State officials have known about the old Hougland Tomato Cannery for some time. But until last week, they didn't have enough data about the contaminated groundwater from the cannery to map it out.

Republican state Rep. Woody Burton of Whiteland says he wont seek reelection next year but will complete his term with the 2020 legislative session.

Center Grove Community School Corporation is asking Johnson County voters to approve a property tax referendum on Election Day for $24.8 million to expand school safety measures.

Seattle-based Amazon this week officially opened the so-called fulfilment center after last year signing a lease in Greenwood.

WFYI's Taylor Bennett sat down with Greater Greenwood Chamber President and CEO Christian Maslowski to talk about the new organization and why it was formed.

The company has said it planned to invest $45 million in property improvements and $35 million in equipment, and could bring about 1,250 jobs to the area in the coming years.

The Environmental Protection Agency is taking steps to improve communication with Franklin residents. People living in Franklin believe that toxic chemicals coming from the old Amphenol industrial site may be causing child cancers in the area.

Johnson County was Indiana's top producer of canned goods during the early 20th century.

State police say Johnson County Prosecutor Brad Cooper pleaded guilty Monday in Hancock County to criminal confinement, identity deception, official misconduct and domestic battery.

Trevor's Law aims to update the federal guidelines for investigating cancer clusters. But it is unclear if the law will do what the parents hope it will.