Last December, Martin University, Indiana’s only predominantly Black college, announced it would close. The school was founded by the late activist and Catholic priest Boniface Hardin, with a mission to serve students historically excluded from higher education.

Lawmakers voted against a bill to allow death sentences to be carried out by firing squads. Many lawmakers indicated they opposed death sentences altogether.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett appointed Tanya Terry, a 27-year police veteran, as IMPD’s new Chief of Police.

Five people have been formally charged with the shooting of Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge Steven Meyer, including one suspect scheduled to stand trial in Meyer's own courtroom.

Indiana lawmakers are considering a ban on homeless encampments for the second year in a row. The Senate Bill would prohibit people from camping in public spaces.

But some key positions are still unfilled.

Police still search for a suspect after an Indiana judge and his wife were found shot at their Lafayette home Sunday. Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge 2 Steve Meyer and wife Kimberly are reported in stable condition.

Hunley did not reveal her future plans in a Friday statement, but there has been ongoing speculation she'll join the race for Indianapolis mayor in 2027.

Residents of the historically Black neighborhood have pushed back for months against the proposed development from Metrobloks, a California-based data center developer.

The apartments will be sold to a Seattle-based developer.