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Schools & UniversitiesTerre Haute Universities Uncover History and Persistent Legends
Recent Events at Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University Brought Historical Artifacts to Light and Addressed Persistent Campus Legends, Fostering Community Connection.
Public SafetyVigo County Man Charged with Felony Voter Fraud, AG Announces
Francisco Aguilar Romero Faces Charges Related to Allegedly Voting in Multiple Indiana Elections While Ineligible, Marking Indiana's First Such Prosecution of a Noncitizen.
Local NewsLibertarian Candidate Lauri Shillings Pitches Website Overhaul for Indiana Secretary of State
Shillings, Identifying as a Working-Class Hoosier, Aims to Modernize State Business Services and Online Election Transparency While Challenging Expanded Voter Scrutiny.
Public SafetyState Senator to Resign If Reelected Amid Theft Allegations
Republican Ron Alting, Facing Shoplifting Allegations, Announced He Would Step Down If Voters Return Him to Office, Citing Ongoing Medical Evaluations.
Business & JobsStatehouse Leaders Target "Chameleon" Trucking Companies
Republican Secretary of State Candidate Max Engling and State Representative Jim Pressel Are Backing Efforts to Identify and Prosecute Trucking Businesses That Evade Safety Oversight by Frequently Changing Names.
Local NewsTerre Haute-Area Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Illegal Voting
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Vigo County Prosecutor Terry Modesitt Have Filed Felony Charges in What Rokita Describes as the State's First Such Prosecution.
Local NewsWabash Valley Voters to Decide State Legislative Races on November 3rd
Several Districts Across Vigo, Clay, and Surrounding Counties Feature New Incumbents and Fresh Challengers Vying for Statehouse Seats.
Schools & UniversitiesIndiana Student Absenteeism Declines for Fourth Year, High School Apathy Remains a Concern
The State's K-12 Chronic Absenteeism Rate Dropped to Just Under 15% in 2026, Though Officials Cite a Lack of Perceived Relevance as a Key Factor in High School Non-Attendance.
Local NewsNew Poll Shows Beau Bayh Leading Max Engling in Secretary of State Race
Democrat Beau Bayh Holds Advantages in Voter Support and Name Recognition Over Republican Max Engling in the Final Weeks of the Indiana Secretary of State Campaign, According to a Recent Poll.
Local NewsIndiana Senate Elections See Tight Races in Northwest Indiana, Suburban Indianapolis
While Republicans Maintain a Significant Majority, Democrats Aim to Flip Key Districts, Focusing on Voter Frustration with Costs and One-Party Rule.
Business & JobsStable Employment Linked to Healthier Hoosiers and Sustainable Medicaid
Caresource Program Connects Medicaid Members to Jobs, Yielding Significant Savings and Community Investment Across Indiana.
Public SafetyInmate Convicted of 2010 Evansville Child Murders Seeks Clemency
Jeffrey Weisheit Asked the Indiana Parole Board for a Life Sentence Instead of Execution, Apologizing for Killing Two Children but Struggling to Fully Explain His Actions.
SportsIndiana State Women's Soccer Secures Two Road Ties, Maintains Fourth in MVC Standings
The Sycamores Earned Back-To-Back Draws Against UIC and Third-Ranked Illinois State This Past Weekend, Extending Their Consecutive Ties to Three Matches.
SportsSycamore Cross Country Teams Set New Program Records at Home Invitational
Indiana State Runners Logged Multiple Career-Best Times and Seven Secured Top 20 Program Finishes at the Under Armour Pre-National Invitational in Terre Haute.
Business & JobsChurchill Downs Explores Sale of Terre Haute Casino, Other Regional Venues
Truist Securities Analyst Barry Jonas Indicates 'Sizable Interest' From Potential Buyers for Nine Gaming Properties, Though a Transaction Is Not Expected to Be Announced Until Later This Year.
Public SafetyIndiana State Police Host Prescription Drug Take Back Event at Putnamville Post This Friday
The Initiative, Sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Aims to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse and Theft Through Proper Medication Disposal.
Schools & UniversitiesIllinois State University Kicks Off Homecoming 2026 in Normal
Students and Community Members Gathered for the Annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony, Featuring Entertainment and Remarks From University and City Leaders.
