March 2, 2026
ACLU of Indiana sues Ball State over protest rules
The plaintiffs are students who have protested against Ball State, mainly asking it to divest from any financial ties to Israel. The ACLU says university policies violated their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.
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Lugar Plaza is now a park. That means it's easier to make arrests
You aren’t allowed to smoke, drink or use ‘abusive language’ at Indy parks.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2026
At a pivotal moment for data centers, Indiana lawmakers take little action
As data center development continues across Indiana — drawing economic praise but growing concern over energy and land use — lawmakers advanced little legislation in the 2026 session to regulate the tech sector.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2026
Wife of Indiana congressman Jim Baird dies after car crash injuries
Danise Baird, wife of Indiana congressman Jim Baird, dies after complications with car crash injuries.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2026
Indianapolis group protests military campaign in Iran
An Indianapolis group gathered at Military Park in Indianapolis Saturday evening to protest the Trump administration’s military actions in Iran. A couple of dozen people gathered on a corner of the park, gave speeches, and chanted.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2026
Missing child alert updates inspired by Hailey Buzbee's death approved by statehouse
Lawmakers gave final approval for a bill that slightly changes the state’s alert system for missing or endangered children in the wake of the disappearance and death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2026
Student volunteers at west side school send 20,000 meals to Haiti
Indianapolis students at a west side school volunteered Thursday to help send 20,000 meals to kids in Haiti.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2026
Data center proposed for Decatur Township wins first step toward approval
Despite visible community opposition, a proposed 130-acre data center in Decatur Township cleared a key hurdle Thursday, moving one step closer to approval.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2026
National grant helps preserve two historic Black churches in Indiana
Two churches in Indiana have been selected to be part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Preserving Black Churches grant program.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2026
Report: ICE detention center planned for Indianapolis
A immigration detention facility that could hold up to 8,500 people may be headed to Indianapolis, according to internal federal documents obtained by The New York Times.
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