January 6, 2026
Indiana lawmakers consider firing squad for state executions
A new measure proposes the use of firearms as another method of execution in Indiana.
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Changes in Indianapolis council leadership for 2026
New leadership has taken their seats at the Indianapolis City-County Council.
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2026
New trash provider begins service in Indianapolis
Lakeshore Recycling Systems is taking over trash pickup for some residents.
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2026
Martin University trustees announce college will close permanently
Three weeks after announcing a “pause in operations,” Martin University’s board of trustees announced in a letter published in the Indianapolis Recorder that the college is closing its doors for good.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2026
Nearly a year into his term, Braun issues his first pardon to Ohio mother of three
After nearly a year in office, Governor Mike Braun has issued his first pardon.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2026
Leaders from Indiana react to Venezuela operation
Leaders from Indiana reacted to the U.S. military operation in Venezuela.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2026
Police involved shootings dropped in 2025 after spike in recent years
The number of incidents where Indianapolis police officers intentionally fired weapons at another person was significantly fewer in 2025 than previous years.
Read MoreJanuary 2, 2026
Indiana opts out of a federal summer food program for kids. Some lawmakers say the state can afford it
Indiana officials say the state can’t afford the additional costs to run SUN Bucks, the federal summer food program.
Read MoreDecember 30, 2025
Indianapolis violent crime drops from 2021 peak, reports IMPD
Homicides and violent crime rates in Indianapolis are trending downward according to data from IMPD.
Read MoreDecember 29, 2025
Philip Rivers is happy he got 3 'bonus games' even if he's made his last start for the Colts
Philip Rivers knows he may have made the last start of his improbable comeback. Rivers ended a five-year retirement to rejoin the quarterback-needy Indianapolis Colts at age 44. But he couldn't stop the Colts' losing streak.
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