August 24, 2023 Indiana postal worker who stole $1.7M worth of checks gets over 3 years in prison Former U.S. Postal Service customer service manager James Lancaster has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for stealing almost $2 million in mailed checks.
August 24, 2023 Indiana hospital notifies around 500 patients they may have been exposed to tuberculosis An employee of an Indiana hospital who tested positive for tuberculosis has resulted in Clark Memorial Health notifying hundreds of other people about possible exposure.
August 23, 2023 Indiana boy, 2, killed by SUV at state park in western Michigan A two-year-old boy from Elkhart, Indiana, has been reported dead after being struck by an SUV at Holland State Park in Park Township, Michigan.
August 22, 2023 Indianapolis mother faces one count of neglect after son's accidental shooting death A 27-year old Indianapolis mother faces neglect charges following the death of her 6-year-old son, who accidentally shot himself at an apartment complex.
August 19, 2023 On this day in history, August 19, 1909, Indianapolis Motor Speedway's inaugural race takes off The world's premier motor racing competition, the Indianapolis 500, is held at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which held its first car race on this day in history, Aug. 19, 1909.
August 17, 2023 Indiana test scores show nearly 20% of 3rd graders struggle to read: Education secretary calls it a 'crisis' Test scores released on Aug. 16, 2023, in Indiana, showed that nearly 20% of third graders in the state struggle to read. The state's education secretary called it a "crisis."
August 16, 2023 Standoff at Indiana apartment complex ends in fatal police shooting of 65-year-old man Authorities in Indiana reported a fatal police shooting of a 65-year-old man following a standoff at an apartment complex. The incident occurred north of Kentucky along the Ohio River.
August 16, 2023 Murder suspect caught at Topgolf after allegedly killing girlfriend in apartment Authorities arrested David Profitt at a Topgolf in Fishers, Indiana, on Aug. 12 after he was accused of murdering his girlfriend, Alexandra Hemmann.
August 16, 2023 License of IN funeral home, director revoked after 31 decomposing bodies, 17 cremains found stored at facility Lankford Funeral Home and the home's director have had their licenses revoked following an investigation that uncovered 31 decomposing bodies and 17 cremains stored at the facility.
August 15, 2023 Presidents of 13 universities elevate free speech on their campuses ahead of academic year At least 13 university presidents across the United States are elevating free speech on their campuses as part of a new initiative to combat threats to democracy.