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ACLU reviews state lawsuit against Merrillville Town Council over ICE opposition
The ACLU of Indiana is reviewing a state lawsuit filed by Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita accusing the Merrillville Town Council of violating the FAIRNESS Act through its opposition to an immigration detention facility.
Employee among 3 die, 7 injured in Idaho In-N-Out Burger shooting
A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, resulted in multiple deaths and injuries on Saturday afternoon.
Man dies after east side shooting involving off-duty Lawrence officer
A former Indianapolis Metropolitan Police deputy chief and a 53-year-old man were wounded during a mutual exchange of gunfire at a residence on Indianapolis's east side.
US News releases 2026 state rankings: Where does NY fall?
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best States rankings. The publication looked at a range of categories across all 50 states to see how states best serve their citizens.
From Indiana to Haiti: 400 donated desks bring hope to new school
An Indiana school district donated 400 desks and 400 chairs to a new school in Haiti through a partnership with the humanitarian organization Midwest Mission.
Counterprotestors gather at Fishers park on day of mass deportation rally
FISHERS, Ind. — Hoosiers showed up to Holland Park in Fishers for a protest countering a mass deportation rally scheduled for Saturday. Former U.S. Border Patrol Commander At-Large Greg Bovino was scheduled to speak at the mass deportation rally. The counterprotest, which was…
Law enforcement finds multiple dogs dead inside Clinton County home; woman arrested
CLINTON COUNTY, Ind. — A woman was arrested after law enforcement in Clinton County found multiple dogs dead inside a home on Saturday. According to a release from the Mulberry Police Department, a town marshal responded to a home on Jefferson Road alongside animal control…
Freya Fest moves to MVCC's Utica campus
UTICA — The fifth annual Freya Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, and Sunday, Aug. 9, at Mohawk Valley Community College’s Utica campus, 1101 Sherman Drive. Organized by COVET Metaphysical, the two-day…
Former IMPD Deputy Chief and gunman wounded in shootout on Indy's east side
INDIANAPOLIS — Former IMPD Deputy Chief and current Lawrence PD Reserve Lieutenant Bill Benjamin was wounded in the ankle and another man was shot in the chest during a Friday night shootout at a home in the 1900 block of Kildare Avenue. The homeowner identified the other man as…
Munson revives Lunch & Listen music series
UTICA — Munson Museum of Art will bring back its free Lunch & Listen series at noon on Friday, Aug. 7, in the Museum’s Root Court at 310 Genesee St.
Saturday Evening Forecast
Mostly cloudy and warm conditions continue into the overnight. Lows tonight in the upper 60s to low 70s, a good night to run the air conditioner if you are able. Rain arrives Sunday but there is model disagreement about timing.…
Metal at the Marina Festival Returns to Frankfort Marina for Year 3
Heavy metal fans gathered for the third annual Metal at the Marina festival at the Frankfort Marina on Saturday.