Business & JobsAdvanced Nuclear Plant Under Feasibility Review for Sullivan County Site
A Proposal to Build a Facility with 12 Small Modular Reactors Is Examining the Former Breed Generating Station Southwest of Terre Haute.
Local NewsCorydon Protesters Urge Early Voting Amid 'No Kings' Demonstration
Around 100 Participants Gathered at the State's First Capitol, with Many Expressing Discontent with the Trump Administration and Advocating for Ballot Education.
Public SafetyMother Urges Indiana Parole Board to Uphold Death Sentence for Children's Killer
The Indiana Parole Board Heard Emotional Testimony and Legal Arguments Monday Regarding a Clemency Request From Jeffrey Weisheit, Who Is Scheduled for Execution on November 5.
Local NewsMax Engling Campaigns for Indiana Secretary of State, Citing Washington Experience
The Republican Candidate, Who Worked for Kevin Mccarthy and Jim Banks, Focuses on Election Integrity as He Seeks a Statewide Office for the First Time.
Local NewsCampaign Tensions Rise: Engling Threatens Defamation Suit Over Bayh Ad's Driving Allegations
Republican Max Engling Is Challenging a New Television Advertisement From Democrat Beau Bayh's Campaign, Claiming It Falsely Portrays His Driving Record.
Agriculture & EnvironmentFarm Building Assessments Spark Calls for State Property Tax System Overhaul
Indiana Farm Bureau Representatives Urged Lawmakers to Address Discrepancies in Agricultural Property Valuations, While State Officials Discussed Broader Assessment Reforms and Ongoing Childcare Voucher Programs.
Public SafetyBallot Question Seeks Expanded Power to Deny Pretrial Bail in Indiana
Voters Statewide Are Considering Public Question 1, an Amendment That Would Allow Judges to Deny Bail Entirely for Many Accused Individuals, Altering a Fundamental Constitutional Right.
Local NewsBayh Outspends Engling in Indiana Secretary of State Race
Campaign Finance Reports Show Democratic Candidate Beau Bayh Spent More Than Double His Republican Opponent, Max Engling, in the Most Recent Filing Period.
Local NewsFormer Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard Campaigns for Indiana Secretary of State as Independent
Known for a Historic Upset, Ballard Seeks to Overcome Significant Campaign Challenges and Reform the State's Election Office with a Non-Partisan Approach.
Business & JobsIndiana May Address Prediction Market Regulation Amid National Legal Disputes
Federally Regulated Financial Exchanges, Which Allow Trading on Future Events Including Elections and Sports, Face Pushback From 21 States, with Potential Legislative Action in Indiana by 2027.
Agriculture & EnvironmentIndiana AI Data Center Boom Prompts Call for Local Safeguards
Rapid Expansion of Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Across Indiana Highlights Environmental and Resource Concerns, Prompting a Framework for Local Control Over Development.
Local NewsNew Poll Reveals Widespread Hoosier Disapproval for Leaders, Strong Opposition to Data Centers
A Recent Statewide Survey Indicates Significant Voter Dissatisfaction with the Job Performance of President Donald Trump and Governor Mike Braun, Alongside Broad Opposition to New Data Center Construction and Early Redistricting.
SportsHigh School Athletes Now Earning From Brand Deals as Lawmakers Defer Regulation
The Indiana High School Athletic Association Has Greenlit "Personal Brand Activities," Allowing Dozens of Students to Monetize Their Name, Image, and Likeness, Though State Lawmakers Have Decided Against Immediate Regulation.
Public SafetyIndiana Death Row Inmate Seeks Execution Delay for Brain Scans
Jeffrey Weisheit's Legal Team Asks State's Highest Court to Postpone His November 5 Execution by Two Weeks to Allow Expert Analysis for Clemency Review.
Local NewsVoters to Decide on Retention of Appellate and Tax Court Judges This Election
Hoosiers in Terre Haute and Across the State Will Face Ballot Questions Concerning Four Judges, with Experts Offering Guidance on How to Make Informed Choices.
