Indiana House panel weighs tighter school cellphone ban
The Indiana House Education Committee has advanced a bill to ban cell phones and smartwatches for the entire school day. Unlike the current law, which...
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Legislation introduced, would make homeownership more affordable
Indiana Congressman Rudy Yakym and Wisconsin Representative Gwen Moore have introduced bipartisan legislation to make homeownership more affordable. The ‘Affordable Housing Bond Enhancement Act’ aims...
Animal control services funding under negotiation in St. Joseph County
St. Joseph County and the Humane Society are working out funding for animal control. The Humane Society is asking for $1.3 million, more than twice...
West Side Middle School teacher arrested on child sex-related crimes
A West Side Middle School teacher has been arrested on multiple charges related to child seduction. Donald Shafer faces preliminary charges including Child Seduction, Sexual...
Sen. Jim Banks launches TruckSafe Tipline
Senator Jim Banks has launched a tip line to protect Americans from truckers who are illegal aliens, not authorized to drive a truck, or do...
South Bend man sentenced to six years in federal prison on drug charges
A South Bend man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for multiple controlled substance offenses involving fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine. Jaron Williams,...
ISP grows ICAC task force to over 500 officers to protect kids
Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana State Police are spotlighting the continued growth and success of the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. New...
Concerns raised in Indiana Senate over guard police plan
A man who said he has professionally participated in protests for nearly a decade urged lawmakers Tuesday to scale back a proposal that would allow...
House GOP rejects police liability shield in immigration bill
In a heated session this week, Indiana House Republicans defeated several key amendments to Senate Bill 76, a wide-ranging immigration enforcement measure. While one amendment...