Gov. Mike DeWine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent
The state declared execution unconstitutional in 1972, but reinstated capital punishment in 1981 under a law co-written by DeWine.
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Federal customs agents seize 1,578 fake World Cup items in Indianapolis
As soccer fans from around the world visit the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Indy have already been on the prowl for sales of fake merchandise.
After local missing teen case, Indiana congressman aims to expand Amber Alert guidelines
U.S. House Rep. Rudy Yakym is pursuing changes after a 17-year-old girl from his home state of Indiana went missing and was later found dead.
Toddler, mom living at Indiana Women’s Prison prepare for life on the outside
The Breann Leath Maternal Child Health Unit at the Indiana Women’s Prison can house up to 26 mother-and-child pairs, according to the Department of Correction.
Judge bars Alabama nitrogen gas execution, says method is unconstitutionally cruel
The issue seems likely bound for the U.S. Supreme Court, which so far has never ruled a state’s execution method to be unconstitutional.
Indiana’s toxicology department sees more cases but shorter turnarounds amid staff shakeups
The Indiana State Department of Toxicology saw an all-time high number of cases submitted for blood analysis in 2025.
Downtown Indy nightclub Patron Saint denied liquor license renewal
Police representatives lobbied against the nightclub, citing a double shooting and a fight involving an underage customer.
Central Indiana mayors to convene on public safety after Finkam’s call to action
The effort, officially named the Regional Mayors’ Public Safety Partnership Summit, will convene multiple times during the year.
High court upholds broad reading of SEC authority to recoup ill-gotten gains in fraud cases
The justices ruled against a man who was sentenced to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to selling unregistered securities as part of a scheme involving high-risk penny stocks.
Glenbrook Square shooting victim sues former mall owner, security provider
A mother and daughter were shopping at the Fort Wayne mall in May 2024 when a shooting incident broke out.
Indiana Supreme Court hears late warrant arguments in child porn case
Lawyers for a man convicted of child exploitation told the Indiana Supreme Court on Thursday that the evidence was obtained through an unlawfully late warrant.
Supreme Court rules for Black death row inmate from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury
Chief Justice John Roberts and the court’s three liberal justices joined with Justice Brett Kavanaugh in the 5-4 vote.
30 major fuel retailers under investigation for price gouging in Indiana
The Indiana attorney general’s office is formally investigating the retailers following consumer complaints about possible gouging after Gov. Mike Braun declared an energy emergency in April.
4 Indianapolis men sentenced to prison for drug operation in central Indiana
The convictions follow an investigation into their efforts to buy and sell fentanyl and methamphetamine out of at least four apartment properties in Indianapolis.
Judge declares a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial after jury deadlocks
Signs of a split jury emerged a few hours into their third day of deliberations, when they sent a note saying they couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict.
Investigators offering reward after all-terrain trackchairs stolen from Indiana state park
The battery-powered trackchairs, worth about $25,000 apiece, were purchased with a grant from the Lilly Endowment.
Six Indiana men sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
Six Indiana men were sentenced to federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl following separate investigations in March and April 2026, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana.
Noblesville moving forward with new $50M police station
The Noblesville City Council approved two resolutions on Tuesday as initial funding steps for the new 58,917-square-foot, two-story facility.
Woman who published book on grief after husband’s death to be sentenced for his murder
The trial was scheduled for five weeks but ended early when her legal team rested its case without calling any witnesses. The jury deliberated for just under three hours before finding her guilty of all counts.
Indiana regulators awaiting final federal marijuana action as lawmaker drafts legalization bill
State Sen. Mike Bohacek announced on Monday his plans to draft 2027 legislation that would legalize medical marijuana in Indiana and establish regulations governing its sale, distribution and use.