

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:19:18 GMT

The crash was reported around 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 along northbound I-69, around 15 miles south of Huntington.

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Fire destroys building behind Berkley Event Center in Cass County as cause remains undetermined

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:54:34 GMT

Officials say the fire lasted throughout the morning and into the afternoon, but the fire was eventually brought under control.

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48-year-old Bloomington man arrested days after Monroe County crash that killed 78-year-old woman, injured 2 others

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:48:25 GMT

The suspect faces preliminary charges of reckless homicide, OWI causing death, OWI causing serious bodily injury and neglect of a dependent.

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No. 8 Purdue drops 2nd straight after falling 82-74 to Ohio State

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:32:26 GMT

Trey Kaufman-Renn had 19 points and was Purdue’s main offensive weapon in the second half as the Boilermakers went cold from the outside.

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Irvington residents look forward to upcoming changes in neighborhood

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:13:43 GMT

Now with a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area and upcoming Blue Line construction, Irvington neighbors say they are looking forward to the future.

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IMPD: Missing 60-year-old man found safe

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:08:50 GMT

IMPD says the man was found safe and thanked the community for its help.

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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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Fishers police hosting free 'online safety talks' for parents

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:56:55 GMT

"Understanding the apps, warning signs, and ways to talk with your children about online interactions can make a difference," Fishers PD said.

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Hoosiers gather at Military Park in downtown Indianapolis following US, Israeli strikes on Iran

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:49:39 GMT

The protesters said their goal is to prevent further loss of life both overseas and at home.

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IMPD investigating after male shot on Indy's southeast side

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:06:26 GMT

The shooting was reported around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 in the 5600 block of South Franklin Road.

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Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame honoring 'The Pacer Guy' in SuperFan Gallery

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:16:45 GMT

Matt Asen, known to some as "The Pacer Guy," will be added to the James F. Goldstein SuperFan Gallery beginning in August.

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Indiana lawmakers react to US, Israel strikes on Iran

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:35:59 GMT

Here's what some Hoosier lawmakers had to say after the United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran.

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Israel launches attack on Iran's capital with US help as tensions high over nuclear talks

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:13:28 GMT

Israel has launched a daylight strike on Tehran. Witnesses in Tehran said they heard a blast Saturday near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Operation Basketball Recap | Feb. 27, 2026

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:09:54 GMT

We've got highlights from the biggest games on Operation Basketball!

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Protesters rally against plan to divert Eagle Creek water to LEAP district

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:04:23 GMT

Neighbors are protesting a proposal to send millions of gallons of water from Eagle Creek Reservoir to the LEAP district.

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As the 2026 session ends, Indiana lawmakers look back

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:57:21 GMT

Indiana lawmakers wrapped up the 2026 legislative session on Friday. The end came earlier than usual because of when the session started.

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Wanted Richmond man turns himself in days after domestic battery incident

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:48:49 GMT

"You can delay it, you can try to hide from it, but you cannot outrun it," Richmond police chief Kyle Weatherly said in a statement.

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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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Fans put own skills to test at NFL Combine Experience

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:39:07 GMT

The NFL Combine Experience includes a field goal challenge, long jump, vertical jump, bench press and 40-yard dash.

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Indianapolis Zoo completes 'prescribed burn' in Plains area

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:31:53 GMT

The zoo conducted the annual burn in partnership with The Nature Conservancy Friday and will resume normal operations Saturday.

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Domestic violence survivor’s address made public despite law to keep it confidential

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:16:30 GMT

A mother of two reports she was “terrified” when her landlord made her address public despite her being in a program to keep it confidential.

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Mortgage rates fall to 4-year lows | What's the Deal?

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:09:16 GMT

With spring approaching, the low rates may prompt some buyers to take a fresh look at the housing market.

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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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