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STATEHOUSE-A bill that would create the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority was signed into law on Thursday by Indiana Governor Mike Braun. It puts together a framework to bring the Chicago Bears to northwest Indiana. Both the Bears and Indiana lawmakers say they are strongly considering a site in Hammond, just over the state line from […]
INDIANAPOLIS–Indianapolis police were searching for three people who ran away after they chased someone who stole a vehicle and then crashed on Thursday. The stolen vehicle was linked to a shooting, prompting a nearby child care center to be locked down. The three individuals fled the crash scene, but were not found despite a search […]
One Person Dead After Head-On Crash in Shelby County SHELBY COUNTY, Ind. — One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning in southern Shelby County. According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to the crash around 7:45 a.m. on 600 South, just west of State Road 9. Investigators determined the collision […]
Hoosiers Hit by Rising Energy Bills INDIANAPOLIS — State regulators are stepping in as Hoosiers face a growing crisis over the cost of keeping the lights on. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) announced it will hold a high-stakes public inquiry on March 24, 2026. The meeting, set for 9:45 a.m. at the PNC Center in […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a night spotlighting national renewal and economic opportunity, Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) welcomed Hoosier native and Altimeter Capital founder Brad Gerstner as his honored guest for the 2026 State of the Union address. Gerstner, the architect behind the now-enacted Invest America Act, was recognized during President Trump’s speech for his pivotal […]
INDIANAPOLIS — An investigation has begun into a fatal mobile home fire on Indianapolis’ west side on Wednesday morning. The Wayne Township Fire Department said a person was found dead at the mobile home in the 2800 block of Landola Lane, near South Lynhurst Drive and Interstate 70. Crews were called to the area around […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A bill to significantly reshape how Indianapolis Public Schools is governed is near the finish line after a Tuesday afternoon vote. The Senate narrowly approved the bill to create the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation, with 12 Republicans joining all nine Democrats present in voting against it. The corporation would consist of nine members […]
Indiana University Indianapolis Launches New Digital Forensics Degree to Combat Rising Cybercrime Indianapolis, IN — Indiana University Indianapolis is expanding its academic offerings with a new Bachelor of Science in Digital Forensics, a degree designed to prepare students for careers on the front lines of the fight against cybercrime. Cybercrime continues to grow in both […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Despite intense opposition from more than 80 advocacy organizations, the Indiana House of Representatives on Monday voted 62-31 to pass Senate Bill 1, a sweeping welfare reform package that critics warn will trigger a crisis of hunger and lost healthcare coverage across the state. The legislation, a top priority for Senate Republicans this […]
STATEWIDE — A midweek weather system is expected to bring a chilly rain changing to light snow across central Indiana late Wednesday into Thursday morning, according to Marcus Bailey of WISH-TV. Bailey said the region felt the effects of a powerful system earlier this week, which brought gusty winds and light flurries Monday as it […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The University of Indianapolis is hosting its first Community Literacy Day on Saturday to honor young authors and their creative voices, and to get young kids interested in reading. The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the university’s health pavilion. Event organizers created the program to help local children […]
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – An ongoing investigation into Indiana’s rental market has uncovered a systemic failure that leaves thousands of Hoosiers living in “third-world” conditions. Following a huge public response to social media reports, a list of over 180 properties statewide has been compiled, revealing a landscape of black mold, pest infestations, and criminal corruption. This […]