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Indianapolis official La Keisha Jackson to fill role of late state Sen. Jean Breaux

Apr. 19, 2024 10:59 AM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Democrats have chosen an Indianapolis official to fill the legislative office of state Sen. Jean Breaux, who died last month at the age of 65. The Indiana Democratic Party said a precinct caucus chose Indianapolis City-County Councilor La Keisha Jackson...

Indianapolis man charged with murder in fatal shootings of 3 at apartment complex

Apr. 18, 2024 15:13 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis man has been formally charged with murder in last week's fatal shootings of three people at a central Indiana apartment complex, authorities said. Malik Shaw, 24, was charged Wednesday with three counts of murder for his alleged role in the...

Elevance Health: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Apr. 18, 2024 06:13 AM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Elevance Health Inc. (ELV) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $2.25 billion. The Indianapolis-based company said it had net income of $9.59 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $10.64 per share. ...

Man arrested after 3 shot to death in central Indiana apartment complex

Apr. 16, 2024 20:40 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A 24-year-old Indianapolis man was arrested Tuesday in connection with the fatal shootings of three people at an apartment complex in central Indiana, police said. The man, who has not yet been formally charged, faces three preliminary counts of murder and...

Analysis: Kyle Larson settling in quickly as preparation continues for Indianapolis 500 debut

Apr. 16, 2024 16:38 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson said all the right things after completing 43 laps around Indianapolis Motor Speedway as part of his preparation for his debut next month in “The Greatest Spectacle of Racing.” He was glad he completed the rookie orientation last October and...

Caitlin Clark fever is spreading. Indiana is all-in on the excitement.

Apr. 16, 2024 16:32 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michelle Lennis grew up playing basketball in Indiana as a born-and-raised Purdue fan. But this season, Lennis also found herself cheering for the Iowa women’s basketball team led by Caitlin Clark as the college player rocketed her sport to new levels. ...

Indiana sheriff's deputy dies after coming into contact with power lines at car crash scene

Apr. 16, 2024 11:54 AM EDT

PLAINFIELD, Ind. (AP) — A suburban Indianapolis sheriff's deputy died after he came into contact with downed power lines at the scene of a car crash, police said Tuesday. Deputy Fred Fislar came into contact with power lines knocked down by the crash after he arrived at the scene...

3 people found shot to death in central Indiana apartment complex

Apr. 13, 2024 15:51 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Three people were found shot to death at an apartment complex in central Indiana, police said. Officers found the two women and one man dead around 7:15 p.m. Friday in Lawrence while responding to reports of gunfire, Lawrence police said. All...

Top NASCAR driver Kyle Larson uses Indianapolis 500 testing to learn on the fly

Apr. 10, 2024 15:50 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Larson embraces the challenge of racing in any car on any track at any time. He's now facing his trickiest quest yet — preparing for his Indianapolis 500 debut next month. Larson returned to the historic 2.5-mile oval Wednesday for the...

Indianapolis teen charged in connection with downtown shooting that hurt 7

Apr. 09, 2024 16:40 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A 17-year-old Indianapolis youth has been charged as an adult with criminal recklessness in connection with a shooting in downtown Indianapolis that wounded seven other youths age 16 and younger, a prosecutor said Tuesday. The youth has been charged with two...