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Republican Sen. Erin Houchin of Salem's resignation from the state Senate was announced Thursday and is effective Feb. 4.

Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb, U.S. Representatives Susan Brooks and Todd Rokita, and State Sen. Jim Tomes are all seeking the nomination.

House Republicans Tuesday elected a new majority leader, one of the highest ranking positions in the caucus. The move came after Rep. Jud McMillin resigned from the position last week amid a sex scandal.

The IU Board of Trustees could vote on a change of governance for the university, which could mean a split between IU and Purdue, with both schools operating independently.

Republican Sen. Erin Houchin of Salem announced Thursday, a day after Hollingsworth said he would not seek reelection, that she would seek the GOP nomination for the 9th District seat.

The state's soybean crop is 42 percent harvested as of this week, about the same as average. But the corn crop lags at just 24 percent.

A retired Jimtown High School sociology teacher admitted to grabbing a 15-year-old student and slapping him across the face in a school hallway. He was originally fired by the Baugo Community Schools, but the school board approved his retirement shortly afterward.

Gov. Eric Holcomb's office announced Justin Brandt Mills' appointment to the Crawford County Circuit Court on Wednesday. His swearing to succeed former Judge Sabrina Bell has not yet been scheduled.

A Richmond police officer was critically wounded and a man was injured in a shootout following a traffic stop and search for possible narcotics, authorities said.

There are 46 new food offerings for Taste of the Fair this year. Options range from pickle beer to the bratzilla.