News for Indiana

The Marion County Prosecutor's Office filed charges Friday against Victor Garcia-Lopez who is accused of shooting an IMPD officer and attacking a woman and her landlord on May 8.

Gen Z is heading back to the mall for social experiences and exclusive in-store deals, new data shows.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law Thursday a ban on the sale of assault firearms and high-capacity magazines, while allowing people who already own them to keep them.

Federal health officials say no one in the United States has tested positive for hantavirus following an outbreak linked to a cruise ship.

Starbucks will lay off 300 corporate employees and close offices in several U.S. cities as part of a $400M restructuring and turnaround effort.

Oscar-winning actor and Indianapolis native Brendan Fraser will wave the green flag as honorary starter for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500.

The federal government is investing $835M to replace aging control towers and upgrade 41 airports, aiming to improve safety and reliability.

Pabst Blue Ribbon and Grillo's Pickles have joined forces for a limited edition pickle beer collaboration.

Indiana State Police is investigating an incident that happened at the Indiana School for the Deaf. ISP did not provide any additional details.

House passes bill to allow year-round E15 sales, potentially cutting gas prices by up to 40¢/gallon, despite concerns from small refineries.

HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. -- Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a Texas woman dead near the Hancock/Marion county line. On May 11, deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff's Department responded around 1:15 a.m. to the intersection of County Roads 300 North and 700 West after receiving reports that a woman had been fatally […]

INDIANAPOLIS -- A Greencastle man is out on bond after he was allegedly found with multiple files of child sex abuse material. According to court documents, 25-year-old Lucas Varvel was charged in Marion County with: In November 2024, a detective with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department began an investigation into a CyberTip from the National […]

INDIANAPOLIS -- A man has been charged with attempted murder and several other felony charges for his alleged role in a shooting that left an Indianapolis metro police officer injured earlier this month. On Friday, the Marion County Prosecutor's Office announced that Victor Garcia-Lopez has been formally charged after he was arrested in connection with […]

INDIANAPOLIS -- An Academy Award winner from Indianapolis will wave the green flag for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Brendan Fraser, known for his roles in the "Mummy" franchise, "George of the Jungle" and "The Whale," will be the honorary starter for the May 24 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, according to […]

SPEEDWAY, Ind. - The interest in racing is continuing to grow ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500, and now, more women are becoming involved in the sport. “I was like, ‘Wow, this is awesome. I could totally make a career out of this,” said Kyleigh Dalkin with RLL Racing. In the 110-year […]

ANDERSON, Ind. -- Anderson police are investigating the shooting deaths of a man and woman in what they believe was a "domestic-related" incident. Officers with the Anderson Police Department responded around 8:11 p.m. on Thursday to a home located in the 3200 block of Autumn Ridge to conduct a death investigation after two bodies were […]

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KRON) -- A Bloomington man carried out an elaborate and secret murder plot against his estranged brother in Santa Clara, California, investigators revealed on Thursday. Matthew Heflin, 49, gunned down his 52-year-old brother, Mark Heflin, outside the victim's home on Enright Avenue in Santa Clara, California on the afternoon of May 8, […]

MADISON COUNTY, Ind. -- Two individuals were hospitalized following a serious crash in Madison County on Thursday evening. According to the Madison County Sheriff's Department, the accident occurred at the intersection of County Road 200 West and County Road 500 North. Officials said a black Dodge truck pulling a trailer, driven by a 66-year-old Cicero […]

SPRINGFIELD -- After fumbling the ball last season, the Indianapolis Colts’ social media team turned in an effort worthy of “Steamed Hams” for this year's schedule release. The Colts foisted a “Simpsons”-inspired video onto an unsuspecting NFL world, and the results are terrific (you can find the full schedule here). It’s a redemption story for […]

INDIANAPOLIS – IndyCar’s best will try to find speed for Fast Friday. The practice session will feature increased power and speed as teams simulate conditions for this weekend’s qualifying. Public gates (Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 3, Gate 4, Gate 6S, Gate 7, Gate 7S, Gate 10, Gate 10A) at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are […]