Election board probe finds secretary of state likely violated campaign laws in ad
The Marion County Election Board voted to give Diego Morales about a month to respond to the findings of the investigation.
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Incoming police chief Tanya Terry enjoyed years of ‘street cop’ work
Terry had been a beat cop for 15 years with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department before higher-ups encouraged her to begin ascending through the ranks.
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The Indiana Lawyer to become weekly supplement in IBJ’s print edition
The Indiana Lawyer’s non-print coverage—which includes a podcast, email newsletters and website—will continue.
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Liquor store manager expected to enter guilty plea in forged documents case
Jitender “Jay” Singh faces two felony counts of forgery related to accusations he altered documents required for alcoholic beverage permits.
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Indiana couple accused of insider trading on $3.7B acquisition
An indictment unsealed this week does not identify the companies involved, but details in the court documents line up with those of Cummins’ 2022 acquisition of Michigan-based Meritor Inc.
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Laurel Judkins to lead Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee
Judkins has more than two decades of diverse experience in both the public and private sectors.
Indiana House pushes major boards consolidation, lawsuit limits to Senate
Opponents of two separate measures raised concerns over cultural commissions and insurer-friendly lawsuit changes.
Revamped Indiana bill dealing with immigration law enforcement clears committee
The legislation would block government bodies and public universities from enacting any policies that limit cooperation — including of their employees — with federal immigration authorities or laws.
FAA reconsidering heliport closure after Rokita’s intervention
In a letter, Indiana Attorney General Todd said he believes that the $15 million offer made by Chuck Surack prior to the approval of the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport’s sale to the city did not receive due consideration.
Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sending to House
The Senate voted Friday to fund most of the government through the end of September while giving Congress two weeks to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country.
Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert shutdown
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats won’t provide needed votes until U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is “reined in and overhauled.”
Tort reform effort clears House committee, but without Uber protections
Under the original bill, individuals would have been prohibited from suing ride-hailing companies for damages caused by a driver’s behavior, even including sexual assault against a passenger.
Some federal, state courts and clerk’s offices closed Monday due to winter storm
As of late Monday morning, more than half the state remained under a travel warning.
UPDATE: Shooting of Tippecanoe County judge was gang-related hit, authorities say
According to Lafayette police, Judge Steven Meyer suffered injuries to his arm in the shooting, and his wife, Kim, was injured in the hip.
FBI investigating death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay
A federal grand jury subpoena shows the agency is seeking records and information relating to Irsay’s death, his “substance (illegal and prescription) use,” and his “relationship with Dr. Harry Haroutunian,” a prominent addiction specialist based in California.
Guilty plea made in Ponzi scheme that bilked investors of $380M
Drive Planning operated an office in Fishers that was overseen by former managing partner Gerardo Linarducci, who is facing civil fraud charges from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and multiple lawsuits from investors.
Carmel-based attorney indefinitely suspended for noncooperation with disciplinary process
He was suspended from practicing in August 2025 for failing to submit written responses to pending allegations of professional misconduct against him.
Tippecanoe County judge, wife in stable condition after being shot at home
Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush sent out a letter to judges regarding the shooting, saying she worried “about the safety of all our judges.”
A scheme to rig college basketball games has been uncovered. Here’s what we know
The charges filed in federal court in Philadelphia include bribery, wire fraud and conspiracy.
15 former NCAA players among those charged in alleged scheme to rig basketball games
Federal prosecutors charged 20 people on Thursday in what they called a betting scheme to rig NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games.
Indiana Supreme Court to hear arguments in Greenwood Park Mall shooting case
The Indiana Supreme Court on Thursday will hear arguments on whether Simon Property Group and its contracted security company can be sued for negligence in a July 2022 mass shooting.
Indy woman charged with threatening to kill a member of the US House
According to court documents, the woman sent text messages, emails and left comments on social media directed at a member of the U.S. House of Representatives whose name has not been publicly released.
Man sentenced to federal prison for possession of machine gun amid outdoor NBA Finals crowd
The incident occurred the night of June 22, 2025, when thousands of people were downtown to watch the broadcast of the championship game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Pacers.
Bill would shield Uber, Lyft from liability lawsuits stemming from drivers’ crimes against passengers
If enacted, the measure would prevent future cases similar to the civil action now pending in Marion Superior Court against Uber following the 2024 murder of Indianapolis resident Chanti Dixon by an Uber driver.