Indiana Coverage

Man rescued after six days pinned in crashed truck

An Indiana man trapped in his pickup truck for nearly a week was rescued this week. He was discovered Tuesday by a creek near a major highway after the crash, pinned to his car and unable to reach his cellphone.

A man trapped in a wrecked truck survived for days by filtering water from drainpipe and keeping warm under an air bag

Unable to move his legs, Matt Reum used whatever he could reach with his hands while pinned inside a wrecked pickup truck for six days and waiting to be rescued. First responders reached him Tuesday after a pair of fishermen spotted his smashed truck in a creek off Interstate 94 in northwest Indiana.

Christina Zdanowicz and Andy Rose, CNN

Fisherman stumble upon man trapped for days inside crashed car

A man is in the hospital after he was stuck pinned in his car for SIX days in Northwest Indiana. Two fishermen stumbled upon the man trapped in his pickup truck after a crash.

Police identify suspect 5 years after two teen girls killed in Indiana

Authorities in Indiana may now have a suspect connected to a cold case. 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German's disappearance, then the discovery of their bodies, captivated the nation. Now, more than five years later, Indiana State Police say a "coward" murdered the two girls.

Off-duty nurse saves dying man's life

An Indianapolis emergency department nurse recently found himself in the right place at the right time and helped saved a man's life.

Police looking for woman who attacks McDonald's staff over wrong order

Take a look at how this woman reacted after going through the drive-thru at a McDonald's in Indianapolis. The woman attacked the staff at the counter after her order was wrong.

Indiana man confesses to murdering wife in front of son

An 8-year-old boy told his school counselor he witnessed the killing.

'Save the life of someone's dad' - Obituary includes plea for masks

Indiana teens use father's obituary to encourage others to wear a mask to protect the vulnerable from COVID-19.

Racist assault caught on camera: 'Get a noose'

Witnesses rush to aid Black man as he's attacked by a group threatening to lynch him at Indiana's Lake Monroe. (Video courtesy WTHR)

Illinois shoe store selling crosses to stay afloat during coronavirus outbreak

Al's Shoe Service in Illinois is finding a way to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic by selling a unique item that's gotten a lot of attention.

Indiana man on road to full recovery after beating cancer, COVID-19

An Indiana man has finally gotten some good news after battling two deadly diseases in the past six months.

Indiana Man gets a welcome home party after beating coronavirus and cancer

Indiana Man gets a welcome home party after beating coronavirus and cancer

'Horsing around' brings cheer to nursing homes

The "Horses of Hope" are visiting dozens of nursing homes across the country to give residents a fun and unique distraction during social distancing.

Indianapolis couple dies from COVID-19 moments apart

An Indianapolis couple died just six minutes apart after falling ill with COVID-19.

Birthday parade for Indiana boy keep the party going

Friends, family and a few special guests stage a birthday parade for 5-year-old Carter Klimek when the COVID-19 pandemic forces the cancellation of his party.

103 and counting: Coronavirus can't stop the party for Indiana woman

Family members gathered outside the nursing home window of Agnes Brake to celebrate her 103rd birthday.

Indiana's oldest state employee to retire at 102

Bob Vollmer began working with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources when John F. Kennedy was inaugurated. Now 102 years old, Vollmer will retire in early February.

11 injured in Indiana school bus crash

At least 11 people are injured after a crash involving a school bus and dump truck on Wednesday in Dearborn County.

Officers beat prisoner who spit on them

Officers in Elkhart, Indiana are charged with criminal battery after video showed the men beating a handcuffed prisoner who spat on one of them.

Accused burglar uses scooter for getaway

A suspected home burglar had a two-wheeled "escape plan" and it wasn't a motorcycle. This thief used a scooter to make his semi-quick getaway.

Accused burglar uses scooter for getaway

A suspected home burglar had a two-wheeled "escape plan" and it wasn't a motorcycle. This thief used a scooter to make his semi-quick getaway.

Indiana man survives internal decapitation

Car crash leaves man's skull completely severed from his spine, but still alive. (Video from WNDU)

Indiana man survives internal decapitation

Car crash leaves man's skull completely severed from his spine, but still alive. (Video from WNDU)

Raw: More than 50 officers escort five year-old to school

The five year-old son of a Terre Haute, Indiana, police officer killed in the line of duty was escorted to school Monday by more than 50 police officers. It was the child's first day back to school since his dad was killed. (Video from WTWO)

Raw: More than 50 officers escort five year-old to school

The five year-old son of a Terre Haute, Indiana, police officer killed in the line of duty was escorted to school Monday by more than 50 police officers. It was the child's first day back to school since his dad was killed. (Video from WTWO)