Supreme Court greenlights driver rights in rental car case
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that people who borrow rental cars from friends or family are generally entitled to the same protections against police searches as the authorized driver.
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Indiana Senate Republicans pick Bray to lead after special session
Indiana Senate Republicans selected a new leader to replace outgoing President Pro Temp David Long. The decision came after lawmakers concluded a one-day special session by sending a handful of bills to Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Supreme Court rules for inmate whose lawyer conceded guilt
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a lawyer for a criminal defendant cannot override his client’s wish to maintain his innocence at trial, even if the lawyer’s aim is to avoid a death sentence.
Supreme Court makes legal sports betting a possibility
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal law Monday that bars gambling on football, basketball, baseball and other sports in most states, giving states the go-ahead to legalize betting on sports. Indiana was among the states pushing for the decision.
Giuliani cautions no Trump-Russia interview decision soon
President Donald Trump and his lawyers likely won’t decide whether he will answer questions from Russia probe investigators until after his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un next month, according to the president’s legal team.
Gary man seeks to block statement on robbery before cop’s slaying
A Gary man wants to suppress a statement he made nearly 40 years ago about his alleged involvement in a 1980 armed robbery that led to a police officer’s fatal shooting.
Companies propose immigration detention centers for Midwest
Companies and local governments have proposed building new immigration detention centers in Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois and Indiana, responding to a request from Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials stepping up arrests in the center of the country.
Hamilton County man charged in killing of 3-legged deer
A Hamilton County man is facing charges for allegedly shooting a three-legged doe that other hunters had agreed to spare.
Indiana lawmakers returning to clean up session’s mess
Indiana lawmakers will be back at the Statehouse on Monday for a special session called to take action on a handful of bills that died in March when the year’s regular legislative session came to a chaotic close.
Indiana high court won’t rehear landmark beach rights case
The Indiana Supreme Court has denied rehearing in its landmark ruling that Lake Michigan’s shoreline is open to all and property owners can’t exercise exclusive control of the beach between their homes and the water.
2 Indianapolis officers cleared in Aaron Bailey shooting death
The Indianapolis Civilian Police Merit Board has cleared two Indianapolis officers of wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of unarmed black motorist Aaron Bailey following a pursuit.
In Elkhart, Trump urges GOP to mobilize for 2018 midterms
Embracing his role as party leader, President Donald Trump issued a stern warning at an Elkhart rally Thursday that Democrats would disrupt the economic progress of his administration, imploring Republicans to mobilize during the 2018 midterm elections.
Evansville man sentenced to 15 years in death of infant son
An Evansville man has been sentenced to 15 years after authorities say he dropped his infant son, who died a few days later.
New Albany man convicted in friend’s killing, acquitted of arson charge
A New Albany man has been convicted of killing a friend who prosecutors said was tortured and fatally beaten in his home.
No charges in Indiana day care attack that hurt 1-year-old
A prosecutor won’t file charges in an attack at an Indianapolis day care that left a 1-year-old boy’s lips and face scratched and swollen.
Texas suit could speed DACA’s path to Supreme Court
Three judges have ordered the Trump administration to continue a program that has shielded hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation. Now, a lawsuit filed last week in Texas seeks to shut down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and may create a legal clash that could speed the issue’s path to the Supreme Court.
Insight or influence? Trump attorney’s business scrutinized
Already under investigation for a payment to a porn star, President Donald Trump’s longtime personal attorney is facing intensifying legal and ethical scrutiny for selling his Trump World experience and views at a hefty price to companies that sought “insight” into the new president.
Republican immigration moderates say they’ll force House votes
Republican lawmakers with moderate views on immigration defied party leaders and took steps Wednesday toward forcing election-year House votes on the issue, and a leader of the group said they had enough support to succeed.
County wants U.S. Supreme Court to hear church grants case
A New Jersey county wants the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that bars a longstanding practice of giving public historic preservation grants to churches.
EPA finds more lead contamination in Hammond, Whiting
The Environmental Protection Agency has discovered more lead contamination in northwestern Indiana. Soil samples collected since October have revealed more than two dozen contaminated yards in Hammond and Whiting, the Chicago Tribune reported.