"Reasonable suspicion is not an absolute necessity for a dog sniff of a hotel room door. Instead, the degree of suspicion is just one factor to be considered," said Judge Nancy Vaidik.
Fellows are considered full-time state employees. They earn an annual salary of $33,748, plus full benefits, for their service during the July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024, program year.
Data compiled by the Indiana Election Division show voter turnout at the Nov. 8 election was 41% of the 4.77 million adults registered to vote in the state.
Illinois Democrats have unveiled a proposal to ban assault weapons and eliminate the ability for most people under 21 to obtain a gun permit in the state.
The Illinois Senate approved a series of changes to a nearly two-year-old criminal justice reform law just one month before some of its key provisions are slated to take effect.
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday he's appointed Lindsay Hyer to lead the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.
Illinois lawmakers on Wednesday submitted proposed changes to controversial criminal justice measures slated to take effect on New Year’s Day.
Corey Frith Jr., 37, pleaded guilty to two felonies in connection with the May 27, 2020, shooting in the 8200 block of Louisiana Street, records show.
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., appears to be planning to forgo a 2024 reelection bid and instead will run for Indiana governor.
U.S. Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., voted in favor of the Respect for Marriage Act. U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., voted no.
The statutory requirement for Indiana abortion clinics and hospitals to dispose of fetal remains only by burial or cremation is back in effect.
"I look forward to working with my fellow committee members this session to discuss what we can do to benefit Hoosiers," said state Sen. Rick Niemeyer, R-Lowell.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has unanimously denied a request to reduce the 20½-year prison term of a woman who ran over her boyfriend with her vehicle, killing him.
A state agency has found no reason to deny or change the Lake County land order setting base property values for the various categories of land throughout the county.
"God Bless Ron DeSantis. Good for him. He's unwilling to allow this thing to happen in the state of Florida, and Florida is doing pretty well," said state Sen. Aaron Freeman, R-Indianapolis.
Between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, a total of 633 cases were submitted for action by the Indiana Supreme Court, a 12.6% drop compared to the same period in 2020-21.
"As one of only a handful of Latino legislators in the Indiana General Assembly, I know firsthand the importance of representation in government," said state Rep. Earl Harris Jr., D-East Chicago.
Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. is asking a judge to declare unconstitutional a portion of a new Indiana statute barring individuals under indictment from carrying a handgun in public.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is waiving admission fees Friday at all DNR properties, including Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton.
"If you or someone you know needs assistance or a payment arrangement, it is time to ask for help now, and not wait," said Indiana Utility Consumer Counselor Bill Fine.
"I really want to be a person that brings something home and people will say, 'Because he was down there, he made a difference,'" said state Sen. Dan Dernulc, R-Highland.
Former state Rep. Steve Braun, who led the Indiana Department of Workforce Development and sought to represent a portion of Northwest Indiana in Congress, has died.
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Indiana's state auditor once again has received a prestigious international award for accuracy and transparency in financial reporting.
John Keeler, 73, only can regain his law license if he demonstrates to state's high court clear and convincing evidence of his remorse, rehabilitation and fitness to practice law.
Hoosiers will pay a total of 74.7 cents in taxes, including 56.3 cents in state taxes, for every gallon of gasoline they purchase in December — the fourth-highest rate in Indiana history.
"We are excited to partner with Wind Creek over the next few seasons to bring fans new in-arena competitions, social content and sweepstakes," said Mark Levitt of the Bulls.
Altogether, there were fewer than 400 problem ballots reviewed by the Lake County Election Board out of more than 136,000 ballots cast in the county.
The appellate court said the Indiana Constitution and state law unquestionably establish a duty that the sheriff take care of the jail and its prisoners.
Lake County Councilman Dan Dernulc, R-Highland, is closing the book on one chapter of his public service career so he can get started writing the next one.
Hoosiers who think they know someone perfect to serve in the Indiana National Guard can receive $1,000 for referring a successful enlistee.