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.

CRG to open a two-story restaurant in Fishers District with a fine-dining restaurant upstairs and a casual bar downstairs, while Flower Child plans a new location there among other eateries and businesses.

Residents of Bloomington can engage with local leaders at the Traveling Town Hall on January 26, with opportunities to ask questions and receive updates on city initiatives.

Sundays Nail Spa opens on Pendleton Pike, joining other recent business openings like bakeries and unique eateries, enhancing the area's commercial growth.

The Fort Ben Farmers Market in Lawrence is accepting applications for its 2026 season, offering opportunities for vendors, young entrepreneurs, and food trucks to participate in the community event.

Former Richmond City Employees Federal Credit Union CEO Daniel Johnson was sentenced to two years for bank fraud involving $300,000, followed by supervised release and ordered to pay restitution.

The article details Indianapolis's overcast weather, with temperature at 41°F and a high near 61°F, along with isolated showers and potential thunderstorms forecasted by the National Weather Service.

Indiana Rep. Kyle Pierce introduces HB 1217 to regulate payment stablecoins, ensuring issuers are licensed and meet state standards for consumer security.