News for Indiana

One of the original copies of the Declaration of Independence is now featured in a new exhibition at IU, celebrating 250 years since the signing of the original.

California on Monday saw a powerful winter storm carrying treacherous thunderstorms, high winds and heavy snow in mountain areas.

Food waste is being turned into clean compost on an industrial scale in Shelby County, even through the middle of winter.

Indiana State Police have issued a Blue Alert for Kenneth Johnson. Johnson is wanted for his involvement in the injury to a law enforcement officer.

The first year of President Trump's push to arrest and deport undocumented immigrants was a financial boon for two companies that own and operate private detention centers.

Hundreds of Hoosier students filled the Indiana Statehouse on Monday, determined to make their voices heard on issues affecting young people, with bullying at the forefront for many of them.

The suspect accused of killing Beech Grove Officer Brian Elliott and injuring another is in custody, ISP confirmed on Monday.

In the past week, some of the researchers tasked with building safety guardrails inside the world’s most powerful AI labs publicly walked away from their jobs.

Three people died, and another sustained serious injury following a crash in Grant County on Monday, the Indiana State Police said.

Amazon's Ring says it has canceled its planned partnership with surveillance company Flock Safety, raising new questions about privacy and public safety as police increasingly turn to technology.

BEECH GROVE, Ind. — One police officer was killed and another was injured in a shooting in Beech Grove on Monday. The suspect who is believed to have shot them has been apprehended by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. BGPD identified the officer killed in the shooting as 33-year-old Brian Elliott. He had been a […]

GRANT COUNTY, Ind. -- An investigation is underway after three people were killed and one other sustained "severe" injuries in a crash Monday afternoon in Grant County. Troopers with the Indiana State Police responded around 12:15 p.m. to the area of County Road 600 South near County Road 1150 East after receiving reports indicating that […]

FORTVILLE, Ind. — The central Indiana community continues to grieve the loss of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee. The teen worked at a restaurant on Fortville's Main Street before her death. On Monday, ribbons in every shade of pink decorated The Kitchen on Main in honor of the teen. “She was a very kind and caring person,” […]

All family members and spouses have been cleared in the alleged abduction of Nancy Guthrie, officials said Monday.

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. — A father and stepmother remain behind bars in Hendricks County after their 11-year-old daughter was found dead at their Stilesville home. Prosecutors have not explained exactly what led to the little girl’s death, and formal charges haven’t been filed, but some family members say the death was avoidable and believe the […]

INDIANAPOLIS -- Lawmakers are considering a bill that would reduce the early voting window ahead of the May primary. The original language in House Bill 1359, which was authored by State Representative Timothy Wesco (R-Osceola), centered on rules for when local election officials can scan early voting ballots. However, the Indiana Senate Elections Committee approved […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosier children ages 16 and under may soon need parental permission to access and use social media. On Monday, an amendment advanced with bipartisan support that amended a proposed social media restriction bill to include all children under the age of 17. Previously, the bill targeted children under the age of 16, with […]

INDIANAPOLIS -- Back in the day, when FOX59/CBS4's Russ McQuaid was working in Grand Rapids, he covered Hoosier-born legendary comedian Red Skelton at the most hilarious press conference he ever attended. Said Red of GR, “This is a nice town…if you ever finish it.” One could be forgiven for thinking the same thing of Indianapolis, […]

MADISON COUNTY, Ind. -- Authorities have arrested a man who allegedly posed as a police officer during a traffic stop in Madison County. According to the Frankton Police Department, an officer witnessed a driver holding a cell phone while driving and conducted a traffic stop for distracted driving. FPD said the individual who was pulled […]

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Youth Institute has shared its Indiana KIDS COUNT data book, highlighting the needs of Hoosier children. According to a news release, the data revealed that Indiana ranked 25th nationally in overall child well-being. Additionally, Indiana ranked 31st in family & community, 30th in health, 11th in economic well-being and 11th in […]