Panel: Former administrator hired aunt, sister, stepdaughter
An ethics panel found Thursday that a former state administrator violated Indiana’s nepotism law by hiring three relatives to work at her agency.
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Messer, Rokita slam Donnelly over other senators’ religion comments
Two Republican congressmen seeking to unseat Sen. Joe Donnelly have criticized his response to fellow Democratic senators’ questioning of an Indiana judicial nominee that focused on her Catholic faith.
Law allowing marijuana-derived oil spurs Indiana crackdown
A new Indiana law that allows people with certain types of epilepsy to use a marijuana-derived oil for treatment has spurred a statewide crackdown, making it more difficult for those seeking the product to obtain it.
Indiana man enters plea in attack on Michigan state trooper
An Indiana man accused in an attack on a Michigan State Police trooper has reached a plea agreement in the case.
Law allowing marijuana-derived oil spurred Indiana crackdown
A new Indiana law that allows people with certain types of epilepsy to use a marijuana-derived oil for treatment spurred a statewide crackdown which made it more difficult for those seeking the product to obtain it.
Lawsuit targets searches of electronic devices at US border
A federal lawsuit filed Wednesday claims the U.S. government's growing practice of searching laptops and cellphones at the border is unconstitutional because electronic devices now carry troves of private personal and business information.
2 retirees banned from Muncie schools settle with district
Two retired educators who sued Muncie Community Schools for banning them from school property after they criticized the district have reached settlements lifting the ban and awarding each of them $15,000.
Man suspected of planning terrorism sentenced to prison
An Indianapolis-area man who authorities say was suspected of planning an act of domestic terrorism has been sentenced to more than three years in prison.
Suicide of teen who made sex video shows dilemma for schools
The suicide of an honor-roll student underscored a dilemma for schools when confronting students suspected of recording and sharing sexual images: Should school officials wait until parents arrive to pose questions and search cellphones for illicit photos or video? Or do they, as de facto parents, have the authority to investigate crimes that might include child pornography?
October trial set for man accused of killing college student
A southern Indiana judge has set an October trial for a man accused of killing a college student who was his ex-girlfriend.
Indiana officials consider ridding of handgun carry licenses
Indiana police officials say a proposal to eliminate the state's handgun carry license requirement for civilians could result in a loss of revenue.
Woman convicted in boy’s death appeals to Indiana high court
A northern Indiana woman wants the state Supreme Court to review her conviction in the 2014 death of a toddler she was babysitting.
Delayed Minnesota lawsuit against Syngenta heads to trial
A test lawsuit goes to trial in Minneapolis Monday against Swiss agribusiness giant Syngenta for introducing a genetically-engineered corn variety before China approved it for imports.
IDEM may ditch newspaper ads for online notices
Indiana may stop buying newspaper advertising to announce air pollution permits sought by businesses and industry and rely instead on online notices.
EPA urged to expand testing around South Bend Superfund site
South Bend residents who live near a former hazardous waste dump want federal officials to expand their planned soil testing around homes in the northern Indiana city.
Court blocks Seattle law letting Uber, Lyft drivers unionize
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked Seattle’s first-in-the-nation law allowing drivers of ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft to unionize over pay and working conditions.
Man charged in Indiana school threats to remain in custody
A California man charged with making online threats to blow up two suburban Indianapolis high schools will remain jailed while the case proceeds.
Man accused in Indiana school threats indicted on 26 counts
A federal grand jury in Indianapolis has returned a 26-count indictment against a California man charged with making online threats to blow up two suburban Indianapolis high schools.
Indianapolis man charged in officer’s death seeks trial move
An Indianapolis man accused of fatally shooting a police officer who was trying to help him following a car crash wants his trial moved out of Marion County.
Sheriff: Prisoners who once went to state creating problems
A sheriff says jail disturbances like one that injured three officers have become more common now that counties are housing prisoners that formerly went to the Indiana Department of Correction.