A federal judge is blocking the Trump administration from transferring prisoners on federal death row in Indiana to a more restrictive facility in Colorado, ruling the move would likely violate the prisoners’ due process rights. @georgehale.bsky.social

James Self was arrested by the Bloomington Police Department in connection with an October undercover operation by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office in Florida to identify people soliciting minors for sex online.

Indiana lawmakers are moving to eliminate state college degrees that aren’t earning graduates enough on the job market. Some of the degrees affected include dance, music, cosmetology and english.

The worst kept secret in Indiana — Meta building a $10 billion data center campus in Lebanon — was officially unveiled Wednesday with complete details on water, electricity and community investments. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

The Monroe County Election Board was supposed to meet today, but the meeting was canceled due an issue with public notice, said County Clerk Nicole Brown. The meeting has been rescheduled for next Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.

Mark Hodges created Eyes Up at first to preserve videos of violent incidents with ICE agents. It's since grown into a network of volunteers who verify, document and locate those confrontations. @weiss-a-woni.bsky.social

A bill to change Indiana’s hemp regulations could kill a growing industry, according to some small businesses. Lawmakers said they are conforming to federal changes made by the Trump administration last year, closing an existing loophole.

A contentious overhaul of Indiana’s environmental laws squeaked out of the House’s dedicated committee on Wednesday afternoon, in a 6-5 vote. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

A sweeping school cellphone crackdown and revamped language tightening controls on youth social media use cleared the House Education Committee Wednesday after weeks of debate. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

Indiana has received its first payment for housing federal immigration detainees at the Miami Correctional Facility in northern Indiana — $1.17 million. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

Construction is expected to start in spring 2027 and a transportation spokesperson says tree removal is necessary to widen the roadway.

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a rule delaying the monitoring and clean-up of coal ash from power plants in Indiana and across the country. That deadline has been extended to 2032.

Ryan Hughes, 42, is charged with pointing a firearm at another person, a felony, and battery resulting in bodily injury, a misdemeanor. Police said the gun was loaded.

Prison staff found Caleb Allen Root, 45, unresponsive Monday morning at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, a medium-security prison. Root was serving a 120-month sentence for firearms and drug trafficking offenses. @georgehale.bsky.social

Bloomington city leaders hope new incentives will increase affordable housing, though some city council members say it’s not enough. @joe-hren.bsky.social

Seven workshops will be held across Indiana to allow Hoosiers a chance to provide input on the development of a statewide water inventory and management plan. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

Hoosier lawmakers on Wednesday pushed their attempt to regulate digital currency kiosks — commonly known as cryptocurrency ATMs — into an all-out ban. They also walked back legislation letting crypto into public pension investments. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

Members of the Martindale-Brightwood community and local activists are calling on Mayor Joe Hogsett to stop the proposed data center development in this historically Black neighborhood.

Parents who allow kids to bike, walk or play outside without constant supervision would be shielded from child neglect allegations under a bill sent to Gov. Mike Braun’s desk on Tuesday. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

A bill moving through the state legislature would instill harsher punishments for children and teens who are caught carrying handguns multiple times or near schools, but lawmakers also softened language in a recent amendment.

As the Indianapolis public editor, Tracey Compton will examine how Indianapolis newsrooms understand and provide coverage in line with the needs of local communities. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

Judges could deny bail to some offenders, under constitutional amendment poised to reach voters in November. Some advocates worry it could lead to irreparable harm.

In this week’s Ask The Mayor, Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun addresses dwindling revenue, the recent snow event, possible tolling on I-70, dead crows and more at City Hall. @joe-hren.bsky.social

Mark Streeval, age 54 of Taylorsville, died following a house fire Monday. His death and the cause of the fire are still under investigation. @indianajoanie.bsky.social

A Customs and Border Patrol career fair shared on Indiana University’s events calendar provoked a vote from professors Tuesday. The Bloomington Faculty Council objected to the university associating with immigration enforcement agencies. @weiss-a-woni.bsky.social

The Indiana Supreme Court will not take up Bloomington’s appeal in the annexation case of Areas 1A and 1B. It’s one of two cases that’s been moving through the appeals process. So far, the courts have ruled against the city. @joe-hren.bsky.social

The Indiana General Assembly is considering a bill that would keep syringe exchanges legal. A new amendment could require identification and one-to-one needle exchanges. If the bill fails, six existing programs would have to sundown by July.

The state’s five largest nonprofit hospital systems again cleared a statutory pricing benchmark in 2024, according to the latest report commissioned by the Indiana Department of Insurance. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

Indiana lawmakers are amending legislation moving through the statehouse following the recent disappearance and death of Fishers' teen Hailey Buzbee. One change would alter the state's Amber Alert system and another revives parental permissions around social media use for teens.

Indiana’s Department of Child Services would have to publicly release more information about child abuse cases resulting in deaths under changes moving through the Legislature. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

Indiana lawmakers are weighing a provision that would require state officials to potentially eliminate certain low-wage college degree programs. A vote is expected on the bill Wednesday. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

IU Athletics announced a bronze statue of Bob Knight, funded by an anonymous donor, will be installed at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. It's not clear yet when it will be unveiled.

Tax Day is getting closer. Most U.S. residents and families making $67,000 a year or less will qualify for the United Way of South Central Indiana’s Free Community Tax Service.

Monroe County voters can expect crowded ballots during local primary elections in May — and maybe shorter early voting windows.

Starting Thursday, gender marker changes will no longer be allowed by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

After years without fluoride in Bloomington tap water, the city says it’s being restored.

The Indiana Senate returned to its full 50-person membership as Republican Nick McKinley took office on Monday, two days after he won a Republican Party caucus to replace former Sen. Andy Zay. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

A bill moving through the Indiana General Assembly could enact drastic governance changes for Indianapolis Public Schools, fueling growing debate at the Statehouse over where state oversight ends and local control begins. @indianacapitalchronicle.com

Mennonite congregations from the Michiana area are calling on Target to take a stronger stand against federal immigration enforcement actions.

This year, all nine U.S. House seats, all 100 Indiana House seats and half of the 50 Indiana Senate seats will be on ballots. The next voter registration deadline is April 6.

Southern Indiana native Nick Goepper has qualified for his fourth career Winter Olympics. Goepper already holds three Olympic medals from slopestyle competition.

Immigration arrests doubled in Indiana under the Trump administration, and the cost of bonds has skyrocketed.

The City of Bloomington has received over $1.4 million in federal funding to improve street safety.

A resolution unanimously passed by the state legislature would rename a portion of State Road 45 in Bloomington for former Indiana University men’s basketball coach Bob Knight.

"Hailey's Law" would create a new "pink alert" system that could be used when a child goes missing and there is evidence of grooming or coercive communication that led to the disappearance.

An anti-ICE student walkout at Center Grove High School went off without incident today after threats on social media and the arrest of a man overnight.

HB 1333 would make it easier for out of state vets to get their license here, but it's going to take more than that to solve the ongoing vet shortage.

Former Braun administration official Jennifer-Ruth Green has ended her bid to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, saying that the failure of Republicans to redraw Indiana’s congressional maps “tied our hands behind our back.” @indianacapitalchronicle.com

The city of Bloomington is holding multiple events this month in honor of Black History Month. This year’s celebration theme is “A Century of Black History Commemorations."

Insurance companies would be blocked from charging hospitals a penalty for connecting patients with out-of-network providers under a bill moving through the legislature.