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February 18, 2026
Lawmakers demand answers after ICE detainee dies at Miami Correctional Facility
Lawmakers are responding to the death of an ICE detainee at the Miami Correctional Facility north of Kokomo.
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February 17, 2026
Child well-being rating improves for Indiana, but some trends remain 'worse'
Indiana’s children are faring better than they were a year ago, according to an annual review of child well-being. The State of the Child presentation at the Indiana Statehouse this week highlighted new data that examines youth outcomes including health, education, economic and family factors.
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February 16, 2026
Presidents' Day protest at ICE office in Indianapolis
Dozens of people gathered in a parking lot across the street Monday afternoon with signs to oppose President Donald Trump and his administration’s immigration enforcement.
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February 19, 2026
Chicago Bears 'committed' to final steps in move to Indiana
The Chicago Bears could move to Indiana as lawmakers pass legislation aimed at securing a stadium deal for the football team.
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Judge rules against government in transfer of Terre Haute prisoners
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Health / February 19, 2026
Health department to track air pollution in West Indianapolis
After more than a century of exposure to pollution from multiple sources that has led to higher rates of lung cancer and lung disease than in other parts of the county, West Indianapolis will soon have its own network of air monitors.
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Public Affairs / February 18, 2026
Lawmakers want to get people off the streets. Advocates argue their strategy will land people in jail
Lawmakers want to get people off the streets. Advocates argue their strategy will land people in jail. Some police joined opposition to the bill, arguing it could saddle jails with managing homeless people
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Public Affairs / February 17, 2026
Statehouse may finally be poised to pass township reform
Lawmakers have long considered ways to reduce township government. Legislative efforts may finally be set up to pass.
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