Among other things, court and city documents said all of that plastic and trash was blocking building exits, the sprinkler system wasn't working, and fire extinguishers were placed on the floor where they could be knocked over. The buildings themselves also needed several repairs.

New Albany's Main Street Revitalization project is entering its final phase and is expected to wrap up around August. Some local business owners impacted by the month-long construction say they're excited to see its completion.

Indiana State Teachers Association members gathered at the Statehouse on Thursday to demand higher pay and express discontent with legislation introduced in the 2023 session.

The state budget plan from Senate Republicans does not include any expansion of the states school voucher program marking a major split from the House GOP.

Richmond Fire Department Chief Tim Brown said firefighters hope to have the fire nearly out by Friday morning.

Investigators are still trying to sort out what caused the enormous fire across 14 acres at a former factory site full of plastics.

Indiana courts could order new fathers to help pay for more expenses related to childbirth under legislation a step away from becoming law.

The fire from plastics burning at the two warehouses can be seen from miles away. The buildings were formerly owned by My Way Trading which was cited for several violations in the past including creating a fire hazard.

For years, some Republican lawmakers have tried to prohibit Indiana's local governments from choosing to require labor agreements on public construction projects. They say the practice often discriminates, by limiting bids to contractors with union workers. Previous years attempts failed and it appears this year's bill is likely to fail as well.

Union workers ended their two-week strike at Sysco's Indianapolis distribution hub on Monday. Local 135 said in a Facebook post more than 90 percent of the workers voted to ratify a new contract with the company.