Mayor Joe Hogsett appoints 27-year veteran as Indy’s first female police chief
She replaces outgoing Chief Chris Bailey, who announced earlier this month that he would leave the role to become Hogsett’s chief deputy mayor.
Latest News
Articles
3 months after rapidly scheduled arguments, the Supreme Court has yet to decide on Trump’s tariffs
Several Supreme Court practitioners and law professors scoffed at the idea the justices are dragging their feet on tariffs, putting off a potentially uncomfortable ruling against President Donald Trump.
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears launches reelection bid
Speaking to reporters Tuesday, the Indianapolis Democrat remained coy about the prospect of a potential mayoral run in 2027.
Tort reform effort clears House committee, but without Uber protections
Under the original bill, individuals would have been prohibited from suing ride-hailing companies for damages caused by a driver’s behavior, even including sexual assault against a passenger.
TikTok settles as social media giants face landmark trial over youth addiction claims
The social video platform was one of three companies — along with Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube — facing claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Rensselaer doctor’s medical license revoked
The doctor’s license was revoked by the Indiana Medical Licensing Board following an eight-hour hearing in which it considered allegations that he facilitated an unlawful abortion, engaged in sexual contact with patients and improperly prescribed controlled substances.
Judge orders ICE chief to appear in court to explain why detainees have been denied due process
Immigration agents remained active Tuesday across the Twin Cities region, and it was unclear if officials had changed tactics as the White House has shifted its tone toward state and city leaders.
Bill to update Indiana’s judicial security framework passes in the Senate
Senate Bill 291 would replace the existing Supreme Court Sheriff model with a Supreme Court Marshal and Court of Appeals Marshal system.
Immigration enforcement bill clears Indiana Senate amid national ICE controversy
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said the proposal remains “toothless.”
Braun appoints 3 former deputy prosecuting attorneys to fill judicial vacancies
Gov. Mike Braun’s appointees will take roles in Howard and Tippecanoe counties and in West Lafayette.
Bill narrowing post-conviction proceedings stalled in committee despite AG Rokita’s support
House Bill 1314 would narrow the opportunities for incarcerated individuals to petition for post-conviction relief but doesn’t appear poised to make it out of committee by Tuesday’s deadline.
Special judge appointed in cases against defendants accused of shooting Tippecanoe County judge
Tippecanoe Superior Court 2, over which Judge Steven Meyer presides, has also received a temporary appointment.
Some federal, state courts and clerk’s offices closed Monday due to winter storm
As of late Monday morning, more than half the state remained under a travel warning, the highest level of local travel advisory which restricts travel to emergency management workers only.
A federal judge is set to hear arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after fatal shootings
The lawsuit asks a U.S. District judge to order a reduction in the number of federal law enforcement officers and agents in Minnesota back to the level before the surge and to limit the scope of the enforcement operation, dubbed Operation Metro Surge.
Parents say teens are addicted to social media. Now, a jury will decide.
The trial will put the spotlight on an emerging debate within the mental health field about the connection between social media and climbing teen rates of depression, anxiety and suicide ideation.
Shooting of Tippecanoe County judge was gang-related hit, authorities say
The man accused of shooting the judge and his wife was closely tied to a high-ranking gang member who was scheduled to stand trial before the judge just two days after the shooting, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Loss of best friend spurs Indiana native to lobby Congress for improvements
The Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act was first introduced at the end of the 2024 congressional session with the intent of spreading the word about the issue in preparation for the current session.
New habeas corpus strategy is freeing some immigrant detainees
Attorneys are using it as a fast-pass ticket to seek a district court order that forces immigration judges to grant detainees a bond hearing or order their release.
Indiana chief justice hosts security webinar for judges in aftermath of Tippecanoe County shooting
Nearly 200 judges participated in a 30-minute webinar with Chief Justice Loretta Rush and a security expert.
Indiana bail amendment advances toward November ballot
The proposed constitutional change would let Hoosiers decide if judges should have more authority to deny bail.