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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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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Winter storm rages on, statewide disaster emergency approved
January 21, 2026
Homeless camps targeted again through new bill at the statehouse
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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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More Education StoriesEducation
January 29, 2026
IPS experiences biggest enrollment loss since pandemic, state records show
Indianapolis Public Schools experienced its greatest annual enrollment decline since the pandemic while charter school enrollment also dropped — trends that could signal fundamental challenges for both school types.
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More Health StoriesHealth
January 29, 2026
'No politics, just keep people alive': Syringe services hope legality continues
Six Indiana counties operate a syringe service program, often acting as a bridge to healthcare, overdose prevention education and addiction treatment. But the programs could end in July, when the law allowing them expires.
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January 19, 2026
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins 1st national title, beating Miami 27-21 in College Football Playoff final
Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story, an undefeated season and the national title.
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