September 9, 2024
USDA backs $7.9M restoration in southern Indiana
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $7.9 million to southern Indiana for the “Ready-Set-Fire in White Oak Woodlands” project, aiming to restore oak ecosystems.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2024
Indiana's voter registration deadline for the 2024 general election is less than a month away
People in Indiana who want to vote in this fall’s election have about a month left to register or update their registration — the 2024 general election deadline is Monday, Oct. 7.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2024
Judge hears attempt to throw out terminated pregnancy report lawsuit, expects to have decision soon
The Indiana Department of Health asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit over access to terminated pregnancy reports. Arguments largely centered on the state's definition of a medical record.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2024
East Chicago hazardous waste facility with frequent violations expands, then asks for permission
Attorneys representing the East Chicago Calumet Coalition–Community Advisory Group said the state isn’t doing enough to enforce environmental laws and keep residents safe.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2024
Whatever happened to ... the Gaza neurosurgeon who faced a wrenching decision
Husam Abukhedeir, the chief neurosurgeon at Al-Shifa Hospital, helped the injured, watched many die, including his sister, then knew what he had to do to protect his family. How is he faring today?
Read MoreSeptember 5, 2024
McCormick proposes ethics plan, including ban on all gifts from lobbyists
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick said one of the state’s highest priorities should be ensuring Hoosiers trust their government.
Read MoreSeptember 5, 2024
Derek Schmitt replaces Mark Messmer in Indiana Senate after private GOP caucus vote
Dubois County Councilman Daryl Schmitt is the newest member of the Indiana Senate after a private Republican caucus chose Schmitt Wednesday night to replace Mark Messmer.
Read MoreSeptember 5, 2024
Holcomb becomes first U.S. governor to visit Ukraine since full-scale Russian invasion
Gov. Eric Holcomb is in Ukraine, meeting with the president and prime minister to bolster ties between Indiana and the European nation.
Read MoreSeptember 4, 2024
Sixteen Indiana communities get funding to grow their urban tree canopies
The money will go to assist cities in planting and maintaining their trees, developing tree inventories, and hiring and educating employees.
Read MoreSeptember 3, 2024
Former U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar lauded as leader with civility, integrity at statue dedication
An influential figure who led with integrity and civility — that’s how the late Richard Lugar, Indiana’s former U.S. senator, was described Tuesday at a ceremony dedicating a statue to him in downtown Indianapolis.
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