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Indiana News
- How are Indiana kids doing? Here's a breakdown of this year's 'State of the Child' February 16, 2026In 2026, Indiana ranks 25th nationally in overall child well-being, according to this year's report from the Indiana Youth Institute.
- Terre Haute police arrest 2 armed teens allegedly smoking weed near elementary school February 16, 2026Police say the two 19-year-olds were booked at the Vigo County Jail on preliminary felony charges and are both being held without bond.
- 77-year-old northwestern Indiana man arrested for allegedly promoting child sex trafficking February 16, 2026Police say the six-week investigation began on Christmas Day after "representatives of an organization" arrived at the suspect's house after posing as a 13-year-old.
- Charges filed in southern Indiana 'Baby Doe' cold case from 1987 February 15, 2026Police say the previously unidentified infant was found dead at the Monastery Immaculate Conception in the Dubois County town of Ferdinand in 1987.
- Indianapolis man charged after allegedly attacking woman at Terre Haute park February 14, 2026Police identified the suspect as a homeless 41-year-old man, but online court records show the suspect has an Indianapolis address.
- Evansville man cited for falsely filing to run for elected office February 14, 2026Police say the man had been declared not in good standing and was ineligible to run for office as a Republican until Dec. 31, 2029.
- Evansville man facing federal charges after police find over 47 pounds of crystal meth during search warrant February 14, 2026Police say the suspect could be federally charged with possession with an intent to distribute methamphetamine.
- Northwestern Indiana man turns himself in after videos of him allegedly abusing a dog go viral February 13, 2026The suspect was charged with one count of misdemeanor cruelty to an animal.
- Service dogs in training spread puppy love this Valentine's Day in central Indiana February 13, 2026Indiana Canine Assistant Network sells hundreds of boxes full of locally-made treats. Then, volunteers and service dogs in training deliver those boxes around town.
- Harvest Homecoming murder trial: Jury revisits scene of southern Indiana shooting February 13, 2026Judge Carrie Stiller wanted jurors to understand the elevation involved in the shootout that killed 18-year-old Bryce Gerlach in October 2024.
