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Richard Allen was convicted of killing Abigail Williams and Liberty German and was sentenced to a maximum of 130 years in prison.

In a unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel, the Indiana Court of Appeals overturned an Allen Superior Court judge's decision to dismiss the lawsuit against the popular social media app. Writing for the panel, Judge Paul Mathias said the state does have jurisdiction over the company.

The data center project now includes investment in alternative energy, non-profits, and job training.

A series of arts and cultural events is planned for visitors and residents for NBA All-Star Weekend. One is return of the Through2Eyes cultural tour, with a nod to basketball. WFYI’s Abriana Herron spoke with Indianapolis Native Sampson Levingston about his Walk & Talk tours for All-Star weekend.

Every time All Elite Wrestling (AEW) brings its larger-than-life show to Indiana, it’s a homecoming for the only Hoosier on their full-time roster. AEW is the company that just ran the biggest pro wrestling show in history, with more than 81,000 paid ticket holders at Wembley Stadium in London just over a week ago. Ruby Soho, a native of Lafayette, Indiana, is one of their biggest stars. She spoke to WFYI’s Ray Steele via Zoom ahead of AEW’s show at the Indiana Farmer’s Coliseum.

Sgt. Joshua Hartup was charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian causing death, and paid $179 in fines and costs.

For the first time Indianapolis has a black equity theater company. The Naptown African American Theatre Collective was officially formed earlier this year. It's putting on its first full production this week at the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Center downtown.

The heat bubble from the Southwest is making its way to Northeast Indiana, causing temperatures to rise to dangerous levels. The National Weather Service urged caution when going outside.

The newborn is a Sumatran orangutan, a species which is currently labeled as critically endangered.

Allen County Prosecutor Michael McAlexander says there's no evidence of reckless manslaughter.