The Indiana Department of Education awarded a total of nearly $5 million to 25 school corporations throughout the state on Friday at the third annual Indiana Educational Excellence Awards Gala.

The Indiana Department of Health asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit over access to terminated pregnancy reports. Arguments largely centered on the state's definition of a medical record.

Attorneys representing the East Chicago Calumet Coalition–Community Advisory Group said the state isn’t doing enough to enforce environmental laws and keep residents safe.

State health officials say greater awareness of 988, the mental health crisis hotline, is a major key to getting more people connected to the care they need.

An anti-abortion group is suing the Indiana Department of Health over its decision to stop sharing individual terminated pregnancy reports which the group says violates Indiana’s public records law. The state argues the reports fit the definition of medical records, which are exempt. Oral arguments on the state’s motion to dismiss will be heard Friday in Marion County.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick said one of the state’s highest priorities should be ensuring Hoosiers trust their government.

Dubois County Councilman Daryl Schmitt is the newest member of the Indiana Senate after a private Republican caucus chose Schmitt Wednesday night to replace Mark Messmer.

Gov. Eric Holcomb is in Ukraine, meeting with the president and prime minister to bolster ties between Indiana and the European nation.

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said Ivy Tech is an example for the rest of the country to meet the need for low-cost options that prepare students for in-demand careers.

The money will go to assist cities in planting and maintaining their trees, developing tree inventories, and hiring and educating employees.