Indiana

Indiana bill restricting student cell phone use in school passes in the Senate

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Feb. 2, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Indiana Senate unanimously approved a bill that would require school districts to create policies restricting when students can use cell phones during school hours, sending the bill to the House.

First rabid skunk found in Indiana since 2004

By IUSTV · Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024

CLARK COUNTY, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A rabid skunk was found in Clark County, Indiana, prompting the Indiana Department of Health to urge people to be vigilant and for pet owners to get their animals vaccinated.

Driver crashes head-on into Elkhart County sheriff deputy

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Indiana State Police is overseeing a crash investigation that involved an Elkhart County sheriff’s deputy.

Indiana State Trooper hit and seriously injured along I-65

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (IUSTV News) - An Indiana State Trooper was badly hurt after being hit by a car along Interstate 65 in Indianapolis Saturday night.

Two jailed for felony meth charges in southern Indiana

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024

SPENCER COUNTY, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A three-month investigation ended in the arrests of two Chrisney, Indiana residents for dealing and possessing methamphetamine, according to the Indiana State Police.

Federal inmate sentenced to life in prison for murder of fellow inmate at Terre Haute Federal Penitentiary

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024

A federal inmate who pled guilty to killing a fellow inmate and attempting to kill another at the Terre Haute Federal Penitentiary has been sentenced to life in prison, according to the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana.

Cedar Lake man sets record-breaking burbot catch on Lake Michigan

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024

LAKE MICHIGAN (IUSTV News) - A Cedar Lake man has snagged what is now the state-record burbot after catching the 14-pound fish in Lake Michigan on Jan. 6.

Columbus man arrested after SWAT standoff

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A Columbus man was arrested and faces several felony charges after a standoff with the Columbus SWAT team early Thursday morning.

Here's what custom license plates were rejected by the Indiana BMV in 2023

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023

Everyone on the road (should) have them, and some are more unique than others. Each year, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles releases its list of rejected custom license plates. In 2023, the state rejected over one thousand requests. Plates were denied for either being "misleading" or being ...

Here's what custom license plates were rejected by the Indiana BMV in 2023

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023

Everyone on the road (should) have them, and some are more unique than others. Each year, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles releases its list of rejected custom license plates.

Southern Indiana man faces long list of additional child sex crimes

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023

A Memphis, Indiana man arrested for child sex crimes in November is now facing additional charges in several other southern Indiana counties. On Nov. 30, Indiana State Police arrested Eric Adam Riggs, 37, after an investigation into possible child molestation and other child sex crimes. In that ...

Southern Indiana man faces long list of additional child sex crimes

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023

A Memphis, Indiana man arrested for child sex crimes in November is now facing additional charges in several other southern Indiana counties.

NTSB releases initial findings into plane crash that killed Bloomington business owner

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Dec. 18, 2023

The National Transportation Safety Board has released its initial report into last month's fatal plane crash that killed two people, including Nathan Finney, who owned several businesses in Bloomington.BACKGROUND:The recently published report cites the witness account of a woman who was driving ...

NTSB releases initial findings into plane crash that killed Bloomington business owner

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Dec. 18, 2023

Iowa man killed in crash along Indiana Toll Road

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023

ANGOLA, Ind. (IUSTV News) - Troopers with the Indiana State Police are investigating after an Iowa man was killed in a three-vehicle crash along the Indiana Toll Road Tuesday morning.According to ISP, around 8:15 a.m., troopers responded to the 153-mile marker in Steuben County, roughly four miles from ...

Miami County Sheriff Deputy injured in crash

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023

MIAMI COUNTY, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Indiana State Police Peru Post is investigating after a Miami County Sheriff Deputy was seriously injured in a crash late Sunday afternoon.SEE ALSO:ISP says that just after 4.pm., Miami County Sheriff Department Sergeant Nathan Freeman was going north on County ...

1 dead, 1 suspect in custody following Monday shooting in Columbus

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Columbus Police Department is investigating a shooting that killed one person Monday evening.According to a Facebook post from the department, officers were called to the 2600 block of Joseph Cox Court for a report of shots fired.CPD says that when police arrived to ...

Nathan Finney, owner of several Bloomington restaurants, among two killed in small plane crash

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Nov. 27, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - Nathan Finney, the owner and founder of Finney Hospitality Group, which owns and operates several restaurants in Bloomington, was among two people killed in a small plane crash in Shelby County the day before Thanksgiving.The company, which owns Social Cantina, The Tap, ...

Car catches fire after hitting deer on Interstate 69

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Nov. 24, 2023

GREENE COUNTY, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A vehicle went up in flames after hitting a deer along Interstate 69 on Thanksgiving, according to the Center-Jackson Fire Territory. Officials say it happened near the State Road 45 exit, south of Bloomington.The Monroe Fire Protection District also responded to the ...

Westfield man arrested for reportedly leaking evidence from Delphi murders case

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023

A Westfield man was arrested on a charge of conversion for allegedly illegally obtaining and releasing evidence related to the Delphi murders case, according to the Indiana State Police. 41-year-old Mitchell Westerman faces a charge of Conversion, a Class A Misdemeanor following an investigation. ISP ...

IUSTV News - Nov. 18, 2025

Join anchors Charlie Herman and Natalie Kahl.In tonight’s taping:What Hoosiers can expect at the airport after the government shutdown as thousands head home for Thanksgiving… IU football stays undefeated… a Bloomington man is arrested for child sex abuse material… and 27 IU fraternities are barred from hosting events after a string of hazing allegations.

Indiana

Indiana bill restricting student cell phone use in school passes in the Senate

First rabid skunk found in Indiana since 2004

Driver crashes head-on into Elkhart County sheriff deputy

Indiana State Trooper hit and seriously injured along I-65

Two jailed for felony meth charges in southern Indiana

Federal inmate sentenced to life in prison for murder of fellow inmate at Terre Haute Federal Penitentiary

Cedar Lake man sets record-breaking burbot catch on Lake Michigan

Columbus man arrested after SWAT standoff

Here's what custom license plates were rejected by the Indiana BMV in 2023

Here's what custom license plates were rejected by the Indiana BMV in 2023

Southern Indiana man faces long list of additional child sex crimes

Southern Indiana man faces long list of additional child sex crimes

NTSB releases initial findings into plane crash that killed Bloomington business owner

NTSB releases initial findings into plane crash that killed Bloomington business owner

Iowa man killed in crash along Indiana Toll Road

Miami County Sheriff Deputy injured in crash

1 dead, 1 suspect in custody following Monday shooting in Columbus

Nathan Finney, owner of several Bloomington restaurants, among two killed in small plane crash

Car catches fire after hitting deer on Interstate 69

Westfield man arrested for reportedly leaking evidence from Delphi murders case

IUSTV News - Nov. 18, 2025

Transgender people banned from women's sports in Braun executive order

Supreme Court strikes down Trump cuts to USAID

IU Greek life social events put on hold until late March

Del Taco expanding to Bloomington, Bedford locations