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STATEWIDE — Indiana has reported 145 measles cases in 2026, with infections recorded in 21 counties, as a physician warns that declining confidence in vaccines could leave more people vulnerable to a disease that can cause serious complications. Indiana Government Dr. Larry Bucshon, a physician and former Indiana congressman, says some people underestimate measles because […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Helping Veterans and Families of Indiana (HVAF) is coming back stronger after a fire displaced dozen. “I had pretty much given up on myself, and I had nowhere to turn and they took me with arms wide open,” said Army veteran, Matthew King. As an American flag waves in the wind, Army veteran […]
Following the midterm election results, Pi Sigma Alpha, Purdue's Political Science Honor Society, hosted a panel featuring three Purdue professors and their opinions. The first professor to speak was Mollie Cohen, a political science professor at Purdue whose academic focus is in Latin American politics. She responded to a question regarding how classes can help students understand what happened on Election Day.
STATEWIDE — Indiana is making progress in helping students prepare for their careers, according to a new Strada Education report. Officials said the Hoosier state is one of five states to reach the advanced level in career coaching for bachelor’s students. “There’s a lot of emphasis from a policy standpoint with Secretary of Education Katie […]
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Political maneuverings by Indiana leaders could raise costs for AES Indiana and the electricity customers they seek to aid, the utility’s representatives are warning in testimony to state regulators. They maintain that neither a BlackRock-backed buyout of parent company AES nor a Google data center planned for central Indiana will impact a […]
New Director Jennifer Dorfmeyer acknowledged continued challenges for the agency but shared progress and goals with lawmakers.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – Indiana Republicans are preparing for another change at the top of their state party organization, as Chair Lana Keesling has resigned and Governor Mike Braun begins working with party leaders to find her permanent replacement. Keesling announced her departure Thursday. State Republican Vice Chair...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO) — Indiana Governor Mike Braun is highlighting a state workforce training program that is helping utility workers earn higher wages while giving businesses tools to retain skilled employees. The Power Up Employer Training Grant, launched last year, allows participating businesses to receive reimbursements of up to...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Veterans Day Council of Indianapolis spent Veterans Day hosting a special ceremony at the Indiana War Memorial. This is now the 55th year for the city’s Veterans Day ceremony, bringing together veterans and their families from all across the state. “Thank you to every veteran here today and across our state. […]
In preparation for winter preparedness week, INDOT West Central announced it has equipped over 150 trucks, 280 drivers, and 24,000 tons of salt to maintain 144 regional snow routes.
University of Indianapolis political scientist Dr. Laura Wilson said last week’s election results show voters were dissatisfied with the direction of the country and willing to vote against incumbents at both the national and state levels. Wilson spoke with Indy Politics a week after Election Day. Democrats retook control...
On behalf of the Indiana 15 Regional Planning Commission in Ferdinand, Nathan Held accepted the Accelerating Economic Development award at the Indiana Metropolitan Planning Organization(MPO) and Indiana Association of Regional Councils (IARC) conference. Indiana 15 received this award for its role and initiative in establishing the Indiana First READI region.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - Educator, wife, mom: those are all words Natasha Baker would use to describe herself. A new one has been added to the list after last week’s election: Senator-elect of District 22. Right now, she’s using her background as an educator to teach constituents about...
Garten is poised to replace the outgoing Senate leader, State Sen. Rod Bray (R-Martinsville), next week. However, it's unclear if his re-election bid was successful.
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis is home to the nation’s largest acreage dedicated to honoring military veterans, a distinction that often surprises even local residents. The Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District encompasses 25 acres in downtown Indianapolis and ranks first nationally in land devoted to veterans’ memorials, second only to Washington, D.C., in total number of […]
Indiana has a brand new political party after election day. The Lincoln Party, championed by secretary of state candidate Greg Ballard, won nearly 4% of the vote, granting them ballot access for the next four years. Party leadership says they will run high-quality candidates in races they feel can be...
The holiday season is getting brighter at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center. Christmas Nights of Lights, presented by Fifth Third Bank, is open nightly through Dec. 31, 2026, with more than one million LED lights synchronized to holiday music. Families drive the 2.1-mile route at their own pace and take in the sights and sounds of Christmas from the comfort of their own vehicle.
AURORA – Indiana Governor Mike Braun continues to accelerate housing affordability and availability through the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). In Southeast Indiana, local and regional officials earlier this week broke ground on Lighthouse Landing, a new riverfront residential development in Aurora that will create more opportunities for Hoosiers in Dearborn County and the surrounding region.
Portage High School in Indiana is preparing to install a student-operated vending machine designed to provide hands-on business experience, according to a Post-Tribune report. The Portage Township School Board approved the donation of a $1,000 machine from the school's Academic Booster Club to its Work-Based Learning Club. Students will be responsible for learning inventory management, purchasing, stocking, cash handling and financial recordkeeping as part of the educational initiative.
Northern Indiana road crews prepare for first snowfall of the season
