Knightstown removes cross from town display after ACLU lawsuit
A central Indiana town has removed a cross from its Christmas decorations after the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana said it violated the First Amendment.
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Indiana man charged with killing father claims self-defense
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4 Indiana cities seek dismissal of LGBT protections suit
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Allen becomes latest Indiana county to offer needle exchange
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Ransomware attack costing Madison County nearly $200,000
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Ex-Indiana jail administrator admits to stealing $260,000
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