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Woman judged guilty but mentally ill in fatal New Castle crash

A woman who slammed her car into another vehicle last summer on a New Castle highway has been found guilty of reckless homicide, but mentally ill.

Arson suspected in Shelbyville grandstand fire

Fire officials said on Wednesday they suspect arson in the fire that destroyed the grandstands at the Shelby County fairgrounds.

Tax debt raises worries for old Ind. hospital site

Leaders of an eastern Indiana city say they're worried about the future of the community's old hospital site since its owner has fallen behind in property tax

Summer meals go mobile to meet needs

Summer break has started for hundreds of students across the state, and many districts will keep their cafeterias open to serve meals to kids in need. But not

Richmond house fire kills one

One person died Monday afternoon after a house caught fire in Richmond.

Buggy crash leaves two injured

Two people were injured overnight in an accident involving an Amish buggy in Wayne County.

Investigation leads to arrest of Rushville man

Following a lengthy investigation spanning nearly two-months, Brandon Michael Jones, 23, of Rushville, was arrested without incident May 11 on a warrant,

Woman charged with theft, battery

A Greensburg woman was arrested at Walmart Tuesday afternoon and now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, according to our newsgathering partners at

Fairgrounds burn in Shelby County

Firefighters were battling a large fire at the Shelby County Fairgrounds during the overnight hours.

Top cops suspended over possible theft

An eastern Indiana town has suspended its top police officer and his two deputies as a possible theft is being investigated.

Man dies after violent one-car crash

After a violent, airborne crash in Wayne County, police say a Modoc man died Monday night.

Semi-pro team mourns player killed in charity game

A Jay County semi-professional football team is mourning the loss of one of their players.

Freak accident kills Yorktown man

A freak accident has killed a Yorktown plumbing contractor. Authorities say 55 year old Chad Unverzagt died at an Indianapolis hospital Friday after a high

Sisters honored for trying to save neighbor in field fire

Two young girls from Sugar Creek Township in Hancock County were honored Friday for their bravery and kindness.

Worker seriously hurt outside New Castle High School

Sewer work at New Castle High School left a man seriously injured Friday morning.

Police: Richmond suicide linked to recent murder

A man found dead of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday in Richmond former boyfriend of a teacher killed there late last month.

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