Good morning, Carmel.

Hamilton County officials arrested Thomas Anderson on May 20 for the cold case murder of Tony Bledsoe, who was reported missing on March 16 and later identified from remains found on April 3—his initial hearing is set for today.

On Tuesday, Hamilton County and Indiana State Police arrested Thomas Anderson & charged him with the 1992 murder of Tony Bledsoe after DNA confirmed remains in 2018, as investigators continue searching for possible suspects.

Allied Solutions Center announced its 15th Anniversary Center Presents season with over 60 performances in pop, rock, classical, jazz and comedy that will begin in August.

Subscription packages and individual tickets are now on sale for events including headliner Jay Leno on Sept. 27 at the Payne + Mencias Palladium in Carmel.

On May 13, Carmel High School freshman Ravi Patel won first place in the Start Me Up Cup with his app-controlled smart suitcase concept 'RoboLuggage' and received a $1,300 education grant from the Carmel Education Foundation in partnership with State Bank—over 400 students from his Principles of Business Management class participated in the competition. The event showcased local talent and set a record for student participation.

Carmel City Council met May 19—appointing Councilor Ryan Locke as chair to lead an investigation into issues with the Carmel Christkindlmarkt board change, residents' concerns over the proposed Autumn Greenway trail near Old Meridian Street and the Monon Greenway, and an updated interlocal agreement with Hamilton County—and plans to hire a new law firm for the review via its finance committee.

Carmel resident Dennis Reinbold, owner of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, has deep family roots at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway since his grandfather worked at the 1925 race.

His team will field two cars with Ryan Hunter-Reay and Jack Harvey in the Indy 500 on May 25 as they hope to reach victory lane.

The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks start a playoff series tonight in Game 1, and the winner will go to the NBA Finals.

The game renews a storied rivalry—Knicks reach the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years while the Pacers seek to extend their strong postseason run.

Aura Ray Live Performance

8 PM – 2 AM — 3UP Rooftop Lounge — Check the event page for pricing — Experience the soulful sounds of Carmel-based singer-songwriter Aura Ray under the stars.

Virtual Tour of Woodland Terrace

9 AM - 7 PM — Woodland Terrace of Carmel — Free entry — Explore exceptional senior living community featuring nutritious meals and friendly staff.

NOW THAT'S FUNNY - Comedy Night

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — Two item minimum per guest — Enjoy a night of laughter with a talented lineup of comedians.

Pups & Pints

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Clay Terrace Dog Park — Free entry — Unwind with your pup at this yappy hour featuring cold brews and furry fun.

Aura Ray Live Performance

6 PM — Primeval Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of music with Carmel's own singer/songwriter Aura Ray.

Firefighter for a Day Camp 2025

Mon-Fri, Jun 2-6 — Aletto Family Sports Center — Free entry — Kids ages 7-12 engage in firefighting activities and games while learning about safety and teamwork.

Movies at Midtown

6 p.m. — Midtown Plaza Carmel — Free entry — Enjoy outdoor movie screenings in a family-friendly environment this summer.

Home Swim Meet

3-8 p.m. — Woodland Spring Clubhouse — Free entry — Witness local swimmers compete in a community-focused event at the Woodland Spring pool.

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre - Summer Solstice

5-6:30 p.m. — Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Celebrate the close of the season with an explosion of dance and world premiere choreography.

Woodland Springs Community Garage Sale

8 AM – 5 PM — Woodland Spring Clubhouse — Free entry — Explore a neighborhood treasure hunt during the Woodland Springs Garage Sale weekend.