Ben Davis' Jashawn Ladd Named Athlete of the Week
Senior guard leads Giants' boys basketball team with over 14 points per game
Pacers Hold Off Hawks Behind Siakam and Nembhard
Light Snow Likely Friday Morning in Central Indiana
Crime
Johnson County Sheriff's Office Trains Deputies in PIT Maneuver to End Chases Safely
The department aims to have all road deputies certified in the Precision Immobilization Technique to conclude pursuits without injury.

Plainfield man pleads guilty to killing 77-year-old woman who let him stay in her home
Zakii Dawson, 20, expected to receive 45-year prison sentence for murder of Mary Sims in Indianapolis mobile home community
Indianapolis woman turns sister's disappearance into mission to help other families
The Missing Struggle group hosts annual event to raise awareness and support for missing persons cases
Weather
Man Rescued After Falling Through Ice During Late-Night Selfie Attempt
Indianapolis firefighters saved the 35-year-old after he spent up to 25 minutes in freezing pond water.

Indianapolis Breaks Freezing Streak After 11 Days
Warmer temps on the way, but colder air returns soon
Indy DPW Crews Prepare for Predicted Snowfall
Indianapolis Department of Public Works to monitor and treat roadways ahead of winter storm
Lifestyle
Washington Square Mall Redevelopment Study Raises Concerns for East Side Businesses
City leaders launch 90-day pre-development study, but some mall tenants worry about mixed messages and poor communication

Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend to Close
The school will transition students to CANOPS network schools starting in 2026.
Lilly Scholars Network awards grants for community projects
The grants will support a wide range of community-driven projects led by Lilly Endowment Community Scholars across Indiana.
Politics
Lawmakers to Remove Controversial Land Use Provision from Data Center Bill
Senate Republicans will drop a measure that could have allowed farmland to be used for any purpose without public input.

Congress Investigates National FFA's Relationship With China-Backed Syngenta
Lawmakers raise concerns about foreign influence and DEI initiatives at the agricultural youth organization.
Indiana Lawmakers Consider Banning Student Cell Phone Use in Schools
Proposed legislation would require students to leave phones at home or store them in secure devices during the school day.
Entertainment
Eli Young Band and LANCO Set to Perform 'Call You a Friend' Tour in Brown County
The two country music groups will take the stage at the Brown County Music Center on February 19, 2026.

Circle City Sound Offers Singing Valentines in Central Indiana
The men's a cappella chorus will deliver live quartet performances on February 13-14.
Post Malone and Jelly Roll to Headline Lucas Oil Stadium Concert
The two artists will bring their BIG ASS Stadium Tour Part 2 to Indianapolis on June 12, 2026.