(Richmond, IN) — Richmond police are working to address an increase in violent crime involving young people, with officials pointing to guns and social media as contributing factors.
Assistant Police Chief Neal VanMiddlesworth says a growing fascination with firearms is helping drive the violence, while confrontations on social media can make matters worse. Police are stepping up efforts to build positive relationships with teenagers and strengthen ties with the community.
(Greensboro, IN) — A Greensboro police officer faces charges after allegedly pulling over another vehicle while driving his personal car in New Castle last month.
People in a Volkswagen told police that Officer Enrique Contreras identified himself as an officer and threatened to arrest them. Contreras denied making a traffic stop, saying he approached the occupants because they were driving poorly and had passed him illegally.
Contreras acknowledged identifying himself as a Greensboro police officer. Prosecutors say he initially claimed the encounter was captured on his dashcam but later withdrew that claim. After reviewing the evidence this week, prosecutors decided to file charges.
(Greenfield, IN) — A motorcyclist died late Wednesday night after crashing during a police chase that began outside Greenfield and continued into Madison County.
Police say a Greenfield officer tried to stop the motorcycle for a traffic violation, but the rider sped away. The motorcycle collided with two vehicles, throwing the rider into a ditch before catching fire.
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. Indiana State Police are investigating the crash.
(Greenfield, IN) — A 42-acre farm in Greenfield is giving visitors a chance to meet Scottish Highland cows while raising money for people with special needs.
Remark-able Ranch offers farm tours and therapeutic outreach programs, including visits for survivors of domestic violence. Proceeds support organizations and programs such as the Special Olympics.
The ranch plans a Halloween fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 31, featuring a concert and trick-or-treating. Admission will be free for children.
(Statewide) — Indiana has recorded its first flu-related death of the 2026-27 influenza season, prompting state health officials to encourage residents to get vaccinated.
The Indiana Department of Health recommends an annual flu shot for everyone six months and older. Health officials say vaccination helps protect against severe illness and provide weekly updates on the flu season through the state’s influenza dashboard.
(Statewide) — Ground cinnamon sold under the Wise Wife Brand is being recalled in Indiana and 13 other states because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
SLR Food Distribution Inc. announced the recall after testing detected possible contamination. Lead exposure can damage several systems in the body, with children particularly vulnerable to serious health problems from prolonged exposure.
(Statewide) — Indiana gasoline prices dipped Thursday, but drivers are still paying considerably more than they were a week ago.
AAA reports the statewide average for regular unleaded at $3.89 a gallon, down two cents from Wednesday but more than two cents higher than last week. The national average is above $4.23 a gallon, while diesel averages $6.80 in Indiana.
(Yorktown, IN) — A father and son face murder-related charges in the Oct. 5 shooting death of 17-year-old Yorktown High School football player Chris Wilson Jr.
Investigators identified Dairus Thompson II and Dairus Thompson III as suspects using cellphone records and witness accounts. Authorities say both men tried to trade the gun used in the shooting.
Thompson II was arrested by a SWAT team a little more than a week after Wilson’s death. Delaware County prosecutors filed charges Thursday of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and obstruction of justice. His initial court hearing is scheduled for Nov. 2.
Thompson III is in Michigan awaiting extradition to Indiana, where he also faces murder, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice charges.
(Bloomington, IN) — State records show Indiana child welfare workers investigated the family circumstances of a Bloomington teenager multiple times before her death from nutritional failure in July 2025.
Jamiyah Mayfield was 14 when she died. Records from the Indiana Department of Child Services reveal a history of assessments involving the girl and her family. Her adoptive mother and biological father now face criminal neglect charges connected to her death.
A new state law requires DCS caseworkers to see children in person within 30 days of closing a case.
(Bunker Hill, IN) — Immigration detainees at Indiana’s Miami Correctional Facility are suing state and federal agencies, alleging unconstitutional living conditions, inadequate medical treatment, and abusive punishment.
The ACLU of Indiana and Illinois filed the class action lawsuit, arguing that detainees are being subjected to punishment despite being held on civil immigration matters. The complaint alleges violations of due process protections under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments.
Plaintiffs describe serious health problems, insufficient medical care, solitary confinement, and racial abuse by guards.
(Chicago) — The Chicago Bears are reportedly moving closer to a stadium agreement that would keep the NFL team in Illinois, potentially ending discussions about a move to Hammond, Indiana.
Illinois lawmakers are considering a proposal to help develop a new stadium in Arlington Heights. The plan could exempt the property from certain taxes while allowing the development to generate sales tax revenue.
The Bears already own the former Arlington International Racecourse property, which is considered the leading location for a new stadium.
(Indianapolis) — Eight people were taken to hospitals Thursday following a suspected mass overdose in downtown Indianapolis, the city’s second reported mass overdose this year.
Emergency responders found six people showing signs of an overdose along East Washington Street. Two more people were discovered nearby at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center.
Indianapolis EMS transported all eight patients to area hospitals.
(Indianapolis) — A man shot Oct. 13 in Indianapolis has died, and police are now investigating the shooting as a homicide.
