February 17, 2026
Child well-being rating improves for Indiana, but some trends remain 'worse'
Indiana’s children are faring better than they were a year ago, according to an annual review of child well-being. The State of the Child presentation at the Indiana Statehouse this week highlighted new data that examines youth outcomes including health, education, economic and family factors.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2026
Presidents' Day protest at ICE office in Indianapolis
Dozens of people gathered in a parking lot across the street Monday afternoon with signs to oppose President Donald Trump and his administration’s immigration enforcement.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2026
Judge rules against government in transfer of Terre Haute prisoners
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., is blocking the Trump administration from transferring prisoners on federal death row in Indiana to a more restrictive facility in Colorado, ruling the move would likely violate the prisoners' due process rights.
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2026
Armed group protests Trump administration's comments on Alex Pretti and gun rights
A group of armed protesters peacefully marched and protested in downtown Indianapolis Saturday to protest what they call an attack on Second Amendment rights from the Trump administration.
Read MoreFebruary 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.
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