Murder conviction scratched, man is free after 21 years
After 21 years in custody, a man whose murder conviction was overturned by the Indiana Supreme Court is free.
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Crews begin removing asbestos from courthouse in Anderson
Crews have started a long project to remove asbestos from a central Indiana courthouse.
Former bailiff in Muncie sues sheriff over his firing
A former central Indiana bailiff is suing the county’s sheriff, alleging that he was fired because he planned to run for sheriff.
Trial set to start in 9-year-old’s starvation death
Trial proceedings are set to begin in Terre Haute Monday for one of four adults charged in connection with a 9-year-old boy’s starvation death earlier this year.
Environmentalists sue to block US border wall with Mexico
Three advocacy groups sued the federal government Thursday to block construction of a border wall with Mexico, alleging that that Trump administration overstepped its authority by waiving environmental reviews and other laws.
South Dakota court rejects law aimed at online sales taxes
South Dakota's Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a law that would require out-of-state retailers to collect sales taxes on in-state purchases — a defeat the state expected and welcomed in a case that eventually could have national implications for e-commerce.
$70,000 settlement reached in Anderson housing lawsuit
A $70,000 settlement has been reached in a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination and sexual harassment by employees of the Anderson Housing Authority.
$70,000 settlement reached in Anderson housing lawsuit
A $70,000 settlement has been reached in a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination and sexual harassment by employees of the Anderson Housing Authority.
Judge says ‘shadow insurance’ documents can remain secret
An Iowa judge has ruled that the details of “shadow insurance” subsidiaries created by several life insurers can remain confidential.
Google hit with class action lawsuit over gender pay
Google faces a new lawsuit accusing it of gender-based pay discrimination. A lawyer representing three female former Google employees is seeking class action status for the claim.
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.
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.