Jonesboro mayor gives state of the city address
Jonesboro mayor gives state of the city address
May 15, 2026Open source
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Jonesboro applying for $21 million federal grant to improve pedestrian safety near Ridge Athletic Center
The money would fund new sidewalks, pedestrian pathways, and turn lanes along Race Street and Caraway, near the Ridge Athletic Center that is under construct...
May 12, 2026Open source
Former private school director accused of child abuse will serve probation, jail time
The former director of a private school in Jonesboro will serve about a month of jail time and five years' probation after pleading guilty to child abuse cha...
May 8, 2026Open source
Jonesboro receives $717,683 federal grant for housing and community development
More than $717,000 in federal funding is coming to Jonesboro to support housing and community development projects aimed at low-income families.
May 6, 2026Open source
Jonesboro police execute search warrant, find child sexual abuse material on laptop
Jonesboro police arrested a man for having child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on his laptop, the department said Wednesday.
May 6, 2026Open source
Jonesboro man acquitted in June 2024 slaying at Little Rock park; defense argued prosecutors lacked evidence
Jonesboro man acquitted in June 2024 slaying at Little Rock park; defense argued prosecutors lacked evidence
May 3, 2026Open source
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Indiana State graduate earns Fulbright to conduct research in Ecuador
A graduating Indiana State University master’s student in the Department of Biology has been awarded a grant through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, th...
May 7, 2026Open source
Patel touts FBI DNA breakthrough he says busted illegal immigrant in decade-long serial rape case
An illegal immigrant faces 30 charges in a decade-long serial rape case in Marion County, Indiana, after an ICE DNA collection triggered a match in the FBI's...
May 7, 2026Open source
Person killed in single-car crash in Grant County
The crash was reported around 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 4, around 10 miles southwest of Hartford City.
May 4, 2026Open source
FBI supervisor arrested in Indianapolis on sexual battery charge
According to online records, Timothy Healy turned himself in to the Marion County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, May 6.
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
IMPD warns community of ongoing scam involving fake document about traffic court payments in Marion County
IMPD said this "fictitious document" has a fake Indiana State Seal and an incorrect address for the Marion County Traffic Court.
May 6, 2026Open source
Benefit concert in Indianapolis raises funds for students and teachers across Marion County
Concerts for a Cause is hosting a benefit concert on May 16th to raise money for Teachers Treasures, an Indianapolis organization that provides free school s...
May 5, 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
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Indiana University Libraries has offered information literacy grants since 2011 for instructors to collaborate with librarians and teach literacy skills.
May 7, 2026Open source
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
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
March Madness’s gross 76-team bracket was created for one reason
LinkINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 06: Aday Mara #15 of the Michigan Wolverines and Tarris Reed Jr. #5 of the UConn Huskies tip-off in the National Championsh...
May 8, 2026Open source
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Jonesboro is in Grant County, Indiana.
Region: Central Indiana
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46938
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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
Indiana trooper shot, suspect killed in gunfight during I-80/94 traffic stop
An Indiana State Police trooper was shot and a suspect was killed during an exchange of gunfire following a traffic stop early Tuesday morning on Interstate...
May 27, 2026Open source
New Chicago, Indiana police chief arrested in Ohio, officials say
New Chicago, Indiana Police Department Chief Earl Mayo has been arrested in Clark County, Ohio, officials and his father ISP Major Jerry Willams said.
May 24, 2026Open source
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