Dec 18 Indiana completes first execution in 15 years as man convicted of quadruple homicide is put to death By Sophia Tareen, Rick Callahan, Associated Press Indiana has carried out its first execution in 15 years by putting to death a man convicted of killing four people decades ago, including his brother and his sister's fiancé. Continue reading
Aug 10 Watch 9:02 Book restrictions in Indiana pressure public schools and libraries to remove books Over the last few years, parents and a network of organized conservative groups have put pressure on public schools and community libraries across the country to remove certain books from their collections. In Indiana, teachers may even be charged with… Continue watching
Jul 24 WATCH: Harris delivers remarks at Black sorority Zeta Phi Beta's Grand Boulé convention By Josh Boak, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris told members of the historically Black sorority Zeta Phi Beta on Wednesday that “we are not playing around” and asked for their help in electing her president in November. Continue reading
Jul 16 1 dead, thousands without power after severe storms, possible tornadoes hit Chicago area By Associated Press The National Weather Service says 5-7 inches of rain fell in eight hours. Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch 9:01 Why Gary, Indiana's decades-old lawsuit against gun industry may soon be over By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Weber Thirty years ago, Gary, Indiana, was declared the murder capital of the U.S. Following the example of other cities, Gary sued gun makers and sellers for their part in fueling the city’s violence. Gary’s case is now the last one… Continue watching
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