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The 16th Street Bridge closure is crushing local businesses like Long’s Bakery, a 71-year-old staple, as foot traffic plummets and owners like Crystal Smith brace for another 23 months without the vital connection. Smith, who’s fought for solutions and even launched a petition, admits the past 30 days have been tougher than the pandemic—but her team’s grit and dedication remain unbroken. With 90 e...

Indiana’s Crime Guns Task Force is making major strides in reducing gun violence, seizing 143 firearms and nearly 140 pounds of drugs this year alone—alongside 127 arrests and dangerous machine gun conversion kits. Despite rising confiscations, crime in central Indiana is actually falling, proving their strategy works: removing weapons from violent hands keeps neighborhoods safer. With plans to ex...

Step back to the sizzling 90s in Indiana, where community picnics, music festivals like the Indiana Black Expo, and dog-fan cooling sessions captured the soul of summer. The Expo wasn’t just about tunes—it was a cultural epicenter for fashion, art, spirituality, and civil rights, with icons like Jesse Jackson in attendance. Through candid shots of families, artists, and leaders, these images revea...

In Fort Wayne, Indiana, a garage fire and stabbing turned into a jaw-dropping crime story when police found 36-year-old Christopher Peden—the supposed victim—confessing he’d cut off his own penis with a kitchen knife, poured gasoline on himself, and set himself ablaze. Now facing arson charges, his court date looms as the bizarre case unfolds. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: ht...

A bullet fired into the air during July Fourth celebrations in Danville, Indiana, ended up punching through a family’s front door—no one was hurt, but the incident is a chilling reminder of the real danger of skyward gunfire. Police are urging anyone who saw or heard shots fired between 10:15 and 10:30 PM on July 4th, east of Hendricks Regional Hospital, to come forward. With a call for tips and a...

A Target trainee’s first day turned horrific when 27-year-old Tyrone Gibson allegedly sexually assaulted her twice—first using a box to touch her buttocks, then grabbing her nipple—ignoring her pleas and threats to tell his girlfriend, who also works there. Police confirmed the acts were sexual and offensive, leading to felony charges and a $5,000 bond. This shocking case highlights how quickly a...

A foster mom in Morristown faces serious charges after leaving a one-year-old child in a 90-degree car for 30-45 minutes while she argued with her son inside a restaurant. The child was found breathing but unharmed — a terrifying near-miss that underscores how quickly danger can strike when caring for the most vulnerable. Despite having fostered 19 kids before, this was her first time with this ch...

Step into a bold, boundary-pushing world where laughter meets history and pain becomes power. The Indianapolis Black Theater Company delivers a electrifying revival of George C. Wolfe’s “The Colored Museum,” a searing, satirical anthology that unpacks Black American identity through sharp vignettes, biting humor, and unforgettable performances. From reimagining the slave trade as a flight to skewe...

Reverend Mozel Sanders Park in Indianapolis is about to get a $10 million glow-up thanks to the Bezos Earth Fund, transforming a historic riverfront site once known as Belmont Beach into a vibrant community hub. Residents of Haughville helped shape the vision, which includes 400+ trees, restored wetlands, two miles of trails, a community farm, orchard, sports courts, and flood-resilient green infr...

Chief Keef is back on the road—his first major tour in years, “Chief Keef Live 2026,” kicks off this fall with 19 dates, including a hometown stop in Indianapolis on September 15th. After a decade-long ban from performing in Illinois, the drill legend returns to his roots and beyond, bringing his iconic sound live to fans nationwide. Featuring tracks from his latest album “Almighty So 2” and his l...

Westside families, this one’s for you: Wayne Township’s back-to-school voucher program is handing out up to $250 for clothes and $75 for shoes per kid—no matter what school they attend. Eligibility? You must live in Wayne Township and earn at or below 138% of the federal poverty level (about $33K for a family of four). Applications are open July 13–August 28, with documents like proof of enrollmen...

