Trump talks directly with Indiana Senate Republicans in redistricting bid

President Donald Trump spoke with Indiana Senate Republicans on a Friday morning phone call in the latest effort to pressure Hoosier GOP legislators to redistrict the state congressional map early. The call was first reported by The New York Times...

Colts to host High School Girls Flag State Finals on Saturday, a first for Indiana!

Over the past several years, the Colts have led the effort to develop girls flag as an IHSAA-sanctioned sport. The Colts created the Colts Girls High School Flag Football League in 2023 with eight teams. In 2024, the league expanded to 27 teams,...

73-year-old man dies days after 'physical confrontation' in western Indiana; death ruled homicide

A 70-year-old man, who police say is under medical care, is facing battery and drug charges in relation to the incident. WEST TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — A Vigo County man's death days after a "physical confrontation" has been ruled a homicide. According...

Girls need mental health support, report shows

Are Hoosier girls all right? The latest Indiana Girl Report shows both reason to celebrate and reason to pause and address concerns, especially when it comes to girls’ mental and emotional well-being. × Javascript is required for you to be able to...

Evonik Lafayette Indiana kicks off annual ‘Safety Days’ at Tippecanoe Laboratories

Thursday, Mayor Roswarski joined Evonik Lafayette Indiana for the first of its annual “Safety Days” at the Tippecanoe Laboratories. The first Safety Day theme was “Wellness: Stronger Together We Flourish,” and featured a mental health...

Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in three counties, per Indiana DNR

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in three Indiana counties, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources in a statement issued on Friday, Oct. 17. Here's what to know. What is bird flu? What is HPAI? Avian influenza,...

Indiana football signs coach to massive new deal in blow to circling rivals

Curt Cignetti received a new contract with Indiana, dealing a blow to other programs hoping to nab the head coach(Image: Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) Indiana's signing of Curt Cignetti to a massive contract was a blow to programs looking to...

President Trump calls Indiana GOP lawmakers as pressure grows to redistrict

President Donald Trump spoke with Indiana Senate Republicans on a Friday morning phone call in the latest effort to pressure Hoosier GOP legislators to redistrict the state congressional map early. The call was first reported by The New York Times...

Indianapolis Jewish community marks return of Israeli hostages, Gaza ceasefire

Members of the Indianapolis Jewish community gathered Thursday evening for a moment of reflection on the past and future, marking the release of hostages in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The mostly somber event at the Jewish Community Center featured...

CommonSpirit Health at Home Acquires Indiana-Based Good Samaritan Hospice

CommonSpirit Health at Home will acquire the hospice operations of Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. Financial terms of the transaction were undisclosed. The two organizations have long collaborated through their joint venture Good...

Passion 4 Fashion Week unites business, fashion, and beauty in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Passion 4 Fashion Week, founded in 2017 by Nicole René, aims to bridge the gap between business, fashion, and beauty through its industry development events. Based in Indianapolis, Passion 4 Fashion Week is dedicated to...

Indiana AD explains Curt Cignetti's contract extension

With its football program performing at the greatest level ever, Indiana University took a major step to continue that, signing second-year coach Curt Cignetti to an eight-year extension through 2033. The extension gives Cignetti $11.6 million...

Indiana State Police trooper injured in 2-vehicle crash on Keystone Avenue

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indiana State Police (ISP) trooper and the driver of another vehicle were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Keystone Avenue Thursday. At 5:29 p.m. Thursday, Trooper Alexander Maxwell with the ISP Indianapolis District was...

Oregon Ducks mailbag: Dante Moore, the Indiana loss, OC Will Stein and more

Thanks to those who submitted questions for last week’s Oregon Ducks mailbag. If you have questions for next week, please submit them using the form below or email me at AFentress@Oregonian.com. Please include your first name and last initial, or...

Healthy Soul Meal Prep & Catering joins AMP at 16 Tech for festive Boo Bash

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Healthy Soul Meal Prep & Catering, a restaurant known for its healthier takes on cultural dishes, is gearing up for the annual Boo Bash at the AMP at 16 Tech this Halloween. The Boo Bash is a family-friendly event that brings...

Protests like No Kings plans Saturday expand to smaller Indiana communities

Since Jan. 20, organizations such as No Kings and 50501 have mobilized, holding regular protests against the second Trump administration. But big cities like Indianapolis and Fort Wayne aren’t the only communities where Hoosiers are exercising...

Mental health awareness on the agenda at UD Arena in coming days

“The fact that we have a platform like this is just amazing,” Markovich said. “As a representative of CareSource, we’re always looking to improve the physical and mental health of our members, especially adolescents and young adults. There’s a...

IMPD: 1 critical after west Indianapolis shooting

Responding officers located a person who had been shot, who was taken to a hospital in critical condition, a department spokesperson said. Additional information on the circumstances of the shooting was not immediately available. Anyone with...

Health department hiring plan draws skepticism amid budget constraints

IU Health will stop providing many state-mandated public health services for Monroe County in January. The Monroe County Health Department proposed bringing the services in-house, but the plan met with opposition from the County Council. Council...

Measles case reported in Lake County, Indiana

A case of measles was reported in Indiana, according to the Lake County Health Department. Lake County health officials confirmed the case was in an unvaccinated child. The health department confirmed the child is recovering and is being monitored...