Northeast Indiana Now

Indiana 2026 legislative session resumes today. Indiana residents can begin filing to run in the primary election. Rokita, Braun file court motion to place Ten Commandments monument at the Statehouse.

Indiana receives over 200-million dollars from the feds to support rural health initiatives. The top-ranked Hoosiers are heading to the Peach Bowl for a rematch with Big Ten rival Oregon next Friday.

Childcare is in crisis in Indiana after the state slashed funding for vouchers. The Indiana football team is back at the Rose Bowl this week for the first time in more than fifty years.

Unincorporated areas of Allen County will have Emergency Medical Dispatch services. Local hunger advocates urge the state to opt back in to SUNbucks program. Arts United Center renovation is complete.

Indiana Senate Judiciary chair ousted in wake of redistricting split. Hoosiers barred from using SNAP benefits on sugary drinks, candy. Feds pause shutdowns of two coal-burning Indiana power plants.

The Allen County Sheriff's Dept. surprises a local elementary school. Eight Republican Attorneys General reject executive order to reclassify marijuana. Hoosiers face foreclosures at increasing rates.

The Chicago Bears explore a potential move to Northwest Indiana. 2026 Secretary of State candidates receive campaign donations. The Local's Kara Hackett highlights events happening this week.

Allen County officials, TRAA dispute heads toward court. Six former IU Indianapolis players sue over alleged abuse by ex-coach. Advocates say higher pay and mental health support would retain teachers.

Parkview Health, University of Notre Dame partner to create AI solutions for health care in rural communities. Youth advocacy group urges state to invest in affordable housing. IU expands emergency opioid response.

A European magnet wire company pledges $18 million investment in Fort Wayne. Purdue University students will now have to learn about A.I. Indiana's home energy rebate program is off to a slow start.