News for Indiana

To help pet owners, the Humane Society for Hamilton County in Fishers, Indiana, provided recommendations for keeping the animals safe during high temperatures.

A fireworks store on the south side of Indianapolis was open again Thursday after it was the target of a smash-and-grab Wednesday morning.

The Indy Public Safety Foundation is hosting the inaugural Peace on the Plaza event on July 4, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis

AAA estimates that 67,000 Hoosiers will fly through Sunday, with travelers arriving at the Indianapolis International Airport ahead of the Fourth of July, despite high airfare prices.

The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope’s consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had broken with the Catholic Church.

A time capsule buried on the Morgan County courthouse lawn on July 4, 1976, and recently unearthed during renovation has suffered significant water damage that soaked everything inside.

The Trump administration is taking the steps to cancel TPS, or temporary protected status, for thousands of migrants who came to the U.S. from at least seven countries.

Few cultural forces have shaped American society like Rock and Roll — breaking racial barriers, amplifying social movements, and uniting generations. Cleveland's role in that history is undeniable.

Photowalks' Jefferson Graham shares some tips for capturing good pictures of your local fireworks display, using nothing but your cell phone.

This Fourth of July, two separate events mark the nation's 250th birthday. Here's a breakdown of America 250 and Freedom 250 and what sets them apart.

MIAMI COUNTY, Ind. — The warden at the Miami Correctional Facility has announced his resignation. Brian English, who served in the role since 2022, announced on LinkedIn that he would be transitioning out of the role. In his post, English described the prison as a "difficult place" when he initially stepped into the role in […]

(WXIN/WTTV) — A new study that pulls from FBI and census data has ranked two central Indiana cities among the safest to live in the United States. Both Fishers and Carmel ranked in the top five for Homesnacks' list of safest cities in America. The two Hamilton County cities ranked #3 and #4 respectively, finishing […]

MONTICELLO, Ind. — A crash with a Monticello Police Department cruiser was allegedly caused by a woman running a red light through an intersection. According to MPD, a patrolman with the department was running routine traffic Wednesday evening when he traveled northbound along Main Street. As the officer entered the intersection, a 2021 Kia reportedly […]

JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind. — A 44-year-old man is facing child molesting charges after he allegedly touched a child in their "no no zone." According to court documents, detectives were made aware on Feb. 10 of a Department of Child Services report in which a child said John Smith of Whiteland had sexually assaulted them. Smith […]

INDIANAPOLIS -- Four juveniles and three adults have been arrested on various firearms and narcotics charges after authorities served several search warrants at homes located on the south side of Indianapolis and Greenwood Thursday morning. According to a public police report obtained by FOX59/CBS4, Indianapolis metro police conducted a search warrant at a home located […]

INDIANAPOLIS — A family of six, including three adults and three children, has been displaced after a house fire on Indy's near east side on Thursday morning. According to the Indianapolis Fire Department, no one was injured after a fire broke out at a residence in the 2300 block of Hoyt Avenue around 11:09 a.m. […]

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Spending the Fourth of July on a pontoon or speed boat at Lake Monroe is a tradition for many. “A little drinking, a little eating, a little swimming in the lake,” said one boater, Dan Wenzlick. Over at Fourwinds Inn and Marina, nearly all the boat rentals are booked for the weekend. […]

Thursday was the fourth straight day with 90° heat in the Indianapolis area. The city averages 8, 90° days in July and a total of 20, 90° days a year. The Extreme Heat Warning for the state has been extended until 8 p.m. Friday. Expect highs in the 90s Friday afternoon with the heat index […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The biggest event in monster trucks is coming to Indianapolis next year. It was announced Thursday that the Monster Jam World Finals XXVI will be coming to the Circle City in July 2027. The marquee event will be hosted at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indy over next year's Fourth of July weekend. […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Three people, including two firefighters, are in the hospital Thursday recovering from injuries sustained during an early morning blaze at a townhome. The Indianapolis Fire Department was called around 7:50 a.m. to the city's northeast side on report of a blaze breaking out at a local apartment complex. Upon arrival at the Lake […]