Indiana State Sen. Jean Leising makes her 15th attempt to mandate cursive writing instruction in Indiana's educational curriculum, emphasizing its benefits for learning retention and historical legacy.

Butler University will renovate Clowes Memorial Hall, supported by a $9 million grant. Upgrades include new seating and extended bathrooms, with plans to add a multipurpose venue and construct a ballroom aiming to bolster Indianapolis' arts district.

Richard Allen's defense team, preparing for an appeal, advises minimal participation at his upcoming sentencing and questions the validity of his felony murder convictions. Allen maintains innocence in the 2017 Delphi murders.

A fatal semi-truck fire led to the closure of I-65 southbound in Indianapolis, causing widespread traffic delays. At least one person died in the incident.

Carmel's winter highlights, the Festival of Ice and the Carmel Winter Games, feature ice carving and a chili cook-off by the Fire Department in January.

George Tracy was sentenced to 159 months in federal prison for shooting a gas station employee during a robbery in Indianapolis and was caught on video telling the victim to "have a good day."

An 11-year-old girl died, and five were hospitalized after a house fire in Benton County, Indiana. The cause remains undetermined; an investigation is ongoing.

A man was shot near an Avon, Indiana apartment complex, with police investigating and asserting no ongoing public danger. A suspect is not in custody, and a related vehicle was found.

Indiana Senator Greg Taylor was replaced by Shelli Yoder as Senate Minority Leader after allegations of sexual misconduct. Taylor denies the accusations, and Yoder's appointment reflects a leadership shift.

IU Health reported a security breach involving unauthorized access to patients' personal data due to an email compromise, but no financial or Social Security numbers were lost.

The Delphi murders trial has incurred over $2.5 million in costs for Carroll County, including defense, prosecution, jury, and security expenses, with more expenses expected as the trial proceeds.

Ronald McCallister, sentenced to over 16 years for firearm possession during a violent incident with his ex-girlfriend, shot her in the ankle. He was found by police hiding with a gun he was not allowed to possess due to prior felonies.

Butler University is set to renovate and expand Clowes Memorial Hall with a $9 million grant, enhancing the arts facility and contributing to the region's cultural offerings.