A woman named Perina James, 35, faces serious animal cruelty charges after two dogs died in her hot car— one found dead at the scene, the other euthanized later. Police say she was inside a restaurant for over an hour and claimed the dogs may have disabled the car’s climate controls, but investigators found her Subaru Outback requires a physical key to start or stop, making her story suspicious. N...

AI can now pinpoint your vacation photos’ exact locations—even without GPS—using landmarks, street signs, and plants, with accuracy rates up to 91%. That’s a nightmare for scammers: they’re using this to craft hyper-personalized phishing scams, like fake alerts about your hotel bookings or card transactions, making you more likely to click malicious links. McAfee warns to delay posting travel pics...

Purdue’s hunting for its next president—and they want YOU to help pick them. After outgoing leader Mung Chiang left for Northwestern, interim prez Mitch Daniels is stepping in while the search heats up. The board’s inviting EVERYONE—students, alumni, faculty, even global fans—to anonymously weigh in on the ideal candidate’s traits, experience, and style… and even suggest names. Your voice matters...

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For folks over fifty, retirement is a myth—today’s landscape demands action, not just passive waiting. With tech reshaping jobs, soaring property taxes threatening home ownership, and healthcare becoming a full-time puzzle, the real win? Turning experience into leverage. Indianapolis leader Andrea Hunley lays out the three pillars: stay employed through accessible reskilling, demand smarter preven...

Did you play the Hoosier Lottery on July 7, 2026? Here’s your chance to win big—Mega Millions numbers were 2, 31, 35, 36, 63 with Mega Ball 12, and Cash 5 had 26, 27, 29, 33, 42. Daily 3 and 4 results are also live, plus Quick Draw. If you’re a winner, know this: small prizes under $600 cash out at any retailer, $600–$49,999 claims can be mailed or done in person at regional offices, and jackpots...

Adam Vinatieri, NFL legend and Hall of Fame kicker, is set to be honored by the Indianapolis Colts on October 18th during their home game against the Titans. With a 24-year career spanning 16 seasons with the Colts and 10 with the Patriots, Vinatieri holds the all-time record for points scored (2,673), field goals made, and attempted — plus a 44-game field goal streak. He’s also the only kicker to...

A 38-year-old man, LaDavid Shaw, faces murder, tampering with evidence, and resisting arrest after a semi-truck crash near the Ohio-Indiana border left a 36-year-old woman, Shanae Robinson, dead—officials say not from the crash. Shaw’s statements to investigators suggest foul play, and he’s currently jailed on a $1 million bond. His arraignment is set for this Wednesday as the investigation contin...

Indianapolis police are urgently seeking three suspects linked to recent downtown thefts and burglaries — one in a Popeyes shirt tied to an e-bike theft, another in a white tee connected to a June 23 burglary, and a third in a red cap tied to a bike theft on June 10. If you recognize any of them, your tip could help solve these cases. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://soli...

Trump declares the Iran ceasefire dead after new strikes, vowing more retaliation as tensions flare; global markets dip, oil surges amid fears of Middle East disruption, EU condemns Iran’s moves and prepares diplomatic response. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary...

Indiana State Fair’s food lineup is going wild this year—with 50+ new dishes, a baseball theme, and flavors that’ll make you do a double-take. Think pulled pork s’mores, deep-fried chocolate truffles, bison fries with General Tso’s, and a Bloody Mary topped with sliders and Cracker Jacks. Even vegan sliders and bacon-chocolate tots are in the mix. Vote for your favorites via QR codes—top three win...

Indiana’s Planned Parenthood remains locked out of Medicaid funds despite a federal ban expiring last July, as state officials cling to a 2011 law blocking payments to abortion providers — even though the law’s original purpose was to restrict state funding, not federal. After a 2013 court victory that allowed Medicaid payments, the Supreme Court later opened the door for states to impose such ban...