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Attorney General Todd Rokita co-leads 17 states defending Indiana teacher’s religious liberty against required use of ‘preferred pronouns’
INDIANA- Attorney General Todd Rokita is co-leading 17 states in asking a federal appeals court to rule in favor of the religious liberty of a former Brownsburg High School teacher forced to resign because he declined to use the preferred names and pronouns of transgender students — an action that violated the teacher’s sincerely held beliefs.
Hoosier Lottery drawing produces two Indiana winners
Wednesday’s Hoosier Lottery drawing produced not one but two lucky winners in northern Indiana. Two $50,000 Powerball tickets were sold for the Wednesday drawing, one at Virk Liquors #8 in La Porte, located at 501 State St. The second was at Phil’s One Stop #21 in Fort Wayne at 3411 Lower Huntington Rd.
Hoosiers wait for progress with Pathways waiver
It's the night before the fourth of July. Matthew and Jason Harding stand in their dad's kitchen in Bedford, making him dinner. Their dad, John, has dementia. For the past couple of years, one of them has come over everyday to check on him and help around the house. At first it was just the evenings. But now one of them comes over every morning before work, too.
Muncie man convicted of 2022 murder outside of bar
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie man was convicted of a murder stemming from 2022 that left a teen with seven gunshot wounds outside of a bar near Ball State’s campus. Malek Williams, 23, was convicted of Murder, a Felony, after the jury deliberated for three hours. “I am...
Committee meets Monday to prep for next week’s Delaware council recount
MUNCIE, Ind. – Delaware County’s court-appointed recount committee will meet in public at 4 p.m. Monday to determine the rules for recounting the Republican at-large county council, which will start at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Delaware County Clerk Rick Spangler announced the committee, appointed by Special Judge Brian Bade...
Indianapolis Man Sentenced To 16 Years In Prison For Drug Possession And Aggravated Battery
On Friday, a narcotics possession charge and his involvement in an October 2021 shooting led to a 16-year prison sentence for an Indianapolis man. IMPD officers from the Northwest District responded to a report of a person shot on Oct. 18, 2021, in the 5500 block of W 38th Street. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult female who had suffered gunshot wounds. She was transported to a nearby hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. IMPD initiated an investigation into the incident shortly after.
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to open in Monroe, Vigo counties after June storms
MONROE COUNTY Ind. — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and U.S Small Business Administration will open Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Monroe and Vigo counties for residents affected by last month’s storms. Individuals are encouraged to file claims to determine if they qualify for low-interest disaster loans from the SBA. Certain businesses that were […]
Live it up on this Bloomington-area lake this summer
Hot fun in the summertime! The largest body of water in the state of Indiana, Lake Monroe, just south of Bloomington, attracts visitors with its scenic beauty all year long. But there’s no better time to be here than in the summer when the refreshing water invites guests to hop in and cool down.
Logansport man accused of attempted rape arrested in Ohio
LOGANSPORT, Ind. — A Logansport man accused of assaulting two women at Huston Park earlier this week was arrested in southern Ohio after evading authorities for the last two days. The Logansport Police Department confirmed that 25-year-old Deonizio Teo Pascal was arrested Friday in Cincinnati, Ohio for his alleged role in the attempted rape and […]
Colts’ Anthony Richardson surprises Speedway High School players with donation of football helmets
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson learned one lesson about avoiding concussions when he took an unnecessary shot and missed six quarters last season. He’s hoping a local high school program can be more proactive. The 22-year-old Richardson surprised the Speedway Sparkplugs by donating dozens of...
Purdue University places No. 1 for most-recognized U.S. public university
Purdue University has been ranked No. 1 among U.S. public universities and No. 9 globally for most-recognized university in the 2024-25 Global University Visibility (GUV) rankings, announced by American Caldwell on July 16. This ranking places Purdue ahead of notable institutions like the University of Michigan, UC Berkeley, Yale University...
Reddick paces Brickyard 400 practice
Tyler Reddick was fastest Friday in NASCAR Cup Series practice as teams made their return to the oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Reddick topped the board at 182.582 mph (49.293 seconds). He was fastest over reigning series champion Ryan Blaney, who clocked in at 181.928 mph. Denny Hamlin was third...
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