EPA accuses Kokomo glass plant of violating Clean Air Act
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accusing an Indiana art glass manufacturer of violating federal clean-air standards and emitting elevated amounts of potentially toxic materials.
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FDA brings e-cigarettes under federal authority
Hundreds of electronic cigarette brands will have to undergo federal review to stay on the market under new rules that have the potential to upend a multi-billion dollar industry attempting to position itself as an alternative to traditional cigarettes.
Former Indianapolis coach to plead guilty to enticement
Court documents say a former Indianapolis high school boys' basketball coach has agreed to plead guilty to trying to entice a 15-year-old student to have sex with him.
Lawyer: Law protects 911 caller in Prince death
A Minneapolis attorney says he believes Minnesota law would protect a California man from any potential charges related to Prince's death.
Court grants Brady extension to appeal ‘Deflategate’ decision
Tom Brady's lawyers will get another two weeks to appeal his "Deflategate" suspension.
Judge sets hearing on bid to block new Indiana abortion law
A federal judge has set a hearing to consider Planned Parenthood's bid to block a new Indiana law that bans abortions sought because of genetic abnormalities.
University of Louisville students’ lawsuit against escort dismissed
A Louisville judge has dismissed a lawsuit by University of Louisville students filed against Katina Powell that said the escort's book allegations of sex parties at the men's basketball players' dormitory had devalued their education.
Many Indiana counties see strong voter turnout for primary
Indiana steps into the national spotlight Tuesday with a primary election that could play a significant role in deciding Republican and Democratic presidential contests, as well as a spirited Senate GOP primary election and crowded races for Republican nominations in two U.S. House districts.
Prosecutor: Evidence speaks for 10 LA ‘Grim Sleeper’ victims
Arguments continued Tuesday in the case of a Los Angeles man prosecutors believe is the “Grim Sleeper,” charged with 10 deaths of African-American women and suspected in an untold number more.
Top NY court upholds conviction for illegal knife
New York’s highest court on Tuesday upheld a driver’s conviction for illegal possession for a gravity knife, rejecting arguments that he didn’t know the folding knife he used for work could open with a flick of the wrist.
Man pleads guilty in drunken driving death of Muncie teen
A central Indiana man has pleaded guilty in a fatal drunk driving case in which he killed a Muncie teenager when he slammed into his motor scooter last summer.
Ball State police still face excessive force lawsuit
A federal judge’s recent ruling means Ball State University will have to settle or defend itself at trial in a two-year-old civil rights lawsuit filed by a hip-hop artist.
Supreme Court won’t review appeal from POM juices
The U.S. Supreme Court is leaving in place a court ruling that found advertising claims of the health benefits of POM Wonderful juices were deceptive.
Southwestern Indiana county’s tactic targets youth gun cases
Juvenile court officials in one southwestern Indiana county are overhauling their probation services to address a rapidly growing number of gun-related crimes among youths.
High court to hear patent fight over adult diapers
The Supreme Court of the United States will resolve a patent dispute between companies that make adult diapers.
Supreme Court won’t block Texas voter ID law for now
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal to stop Texas from enforcing its challenged voter ID law. But the court said it could revisit the issue as the November elections approach.
Nebraska, Oklahoma join suit to halt Colorado marijuana law
Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson and his counterpart in Oklahoma are joining a lawsuit aimed at halting legal marijuana in Colorado.
Appeals court to hear ex-Subway pitchman’s appeal May 20
A federal appeals court in Chicago has set a May hearing for former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle's appeal of his more than 15-year sentence in a child sex abuse and pornography case.
Wayne County prosecutor creates drug treatment program
An eastern Indiana prosecutor is starting a new treatment program for drug offenders that he hopes will end the cycle of addiction.
Central Indiana school principal charged with not reporting
A prosecutor has charged a central Indiana school principal with misdemeanor failure to report for waiting 17 days to report rumors an employee sent naked photos of herself to students.