Statewide News

The Hamilton County Health Department reported a case of West Nile virus in a mosquito sample collected at Founder’s Park in Carmel.

West Nile virus found in Hamilton County. Here's how to stay safe

Daniel Huber

Most Indiana counties may find mosquitos infected by the virus this year.

Early Friday morning on July 10, 2026, the Zionsville Fire Department battled a fire at 195 South Main St. in downtown Zionsville. Investigators now believe that the fire was intentionally set and stems from an Israeli hanging outside of the building.

FBI investigating suspected hate-motivated arson at downtown Zionsville building

Caroline Beck

The FBI is investigating a suspected hate-motivated arson after a fire damaged a former downtown Zionsville business Friday morning.

Purdue wants your opinion on who its next president should be

Benjamin Thorp

Purdue's board is seeking input on the search for its next president after the unexpected exit of Mung Chiang.

Fountain County Election Board Chair Lisa Cruea (right) and member Sherri VanHook review vote tallies during a meeting Monday, May 11, 2026 in the county clerks' office to audit the provisional ballots cast in the May primary election.

Recount process almost done for Indiana's close primary races

Caroline Beck

Indiana finished recounting three close primary races, but legal challenges — including a voter subpoena request — are still ahead.

The IURC is made up of five members. For now, the same five people will preside over the petition in the AES rate case as the commissioner hiring process plays out.

New utility commissioner could vote on AES Indiana rate case

Zak Cassel

A nominating committee has narrowed 25 applicants to 12 candidates for Gov. Mike Braun to consider for an Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission vacancy,

The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor advocates for ratepayers, including residential, commercial and industrial customers of utility companies. It filed a petition for rehearing and reconsideration with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission

State utility watchdog petitions to lower AES Indiana rate increase

Zak Cassel

The petition asks regulators to review a $71 million rate increase for the power company, arguing it didn’t fully weigh affordability in its decision last month.

Childcare workers told Indiana officials that proposed licensing changes could devalue the profession, increase turnover and ultimately affect the quality of care for young children, during a public comment session on Monday July 6, 2026.

Indiana childcare workers warn proposed FSSA rule changes could weaken workforce

Caroline Beck

Childcare workers told Indiana officials that proposed licensing changes could devalue the profession, increase turnover and ultimately affect the quality of care for young children.

Local News

Governor doubts Porter County tax opposition will derail Hammond Bears stadium

Michael Gallenberger

"I think that is so tangential to everything else, that's not going to make a difference," Gov. Braun said during a press conference Thursday.

Residents from Decatur Township protest outside of the City-County Building in downtown Indianapolis on Feb. 26, 2026. Now halfway through 2026, nearly a third of the state’s counties have passed their own restrictions on data centers.

Nearly a third of Indiana counties have moved to restrict data centers

Farrah Anderson

As Indiana courts large-scale data center development, nearly a third of its counties have enacted moratoriums, bans or new ordinances.

AES entered into a deal with Global Infrastructure Partners and others to take the company private, making a total equity value of $10.7 billion.

What to know about the fight to lower AES Indiana's utility rate increase

Zak Cassel

Indiana's utility consumer watchdog will ask regulators to reconsider a $71 million AES Indiana rate increase, setting off a legal process that could reopen a contested approval.