City & CountyThree Candidates Vie for Indiana Comptroller Role
Voters Will Choose the State's Chief Financial Officer, Responsible for Managing Indiana's $26 Billion in Annual State Revenues and Ensuring Fiscal Transparency.
Local NewsAid Deadline Nears for August Storm Victims as State Transitions Shelter Program
Indiana Officials Urge Residents in 21 Affected Counties to Apply for Federal Assistance by October 25, While 200 Remain in Emergency Housing.
Local NewsState Cracks Down on Medicaid Spending for Autism Therapy
New State Reforms Aim to Protect Vulnerable Children, Honest Providers, and Taxpayers From Fraud, Waste, and Improper Payments in the Applied Behavioral Analysis Program.
Local NewsBeau Bayh Seeks Secretary of State Role Amidst High Stakes for Indiana Democrats
The Candidate, Son and Grandson of Prominent State Democrats, Outlines His Motivations While Addressing Criticisms About His Background and Resume.
Local NewsIndiana National Guard Deploying to Texas for Border Enforcement Mission
Approximately 125 Hoosier Guard Members From Plymouth Will Serve a Nearly Yearlong Deployment in Southern Texas, Supporting Federal Immigration Enforcement and Relieving a Unit From Monticello.
Local NewsLincoln Party Candidate Greg Ballard Launches Statewide TV Ads in Secretary of State Race
The Move Marks a Rare Instance of a Non-Major Party Candidate Mounting a Widespread Television Campaign in Indiana, with Ads Starting Next Week.
Public SafetySullivan County Sheriff’s Office to Launch Program for Missing Persons with Special Needs
Project Lifesaver Will Equip Vulnerable Residents with Tracking Transmitters to Assist Deputies in Rapid Location Efforts Across the County.
Local NewsAll Nine Indiana Congressional Seats Contested in November Election
Incumbent Representatives Across Indiana Face Challengers with Competing Plans for Federal Policy and Local Concerns as Early Voting Begins.
Local NewsIndiana BMV Receives High Marks While Continuing Controversial Data Sales
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Achieved Top National Rankings for Customer Satisfaction and Generated Millions From Its Popular 'Blackout' License Plates, Even as It Continues to Sell Hoosiers' Personal Data to Third Parties.
Schools & UniversitiesBall State President Questions Urgency of Higher Education Funding Restoration Amid State Reserve Growth
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education Plans to Restore Performance Funding, but Ball State's President Believes the Timing Is Premature for Gaining Legislative Support.
Local NewsFormer Lt. Gov. Ellspermann Endorses Ballard, Citing 'Good Governance' Over Party Loyalty
Former Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann, a Longtime Republican, Publicly Backed Lincoln Party Candidate Greg Ballard, Emphasizing His Nonpartisan Track Record and Integrity for Hoosier Voters.
Business & JobsIndiana Senator Backs Workforce Training Amid Rising Costs
New Bipartisan Legislation and Evidence-Based Programs Aim to Help Hoosier Families Overcome Financial Challenges and Move Out of Poverty.
Weather & RoadsStrong El Niño Expected to Persist Through Early 2027, Forecasters Warn
The Weather Phenomenon Is Predicted to Be Historically Strong, Potentially Altering Global Weather Patterns and Impacting Commodity Markets for Years.
Local NewsLincoln Party Releases Statement of Principles Amid Push for Ballot Access
The Newly Formed Party, Aiming to Secure Automatic Statewide Ballot Access, Released Its Foundational Principles on Wednesday, Drawing Varied Reactions.
Local NewsBig Money and Controversies Mark Indiana Secretary of State Race
Campaign Finance and Donor Ties Lead to Disputes Between Republican Max Engling and Democrat Beau Bayh as Election Day Approaches.
City & CountyIndiana Voters Face Hurdles, Local Newsrooms Expand Efforts to Inform
Despite High Voter Registration Rates, Low Participation Persists as Media Outlets Develop New Strategies to Assist Hoosiers with Complex Ballots.
Local NewsIndiana BMV System Tops National Customer Satisfaction Rankings
A Recent Analysis of Over 1.2 Million Google Reviews by SEO Backlinks Found Indiana’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles Offices to Have the Highest Average Rating Nationwide.