Statewide News

Evan McMahon, head of Indiana’s Libertarian Party, has been elected to serve as the chair of the National Libertarian Committee.

Chair of Indiana's Libertarian Party to lead national party

Benjamin Thorp

Indianapolis’ Evan McMahon was chosen as the national chair during a nominating convention last weekend in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Former Purdue President Mitch Daniels is interim president of Purdue University, effective July 1.

Mitch Daniels returns to lead Purdue as interim president

WFYI News

The Purdue Board of Trustees approved the appointment Monday, May 25.

Felix Rosenqvist is the 110th winner of the Indianapolis 500.

Felix Rosenqvist wins the closest finish in the history of the Indy 500

Samantha Horton

The race ended in a one lap shootout between Felix Rosenqvist and David Malukas.

At the 2025 Indy 500, Greg Williams felt pins form an oval, while other ones moved up and down to show the cars progress along the track.

'Every car in context.' Refreshable braille can help more people enjoy the Indy 500

Samantha Horton

People with limited sight often enjoy sports through listening. But audio descriptions of sports events — like the Indy 500 - can miss details.

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales

Indiana's top Republicans abandon secretary of state Morales. He still plans to stay in the race

Caroline Beck

Top Indiana Republicans like Attorney General Todd Rokita and U.S. Sen. Jim Banks called for Diego Morales to suspend his secretary of state campaign, but Morales says he plans to stay in the race.

A number of the races encompass the donut counties around Indianapolis. One is District 25, where Democrat Tiffany Stoner will face incumbent Republican Becky Cash (R-Zionsville). The district covers parts of Boone and Hendricks counties.

National campaign group boosts Indiana Democrats in effort to break Republican supermajority

Jill Sheridan

A slate of 11 Indiana Democrats will get a boost ahead of November’s midterms. The group of candidates will vie for competitive seats in the Indiana House and aim to break the Republican supermajority.

Rhye Carroll in Indianapolis on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. A Marion County Superior judge approved Carroll's request to change the gender marker on her birth certificate in October 2025. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita's office is trying to reverse that order.

Indiana is trying to undo court-approved birth record changes for transgender people

Zak Cassel

An Indianapolis transgender woman won court approval to change her birth certificate. Now Indiana's attorney general is trying to reverse it.

Indiana recount fight takes ‘unprecedented’ step to subpoena voters

Caroline Beck

An “unprecedented” Indiana recount challenge is unfolding after Senate District 23 candidate Paula Copenhaver asked the state recount commission to subpoena voters accused of illegally crossing over into the Republican primary.

Bertha is a dairy cow from Purdue University Dairy Farm, rookie Jacob Abel took a turn at milking Bertha at the rookie celebration.

Rookies make milk choice at IMS, highlighting history of the tradition

For 90 years, winners of the Indianapolis 500 have celebrated with a glass bottle of milk. One of the longest traditions, all drivers have to choose what milk they would drink if they win the race, including the rookies.

Paula Copenhaver pictured inside the Indiana Statehouse. Copenhaver currently works in the office of Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith.

Trump-backed candidate calls for recount in state Senate District 23 race

Caroline Beck

Paula Copenhaver is calling for a recount in the closely watched Republican primary for state Senate District 23 between her and incumbent Sen. Spencer Deery.