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Former IU basketball player Todd Leary, 54 was arrested Thursday by the Carmel Police Department and sent to the Hamilton County Jail, according to public jail records.

Former IU basketball player Todd Leary charged on 10 felony counts

Leary, 54, who lists a Bloomington address, was arrested Thursday by the Carmel Police Department and sent to the Hamilton County Jail.

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An often-outdated pharmacy law test is “absolutely” making Indiana lose would-be pharmacists — and it shouldn’t be a licensing requirement, medical professionals told lawmakers Thursday. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

Pharmacists press lawmakers to drop ‘out of date’ law test from licensing requirements

Interim panel members question need for umbrella licensing agency.

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Rokita and disciplinary officials agreed he “really meant it” when he took responsibility for past misconduct tied to comments about Indianapolis OB-GYN Dr. Caitlin Bernard. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

Indiana Supreme Court dismisses latest disciplinary case against AG Todd Rokita

Rokita and disciplinary officials agreed he “really meant it” when he took responsibility for past misconduct tied to comments about Indianapolis OB-GYN Dr. Caitlin Bernard.

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Roy Lee Ward was executed by lethal injection early this morning at the Indiana State Prison, marking the state’s second execution this year and the third since resuming the death penalty after more than a decade-long hiatus.

Indiana executes Roy Lee Ward for 2001 murder of teenager Stacy Payne

No journalists were allowed as the state carried out its third execution in less than a year.

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The No. 3 Ducks (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) host the No. 7 Hoosiers (5-0, 2-0) on Saturday with both teams coming off byes.

No. 7 Indiana visits No. 3 Ducks as Big Ten comes into focus

Saturday's game could be the biggest challenge each team will face over the second half of the season.

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IU Bloomington had three intellectual diversity complaints during the 2024-25 academic year.

IU annual reports shed light on ‘intellectual diversity’ policies and recommendations

Some Indiana University campuses extensively detailed their handling of “intellectual diversity” policies for faculty, staff and students to the Board of Trustees. IU Bloomington is not one of them.

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The Bloomington City Council passed the 2026 city budget 7 to 2 last night. The $65 million operating budget includes a more than $9 million deficit. @joe-hren.bsky.social

Council adopts budget amid trust issues

The $65 million operating budget includes a more than $9 million deficit.

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A second card skimming device was found at Bloomingfoods on the east side. There's no information about whether customer information has been breached.

Second card skimming device found at Bloomingfoods East

A similar device was found in July.

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If Indiana legislators decide to redraw the state's congressional maps, the University of Indianapolis's Laura Merrifield Wilson said voters can and should reach out to their representatives at the Statehouse and the governor.

What does good redistricting look like? Political scientist explains fair maps

Gerrymandered maps can seem kind of obvious. Districts that snake around cities or split up rural communities to benefit a single party. And the technology to do so has only gotten easier.

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Most Hoosiers oppose a redistricting effort that could eliminate two Democrat-held congressional seats in Indiana, according to a new poll. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

New poll reports majority of Hoosiers oppose redistricting

Most Hoosiers oppose a redistricting effort that could eliminate two Democrat-held congressional seats in Indiana, according to a new poll.

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Indiana lawmakers are considering new legislation for the 2026 session to address dormant, abandoned and low-hanging utility lines left behind by telecommunications companies. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

Indiana lawmakers revisit ‘cable pollution’ complaints as locals press for state oversight

Indiana lawmakers are considering new legislation for the 2026 session to address dormant, abandoned and low-hanging utility lines left behind by telecommunications companies.

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Indiana’s Supreme Court opted not to side with Lake County taxpayers in a case that could have reformed the state’s property tax system and shrunk a major revenue stream for municipalities. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

State supreme court rules against Lake County taxpayers on property tax cap

Indiana’s Supreme Court opted not to side with Lake County taxpayers in a case that could have reformed the state’s property tax system and shrunk a major revenue stream for municipalities.

