Holcomb’s office unveils new tool to combat opioid epidemic
State officials unveiled a new tool Thursday that they believe will help combat Indiana’s opioid epidemic by making it easier for addicts to get drug treatment.
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Gov. Holcomb open to special session after chaotic finale
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is leaving open the possibility of calling lawmakers back to the Statehouse after this year’s legislative session descended into chaos Wednesday as bickering Republicans failed to take up some key bills.
Indiana white nationalist leader faces battery charges
A white nationalist arrested for physically harassing a woman protesting at a 2016 Donald Trump rally is accused of attacking his wife and her stepfather in the southern Indiana community of Paoli.
Blackford judge suspended for barring ex-clerk from courthouse
A Blackford County judge has been suspended without pay for six days for barring a county’s clerk from entering the courthouse in Hartford City.
Indiana lawmakers send final bills to Holcomb’s desk
Indiana’s legislative session descended into chaos in its final minutes as Republicans who dominate the Statehouse struggled to pass bills ahead of the midnight deadline Wednesday.
Bill letting Indiana ‘Dreamers’ get job licenses advances
A proposal that would lift a prohibition on young immigrants referred to as “Dreamers” from obtaining state professional licenses could soon be taken up by the full Indiana Legislature.
Frankfort woman gets 45 years in murder of great aunt, 96
A central Indiana woman has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for killing her 96-year-old great aunt.
Recovery home founder sentenced to 30 years in drug case
A woman who started a drug recovery home for women in southern Indiana has been sentenced to 30 years in prison on a drug-dealing charge that had languished in court since her 2013 arrest.
Indiana legislative session enters its final day
Indiana lawmakers entered the final day of the annual legislative session with a substantial amount of work left to do and a midnight deadline to get it done by.
Police face uncooperative witnesses after shooting wounds 6
South Bend police officials say their investigation into a shooting that left six people wounded at a weekend party has been hampered by uncooperative witnesses.
Hill supports Sessions’ fight against ‘sanctuary state laws’
Indiana Attorney Curtis Hill on Friday joined U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions in the Trump administration’s ongoing legal battle with California over immigration and so-called sanctuary cities and states.
Holcomb seeks $5 million to boost school security
Indiana’s governor has asked legislators to approve a $5 million boost for a state grant program aimed at helping improve school security.
Rokita skipping televised Indiana GOP Senate debate
U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita has decided to skip a televised debate planned for next month with the two other candidates seeking the Republican U.S. Senate nomination.
Indiana Legislature taking pass on steps wooing Amazon
Indiana lawmakers are poised to wrap up this year’s legislative session without taking action to boost the chances of Indianapolis luring Amazon’s second headquarters and its tempting promise of 50,000 high-paying jobs.
Indiana shaking off outdated, male-only references in laws
A measure that would clean up archaic words and male-only references in Indiana’s laws has been approved by the Legislature and is on its way to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s desk.
Self-promoting ‘Pharma Bro’ sentenced to prison in fraud
Martin Shrkeli, the smirking “Pharma Bro” vilified for jacking up the price of a lifesaving drug, was sentenced Friday to seven years in prison for defrauding investors in two failed hedge funds.
South Bend settles excessive force lawsuit for $15K
The city of South Bend agreed to pay a man $15,000 to end a federal lawsuit alleging that a police officer used excessive force while arresting him during a 2014 traffic stop.
Henryville woman gets 15 years after fatal crash
A judge has sentenced a southern Indiana woman to 15 years in prison on charges she was high on drugs when her SUV collided with a freight train, killing her two young children.
Goshen man gets 130 years for killing 2 Michigan brothers
A judge has sentenced a northern Indiana man to the maximum 130 years in prison for the fatal shootings of two Michigan brothers.
Bill aims to remedy Indiana’s teacher shortage
A new bill aims to remedy Indiana’s teaching shortage by allowing public schools to fill up to 10 percent of their teaching staff with unlicensed teachers.