South Bend man wins partial reversal of sewer nuisance suit
A man who sued South Bend claiming that noxious gas from city sewer lines had been forced into his home may proceed with part of his lawsuit against the city.
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COA upholds decision to deny Edinburgh tax deed
A trial court did not err when it entered an order denying the town of Edinburgh’s request for the issuance of a tax deed and granting the landowner equitable relief, the Indiana Court of Appeals held Tuesday.
Gary teens ask city to ban saggy pants
Wearing pants low enough to expose underwear could soon be against the law in Gary, Indiana.
Justices to hear arguments over Indy OTB smoking
The Indiana Supreme Court has scheduled arguments next month that could determine whether an Indianapolis off-track betting parlor may continue to allow smoking that’s otherwise banned in Marion County bars, restaurants and public places.
5 officials want judge to block Indiana conflicts law
Five municipal employees in northwestern Indiana are asking a state court judge to block a law that prohibits them from holding elected office in the same city or town.
Southern Indiana county OKs riverboat revenue settlement
The settlement calls for Switzerland County officials to deliver to Jefferson County within 10 days about $50,000 in economic development money they're currently holding.
Counties in central Indiana address jail overcrowding
Three central Indiana counties have been working over the past five years to address jail overcrowding by building or upgrading facilities.
Anderson latest city to pass local gay rights ordinance
Officials in another Indiana city have approved banning discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity ahead of an expected debate in the state Legislature over whether to pass a statewide law that supersedes any local ordinance.
Speeding ticket tossed because of invalid Carmel ordinance
“Carmel’s wholesale adoption of chapters of Indiana Code resulted in its ordinance being nothing more than a ‘duplicate’ of already existing State law,” Court of Appeals Judge Melissa May wrote.
‘1 person, 1 vote’ case divides US Supreme Court
A divided U.S. Supreme Court grappled with the meaning of the “one person, one vote” principle, hearing arguments in a case that might transform the way legislative maps are drawn and reduce Hispanic clout in elections.
Justices reject challenge to local assault weapons ban
Acting in the aftermath of the San Bernardino mass shooting, the Supreme Court of the United States on Monday rejected an appeal from gun owners who challenged a Chicago suburb's ban on assault weapons.
City workers lose challenge to law, must quit to take office
Five Lake County civil servants lost their lawsuit challenging a state law that forbids them from serving in elected office in the same city that employs them.
Former western Indiana town marshal sues, seeks job back
The former town marshal for a western Indiana community is suing town board members, seeking back pay and his job back.
Some Indiana cities worry about impact of proposed LGBT bill
Officials in some Indiana cities with ordinances that provide protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents are worried that a bill lawmakers will consider in the 2016 session could undermine their local authority.
Councilors question Carmel attorney’s 2-week paid leave, then hefty raise
After going on paid administrative leave this fall, Carmel City Attorney Dough Haney received a 23 percent raise that will take effect in 2016.
Future uncertain for Fort Wayne whistleblower
A Fort Wayne whistleblower and law school student says his future remains uncertain after his release of videos that show political misconduct in the city's clerk's office.
February trial for ex-Lake Station mayor, wife, stepdaughter
A federal judge has postponed the public corruption trial of Lake Station's former mayor, his wife and stepdaughter.
East Chicago councilman charged with murder is re-elected
An East Chicago councilman charged with murder has been re-elected.
Attorney wins by wide margin to be next Indianapolis mayor
Democrat Joe Hogsett was elected to become the 49th mayor of Indianapolis, cruising to an easy victory on a Tuesday election night that overwhelmingly favored incumbent mayors in other big cities across Indiana.
Panhandling laws face challenge after church signs ruling
Cities trying to limit panhandling in downtowns and tourist areas are facing a new legal hurdle because of a recent Supreme Court of the United States ruling that seemingly has nothing to do with asking for money.