Mears Files for Second Full Term as Marion County Prosecutor
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears officially filed Tuesday for reelection, seeking a second full term as the county’s top prosecutor amid ongoing debates over crime, …
Indiana Youth Survey Shows Record Lows in Teen Substance Use, but Mental Health Concerns Persist
For a state that has spent decades worrying about teenagers, drugs, and everything that might go wrong between algebra and graduation, Indiana finally has a …
The Uncivil War
by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, Esq. Call it what it is: The Uncivil War. Hoosier edition.Not left vs. right. Not red vs. blue.This is establishment vs. insurgents—each …
Snow Day at the Statehouse
Inclement weather has prompted Indiana legislative leaders to alter the General Assembly’s schedule for the week, delaying committee meetings and adjusting floor sessions in both …
Judicial Security Back in Spotlight After Lafayette Shooting
Concerns about judicial security resurfaced this week after a Tippecanoe County judge and his wife were shot in their Lafayette home, prompting the Indiana Supreme …
Another Week In Review at the Statehouse
Indiana lawmakers had a lot on their plate this week, Medicaid funding, football stadiums, and billboards were all on lawmakers’ agenda this week. You can …
Indiana Senate advances bell-to-bell school cellphone limits despite bipartisan concerns
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle January 21, 2026 A divided Indiana Senate approved a bill Tuesday to tighten school cellphone restrictions, advancing the proposal …
Senate committee adopts state tax cut for overtime and tips
by Niki Kelly, Indiana Capital Chronicle January 20, 2026 A key finance panel on Tuesday inserted a one-year state income tax break on overtime and …
Tippecanoe County judge, wife shot at Lafayette home; investigation ongoing
A Tippecanoe County judge and his wife remained hospitalized Sunday night after both were shot at the doorway of their Lafayette home, as investigators worked …
Mears and Murder Rates
Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears and IMPD Deputy Chief Kendall Adams discussed the significant reduction in murder rates over the past five years. Mears highlighted …