February 13, 2026
'It creates a vicious cycle.' Advocates push back on bill to criminalize homelessness
Advocates gathered at the statehouse this week to pushback on a bill that would criminalize homelessness. They say the legislation would make it harder for individuals experiencing homelessness to get the help they need.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2026
Martindale-Brightwood data center advances despite months of resident pushback
The recommendation follows months of pushback from residents who say the project would bring more industrial development to a neighborhood already burdened by environmental contamination.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2026
Utilities answer questions about LEAP district, Eagle Creek water deal
Deal would send up to 25M gallons of water daily to Boone County, some from Eagle Creek.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2026
Details on long-expected Meta data center campus unveiled
The worst kept secret in Indiana — Meta building a $10 billion data center campus in Lebanon — was officially unveiled Wednesday with complete details on water, electricity and community investments.
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2026
Army of volunteers aim to make one million meals for food banks at annual event
Volunteers gathered Tuesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the Million Meal Marathon, an annual event to help address food insecurity across the state.
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2026
Martindale Brightwood residents call on Mayor Hogsett to stop data center development
They are urging Mayor Joe Hogsett to stop a proposed 14-acre data center ahead of a critical rezoning hearing Feb. 12.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2026
'We are losing the fight': Indiana pushes tougher social media rules for kids
Indiana lawmakers are now considering giving parents greater control over their children’s social media accounts and requiring social media companies to redesign their platforms to be less addictive for kids.
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2026
Mennonite congregations protest at Target, call for ICE defunding
Mennonite congregations gathered at a Goshen Target Saturday to sing hymns and protest federal immigration enforcement.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2026
Franklin food pantry uses 'food rescue' to weather hard times
Food pantries in Indiana and across the country look to local grocers, college students, churches, K-12 schools, restaurants and bakeries for donations of food, or grow their own on rooftop gardens, or spend hours writing grant requests to stay afloat.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2026
Metrobloks says its data center is not Big Tech, but Martindale-Brightwood residents still tell them to 'go home'
A Metropolitan Development Commission examiner is scheduled to decide whether to recommend the rezoning request for approval on Feb. 12.
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