March 21, 2026
New state law to increase penalties for animal abuse, neglect
A new state law effective July 1 will increase penalties for animal abuse and neglect and remove liability for damages when someone takes a domestic animal from a motor vehicle.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2026
Gov. Braun says reform possible on state’s cannabis laws
With Indiana's neighboring states having legalized cannabis, Governor Mike Braun is taking notice.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2026
Tax season brings new deductions, complications for accountants
Tax season is underway, and both tax professionals and filers are seeing big changes this year.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2026
New proposal imagines major changes for southern split of I-70 and I-65
The Rethink Coalition, a local nonprofit, released an extensive report that reimagines how specific stretches of highway could be redesigned to shrink their footprint and create space for new developments and parks.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2026
Indianapolis approves plan to build $4B data center in Decatur Township after months of pushback
After months of protests, public meetings and local organizing against the project, the Metropolitan Development Commission approved the plan for a data center in Decatur Township.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2026
New all-terrain wheelchairs coming to a state park near you
New electric-powered wheelchairs capable of travel over all types of terrain will be available to visitors with limited mobility at all Indiana state parks free of cost.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2026
A Marion County judge failed judicial review, will be withheld from November ballot
Marion County judges were interviewed Friday by a judicial selection committee that will see changes under a new law passed this session. One of them was not approved to appear on the November ballot.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2026
Indy Action Coalition makes demands of Hogsett
The group has been meeting in church sanctuaries, libraries, basements and on front porches to learn what their neighbors care about.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2026
Why the Chicago Bears could be moving to Indiana
While Illinois is trying to keep the team in Chicago's suburbs, Indiana lawmakers are offering a plan to finance a new stadium.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2026
Family of Herman Whitfield III reaches settlement with Indianapolis, IMPD in wrongful death lawsuit
The family of Herman Whitfield III has reached a settlement with the city of Indianapolis and six IMPD officers concerning their son's death while in police custody four years ago.
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