Shelbyville's State of the City event is being updated to a panel-style interaction, aiming for increased transparency and community engagement. Residents can join for free, in person, or via livestream, but space is limited and RSVPs are required.

Indiana State Senator David Niezgodski urges for local input on Senate Bill 248, seeking to influence South Bend school legislation and promote academic excellence.

Westfield secures a $200,000 federal grant via the Safe Streets for All program to improve road and trail safety, as part of their Safety Action Plan targeting traffic accidents.

A Hamilton County Sheriff's Office post detailed the tech-assisted arrest of a suspected serial shoplifter, highlighting the coordinated efforts of RTIC and drone surveillance.

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.

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.

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.