National Democrats have added Indiana contests to a 2026 target map, with five central-Indiana races drawing fresh attention as Democrats try to break the Statehouse GOP supermajority.

The Pentagon will put a one‑star officer in charge of Naval Warfare Center Crane by Oct. 1, 2026 — a move advocates say deepens Indiana’s role in hypersonics.

Indiana officials outlined a plan to use new Workforce Pell rules so low‑income residents can use Pell Grants for short, in‑demand credentials; Ivy Tech and Vincennes will pilot.

A new state rule that requires voters to date mail-in envelopes led Lake County to reject 28 ballots in the May 5 primary, highlighting narrow cure options and confusion at the polls.

Sheriffs met May 12–13 in Kokomo and French Lick for updates on INjail, DOJ funding and U.S. attorney briefings. The sessions aimed to equip county jails and legal teams.

Scott County is directing opioid settlement money to EMS purchases and recovery nonprofits, prompting debate about whether the funds expand services or backfill budgets.

A DOE inspection says Indiana’s Office of Energy Development lacked key risk assessments and monitoring for the $182M Energy Saver rebate program.

Indianapolis' amended youth curfew is now in effect: younger teens face earlier nightly limits and new parental penalties. Officials say enforcement will start with warnings.

A federal judge refused to dismiss St. Philip Neri’s suit over the Holy Cross landmark designation, keeping the preservation fight alive and the case moving forward.

Voters across Northwest Indiana head to the polls Tuesday to decide whether Rep. Frank Mrvan wins renomination and which Republican will challenge him this fall. Coverage will track returns after polls close at 6 p.m.

Indiana’s 6th district held its primary on Tuesday. Rep. Jefferson Shreve faces a GOP challenger while four Democrats vie for their party’s nomination; polls close at 6 p.m.

Gov. Mike Braun and NRA leaders announced the NRA will hold its U.S. conventions in Indianapolis in April 2029 and April 2031, events expected to draw tens of thousands downtown.

Mayor Joe Hogsett named Jordan Gathers deputy mayor for neighborhoods, bringing South Bend parks-and-venues experience to lead neighborhood work.