Sen. Niezgodski reflected on budget hearings, stressing the need for full funding of the Child Care Development Fund and improving teacher pay and retention.

Hamilton County Sheriff's deputies were invited to an ice cream party by Legacy Christian School, which also celebrated Sgt. Rumer's birthday. The event aimed to foster positive police-community relations.

Indiana Senate passed a bill to give cities more flexibility in public works projects, potentially improving local infrastructure and economic growth.

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office ran a seminar to help law enforcement families deal with stress, using horse-based therapy to improve relationships and resilience.

Indiana Senator David Niezgodski expresses concern about the Governor's proposed budget cuts to university funding during Senate budget hearings, focusing on the importance of investing in education for state growth.

State Sen. Jean Leising chaired the third Rural Caucus meeting in Indiana, focusing on agriculture issues such as avian flu and trade tariffs, with insights from agriculture experts.

Boone County named a section of I-65 the Deputy Jacob Pickett Memorial Mile to honor the fallen officer, with legislative support and a dedication event planned.

Newberry, Indiana, has been awarded a $102,000 infrastructure grant for road and bridge improvements, as part of a statewide program benefiting 245 communities.

Over $1.7 million in state funding is heading to Sullivan County, Indiana, for road and bridge infrastructure improvements through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program.

Judith Margo Dybalski, 80, died in a Howard County house fire. Investigations are ongoing, and an autopsy is scheduled. Authorities seek information from the community.

One person died in an early morning crash involving a car and a tractor-trailer on I-74 near Greensburg, with lane closures advised by INDOT following the incident.

State Sen. Greg Goode honored Dr. Crystal Reynolds on the Senate floor for her work in African American history and community mental health in Terre Haute.

A police investigation is underway after a video showing a woman and girl beating an 8th grader on a Warren Township school bus went viral. The district and police are investigating, and charges have been filed against the assailants.