Obituaries

As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.

STATEWIDE — Are you struggling to find the perfect gift for a mom in your life?  If so, keep reading for a few Mother’s Day gift ideas. *A Note: This article is simply intended to provide you with a few gift ideas in various categories.  Prices can vary greatly between stores.* Quality Body Care If […]

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Add wildfire prevention as another way to use drones. Humans are now putting drones to use to identify potential fire hazards in high-risk areas. Joseph Hupy is a professor in Purdue University’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology and a member of Purdue’s Institute for Digital Forestry. He recently explained to […]

BEECH GROVE, Ind.–Twenty-five years ago Beech Grove Police Officer William Toney lost his life, shot in the neck during a chase by Benjamin Ritchie, 44, who faces execution by lethal injection May 20. Monday, Ritchie asked the Indiana Parole Board to recommend sparing his life. In a one-hour hearing, he testified that he is a […]

INDIANAPOLIS — After the Indiana Crime Guns Task Force looking into a “suspected trafficking of firearms” for many weeks, two 24-year-old men were arrested Thursday. “Detectives were able to ascertain that Anthony Taylor Jr. and Gregory Henderson III were the suspects in illegal trafficking of firearms and narcotics,” IMPD Officer Tommy Thompson says. IMPD posted […]

STATEWIDE– Trader Joe’s has issued a voluntary recall for a limited number of its Sesame Miso Salads. The FDA reports the recall is due to a potential undeclared milk allergen in the topping packet. Instead of crispy onions, some salads were mistakenly packaged with Parmesan cheese crumbles. The affected salads, with the “Use By” dates […]

DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind.–A person was killed in a fiery crash in Delaware County Tuesday morning. Police say the crash happened on State Road 67 between two county roads and both vehicles caught fire when they collided killing one person and another person was taken to a hospital in critical condition. They are trying to figure […]

INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana Atty. Gen. Todd Rokita is rejecting discipline from the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, saying to accept it would be an acceptance of his right to free speech. But, the commission has rejected that argument, reports the Capital Chronicle. Adrienne Meiring, executive director of the commission, issued a 44-page brief, rejecting Rokita’s claims as […]

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A local 9-year-old girl has always dreamed of becoming a police officer. Saturday, thanks to the Plainfield Police Department and Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, that dream become a reality. Alivia, who has cystic fibrosis, turned into a Plainfield Police Officer for the day. She got to ride in the police cars, […]

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A man was arrested after he was accused of attempting to poison his neighbor’s dog. Officers say they were called to a home on Blackford Avenue in May of 2023 to look into this. The neighbor, who was a woman, told police she saw Matthew Shaw reaching over her fence and dropping […]

Notable People Who Have Passed Away in 2025 UPDATED: April 14th 2025 4:00PM Death is an inevitable part of life, a profound reminder of our shared fragility. The losses of 2025 have been especially heavy, as we’ve said goodbye to remarkable individuals who touched countless lives through their talents and achievements. From trailblazers in art, […]

PLAINFIELD, Ind.–The Plainfield Community School Board voted to eliminate gender identity Thursday as a protected class of students under the non-discrimination policy, sparking disagreement among parents and students. Parents of transgender children shared stories of discrimination and mistreatment in schools, while current and former students expressed fear and disappointment over the decision. “These students want […]