Because of a state law passed three years ago and the result of a recent U.S. Supreme Court case, few wetlands in Indiana are protected today.

Proponents say the legislation ensures dog breeders are held to a high standard, while allowing pet stores anywhere in the state to sell dogs. Opponents during Mondays contentious, three-hour hearing say those standards are vague and the bill undercuts local decisions.

Though IDEM said the meeting was canceled because the School City of East Chicago didn't want the media to attend, the district said it was because members of the public tried to force their way in and that IDEM didn't provide adequate security for the meeting.

Whether southern Indiana farmer John Rust will appear on the U.S. Senate Republican primary ballot this spring is now in the hands of the state Supreme Court.

From bills that aim to raise low reading scores to remedies for students using cellphones in class, lawmakers will spend the second half of session considering bills from the opposite chamber with fresh eyes and advancing initiatives with widespread support.

Obstetrics care closures in Indiana contribute to the states high rates of maternal and infant mortality. A report shows the hospital system Ascension has been closing OB services at a higher rate than the national average, and Indiana is one of the states losing care in the process.

The Indiana Department of Health is warning people to make sure their pets are up to date on their vaccinations and maintain a safe distance from wildlife following the detection of skunk rabies in southern Indiana.

It appears Indiana's Republican primary ballot for governor this year will have six candidates after this weeks filing deadline.

Gov. Eric Holcomb is sending members of the Indiana National Guard to the southern border of the United States as part of an ongoing showdown between the state of Texas and the federal government over the flow of migrants into the country.

Lawmakers reach the halfway point of the 2024 session and send the first bill to the governor, the Senate advances a bill that could change tenure in higher ed, and legislation heads to the House to expand access to disaster relief.