Human trafficking prevention training to be held Tuesday
A “train the trainer” event Tuesday aims to provide tools to increase youth awareness of human trafficking and sexual exploitation crimes.
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Government’s legal error requires another look at convictions
The United States government conceded on appeal that its treatment of vehicle titles and license plates as “property” from the perspective of Indiana in order to convict defendants of conspiracy to commit mail or wire fraud was a legal error. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the convictions but did not foreclose the possibility of retrial.
New Indiana state senator sued by ex-employer
A newly elected Indiana state senator is being sued by his stepmother's company over allegations that he misspent about $55,000 on himself.
Former US attorney running for Indianapolis mayor
Former U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett invoked the spirit of the late Robert Kennedy Wednesday when he announced he's seeking the Democratic nomination for mayor of Indianapolis.
US Supreme Court weighs state tax authority
The Supreme Court of the United States on Wednesday considered placing new limits on how states can assess income tax on money that residents earn across state lines.
OneAmerica pays $800K over fraud orchestrated by ex-employee
OneAmerica Securities Inc. has agreed to pay the state $805,000 to settle allegations it failed to supervise a former employee who helped orchestrate an $8.9 million Ponzi scheme in Ohio, Kentucky and southeastern Indiana.
Ex-US attorney expected to announce mayoral bid
Former U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett is hours away from an announcement at which he's expected to launch his bid for Indianapolis mayor.
Oral argument set for ex-Indiana elections chief
The next step in former Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White's fight to overturn his voter fraud conviction is set for next month.
Lawsuit aims to halt Eagle Creek Park deer hunt
A lawsuit filed by a longtime user of Indianapolis’ Eagle Creek Park seeks to stop the “illegal hunting and senseless slaughter of white-tailed deer” planned later this month in the municipal park.
Indiana high court suggests mediation in IBM case
The Indiana Supreme Court is asking attorneys for the state and IBM Corp. to consider mediation to settle their dispute over IBM's failed attempt to privatize Indiana's welfare services.
Governor declares November Adoption Awareness Month
Gov. Mike Pence has issued a proclamation declaring November as Adoption Awareness Month in Indiana.
Former township CFO pleads guilty in public theft case
A former chief financial officer for Center Township in Indianapolis plans to plead guilty to federal public corruption charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Thursday afternoon.
Big GOP wins create questions for Indiana Democrats
Indiana Democrats are looking for places to rebuild after an election drubbing that saw Republicans capture all three statewide offices on the ballot, build on an already overwhelming supermajority in the state Senate and protect their supermajority in the House.
Attorney: Candidate’s arrest politically motivated
An attorney says the Election Day arrest of a central Indiana town council candidate was politically motivated.
Grassroots group challenges jail plan, wants focus on jobs
A grassroots, church-based organization is trying to stir up voter interest in Marion County’s plan for a new criminal justice complex and questioning the need to expand jail capacity.
Republicans try to preserve Indiana dominance
Indiana Republicans spent more than a decade building a strong grip on Indiana's state offices, and voters headed to the polls Tuesday to decide whether they should maintain that hold.
Group challenges Marion County Criminal Justice Complex bed plan
A grassroots, church-based organization is trying to stir up voter interest in Marion County’s plan for a new criminal justice complex and questioning the need to expand jail capacity.
Attorney: reasoned discourse needed in Internet age
Wabash College grad David Kendall returns to alma mater as the keynote speaker at the school’s Public Discourse Summit.
Second chance law needs a second look
Attorneys say Indiana’s expungement law still has issues that the Legislature needs to fix.
Indiana’s high court hears IBM welfare case
Indiana's Supreme Court justices grilled attorneys for the state and IBM Corp. on Thursday about the company's failed attempt to privatize Indiana's welfare services, which prompted the state to cancel IBM's $1.3 billion state contract less than three years into the 10-year deal.