Senator Schmitt from Indiana proposes two bills aiming to improve voting transparency and integrity, addressing candidate withdrawal and extending election record retention.

Nick Parr has been named the new Director of Administration for Boone County, recognized for his experience and service starting at the Highway Department in 2006.

Lawrence, Indiana has revealed 'USO Girls,' an artwork tribute to WWII-era USO performances at Fort Benjamin Harrison, created by Circle City Metalworks and featuring performer silhouettes.

Indiana House Republicans, led by Speaker Todd Huston, aim to reduce family costs and streamline state bureaucracy in their 2026 agenda, focusing on economic growth and deregulation.

Indiana Rep. Bruce Borders introduced HB 1199 to make gender on birth certificates permanent, echoing Governor Braun's executive order on binary gender classification.

Authorities are searching for 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee who went missing earlier this month in Fishers, last seen wearing a white blouse and grey jeans.

Chris Bailey, IMPD leader, will become Indianapolis' Chief Deputy Mayor and Chief of Staff on February 2, 2026. He is praised for crime reduction and transparency efforts.

Indiana Senate Majority Leader Chris Garten has introduced SB 1 to tighten welfare benefit security, enforcing strict verifications for Medicaid and SNAP, aiming to eliminate fraud and safeguard taxpayer dollars.

Indiana Senate Republicans focus on government reform, public safety, and fiscal conservatism for the new legislative session, including welfare fraud prevention and constitutional amendments for bail discretion.

Celebrated K9 Maggie and Detective Dale Young are retiring, with a track record of significant drug busts and seizures, having worked closely with federal agencies.

P.J. Smith becomes Fort Wayne's new police chief after Scott Caudill's resignation, bringing extensive experience from his service since 1983. Mayor Tucker expressed confidence in Smith's leadership.

Fort Wayne police responded to a shooting on Franklin Avenue; an adult male with life-threatening injuries was hospitalized. The investigation is ongoing, with no suspects or motives yet released.

ICE seized over 300 pounds of cocaine in Putnam County, with Rep. Baird commending the effort and emphasizing the fight against drug trafficking by illegal aliens.