Man charged with raping 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for abortion

The rape charges came days after some conservatives, including Ohio's Republican governor and attorney general, had raised questions about whether the case was real.

Sheriff: Alabama inmate Casey White, prison officer were prepared for a shootout

A murder suspect and the jailer who helped him escape from an Alabama lockup were carrying $29,000 in cash, four handguns and an AR-15 rifle and were prepared for a shootout when they were captured, an Indiana sheriff said Tuesday.

Man charged with murdering wife wins primary election in Indiana

An Indiana Republican who won a primary election in his hometown this week has been in jail on murder charges since March.

Body of young boy found by mushroom hunter in southern Indiana woods

The body of a young boy who may have died within the last week was found by a mushroom hunter in a wooded area in southern Indiana and state police are asking for the public's health in identifying the child.

Ciera Breland disappearance: $10K reward offered as family search for missing mother

The family of a missing 31-year-old mother from Indiana on Friday morning flooded Johns Creek, Georgia, where police said she was last seen on Feb. 24. A $10,000 reward is now being offered for information that leads to her whereabouts.

Firefighters rescue boy stuck in tree trying to rescue cat

A teenager who scaled a tall tree at an Indianapolis park to rescue a cat he spotted high up in the branches ended up stuck himself and in need of a rescue, officials said.

Body of missing 2-year-old girl found in Indiana river days after she vanished with father

A desperate search for missing 2-year-old Emma Sweet has ended after rescuers recovered her body in an Indiana river, miles downstream from where her father was pulled from his submerged truck.

‘Smoking’ 9/11 float display draws criticism, GOP leaders apologize

A local Indiana Republican Party chairman said he regrets sponsoring the float, which featured “smoking” replicas of the twin towers.

Mercedes Lain: Missing baby found dead in Indiana woods

Investigators said 11-month-old Mercedes Lain was seen last Saturday when her parents left her in the care of their friend.