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January 28, 2026
IMPD veteran Tanya Terry is Indianapolis' first female police chief
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett appointed Tanya Terry, a 27-year police veteran, as IMPD’s new Chief of Police.
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January 24, 2026
Winter storm rages on, statewide disaster emergency approved
A powerful winter storm has begun slowly carving its way across the eastern two-thirds of the U.S., potentially bringing a mix of heavy snow, dangerous ice and bitterly cold temperatures.
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January 21, 2026
Homeless camps targeted again through new bill at the statehouse
Indiana lawmakers are considering a ban on homeless encampments for the second year in a row. The Senate Bill would prohibit people from camping in public spaces.
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January 29, 2026
Bill to allow firing squads to carry out death sentences fails House vote
Lawmakers voted against a bill to allow death sentences to be carried out by firing squads. Many lawmakers indicated they opposed death sentences altogether.
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Arrests made in shooting of Tippecanoe County judge. One suspect was scheduled for trial in his courtroom
January 21, 2026
Two eviction programs are merging in Indianapolis
January 19, 2026
Police search for shooter after Indiana judge, wife shot at home
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Public Affairs / January 29, 2026
Indiana National Guard moves closer to expanded policing powers through new legislation
A bill advancing at the Statehouse would allow Indiana National Guard military police to make arrests and conduct searches when activated by the governor.
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Public Affairs / January 28, 2026
Ryan Mears announces reelection bid for county prosecutor
Ryan Mears has taken himself off the short list of potential successors to Mayor Joe Hogsett — at least for now.
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Health / January 27, 2026
Nearly half of Indiana's hospitals are operating at a loss. They say they need help
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” will cut $13 billion to Indiana Hospitals over the next decade. Indiana Hospitals say they are already in trouble.
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