Execution moves forward as questions linger around Indiana’s lethal injection drugs
Gov. Mike Braun called pentobarbital “a very difficult drug to get,” but said the state expects to have more by October’s scheduled execution.
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An Indiana community bet on carbon capture. Trump is blocking it.
The administration’s cancellation of the $500 million grant for machinery to trap and bury the plant’s greenhouse gas left the staunchly Republican community stunned.
Athletes sue NCAA over redshirt rule in case that could cover thousands
The lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges the Indianapolis-based NCAA violates U.S. antitrust laws with how its redshirt rule covers playing time for athletes during five seasons of eligibility.
Federal judge orders search shakeup, not breakup, in Google monopoly case
The Justice Department’s antitrust chief, Gail Slater, hailed the decision as a “major win for the American people,” even though the agency didn’t get everything it sought.
Indiana attorney Zuckerberg sues Meta over accusations he’s impersonating Facebook founder
Indianapolis attorney Mark Zuckerberg is suing Meta for repeatedly shutting down his Facebook pages and claiming he impersonated the Facebook founder who shares his name.
Former finance director for Vanderburgh County prosecutor sentenced to federal prison for wire fraud
She was sentenced for stealing over $125,000 in public funds intended for community programs and nonprofit organizations.
Mexican national gets 19 years in prison after being caught with 10 pounds of meth
U.S. District Court Chief Judge Holly Brady sentenced Heriberto Martinez Contreras, 24, of Mexico, after he pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Indiana initiative supporting independent candidates launches
Nearly 44% of registered voters in Indiana are independents—compared with about 31% who are Republicans and 25% who are Democrats, according to recent data.
Crash victims’ families prepare to make what could be their final plea for Boeing’s prosecution
A federal judge in Texas is set to hear arguments on a U.S. government motion to dismiss a felony charge against Boeing.
Trump’s use of the National Guard during Los Angeles immigration protests is illegal, a judge says
The judge’s decision comes as Trump has discussed National Guard deployments in Democratic-led cities like Chicago, Baltimore and New York. He has already deployed the guard as part of his unprecedented law enforcement takeover in Washington, where he has direct legal control.
Public defender agency seeks to ease Indy residency requirement for employees
An almost 50-year-old requirement that Marion County employees live in Indianapolis is creating staffing problems for some city agencies, but councilors on the City-County Council’s Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee voted 6-5 against changing the rule.
High schoolers, law students take part in ‘Appeals on Wheels’ at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Students from across the state watched the Indiana Court of Appeals hear arguments Friday over whether police had probable cause to obtain a blood sample from an unconscious driver involved in a fatal crash.
Check-cashing scheme in Indiana, Oklahoma nets Honduran national 3+ years in prison
U.S. District Court Judge Philip Simon sentenced Ricardo Castro Murillo, 34, of Honduras, to 37 months in prison, followed by one year of supervised release, after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud in two cases.
State Sen. Mike Bohacek accepts plea deal in DUI case
Bohacek admitted to operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent of .15 or more
Mystery surrounds $1.2 billion Army contract to build huge detention tent camp in Texas desert
The contract for the project has been awarded to Acquisition Logistics LLC, a small business that has no listed experience running a correction facility.
Florida may lose $218M on empty ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as judge orders shutdown
The center may soon be completely empty as a judge upheld her decision late Wednesday ordering operations to wind down indefinitely.
State contractors who violate anti-DEI policies could face civil penalties
The Indiana attorney general, in coordination with Gov. Mike Braun’s administration, is reviewing all state contracts to ensure that they do not violate the state’s anti-DEI laws.
Fed official sues Trump over attempt to fire her, challenging his power over the independent agency
The lawsuit seeks an emergency injunction to block her firing and “confirm her status” as a member of the Fed’s governing board.
Indiana Supreme Court finalizes Oct. 10 execution date for Roy Lee Ward
The court rejected arguments that the state’s lethal injection process poses a constitutional risk and said Ward had not met the legal burden to reopen his case.
Indiana law enforcement training board to weigh request to decertify Dubois County sheriff
The development follows a monthslong Indiana State Police investigation into allegations of misconduct by Dubois County Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter.