
Demonstrators protest at IN Statehouse over Trump policies, plans to install more electric vehicle chargers are paused, a police chase in Plainfield ends in a fatality, a bill to add more Hamilton County judges passes another step, and a new study finds higher poverty rates for children of color.
Indiana
Thursday, February 6, 2025
IN EV charger station installs on pause
The number of registered electric vehicles in Indiana rose from 13,000 in 2023 to nearly 15,000 in 2024. However, plans to install more EV chargers …
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Indiana steps up to get the lead out
Indiana is working to eliminate lead pipes under the Environmental Protection Agency's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, which require most lead …
Monday, February 3, 2025
MLK III on creating a legacy, Black History Month
Bloomington is among the Indiana communities kicking off Black History Month over the weekend. Historian Carter G. Woodson launched what was …
Hoosier pork program helps tackles hunger
Indiana farmers are helping food pantries meet rising demand for protein. The program helping meet the moment is not new; however, it is being …
Study finds juggling two jobs has benefits, pitfalls
Americans working two jobs to help with living expenses and cover some extras has become the norm. The U.S. Census shows that 25% of Midwest women …
Indiana pushes notification law for immigration arrests
Indiana lawmakers are advancing a bill which would require police to notify federal authorities about certain arrests. House Bill 1393 moved forward …
Indiana lawmakers back $45K minimum teacher pay
By Garrett Bergquist for WISH-TV.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the WISH-TV-Free Press Indiana-Public News Serv…
Study reveals heavy workloads can affect IN employee mental health
New research is finding extra responsibilities at work can take a heavy toll. A report from Scripps Health shows a link between mental health …
Indiana debates nuclear energy for power grid
Indiana lawmakers are advancing a plan to bring nuclear energy to the state. House Bill 1007 would establish a framework for investing in advanced …
Bill aims to broaden Indiana Lifeline Law
Indiana lawmakers are moving forward with plans to expand the state's Lifeline Law, which protects those seeking emergency help in alcohol-related …
Controversial IN parental rights bill progresses
Indiana lawmakers are advancing a measure focused on parental rights. Senate Bill 143 has passed the Senate Judiciary Committee with a 9-2 vote…
IN DNR seeks volunteers for MLK Jr. Day of Service
Today the nation honors the "drum major for peace" - the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The civil rights leader committed his life to equal …