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Public Affairs / January 22, 2026
A bill defining sex and gender would clamp down on birth records, schools and prisons
Authored by Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne), the legislation effectively bans gender marker changes on birth certificates and defines “gender” as a synonym for “sex,” excluding a person’s “subjective experience" and restricts facilities based on them.
Local News / January 23, 2026
Arrests made in shooting of Tippecanoe County judge. One suspect was scheduled for trial in his courtroom
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.
Health / January 22, 2026
Indiana lawmakers target abortion through the mail. Health care advocates warn it will have a further chilling effect
Wide ranging abortion bill moves through Senate. Advocates warn it will have a further chilling effect.
Education / January 21, 2026
A $3 million budget could be set for new authority over IPS and charter schools
A bill that would transfer significant financial and operational control of Indianapolis Public Schools to a new mayoral-appointed body passed its first vote on Wednesday.
Arts & Culture / January 19, 2026
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins 1st national title, beating Miami 27-21 in College Football Playoff final
Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story, an undefeated season and the national title.
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