Indiana man charged in dad’s killing to use insanity defense
A northeast Indiana man charged with killing his father plans to use an insanity defense when he goes to trial in Auburn.
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State lawmakers discuss expanding screening for teachers
Indiana lawmakers are proposing legislation they say will help strengthen Indiana’s system for running background checks for teachers.
Man convicted in deadly blast faces murder-for-hire trial
A man serving two life sentences in a deadly Indianapolis house explosion faces trial on a murder-for-hire charge.
Anti-abortion groups hold triumphant rally after Obama years
The politically ascendant anti-abortion movement gathered Friday for a triumphant rally on the National Mall, rejoicing at the end of an eight-year presidency that participants said was dismissive of their views.
Indiana pain medicine doctor faces 55 felony charges
An Indiana doctor faces 55 felony charges after federal investigators say he traded pills for work on his farm among other accusations.
Congressmen write Trump letter about East Chicago lead
Members of Indiana’s congressional delegation have written a letter to President Donald Trump asking for details related to cleaning up lead contamination in East Chicago.
Delaware County approves $16K for dog to help kids in court
Delaware County officials have approved plans to acquire a service dog to aid young people in the juvenile court system.
Abortion ban bill won’t be heard in Indiana House committee
A key Indiana House panel won’t consider a contentious attempt to ban abortions, its chairman said Thursday, meaning the measure likely is dead this session.
Exodus refugee group ‘deeply troubled’ by Trump plans
An Indiana organization that successfully blocked former Gov. Mike Pence’s attempted ban on Syrian refuges says it’s “deeply troubled” by President Donald Trump’s plan to do the same across the U.S.
Indiana mayor weighs ID program aimed at helping immigrants
A northern Indiana mayor may pursue a plan to begin issuing ID cards to immigrants living in the country without legal permission. Latino community leaders have been urging Goshen officials for months to issue such ID cards.
Lawmakers consider funding for lead crisis in East Chicago
State lawmakers are considering two plans allocating a total of $15 million in state funds for the lead crisis in East Chicago.
Lawmaker drops pay-hike push for governor, others
An Indiana lawmaker has decided to withdraw his proposal that would have given a big pay increase to the governor and other top elected state officeholders, calling instead for a study of those salaries compared with other states.
House panel OKs needle exchange bill despite AG’s opposition
A proposal that would give counties and municipalities control over creating needle-exchange programs in their communities advanced through a legislative committee Wednesday, despite opposition from new Attorney General Curtis Hill.
Trump intends to announce his Supreme Court pick on Feb. 2
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he intends to announce his nominee for the Supreme Court on Feb. 2, and three federal appeals court judges are said to be the front-runners to fill the lifetime seat held by the late Justice Antonin Scalia, a conservative icon.
Untreated courthouse dome shows its true color
Tippecanoe County's courthouse dome temporarily sports a new reddish-orange color, but for those who think it's primer paint — or suspect it's a fashionable burnt orange for the fall lineup — it isn't. It's rust.
Lawsuit: Trump businesses violate Constitution
A lawsuit Monday alleged that President Donald Trump is violating the emoluments clause of the US Constitution that prohibits him from receiving money from diplomats for stays at his hotels or foreign governments for leases of office space in his buildings. The suit was filed by a legal watchdog group, but the language of the clause is disputed by some legal scholars, setting the stage for a court fight with the White House.
Supreme Court rejects Texas appeal over voter ID law
The Supreme Court of the United States on Monday rejected an appeal from Texas in its effort to restore its strict voter identification law, but the case could return to the court later.
High court won’t hear ‘Sister Wives’ appeal over bigamy law
The Supreme Court said Monday it won’t hear an appeal from the family on TV’s “Sister Wives” challenging Utah's law banning polygamy.
Indiana bill would keep pets with domestic violence victims
Victims of domestic violence could take their pets with them after leaving the relationship under an Indiana lawmaker's measure that seeks to remove an impediment to reporting abuse.
Indiana lawmakers seek changes to laws on property seizure
Indiana lawmakers are pushing to change a law that allows the government in some cases to take the personal property of a citizen.