May 3, 2023
Gary mayor unseated in primary
Gary Mayor Jerome Prince appears to have been unseated. Unofficial results late Tuesday showed State Senator Eddie Melton ahead of the current mayor for the Democratic Party nomination, with almost 59 percent of the vote.
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New Albany Mayor Jeff Gahan wins primary, at-large race close in Clarksville
Southern Indiana residents cast votes this week in municipal primary races, moving candidates ahead to the general election. Unofficial results show New Albany Democratic incumbent Mayor Jeff Gahan winning with nearly 80% of the vote, and a very close at-large race in Clarksville.
Read MoreMay 2, 2023
Nearly a dozen groups ask Holcomb to veto legislation on state coal ash rules
Eleven groups signed on to a letter to Governor Eric Holcomb on Tuesday including Just Transition Northwest Indiana, Confront the Climate Crisis and League of Women Voters.
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Lawmakers earmark more money to environment, conservation programs in state budget
The Hoosier Environmental Council said the legislature appropriated a significant amount of money for land conservation and trails though a lot less than it was hoping for.
Read MoreMay 2, 2023
Voting starts slow but steady at some Marion County centers, polls close at 6 p.m.
It’s primary Election Day in Marion County, and voters are headed to polling places around Indianapolis.
Read MoreMay 2, 2023
Libertarian Donald Rainwater announces 2024 bid for governor
Libertarian Donald Rainwater announced recently he will make another bid for governor in 2024 after a record-setting run three years ago.
Read MoreMay 1, 2023
Who’s running for mayor in Central Indiana? A look at some key races
In Indianapolis, a large field of primary candidates is running to lead the state’s largest city. But there are key races in surrounding counties, as mayoral hopefuls try to reach voters who live and work outside of Marion County.
Read MoreMay 1, 2023
Nine small Indiana drinking water utilities have levels of PFAS above federal health guidelines
The state found harmful PFAS in the treated drinking water at more than two dozen small water utilities in Indiana. Among other things, exposure to the human-made chemicals has been linked to kidney cancer, problems with the immune system and developmental issues in children.
Read MoreMay 1, 2023
DCS Director Terry Stigdon leaving agency to join Red Cross
Indiana Department of Child Services Director Terry Stigdon is leaving the agency, effective this Friday.
Read MoreMay 1, 2023
Report: Central Indiana among top 10 worst places in country for particle pollution
Indianapolis is among one of the worst cities in the country for particle pollution, according to a recent report from the American Lung Association.
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