November 22, 2023
Indiana lawmakers: Bills on absenteeism, third grade retention will mark 2024 session
After two consecutive sessions of headline-grabbing legislation that put the state in the national spotlight for trying to restrict what could be taught in classrooms, and expanding vouchers to nearly every student, legislative leaders say the public should expect a more measured approach to the 2024 session, which begins Jan. 8.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2023
West Lafayette lawmakers “optimistic” about water legislation ahead of upcoming session
West Lafayette lawmakers said they are optimistic about the possibility of passing water legislation during the state’s upcoming legislative session.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2023
AAA predicts nearly 1.3 million more people than last year will be traveling for Thanksgiving
AAA projects that over 55 million people are expected to travel for Thanksgiving, an increase of 2.3 percent since last year.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2023
Woman sentenced to 30 years in death of boy found in suitcase in Indiana
One of two women police say are connected to the death of a 5-year-old boy whose body was found in a suitcase in a wooded area in Southern Indiana last year has been sentenced.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2023
Huston lays out House GOP priorities, says 2024 should be 'transition year'
Tuesday was Organization Day at the Statehouse, the ceremonial start to the new session.
Read MoreNovember 20, 2023
Retailers pare back their seasonal hiring to prepare for ho-hum holidays
Black Friday shoppers may notice longer lines and fewer retail associates in some of their favorite stores than in past holiday seasons as retailers scale back seasonal hiring over concerns about consumer spending.
Read MoreNovember 20, 2023
Ordinance blocking large water withdrawals in Tippecanoe County moves forward
An ordinance blocking large water withdrawals in Tippecanoe County advanced Monday.
Read MoreNovember 20, 2023
3-year-old fatally shoots his 2-year-old brother after finding gun in mom's purse, Gary police say
A 3-year-old boy found a gun in his mother's purse and accidentally shot his 2-year-old brother, fatally wounding him, Gary police said.
Read MoreNovember 20, 2023
James Barta named Indiana's second-ever solicitor general
James Barta will become the second person to ever serve as Indiana Solicitor General, Attorney General Todd Rokita announced Monday.
Read MoreNovember 20, 2023
Democrat Destiny Wells launches bid for Indiana attorney general
Democrat Destiny Wells announced Monday she is running for Indiana attorney general next year.
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