December 6, 2023
What is a keffiyeh, who wears it, and how did it become a symbol for Palestinians?
Since the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel's bombardment of Gaza in response, the keffiyeh has drawn increased attention in the United States.
Read MoreDecember 5, 2023
Indiana appeals court set for hearing in religious freedom lawsuit against abortion ban
Whether Indiana's near-total abortion ban violates some peoples religious freedom will be under the microscope in the Indiana Court of Appeals Wednesday.
Read MoreDecember 5, 2023
State asks judge to dismiss second lawsuit challenging law creating 25-foot bubble around police
The state is asking a federal judge to dismiss a second lawsuit challenging a new law that criminalizes anyone who gets within 25 feet of police after being told to stop.
Read MoreDecember 5, 2023
State files to dismiss media legal challenge to law enforcement “buffer zone”
The state’s highest legal office filed to dismiss a challenge Friday from a group of media entities to the state’s “buffer zone” law, which creates a 25-foot zone around law enforcement officers during certain activities.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2023
New hardiness zones won't change much, but some Indiana gardeners try out new plants
Half the country is now in a slightly warmer hardiness zone than they were a decade ago. These zones show an average of the coldest temperature on the coldest night every year for the past 30 years.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2023
Tippecanoe County Commissioners hope for legislative action as they pass water withdrawal ban
An ordinance blocking large water withdrawals from Tippecanoe County unanimously passed at the county commissioner's meeting Monday.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2023
Jury orders egg suppliers to pay $17.7 million in damages for price gouging in 2000s
A federal jury in Illinois has delivered a verdict of $17.7 million in damages to several major food manufacturing companies who sued egg producers over a conspiracy to limit the supply of eggs in the U.S. years ago.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2023
In Gaza, renewed fighting dims hopes of a longer-term pause for humanitarian aid
A seven-day break in the fighting had allowed a significant increase in the delivery of badly needed food, fuel and medical supplies. But the flow of aid was halted by the resumption of airstrikes.
Read MoreDecember 1, 2023
Spinner stepping down as OCRA executive director
Executive Director Denny Spinner is resigning from the position after three years to take over as interim director of the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement.
Read MoreDecember 1, 2023
EPA wants all lead drinking water pipes removed in 10 years. Can Indiana utilities do it?
That’s according to a proposed lead and copper rule the agency announced on Thursday in a big move to protect kids and vulnerable people from exposure.
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