Indiana Supreme Court hears late warrant arguments in child porn case
Lawyers for a man convicted of child exploitation told the Indiana Supreme Court on Thursday that the evidence was obtained through an unlawfully late warrant.
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Supreme Court rules for Black death row inmate from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury
Chief Justice John Roberts and the court’s three liberal justices joined with Justice Brett Kavanaugh in the 5-4 vote.
30 major fuel retailers under investigation for price gouging in Indiana
The Indiana attorney general’s office is formally investigating the retailers following consumer complaints about possible gouging after Gov. Mike Braun declared an energy emergency in April.
4 Indianapolis men sentenced to prison for drug operation in central Indiana
The convictions follow an investigation into their efforts to buy and sell fentanyl and methamphetamine out of at least four apartment properties in Indianapolis.
Judge declares a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial after jury deadlocks
Signs of a split jury emerged a few hours into their third day of deliberations, when they sent a note saying they couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict.
Investigators offering reward after all-terrain trackchairs stolen from Indiana state park
The battery-powered trackchairs, worth about $25,000 apiece, were purchased with a grant from the Lilly Endowment.
Six Indiana men sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
Six Indiana men were sentenced to federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl following separate investigations in March and April 2026, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana.
Noblesville moving forward with new $50M police station
The Noblesville City Council approved two resolutions on Tuesday as initial funding steps for the new 58,917-square-foot, two-story facility.
Woman who published book on grief after husband’s death to be sentenced for his murder
The trial was scheduled for five weeks but ended early when her legal team rested its case without calling any witnesses. The jury deliberated for just under three hours before finding her guilty of all counts.
Indiana regulators awaiting final federal marijuana action as lawmaker drafts legalization bill
State Sen. Mike Bohacek announced on Monday his plans to draft 2027 legislation that would legalize medical marijuana in Indiana and establish regulations governing its sale, distribution and use.
Indiana police training academy chief defends $107M campus overhaul
Indiana invested millions of dollars into its Plainfield law enforcement academy. Here’s what changed — and why state leaders say the upgrades were needed.
Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for bot helping plan mass shooting
The lawsuit comes after state authorities disclosed that ChatGPT gave information to the shooter about time and location to maximize victims on campus, as well as the type of gun and ammunition to use.
Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit unknown weakness in company’s digital defense
It’s a moment cybersecurity experts have warned about for years: malicious hackers arming themselves with AI to supercharge their ability to break into the world’s computers.
Man charged in US with stealing $450M from Mexican billionaire in loan scheme
Although the indictment unsealed on Monday does not name the victim, court records in litigation it was Ricardo Salinas Pliego, the Mexican TV, retail and banking magnate.
Defendant accused in shooting of Tippecanoe County judge asks for special prosecutor
One of the men accused of conspiring to shoot Tippecanoe County Judge Steven Meyer has asked the court for a special prosecutor, claiming the current prosecutor’s professional relationship with the judge interferes with his ability to fairly work the case, according to court documents.
City-County Council committee recommends stricter curfew before summer
Indianapolis will likely move the start time for curfew restrictions two hours earlier through August in a public safety maneuver.
‘Not enough’: Indiana pharmacy board rejects hospital deal in drug diversion case
Regulators said $44K in penalties tied to former pharmacist’s alleged drug theft falls short in what’s been flagged as one of Indiana’s largest-ever diversions.
Indianapolis man sentenced to 22 years in prison for 3 violent crimes
At the time of the crimes, the man was on probation for felony auto theft, according to the U.S. attorney’s office. He had 22 prior convictions, including 12 felonies.
Indy police, FBI investigating shots fired at City-County Council member’s home
Councilor Ron Gibson reported more than a dozen gunshots were fired into his home overnight, less than a week after he spoke in favor of a proposed data center development within his district.
Indiana Court of Appeals upholds man’s conviction of criminal confinement over property deal
The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court’s decision to convict a man of criminal confinement after he was accused of helping a prostitute hold a man hostage during a property deal.