Indiana Mayor Joe Hogsett appoints current IMPD Chief Chris Bailey as his new chief of staff and chief deputy mayor effective Feb. 2, replacing Dan Parker.

A bill to designate the breaded pork tenderloin as Indiana’s official state sandwich is one step closer to becoming law.

A federal court ruled Thursday that IU violated the First Amendment rights of pro-Palestine protesters it banned from campus in 2024 and found the expressive activity policy it passed that August unconstitutional.

Lawmakers heard testimony on Wednesday about the importance of needle exchange programs, which give people access to clean syringes for drug use. Data show those programs have helped slow the spread of disease and protect law enforcement, but not everyone is in favor of an extension.

Undefeated Indiana Hoosiers overwhelmed No. 5 Oregon Ducks 56-22 in the Peach Bowl semifinal. No. 1 Indiana will face No. 10 Miami on January 19 in the national championship game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.