European, American students converge on Purdue’s campus for annual civic education program
The program was established by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in 2006 to mark Benjamin Franklin’s 300th birthday.
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Indiana Supreme Court sets tentative execution date for death row inmate Roy Lee Ward
Questions remain about whether the state will have access to the execution drugs needed for an Oct. 10 execution date.
Property tax case argued before the Indiana Supreme Court has major implications
Local governments could lose significant property tax revenue under a case heard by the Indiana Supreme Court Thursday about how much land falls under the state’s 1% tax cap for homesteads.
Indiana taxpayers pay nearly $500K for Rokita’s disciplinary defense
The state paid four law firms between 2022 and 2025 to represent Attorney General Todd Rokita in at least six separate matters before the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission.
Indiana Supreme Court allows case against TikTok to go forward
The decision clears the way for Attorney General Todd Rokita to proceed with his lawsuits against the popular, short-form video app, accusing it of violating Indiana’s Deceptive Consumer Sales Act.
Hoosier can’t sue BMV for damages related to agency error
The ruling, written by Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush, said the General Assembly created a material error review process to correct inaccurate driving records — without awarding damages.
Indiana Supreme Court rules Illinois man not required to register as lifetime sex offender
In an opinion written by Justice Christopher Goff, the high court found that because appellant Gage Peters is not currently required to register in another jurisdiction, he does not need to register as a sex or violent offender in Indiana.
Indiana Supreme Court withdraws case from Marion County judge for failing to timely rule on motions
The Indiana Supreme Court withdrew a case from a Marion Superior Court judge after he failed to rule on several of the lawsuit’s motions in a timely manner.
State’s high court sets date to hear USA Track & Field’s appeal of Olympian’s lawsuit
The Indiana Court of Appeals allowed heptathlon athlete Taliyah Brooks’ amended complaint to move forward, but Indianapolis-based USA Track & Field has appealed that decision to the Indiana Supreme Court.
State’s high court to hear arguments on double jeopardy, right to appeal
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear the two separate cases on June 18 in its Statehouse courtroom.
Indiana Supreme Court hears dispute over bush obstruction at rural intersection
Indiana Supreme Court justices heard arguments in a case that could change who has the duty of care — private property owners or county officials — for visual obstructions at rural intersections.
Allen County accepting applicants for upcoming judicial vacancy
The Indiana Supreme Court announced a vacancy on the Allen Superior Court in the court’s family relations division will occur on Sept. 23, when Judge Andrea Trevino retires.
State’s high court to hear arguments over Monroe County recycling facility, bushy landscaping
Oral arguments will be heard June 5 in the Indiana Supreme Court room in the Statehouse.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear arguments in state’s lawsuits against TikTok
Oral arguments are set for June 4 in a case involving the state’s two civil lawsuits against TikTok, including allegations that the social media company violated Indiana’s Deceptive Consumer Sales Act.
Indiana celebrates 66 new attorneys in bar admission ceremony
Sixty-six new attorneys were admitted to the Indiana bar on Tuesday during a ceremony at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis.
Back to school: Indiana Supreme Court Justice Goff earns LLM from Duke University
Goff’s thesis focuses on the justice system and behavioral health systems, particularly as they relate to substance abuse and mental health.
State executes death row inmate Benjamin Ritchie for fatal shooting of police officer
Death row inmate Benjamin Ritchie was executed by lethal injection shortly after midnight Tuesday at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, according to Department of Correction officials.
Indiana set to execute man who killed officer; family ‘needs closure,’ but lawyers say it’s unjust
Nearly 25 years after the killing, the state is hours away from carrying out Benjamin Ritchie’s death sentence. He’s scheduled to be executed by lethal injection just after midnight Tuesday.
Indiana Supreme Court bolsters individual rights in mental health commitment cases
The court ruled that the appeals of expired mental health commitments are not moot if any potential collateral consequences remain.
Tippecanoe County judge appointed to state commercial court
He is the 11th judge to be appointed to Indiana’s commercial courts. Other commercial court judges are located in Allen, Floyd, Elkhart, Hamilton, Lake, Madison, Marion, St. Joseph, Vanderburgh and Vigo counties.