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Indiana News
- Lawmakers propose bill to create stadium authority to lure Chicago Bears to northwest Indiana January 16, 2026A statement from the Bears called Senate Bill 27 "a significant milestone in our discussions around a potential stadium development" in northwest Indiana.
- Indianapolis woman arrested after allegedly leading state police on high-speed chase in northern Indiana January 16, 2026Police say in addition to the suspect's preliminary charges of resisting, OWI and reckless driving, she also had active warrants out of Hendricks Co. and Kentucky.
- Lawmaker's bill calls for Indiana legislators to carry out the death penalty January 16, 2026Under Rep. Robert Morris’ proposal, executions would no longer be performed by prison staff.
- Crashes close snowy Indiana Toll Road for 4 hours Wednesday January 15, 2026State police say an initial crash involving three vehicles near Elkhart led to a series of crashes involving a total of 30 semis and passenger vehicles.
- 43-year-old northern Indiana woman charged after allegedly kicking sheriff's deputy January 14, 2026Police say the suspect was acting belligerent when she was hospitalized for a medical clearance following her arrest for OWI and traffic violations.
- Southern Indiana couple charged with over 50 counts of animal neglect January 14, 2026Police say over 20 cats, more than 10 dogs, five ducks and four chickens were found at the home. None of them had access to food or clean water.
- ISP investigating after pedestrian struck by police cruiser in Corydon January 12, 2026Indiana State Police are investigating a Corydon incident where a police cruiser struck a pedestrian at night, leaving the victim with serious injuries.
- Indiana man linked to Georgia homicide dies in crash during Kentucky police chase January 12, 2026A high-speed chase on I-64 in Kentucky ended when an Indiana man— who was tied to a Georgia homicide — died following a crash.
- State police investigating inmate death at southern Indiana jail January 12, 2026Police say 61-year-old David Scott Elliott was found unresponsive in his bunk at the Washington County Jail.
- Southern Indiana jail officer arrested, placed on leave after allegedly fleeing traffic stop January 12, 2026The 20-year-old jail officer was charged with resisting law enforcement, reckless driving and having a speed contest.
