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A legislative committee heard testimony Wednesday on a bill that would prohibit students from using cell phones in schools entirely. “I’m just a mom who wants her kids to have their childhood back for a few hours every day,” Ashley Thomas, a supporter of SB 78, says. Supporters of the bill argued that restricting phone […]

HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — Two Indiana cities are proving that you don’t need to be in Silicon Valley or New York City to lead the modern workforce. According to a new study by CoworkingCafe, Carmel and Fishers have both secured spots in the top 10 best U.S. cities for remote workers, outranking major tech hubs […]

INDIANAPOLIS –A fast-moving winter system moved through central Indiana on Friday and brought light snow, cold temperatures, and the possibility of below-zero wind chills, according to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. “The edge of the snow and winter precipitation shield has already moved through Lafayette and should be through the Indianapolis area by about […]

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–A proposal to rename a stretch of State Road 45 near Assembly Hall on Indiana University’s main campus in Bloomington after the late legendary basketball coach Robert “Bobby” Montgomery Knight passed the Senate and will soon become a reality. “Coach Knight’s impact on Indiana goes far beyond the basketball court. Renaming this roadway near […]

STATEWIDE–More snow is supposed to arrive across Indiana both Thursday and Friday. “The best chance for an inch of snow or more is going to be further to the northeast. So if you’re in the Muncie or Fort Wayne region, you’re more likely to see impactful snow,” said Aaron Updike, meteorologist with the National Weather […]

Navy, Air Force to Conduct Joint Flyover During Super Bowl LX MOORESVILLE, Ind. — During the national anthem at Super Bowl LX this Sunday, members of four U.S. Navy tactical squadrons will conduct a unified flyover with members of the Air Force above Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.  Cmdr. Mike Jennings, a Mooresville native […]

BROWNSBURG, Ind. — A retired IPS educator from Brownsburg was the lucky winner of the largest Fast Play jackpot in Hoosier Lottery history. Gwendolyn Maxey-Crowdus bought a $20 ticket at a GetGo in Brownsburg to play the Hoosier Lottery’s Blazing Hot 7s Fast Play game. She won $1.9 million. The Hoosier Lottery said Gwendolyn used […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Five central Indiana artists have been chosen to create the 2026 Welcome Race Fans artwork in preparation for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indy Arts Council announced on Wednesday that these five artists were selected out of 120 applicants: Kirsten AndersonJonathan E. CarrKylene DolenKenyon MasonPhilip […]

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — The Embrace Downtown project in Noblesville is officially underway. City officials and community stakeholders ceremoniously broke ground on the project this week, aiming to boost infrastructure, improve pedestrian safety, and create a more vibrant downtown area for residents, visitors, and local businesses. Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen calls it the largest downtown infrastructure […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Snow falling across central Indiana early Tuesday was slow to reach the ground as a dry layer of air near the surface caused much of it to evaporate before landing, according to the National Weather Service. “We had a really strong dry layer near the surface,” said Aaron Updike, a meteorologist with the […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers are turning 3-pointers into protein for families across Indiana. Through a new partnership between the Pacers Foundation’s “Drive and Dish” program, Kroger, and MPS Egg Farms, more than 100,000 eggs are headed to people in need. Every long-range shot the Pacers make at home is triggering a donation of three […]

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) is calling on schools and community organizations to help combat childhood hunger by participating in the 2026 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). With school out of session, many children lose access to reliable nutrition. The SFSP bridges this gap by reimbursing local sponsors that provide healthy, free […]