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A new Indiana law will require all police who regularly work inside public schools to undergo basic school resource officer training — effectively closing a loophole that advocates have long wanted lawmakers to address. Gov. Eric Holcomb signed House Bill 1093 into law on Tuesday.

Nancy Barron, 46, of Patriot faces charges including of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds and parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building, a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia said.

Bicycle enthusiasts and history fans can view a new exhibit about the life of the first Black world champion bicyclist and Indy native Marshall "Major” Taylor at the Indiana State Museum.

Newton County Circuit Court Judge Jeryl Leach issued an order Monday denying a motion by Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez’s attorneys to dismiss the case, the Post-Tribune of Merrillville reported.

Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the measure that gained final legislative approval on March 2, according to the governor's office.

Nearly 7 million chickens and turkeys in 13 states have been killed this year due to avian influenza, prompting officials and farmers to acknowledge that, despite their best efforts, stopping the disease from infecting poultry is incredibly difficult.

The fire at the Walmart Distribution Center, at 9590 AllPoints Parkway, was reported at 11:57 a.m. The building was fully engulfed when fire crews arrived three minutes later. Public safety officials said they were told by Walmart that all employees are accounted for and no injuries were reported.

Top earners are usually paid when they stay home sick, but low-income workers are not. That has triggered a debate about fairness and risks to public health when incentives force sick people to work.

Controversial bills aligned with national political battles on cultural and social issues in schools dominated conversations at the Statehouse this session. But lawmakers also conducted plenty of other legislative business that didn't get as much attention -- including several notable changes for education.

Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoed a bill Wednesday, citing concerns about its effect on broadband projects and state agency emergency rules.