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10/09/2025

If Indiana legislators decide to redraw the state's congressional maps, the University of Indianapolis's Laura Merrifield Wilson said voters can and should reach out to their representatives at the Statehouse and the governor.

Gerrymandered maps can seem kind of obvious. Districts that snake around cities or split up rural communities to benefit a single party. And the technology to do so has only gotten easier.

10/09/2025

Indiana’s Supreme Court opted not to side with Lake County taxpayers in a case that could have reformed the state’s property tax system and shrunk a major revenue stream for municipalities.

10/09/2025

Terre Haute leaders are using lasers downtown to annoy crows enough they move from their perches.

Mayor Brandon Sakbun said perching crows downtown affect businesses, cleanliness and public health.

10/09/2025

The Trump administration will now let a Biden-era rule to reduce pollution from coke ovens go into effect. Coke ovens emit harmful chemicals like benzene, which causes cancer.

Coke is a product made from coal that's used in steelmaking. Coke ovens emit harmful chemicals like benzene, which causes cancer.

10/08/2025

A new documentary exploring academic freedom and institutional change at Indiana University premieres Sunday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

A new documentary exploring academic freedom and institutional change at Indiana University premieres Saturday in Bloomington.

10/08/2025

The average wage for Hoosiers has increased over the last nine months, according to Gov. Mike Braun. Wages for jobs that received state incentives went up by 10 percent since January.

The average wage for Hoosiers has increased over the last nine months, according to Governor Mike Braun. Braun said this improvement shows Indiana's new economic development approach — that prioritizes wage growth — is working.

10/08/2025

Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush addressed a bevy of court-related issues Tuesday — including technology and safety.

10/08/2025

Indiana higher education officials say Hoosier colleges are showing progress on key student success goals, even as new performance-based funding goes on hold.

Despite progress, state higher education institutions will go at least two fiscal years without bonus funding.

10/07/2025

Gov. Mike Braun has floated the idea of a November special session for redistricting. Legislative leadership has, so far, remained silent.

Indiana lawmakers are under pressure to redraw the state's congressional maps at the behest of President Donald Trump. Two of the remaining questions for Indiana's redistricting push are when and how?

10/07/2025

Over 400,000 people are expected to travel outbound from the Indianapolis International Airport in the next three weeks.

The fall break travel period spans from Oct. 6 to Oct. 24. 

10/07/2025

Indiana’s entries into the state’s foster care system increased by 30%, from just over 6,000 children to nearly 7,900 children, between 2023 and 2024 even as the national average fell from 2%.

New data show Indiana’s entries into the state’s foster care system increased by 30%, from just over 6,000 children to nearly 7,900 children, between 2023 and 2024.

10/07/2025

Star cornerback D'Angelo Ponds, who missed the Iowa game with an injury, will be back for Saturday's game at Oregon, according to IU coach Curt Cignetti.

Having Ponds return from an injury is a big lift for the Hoosiers, who face Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, a top contender for the Heisman Trophy.