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Terre Haute leaders are using lasers downtown to annoy crows enough they move from their perches. @joe-hren.bsky.social

Terre Haute using lasers to scare crows

Mayor Brandon Sakbun said perching crows downtown affect businesses, cleanliness and public health.

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The Vigo County School Corporation plans to renovate, consolidate, and close schools — which officials say will help revamp the district after decades of shrinking enrollment and disrepair.

'Something needs to change': Terre Haute to consolidate, close schools

Superintendent Chris Himsel said the district will close, repair and consolidate schools over the next few years.

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The Trump administration will now let a Biden-era rule to reduce pollution from coke ovens go into effect. Coke ovens emit harmful chemicals like benzene, which causes cancer.

EPA ends Biden-era pollution rule delay for coke ovens, NW Indiana advocates tout health benefits

Coke is a product made from coal that's used in steelmaking. Coke ovens emit harmful chemicals like benzene, which causes cancer.

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Food pantries are struggling to meet demand due to the federal government shutdown.

Food banks stretched thin amid shutdown

Some food banks receive food from a federal program called the Emergency Food Assistance Program.

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A new documentary exploring academic freedom and institutional change at Indiana University premieres Sunday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Documentary takes aim at how IU has changed under Whitten and conservative lawmakers

A new documentary exploring academic freedom and institutional change at Indiana University premieres Saturday in Bloomington.

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On this week's Ask the Mayor, Terre Haute mayor Brandon Sukbun talks on the federal government shutdown, the safe neighborhood property crime initiative, ENTEK, and more. @joe-hren.bsky.social

Terre Haute's Sakbun on government shutdown, safe property initiative, ENTEK

"Local solutions to local problems is the way to go, and we want to bring a proven strategy to folks at the higher levels of government to open that dialog." - Sakbun on safe property initiative

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The average wage for Hoosiers has increased over the last nine months, according to Gov. Mike Braun. Wages for jobs that received state incentives went up by 10 percent since January.

Braun says wages for government-incentivized jobs have seen an increase this year

The average wage for Hoosiers has increased over the last nine months, according to Governor Mike Braun. Braun said this improvement shows Indiana's new economic development approach — that prioritize...

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Vice President J.D. Vance is making a return trip to Indiana Friday to speak with state lawmakers about mid-cycle redistricting. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

VP Vance to visit Indiana Friday to meet with Senate GOP amid redistricting standoff

Vice President JD Vance is slated to return to the Hoosier State on Friday to meet with Indiana’s Senate Republican caucus as redistricting deliberations appear to be at an impasse.

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Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush addressed a bevy of court-related issues Tuesday — including technology and safety. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

Chief justice addresses court’s annual work

Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush addressed a bevy of court-related issues Tuesday — including technology and safety.

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Roy Lee Ward has withdrawn two final federal lawsuits that sought to delay his execution. Ward is scheduled to be executed Friday morning at the Indiana State Prison for the 2001 murder of 15-year-old Stacy Payne. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

Roy Ward drops final legal challenges, clearing way for Indiana’s second execution this year

State officials have not yet disclosed how much was paid for the latest round of execution drugs, however.

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Indiana higher education officials say Hoosier colleges are showing progress on key student success goals, even as new performance-based funding goes on hold. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

No new incentive dollars for Indiana colleges, but performance tracking continues

Despite progress, state higher education institutions will go at least two fiscal years without bonus funding.

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Bloomington Police arrested a fourth suspect Monday in connection with the Sept. 26 attack on Robert Ballard, a 60-year-old man experiencing homelessness. Blake Bell, 19, of Nashville was charged with battery resulting in bodily injury on Friday.

Fourth arrested in connected to Kirkwood attack on unhoused man

Blake Bell, 19, of Nashville was charged with battery resulting in bodily injury on Friday.

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Gov. Mike Braun has floated the idea of a November special session for redistricting. Legislative leadership has, so far, remained silent.

When could Indiana lawmakers redraw the state's congressional maps?

Indiana lawmakers are under pressure to redraw the state's congressional maps at the behest of President Donald Trump. Two of the remaining questions for Indiana's redistricting push are when and how?

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