The ruling also required the western Indiana county to provide a timetable for progress on construction of a new Vigo County jail by Oct. 15 and to report on increasing staffing at the current jail.

The prosecutor says the officers were acting in self-defense when they opened fire during the May 4 shootout.

The General Assembly's action paves the way for the Vigo County Council to pass a local food and beverage tax. And, it could face some pushback from residents.

Holcomb also asked Monday that residents and businesses in Vigo and Sullivan counties fly their flags at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday to honor Patrolman Robert Shawn "Rob" Pitts.

Terre Haute's lawsuit only targets three opioid drug distributors. The county's lawsuit names those same distributors, along with more than 10 opioid manufacturers.

Mark Bird announced Tuesday he'll seek the Democratic nomination for the Indiana House seat that includes most of the city of Terre Haute.

The case involved the Vigo County School Corp. A former school security liaison pleaded guilty earlier in the case.

The soon-to-be-completed Vigo County History Center will have a mural featuring Coca-Cola's curvy bottles in a nod to the region's link to the uniquely shaped container.

The hatchery at the Vigo County Industrial Park will cover nearly 118,000-square-feet and employ about 100 workers.

Some officers are now carrying up to three doses of naloxone.