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Indiana: Stop playing politics with kids’ food.
In Indiana, over 650,000 kids are without consistent meals this summer because the state opted out of an important federal food program. I just introduced a bill to change that. […]
Half of Indiana school board candidates declare party affiliation
The Indiana School Boards Association found of the candidates who did declare a party, the overwhelming majority are Republicans.
Get a free backpack at Lawrence’s Back to School Celebration
The event will be noon to 2 p.m. July 19 at Lawrence Community Park.
DC Blox scales back eastside data center plans ahead of city vote
The Metropolitan Development Commission could vote on the project July 15.
Docs: Indy man used GPS tracking device to stalk ex-wife
INDIANAPOLIS -- An Indianapolis man reportedly placed a GPS tracking device on his ex-wife's vehicle and followed her to multiple locations. According to court documents recently filed in Marion County, 38-year-old Matthew Smith was charged with: In mid-June, an officer with the…
So … help me, God.
Recently, the State of Texas voted to begin incorporating the teaching of the Bible to its 5.5 million public school students. The new social studies curriculum, which takes effect in […]
Court docs: Fort Wayne man accused of setting fire to severed genitals inside mother's garage
Christopher Peden, 36, is facing an arson charge in the incident that happened in May.
Fever must develop an edge to be a threat in playoffs.
In the history surrounding the game of basketball, no team has ever cared to be labeled soft by the opposing squad. That image quickly gives an opponent a psychological edge […]
22-year-old man charged after 21-year-old man killed in shooting on Indy's north side
The shooting happened around 11:15 a.m. Sunday, June 21 in the 1700 block of Shawnee Road, near West 71st Street and Grandview Drive.
Indianapolis man wanted after allegedly stalking ex-wife using a GPS tracking device
Matthew Smith, 38, faces charges of unlawful surveillance and stalking after allegedly placing a GPS tracker on his ex-wife's car, according to court documents.
Martinsville man facing charges after allegedly selling drugs to woman, resulting in death in November 2025
In an interview with police, Derek Noel allegedly admitted delivering the drugs to Kilee Jones and that the drugs had been supplied by another person.
State’s ratepayer advocate asks regulators to reconsider $71M AES rate hike
Gov. Mike Braun prepares to replace the last two regulators appointed by his predecessors.