Jun 21 Relentless heat wave bakes most of U.S. with record-breaking temperatures expected By Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press Forecasters were also warning there would likely be little relief through the weekend for most areas. Continue reading
Jun 11 Southern Baptists gather for vote that could ban churches with women pastors By Peter Smith, Associated Press Voting representatives have gathered in Indianapolis for the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting and are expected to debate whether to ban churches with women pastors. Continue reading
May 26 Indy 500 delayed as severe weather forces fans to leave Indianapolis Motor Speedway By Dave Skretta, Associated Press The start of the Indianapolis 500 was delayed as a strong storm pushed through the area Sunday, forcing Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials to evacuate about 125,000 fans who had already arrived for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”… Continue reading
May 08 Severe storms pummel the Midwest, including reported tornadoes that destroyed homes By Ed White, Alexa St. John, Sean Murphy, Associated Press Two reported tornadoes blitzed a Michigan city near Kalamazoo and shredded a FedEx facility. Continue reading
May 03 What to expect in Indiana’s presidential and state primaries By Robert Yoon, Associated Press The race for the White House tops the ballot Tuesday in Indiana's presidential and state primaries. But voters will also have to settle more competitive contests for governor, Congress and the state legislature. Continue reading
Mar 16 After deadly tornados strike central U.S., some residents face long road to recovery By Patrick Orsagos, Associated Press Residents in a swath of the central U.S. hit by deadly tornadoes were cleaning up, assessing damage and helping neighbors on Saturday. But it will be a long recovery from the storms that ripped through parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana… Continue reading
Mar 15 Watch 6:07 News Wrap: Central U.S. starts to pick up after deadly storm In our news wrap Friday, a string of suspected tornadoes killed at least three people overnight in Ohio, with the death toll likely to rise as the search through debris continues. Also, at least 20 people were killed by a… Continue watching
Feb 29 Watch 9:22 Palestinian American’s art exhibition in Indiana canceled after criticizing Gaza bombings By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Casey Kuhn, Alison Thoet As with universities around the country, some arts institutions have been roiled by tensions in the ongoing war in the Middle East. One controversy has unfolded at the Art Museum of Indiana University where an internationally prominent Palestinian American artist… Continue watching
Feb 28 Federal court rules Indiana ban on gender-affirming care for minors can take effect By Isabella Volmert, Associated Press The ruling marks the latest decision in a legal challenge the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed against the ban, enacted last spring amid a national push by GOP-led legislatures to curb LGBTQ+ rights. Continue reading
Jan 18 Indiana bill defining antisemitism in the state education code advances to Senate By Isabella Volmert, Associated Press Advocates for the bill said instances of antisemitism have increased at college campuses in Indiana since the Oct. 7 attack, when militants stormed into Israel from Gaza, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and capturing around 250 people. Continue reading