March 20, 2026
Interview: Political science professor on Greg Ballard's run and the 'Lincoln Party'
Former Republican Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard recently announced plans to run for Indiana secretary of state. While he plans to run as an independent – he will also run under the banner of the newly named “Lincoln Party” in November.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2026
Indiana leaders walk back IEDC foundation 'wind-down' as spending nears $500,000
The Indiana Economic Development Corp.’s foundation is showing no signs of shutting down — spending almost $500,000 last year despite indications from leaders that the entity was on its way out.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2026
Judge orders counties to hold absentee ballots in Indiana Senate primary
A judge has ordered three counties to hold off mailing absentee ballots in an Indiana legislative primary where President Donald Trump has endorsed a challenger to Republican Sen. Greg Goode.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2026
Latest federal payment to state for ICE detainees more than triples
Indiana’s second payment from the federal government for housing hundreds of immigrant detainees at a state prison more than tripled for November 2025.
Read MoreMarch 17, 2026
Indiana commits $1B to attract high-wage life science jobs
Indiana is dedicating $1 billion to further growth of agriculture and life science businesses and jobs to the central Indiana area over the next 10 years.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2026
Indiana's foreclosure rate ranks worst in country, according to new data
The Indianapolis and Evansville metropolitan areas rank in the top five of all U.S. cities.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2026
Emergency Declaration law ends Cryptocurrency ATM use in Indiana — sidelining about 800 units
Police: Crypto ATM Fraud reports have doubled each year for the last four years, with a local total over $400,000 in losses; individual loss is an average of $11,000.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2026
GOP cuts in federal food aid scramble passage of long-delayed farm bill
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee advanced a sweeping farm bill early this month, attempting to revive Congress’ stalled effort to rewrite the nation’s agriculture law the same way it’s been done for decades.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2026
Ballard to run under 'Lincoln Party' name in independent bid for Indiana secretary of state
Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard announced Wednesday that his independent campaign for Indiana secretary of state will use a “Lincoln Party” label as part of an effort that could eventually establish a new political party in the state.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2026
Braun pushes for Christian-aligned Turning Point USA clubs in Indiana schools
Gov. Mike Braun announced a partnership with Turning Point USA on Thursday, urging colleges and high schools to bring clubs to their campuses.
Read More
DONATE













Support WFYI. We can't do it without you.