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The latest local news, weather and sports for central Indiana at the 5 p.m. hour on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

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Published on April 17, 2025

Indiana State Police detectives arrested a man for his alleged role in a deadly crash on Indianapolis east side Monday night that was fleeing from Henry County sheriffs deputies.

On Thursday, April 17, ISP detectives, with the assistance of ISP SWAT, arrested a 38yearold man at his Indianapolis home.

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Published on April 17, 2025

Motorsport journalist Rob Peeters talks with Cambridge City, Indiana native Presley Sorah, who is set to compete in the ARCA Menards Series Circle City 150 at IRP in July driving the No. 67 HealthMarkets Ford Mustang for Maples Motorsports.

More details on Sorahs upcoming ARCA start: https://www.wthr.com/article/sports/motor/indiananativepresleysorahsettocompeteinarcaraceindianapolisracewayparkirpmaplesmotorsports/5316f646c5672d34b339a8903080aaacef5

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Published on April 18, 2025

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Thursday announced a collaboration between police agencies to crack down on socalled nuisance bars.

The joint effort between Indiana State Police and the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commissions Excise Police aims to address the issue of public safety around bars that tend to attract crime, drugs and disturbances, the governors office said in an announcement.

MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/indianagovernormikebrauncrackdownnuisancebarscrimeviolencestatepoliceexcisepolice/53108e981ea23aa44f68fbdeae3a8f6a635

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Published on April 17, 2025

13News reporter Marina Silva takes us inside the room at the Fishers Police Department where forensic crime scene evidence is analyzed.

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Published on April 17, 2025

IndyCar Series drivers were in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday to help Indy DPW install their street signs as part of the buildup to the Indianapolis 500.

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Published on April 17, 2025

The clock is winding down on this years legislative session. But before its over, lawmakers still have to pass a new 2year budget.

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Published on April 17, 2025