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INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Braun joined business leaders Thursday to cut the ribbon on a $1 billion investment by Rolls-Royce into its Indiana operations. The decade-long project modernizes manufacturing and assembly facilities across the company’s Indianapolis campus. The investment also adds new engine testing facilities in West Lafayette, making the local operation one of the […]

MADISON AND HANCOCK COUNTIES, Ind. — Deputies are investigating reports of a lion and a cub on the loose. The Madison County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call Thursday morning in the 10000 block of South County Road 50 West. Investigators say a resident reported seeing what looked like a 300-pound lioness in a blue […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts and Purdue University have teamed up to launch the “Colts STEAM Combine.” The combine is an interactive educational experience aimed at inspiring K-12 students through hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. “Purdue is sharing its strengths in STEAM disciplines to team up with the Colts to develop […]

CENTRAL INDIANA — Singer and actress Dolly Parton touched millions through her music. However, Hoosiers also remember her for the books she put into children’s hands. More than 150,000 Indiana children receive monthly books through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The free program mails age-appropriate books to children from birth until their fifth birthday, regardless of […]

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STATEWIDE — Thunderstorms are expected to develop across central Indiana Wednesday afternoon and evening, with the Indianapolis metro area potentially seeing storms between 7 and 10 p.m. “We’re definitely going to see thunderstorms later this afternoon and this evening developing across central Indiana,” said Casey Crosby, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Social media giant Meta will pay $17.1 billion to settle a lawsuit. 47 states and four territories accused Meta of making Facebook and Instagram intentionally addictive for children and teenagers. The lawsuit claimed Meta built harmful features to keep kids hooked while falsely asserting its platforms were safe. If a judge approves the […]

STATEWIDE — A new storm recovery texting service is available for Hoosiers impacted by the severe storms and flooding from earlier this month. The office of Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced on Wednesday that Hoosiers can now text IN211HELP to 898-211 to find disaster recovery resources available in their community through the state’s 211 program. […]

INDIANAPOLIS — In-state undergraduate students returning to Indiana public colleges and universities this fall are benefiting from a historic statewide tuition freeze for the second consecutive year. The tuition freeze covers all 15 of Indiana’s public higher education institutions—including main and regional campuses—for the 2026–27 academic year, matching the freeze put in place for 2025–26. […]

Dolly Parton, the beloved country music icon, passed away at 80 after a brief cancer battle, leaving a lasting impact through her music and philanthropy.

INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers in 21 Indiana counties can now apply for federal disaster assistance following severe storms and flooding. Gov. Mike Braun announced Tuesday that President Donald Trump approved his request for a major disaster declaration. The declaration provides individual assistance for residents in Carroll, Dearborn, Decatur, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Lake, LaPorte, […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts unveiled new “Rivalries” uniforms for this season. The Colts will wear their “Anvil Strike” uniform in Week 3 against the Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium. The uniform will be worn once a year for the next three years. The design is inspired by the team’s home gameday tradition of striking […]