Some landowners fighting planned Wabash River Trail
Some northern Indiana landowners are opposing plans to build a 33-mile recreational trail along the Wabash River.
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Supreme Court rejects appeal of Muncie man convicted in infant son’s death
Indiana’s Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a Muncie man sentenced to 72 years in prison for causing the death of his infant son.
New Indiana prison program training women to weld
The Indiana Department of Correction is launching a new program, training women who will soon be released from prison how to weld.
Court considering charges in 1980 police officer death
A state appeals court is considering whether to throw out the case against a northwestern Indiana man facing murder and other charges in connection with the 1980 shooting death of a police officer killed while working a private security job.
Indiana’s struggling child welfare system to test Holcomb
Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb has remained largely silent as children’s advocates, including a member of his own Cabinet, say bean counting by his administration has starved Indiana’s child welfare agency amid a soaring number of cases fueled by the opioid epidemic.
Indiana Supreme Court considers eavesdropping case
The Indiana Supreme Court has taken up an eavesdropping case that could result in a new state standard to determine when prosecutorial misconduct is so egregious that a criminal suspect can no longer be made to stand trial.
Former US attorneys, GOP officials defend Mueller
More than 40 former U.S. attorneys and Republican and conservative officials are pushing back against efforts to discredit the special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Family sues Muncie funeral home, alleging botched funeral
The children of an Indiana woman are suing a Muncie funeral home, alleging that her remains and funeral arrangements were mishandled.
Pre-trial hearing postponed for Hammond bombing suspect
A federal magistrate has postponed the pre-trial hearing of a northwestern Indiana man charged in a pipe bomb explosion at a post office.
1 of 2 girls accused in Slender Man stabbing to be sentenced
One of two Wisconsin girls who attempted to kill a classmate to win favor with a fictional horror character named Slender Man will find out Thursday how long she will spend in a mental hospital.
Gymnast McKayla Maroney says settlement covered up sex abuse
Olympic gold medalist McKayla Maroney was forced to sign a confidential settlement with the group that trains U.S. Olympic gymnasts to keep allegations that she was sexually abused by team doctor Larry Nassar a secret, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
Urban killings rise in clusters, even as cities grow safer
When she started an urban farm in one of Indianapolis’ roughest neighborhoods, retired chemist Aster Bekele wanted to teach at-risk kids how to garden, and maybe sneak in a little science.
Couple charged in hit-and-run that killed 3
A northern Indiana woman and her husband were charged Tuesday in an August hit-and-run that killed two children and an adult.
Anderson settles lawsuit by workers fired by mayor in 2012
The city of Anderson and eight former employees have reached a settlement over their firings in 2012.
Man accused of killing doctor appears in court
A judge has entered a not guilty plea for an 18-year-old charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an Indiana University doctor and educator.
13 states sue to stop cage free eggs law in Mass.
Massachusetts is being sued by 13 other states that claim a voter-approved law to ban the sale of eggs and other food products from farm animals that are confined in overly restrictive cages is unconstitutional.
Federal judge retires as he faces accusations
The sexual misconduct allegations that have cut a swath through Congress brought down a prominent member of the judicial branch Monday with the resignation of Alex Kozinski, a federal appeals court judge known for his blunt and colorful legal opinions.
$4.2M deal for Indy justice center land
The city of Indianapolis has reached a $4.2 million deal to buy and lease land for a new $572 million criminal justice center.
Child welfare chief pens scathing resignation letter
The director of Indiana’s child welfare agency says she’s quitting because Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration has hurt her ability to protect children.
Marker installed to honor slain deputy
The widow of a slain Indiana sheriff’s deputy has helped unveil a historical marker that describes how he died while on duty in Howard County.