Statewide News

State and federal officials Tuesday provided an update on recovery efforts following storms and flooding that affected Hoosiers across the state.

A former U.S. Postal worker admitted to a $34 million bank fraud scheme involving deposited stolen checks. Thousands of residents in the Indianapolis area could be impacted.

The companies and regulators say Google will pay all of the costs for the $737 million project, not existing AES Indiana customers. A consumer advocacy group is concerned that ratepayers could foot $74 million in transmission upgrades.

Residents voiced concerns about Google’s data center, including potential emissions from diesel generators and the storage of diesel fuel.

Voters in four Floyd County precincts in southern Indiana were given incomplete early ballots. Officials say they’ve corrected the error and are contacting voters about replacement ballots.

Indiana’s Attorney General has announced an investigation into two groups he believes could be connected to terrorism. One of the groups is calling the move a publicity stunt.

Tippecanoe County Republican Party chair Tracy Brown is responding to shoplifting accusations against Sen. Ron Alting. The senator has said he will step back from campaigning after “concerning changes” in his behavior.

The initiative, dubbed the Indiana Quality of Place Learning Partnership, brings together designers, policymakers and other stakeholders to discuss what works when creating a quality place.

Indiana secretary of state candidates met at WFYI’s studios Wednesday to debate key issues facing the office ahead of election day.

State officials are warning that tens of thousands are noncompliant with the Medicaid work requirements set to take effect in January. It could lead to major disenrollments.