New Mexico man charged for force-feeding meth to cat
A New Mexico man is facing animal cruelty charges for allegedly feeding meth to his cat. Police say 39-year-old Aaron Spaulding would physically abuse the cat and force-feed it drugs. The feline has since been adopted into
Carmel man killed after verbal argument led to shooting
A Carmel man is dead after a verbal argument led to a shooting early Wednesday morning. Carmel police say it happened just after 2 a.m. when several witnesses called 911 to report a man and a woman
Indiana schools short of hundreds of teachers, low pay blamed
There are hundreds of schools in Indiana that need at least one more teacher to start the school year. Indiana State Superintendent of Schools Jennifer McCormick yesterday said the state is looking at a teacher shortage. She
Two-year-old shot on Indy’s east side
A two-year-old boy was shot Tuesday morning on Indy’s east side. The shooting happened just after 8 a.m. at 442 Bradley Avenue, near Michigan Street and Sherman Drive. The boy was shot in the wrist, said Indy
Allegiant Airlines add West Palm Beach, Tucson flights out of Indy’s Airport
Allegiant Airlines is adding new destinations for Hoosiers flying out of Indianapolis International Airport. Allegiant Airlines is adding nonstop flights this fall from Indy to West Palm Beach, Fla. and Tucson, Ariz. Service to West Palm Beach
Westfield police search for suspects who stole nearly $20,000 in gift cards
Wanted in Westfield: Three thieves who used a stolen wallet to buy nearly $20,000 in gift cards. Westfield Police say the trio stole a wallet from a golf course Aug. 2 and used its contents to buy
Indy lands convention expected to draw in more than 10,000 people to town
Indy has landed another international convention — this one dealing with renewable energy. Organizers of the weeklong Cleanpower conference expect 10,000 people to come to Indy in 2021. The American Wind Energy Association has sponsored the event
State Rep. charged with impersonating public servant
Impersonating a public servant is one of three charges against state Rep. Dan Forestal (D-Indianapolis). That charge is a felony. Court records and a booking slip from the Marion County lockup show that Forestal was arrested over
Nearly $3 million to be given to dispatch centers to upgrade 911 equipment
A $2.8-million grant is being awarded to dispatch centers across Indiana to enhance their 911 equipment. The federal grant will be split among 29 Public Safety Answering Points within the Hoosier State said WOWO. The funds are
Indiana planning year-long celebration for centennial of women’s right to vote
Indiana is planning a series of events next year to mark the centennial of women’s right to vote. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch is chairing a commission to coordinate commemorations of the 100th anniversary. She says the commission