Sean L. Huddleston will step down as president of Martin University at the end of November. 2024 saw the second highest number of hate crimes reported in the U.S. since the FBI started collecting data. A new group aimed at encouraging independent candidates in Indiana will launch a statewide ad campaign. The Indiana Youth Institute is highlighting the rise of obesity in central Indiana youth.
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