All clear given after evacuation of Lake County Gov’t Center
The Lake County Government Center in Crown Point will resume normal operations Wednesday after being evacuated following a threat.
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Groth asks Supreme Court to order release of Pence emails
An Indianapolis lawyer is asking the Indiana Supreme Court to order the release of emails sent to Vice President Mike Pence when he was governor.
Indicted Indiana sheriff seeks removal of special prosecutor
A northern Indiana sheriff's trial on bribery charges was postponed on the day it was to begin after his attorney questioned whether the special prosecutor should be removed from the case.
Melania Trump says White House could mean millions for brand
First lady Melania Trump has said little about what she intends to do with her prominent position. But in new court documents, her lawyers say that the "multi-year term" during which she "is one of the most photographed women in the world" could mean millions of dollars for her personal brand.
Hate crime bill advances in Indiana Legislature
Legislation targeting hate crimes is advancing in Indiana, one of five states without such a law.
Citizens United lawyer Bopp targets Texas campaign finance laws
Political “dark money” and the founder of an organization tied to President Donald Trump’s accusations of voter fraud will be at the center of a Texas Supreme Court case Tuesday that could reshape campaign finance laws in the country's second-largest state.
State, federal lawyers in court to argue Trump travel ban
State and federal lawyers will argue before a panel of federal appellate court judges in San Francisco Tuesday in the pitched fight over President Donald Trump’s travel and refugee ban that could reach the Supreme Court.
Spencer man pleads guilty in abduction, slaying of toddler
Court records show a southern Indiana man has agreed to plead guilty to the murder and kidnapping of a 1-year-old girl under a deal in which prosecutors would dismiss other charges including rape and child molesting.
Man convicted in officer’s 1981 death set for prison release
A man convicted of killing a Gary police officer in 1981 is about to walk free from an Indiana prison after twice having death sentences overturned.
Panel backs bill for appointing state school chief
The Indiana state schools superintendent would no longer be an elected position under a change being considered by lawmakers.
White House predicts courts will reinstate travel ban
Lawyers for Washington state and Minnesota told the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals early Monday that restoring President Donald Trump’s ban on refugees and travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries would “unleash chaos again.”
ACLU-Indiana joins nationwide fight for immigration ban records
Indiana’s American Civil Liberties Union affiliate is joining a nationwide request for public records thought to be able to shed light on federal border patrol agencies’ interpretation and implementation of recent presidential immigration orders.
Patriots coach McDaniels may be witness in Hernandez trial
New court documents indicate that New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels might be called as a witness in the upcoming double murder trial of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez in Boston.
Donnelly to vote against Trump AG nominee Sessions
Indiana Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly says he will vote against Jeff Sessions, President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general.
Jury convicts Fort Wayne man, 19, of 3 counts of murder
A jury has convicted a Fort Wayne man on three counts of murder after his first trial ended in a hung jury.
Ex-Indiana schools chief Bennett ineligible for county seat
Former state schools superintendent Tony Bennett can't fill a vacant Clark County Council seat because he hasn't lived there long enough.
Trump golf course ordered to pay $5.7M to ex-members
A Florida golf course owned by President Donald Trump must immediately repay $5.7 million to 65 former members who had been denied membership refunds after he bought the club in 2012, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Facebook’s Oculus facing $500M bill in copyright case
Facebook's virtual-reality subsidiary and two of its founders are facing a sobering reality after a jury hit them with a $500 million bill for violating the intellectual property rights of video-game maker ZeniMax Media.
GOP leadership: Time for serious discussion on Sunday sales
Indiana's legislative leaders say it's time to have a serious discussion on Sunday sales of carryout alcohol — again.
Indiana’s Hill among attorneys general supporting Gorsuch
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office says he's leading Republican attorneys general from 20 states, including Indiana, in support of President Donald Trump's nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court, Neil Gorsuch.