A new Italian restaurant will join an Old City dining boomlet
Restaurateur Genti Matfaj, who owns three Osteria Ama locations, has signed a 10-year lease on Market Street across from Franklin Fountain. Trattoria Ponte V...
May 27, 2026Open source
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Franklin holding new city hall topping out ceremony
Franklin holding new city hall topping out ceremony
May 22, 2026Open source
Trump won over more Latino voters in 2024. Can he keep them?
President Donald Trump made inroads with Latino voters in 2024, earning support that helped propel him to a second term in the White House.
May 22, 2026Open source
Detective speaks on abuse case involving two adopted children, mothers charged with felonies
The parents of two adopted children are facing serious allegations of child abuse, after the children ran away and got help earlier this week.
May 21, 2026Open source
Christina Aguilera, Will Smith among performers for July 4 concert on Ben Franklin Parkway
City officials have revealed who will rock the crowd on the Ben Franklin parkway during Philadelphia's 4th of July celebration.
May 21, 2026Open source
Columbus man sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison for dogfighting, drug distribution
Joel Brown admitted to keeping 11 pit bull-type dogs for fighting in Franklin County, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
May 21, 2026Open source
Christina Aguilera headlines Philadelphia's 4th of July concert on Ben Franklin Parkway
Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, The Roots, and more will perform on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway as Philadelphia celebrates American's 250th birthday on Jul...
May 21, 2026Open source
Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, Jill Scott to headline Phily's July 4 concert Philadelphia natives Will Smi...
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
May 21, 2026Open source
Christina Aguilera to perform at this year's 4th of July concert on the Parkway
Christina Aguilera will be among the performers at this year’s 4th of July celebration on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Mayor Cherelle Parker said.
May 21, 2026Open source
City unveils lineup for 4th of July concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway
The City of Philadelphia will unveil Thursday the lineup for its Fourth of July celebration on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
May 21, 2026Open source
Franklin County parents charged after adopted children report abuse, court docs say
Two children were found with injuries consistent with physical abuse after briefly going missing Monday night, according to court documents.
May 20, 2026Open source
3 people injured after being rescued from sandbar at Franklin Park in Plainfield
Around 9 p.m., Plainfield Fire Territory crews responded to a report for a water rescue incident at Franklin Park, West Main Street and North Center Street.
May 20, 2026Open source
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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce to ride in 'Fastest Seat in Sports' before 110th Indy 500
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2022 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Jimmie Johnson will drive Pierce in the two-seater around the 2.5 mile oval.
May 23, 2026Open source
Indianapolis man sentenced after attacking wife and 3 children in 2025, threatening to kill them
Robert Vanatta was convicted of 14 counts, including strangulation, domestic battery and criminal recklessness.
May 22, 2026Open source
Inmate hospitalized following 'altercation' at Johnson County Jail
The incident reportedly happened around 12:40 p.m. on May 21 inside one of the jail cells.
May 22, 2026Open source
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Clark scores 22 to lead Fever to win over Valkyries in return from injury
Caitlin Clark led all scorers Friday night, two days after missing Indiana's in over Portland with a back injury.
May 23, 2026Open source
Aliyah Boston scores 24 as Fever beat Fire 90-73 without Caitlin Clark
Aliyah Boston had 24 points and eight rebounds, Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points, and the Indiana Fever beat the Portland Fire 90-73 with Caitlin Clark sidel...
May 21, 2026Open source
Caitlin Clark sidelined for Fever vs. Fire with back injury, her first missed game this season
Caitlin Clark has a back injury and was ruled out by the Indiana Fever for Wednesday night’s game against the Portland Fire. The Fever disclosed Clark’s...
May 20, 2026Open source
Straight No Chaser coming home to Indiana on holiday tour
The a cappella group will perform in Bloomington and Evansville before a three-day stop at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis.
May 20, 2026Open source
4 Indianapolis men sentenced in federal investigation into drug distribution
Federal authorities say four men from Indianapolis are headed to prison for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute drugs in central Indiana.
May 19, 2026Open source
Body of North Vernon man recovered from Crosley Lake in Jennings County
JENNINGS COUNTY - Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a drowning that occurred yesterday evening at Crosley Lake in Jennings County. The prelimi ...
May 15, 2026Open source
Former IU student accepts plea deal in 2024 on-campus sexual assault case
BLOOMINGTON — An Indiana University student has signed a plea agreement following a violent sexual assault that occurred at an on-campus residence hall in...