The Marion County Coroner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death. The man’s identity will be released after his family is notified, and investigators are asking the public for information.
(Indianapolis) — A man was hospitalized in serious condition after a shooting on Indianapolis’ near east side early Thursday morning.
Police were called to South Oakland Avenue shortly after 3:30 a.m. about a suspicious person. Minutes later, officers received a report of a shooting nearby but initially could not locate a victim.
Officers eventually found a wounded man walking near English and Oakland avenues and took him to an area hospital. Police had also received an earlier report of someone attempting to steal copper tubing from a home’s air conditioner in the neighborhood.
(Indianapolis) — A body was recovered from Eagle Creek Thursday afternoon after emergency crews responded to reports of a person in the water.
The Pike Fire Department says police and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources responded near the Eagle Creek Boat Ramp at 56th Street. DNR personnel helped recover the body, and conservation officers are investigating the death. Authorities have not determined how the person died.
(Indianapolis) — A jury has convicted Donnie Abney of murder and unlawful carrying of a handgun in the April 17, 2025, shooting death of Forrest Grant outside an Indianapolis tobacco store.
Witnesses described an argument involving Abney, his father, and Grant before Abney fired a shot that struck Grant in the torso. Prosecutors presented surveillance footage supporting witness accounts and evidence that Abney admitted to the shooting while avoiding authorities.
The guilty verdict followed a three-day trial. Abney is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 3.
(Indianapolis) — A crash involving multiple vehicles disrupted traffic on Indianapolis’ east side Thursday morning.
Emergency crews responded to North Post Road and East 21st Street shortly after 11 a.m. The Indianapolis Fire Department reported traffic backups as officials investigated the cause of the collision.
(Hamilton County, IN) — A Brownsburg man has been convicted of intimidation after threatening a Hamilton County judge and other officials during a child custody dispute.
Investigators say Jarrod Petty threatened officials in 2025 if he did not receive legal custody of his children. Court documents show Petty claimed to know what a judge’s children looked like and said he was willing to break the law to obtain justice for his daughter.
A jury found Petty guilty this week.
(Greene County, IN) — Two drivers were hospitalized Thursday morning after a three-vehicle crash involving two cars and a semitruck in Greene County.
Deputies believe one car failed to stop and struck another from behind, pushing the second car into the semi. Both car drivers were taken to Greene County General Hospital for treatment.
(Elkhart County, IN) — A Thursday evening crash in Elkhart County left William Walker dead, and investigators used license plate-reading technology to locate another driver who allegedly left the scene.
Police say the collision happened around 5 p.m. Steven Cashen reportedly drove away but was later located using Flock technology. The crash remains under investigation.
(Evansville, IN) — Evansville officials are launching a new effort to reduce violent crime by addressing underlying problems such as housing and mental health.
Mayor Stephanie Terry and Police Chief Philip Smith introduced the Safer Evansville initiative during a town hall meeting this week. The program, called Evansville 360, draws on approaches used in other cities and emphasizes community involvement and cooperation.
Officials have begun a community assessment as part of the initiative.
(Noblesville, IN) — Noblesville has broken ground on a $50 million police headquarters designed to replace an overcrowded facility that has served the city since 1992.
The project, nearly two decades in the making, will transform a former factory site into a new headquarters for the department’s 125 employees. Construction is beginning immediately, with completion expected in 18 to 24 months.
(Terre Haute, IN) — A new drone testing center at Terre Haute Regional Airport has completed a demonstration flight involving an aircraft designed to deliver supplies to military personnel and emergency responders.
The Midwest UAS Test Site of Indiana will support development and testing of unmanned aircraft systems. Universities including Purdue and Rose-Hulman will participate in efforts to train students and future professionals in drone technology.
(Fort Wayne, IN) — Fort Wayne officials celebrated the completion of improvements to Paulding Road on the city’s south side Thursday.
The project resurfaced Paulding Road between Fairfield and Noll avenues while adding improved traffic signals, sidewalks, and lighting. City leaders say the work should improve travel for about 15,000 vehicles daily, including traffic associated with nearby Bishop Luers High School.
(Fort Wayne, IN) — A Japanese restaurant chain known for its conveyor-belt sushi plans to open its second Indiana location in Fort Wayne next spring.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar will occupy the former Flat Top Grill space at Jefferson Pointe, between the AMC Theatre and Burlington. The restaurant will feature two conveyor belts, robots that deliver drinks, and more than 100 Japanese menu items.
The opening is planned for spring 2027. The chain already operates an Indiana location in Fishers.
(South Bend, IN) — A charter school network plans to take over the former Clay High School building in South Bend following a court order requiring the school district to sell or lease the property.
South Bend Schools closed Clay in 2023 because of declining enrollment, and district leaders are considering an appeal. Career Academy Network hopes to open a high school in the building by 2028 while converting its current campus into a middle school.
(Miami) — The Indiana Pacers will try to end a two-game losing streak when they visit the Miami Heat Friday night.
Indiana will again be without guard Tyrese Haliburton because of a hamstring injury. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m.
