Local News / February 1, 2026
A guide to your rights at Indiana protests, in the streets, and at school
As communities throughout the country organize against immigration enforcement, here’s what to know about protesting in Indiana.
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More Local News StoriesLocal News
February 1, 2026
Indy residents gather for food, fellowship, and support for their immigrant neighbors
People congregated at Northview Church of the Brethren for food, music and fellowship to learn how they can support their immigrant neighbors. The gathering focused on what to do next.
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More Public Affairs StoriesPublic Affairs
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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More Arts & Culture StoriesArts & Culture
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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