May 12, 2026Open source
Indiana Conservation Officers hold memorial, awards ceremony
The Department of Natural Resources Division of Law Enforcement held a ceremony on Friday at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis to remember fallen...
May 12, 2026Open source
Educator profile: Pendleton Elementary teacher wants her students to love learning
Growing up, Sara Smith saw what teaching was like through her dad, who was a teacher, and her great uncle, who was an education professor at Indiana State Un...
May 12, 2026Open source
Sports briefs for Tuesday, May 12
Central’s Anna Taylor finished third in the seventh grade girls division at the Indiana Middle School Bowling semistate tournament on Saturday at Champions...
May 12, 2026Open source
USDA activity forces closure of Indiana University Biology Lab
BLOOMINGTON — Several rooms within Myers Hall on Indiana University’s Bloomington campus have been shuttered following a directive from federal authoriti...
May 11, 2026Open source
Caitlin Clark Continues To Be Cultural Phenomenon As She Joins Morgan Wallen At Concert In Indianapolis
In late April, it was Alabama football legend Nick Saban, and then Saturday night, things shifted to Indiana Fever phenomenon Caitlin Clark.
May 11, 2026Open source
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The Miami Nation of Indians of Indiana and baseball fans celebrated Native American culture and history Friday night at Victory Field in Indianapolis.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Indiana University granted 8,302 degrees to undergraduates Saturday at a ceremony Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, according to President Pam Whi...
May 10, 2026Open source
IDNR announces expansion to Yellowwood State Forest
April 21, Indiana Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced the acquisition of 122.4 acres of land becoming the newest ad...
May 10, 2026Open source
Juvenile killed, 2 others shot in NW Indiana home, sheriff's office says
A juvenile was killed and two others were shot in the 1700-Block of Liberty Avenue in Indiana, Porter County Sheriff's Police said.
May 10, 2026Open source
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Over 500 graduates from Ivy Tech Community College in Bloomington will walk the stage on Tuesday in the school’s largest commencement ceremony to date.
May 8, 2026Open source
FBI agent turns himself in on sexual battery warrant in Indianapolis
FBI supervisory special agent Timothy Healy turned himself in for sexual battery charges at Marion County Jail. Released on Thursday.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Franklin is in Johnson County, Indiana.
Region: Central Indiana
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An Indiana Tim Hortons remains closed following 75-year-old's death after fight with worker
An Indiana Tim Hortons location remains closed following a 75-year-old woman's death after a fight with a worker. Here's the latest on the case.
May 28, 2026Open source
North Texas Mean Green kicking off the college football season on national TV
North Texas opens at reigning champion Indiana on Sept. 5 at 11 a.m. CST on Big Noon Kickoff. UNLV visits for the Sept. 12 home opener.
May 28, 2026Open source
Indiana university to pay $225K settlement to woman fired over Charlie Kirk post
A former employee of Ball State University in Indiana will be awarded $225,000 to settle a lawsuit after she was fired last year over a social media post abo...
May 27, 2026Open source
WATCH | US soldier returns home from overseas to surprise sister at graduation
An Indiana graduate received the surprise of a lifetime over the weekend when her brother, a U.S. Army soldier, returned home to surprise her at her graduation.
May 27, 2026Open source
Court docs: Multiple lawmen on the take in NW Indiana gambling ring
The NBC 5 investigative team has learned that an alleged mob-connected gambling operation relied on corrupt law enforcement officials for assistance.
May 27, 2026Open source
Man who allegedly shot NW Indiana deputy stole mother's car at gunpoint hours earlier: Court docs
The man who allegedly shot a La Porte County sheriff's deputy stole his mother's car hours earlier, authorities said.
May 27, 2026Open source
Woman fired by Ball State University over Charlie Kirk post to get $225,000 in settlement
Attorneys say a woman fired by the Indiana university over her Facebook post criticizing Charlie Kirk will receive $225,000 in a legal settlement.
May 27, 2026Open source
Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post to receive $225,000 legal settlement
The woman was fired by a university in Indiana over a Facebook post criticizing far-right activist Charlie Kirk.
May 27, 2026Open source
Indiana state trooper shot in chest during traffic stop, suspect killed
An Indiana state trooper is recovering after he was shot in the chest during a traffic stop on Tuesday morning.
May 27, 2026Open source
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