Charles Kallas, of Griffith, was chosen by a caucus of Republican precinct leaders to fill the ballot vacancy for Indiana House District 12.

"Hoosiers need sustained relief, and suspending Indiana’s record-high gas tax immediately would accomplish that," said state Rep. Mike Andrade, D-Munster.

Republican precinct leaders in Indiana House District 12 are meeting Saturday to select a candidate to challenge first-term state Rep. Mike Andrade, D-Munster, in the Nov. 8 general election.

A Valparaiso couple who got lost and separated in a southern Indiana wilderness area was reunited Friday following an extended search by rescue crews.

Schererville esidences and businesses impacted by Tuesday's water main break no longer need to boil their drinking and cooking water before using it.

(The Center Square) – Indiana will grant $500 million in state appropriations to support regional development organizations in improving Hoosiers’ quality of life making the state a talent magnet. Awards were made by the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative based on competitive applications.

Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. has prevailed in a legal battle with the county commissioners over the sheriff's authority to independently contract for goods and services relating to the county jail.

"The restriction deals with handguns only," said Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. "I will be capable of defending myself and the public from any potential threats which may arise."

The State Budget Committee has green-lighted spending on two major projects aimed at improving public safety and election security in Northwest Indiana.

(The Center Square) – Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s lawsuit challenging the authority of the General Assembly left Hoosier taxpayers to cover nearly $520,000 in legal fees, which Attorney General Todd Rokita called “a waste of Hoosier taxpayers’ hard-earned money.”

ANGOLA — A local group of individuals is planning a protest of the overturning of the right to an abortion on Sunday at noon in front of the Steuben County Courthouse on the Public Square in downtown Angola.

(The Center Square) – Vigo County, Indiana school officials are considering next steps after a federal judge ruled two transgender students must be allowed to use the boys restroom and locker room.

There were 176 new Indiana laws approved this year by the Republican-controlled General Assembly and enacted by Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb, mostly during the month of March.

With no Republican candidate in the district, Jones is essentially assured of winning the November general election.

"We are elected to do what you want us to do. And right now, 79% of the individuals in our country are against the ban on abortion. ... So let your voices be heard," said state Rep. Carolyn Jackson.

Attorney General Todd Rokita is seeking permission to enforce Indiana abortion laws federal courts struck down as unconstitutional prior to the U.S. Supreme Court rescinding its Roe v. Wade decision.

(The Center Square) – Taiwan-based tech manufacturer MediaTek today said it will partner with Purdue University to create a microchip design center in Tippecanoe County, creating about 30 high-paying jobs in the area.

Indiana Democrats address recent Supreme Court ruling in West Lafayette stop

(The Center Square) – Enforcement of additional restrictions on abortion would be allowed if federal courts lift injunctions against three state laws, as asked to do Monday by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita.

A loophole in state law means a southern Indiana man, who now is over the age of 21, cannot be prosecuted in any court for allegedly molesting a 10-year-old child when the man was younger than 18.

"Congressman Mrvan has been instrumental in securing funding and appropriations for his district," said Col. Paul Culberson of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

(The Center Square) – The Indiana General Assembly passed 179 pieces of legislation during the 2022 session, which will take effect on July 1. The most prominent new laws deal with guns, gender, abortion and rape. Here is a summary of legal changes coming Friday: 

The woman was driving a gray 2006 Chevrolet Impala west on Interstate 80/94 in Lansing when she lost control and struck a concrete median barrier, Illinois State Police said.

“Our aim is to make at least one small contribution to help the Ukrainian people in this moment of peril,” said Purdue President Mitch Daniels.

The Republican chief executive is set to meet with global business executives Sunday through Tuesday at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland.