Indy man sentenced for federal crimes, including stealing $1.2M in checks
Derrick Barbour, 28, also was sentenced for possession of a machine gun and having keys that opened U.S. Postal Service blue collection boxes.
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Rochester man sentenced to over 12 years in prison after meth bust
U.S. District Court Judge Damon Leichty sentenced Solomon Newcomb, 30, after he pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine.
Three finalists selected for Allen Superior Court vacancy
Gov. Mike Braun now has 60 days to appoint one of the finalists to fill the position of Judge Andrea Trevino, who will retire Sept. 23.
Indiana State Police, FBI make arrest in 1993 Gibson County murder
Authorities said new DNA analysis helped connect Timothy R. Farber, 61, of Evansville, to the murder.
Appeals court finds Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship unconstitutional, upholds block
It marks the first time a federal appeals court has weighed in and brings the issue one step closer to coming back quickly before the Supreme Court.
Columbia University agrees to pay more than $220M in deal with Trump to restore federal funding
The Ivy League school will pay a $200 million settlement over three years. It will also pay $21 million to resolve alleged civil rights violations against Jewish employees that occurred following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.
Three Indiana men sentenced to over 20 years for being part of drug trafficking ring
The drug trafficking operation based out of Mexico distributed across a wide swath of Indiana, authorities said.
Ernst & Young set to move offices to Bottleworks
The accounting and financial services firm is moving its Indianapolis office from Monument Circle, where it has been located since the turn of the century.
Indianapolis CPA sentenced to federal prison for defrauding IRS of at least $2.5M
Jason L. Crace entered a guilty plea for assisting in the preparation of false tax returns on behalf of clients who participated in an illegal tax shelter.
Former Martinsville council member’s law license suspended after theft guilty pleas
The Indiana Supreme Court issued an order Tuesday, immediately suspending the law license of James Wisco.
Senate considering nomination of ex-Trump defense lawyer for lifetime appointment to appeals court
Emil Bove’s nomination has come under intense scrutiny from Democrats after a fired Justice Department lawyer said he suggested the Trump administration may need to ignore judicial commands — a claim Bove denies.
Appeals court won’t reinstate AP access to presidential events
The decision doesn’t end AP’s case, but it does allow the White House to continue its control over media access to President Donald Trump.
UN’s top court says failing to protect planet from climate change could violate international law
The court also said countries harmed by climate change could be entitled to reparations for the damage they have suffered from rising global temperatures.
Gary man gets 40 years in prison for murder, drug dealing convictions
U.S. District Court Judge Philip Simon sentenced Taquan Clarke, 31, for using a firearm to commit murder and conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine.
Hoosier woman sentenced for her role in nearly $1M in financial aid fraud
Reina Isom, 47, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison and ordered to pay restitution. Authorities say her crimes occurred while she was living in Muncie.
Delphi killer Richard Allen transferred to Oklahoma facility
Richard Allen, the man convicted of killing two teenage girls in Delphi in 2017, has been transferred from Indiana to Oklahoma. The Indiana Department of Correction declined to provide a reason for the move.
Open government group launching public access hotline, hopes to ease PAC workload
The pilot project is operated by the Indiana Coalition for Open Government. The volunteer-staffed hotline will formally launch Aug. 1 but is already open for calls.
Lawsuit challenges restrictions on Head Start for kids in the US illegally
A coalition of 21 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the Trump administration’s restrictions.
Trump’s former lawyer Alina Habba faces uncertain future as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor
The president nominated Alina Habba for the position pending Senate confirmation, but the state’s two Democratic U.S. senators, Cory Booker and Andy Kim signaled their opposition to her appointment.
Indiana SAT scores tick up slightly but still trail college-ready goals
More than 81,000 Indiana high school students took the test in 2024-25.