President Donald Trump this week gave a number of endorsements for Indiana lawmakers, and some challengers, ahead of the primary election. Congressman André Carson is calling for Indiana officials to end the holding of Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees at Miami Correctional Facility just north of Kokomo. Homeowners and utility users complained about the rising electricity costs during a community meeting last night in Noblesville. A former Ball State University employee has settled her lawsuit against the Muncie school for firing her over a social media post about Charlie Kirk’s death. The proposed federal budget includes nearly two billion dollars to overhaul how veterans in Indianapolis access health care. Eastern Star Church is looking to buy Martin University's campus after the school closed in December due to financial problems. Indiana’s public colleges and universities have agreed to eliminate over 200

degrees to comply with a new law.

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After someone fired 13 shots into City-County Councilor Ron Gibson’s home, IMPD said it QUOTE “brought technology into the neighborhood to enhance safety and security.” The Indiana Election Commission deadlocked Wednesday on whether Republican Alexandra Wilson could remain in the primary race against Terre Haute Senator Greg Goode. The average price of a gallon of gas in Indiana is four dollars and thirteen cents. Kinship care refers to the care of children by relatives or close family friends when biological parents are unable to do so. Four people -- Two Democrats and Two Republicans -- are vying to be the next representative for Indiana House district 72… a spot long held by Republican Ed Clere.

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Second ICE detainee dies while in custody at Miami Correctional Facility. President Donald Trump posted to social media Tuesday, saying quote “a whole civilization will die tonight” in comments about Iran. Indianapolis non-profit the Damien Center won funding to expand services in the city’s housing-first program. Foster parent Jamie Potter's empty nursery highlights a growing Indiana crisis where working families can no longer afford to care for infants in need. Fifty years ago, the Indiana University men’s basketball team made college sports history, winning all games in the season and the championship. Pedestrian deaths fell 11% in early 2025 over the previous year, the largest drop since the Governors Highway Safety Association began reporting them 15 years ago, but remain higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Indianapolis City-County Councilor Ron Gibson said his home was the target of an overnight shooting incident. A candidate for Marion County Clerk, Bobby Kern, passed away on Friday. Indiana Governor Mike Braun says a new law gives the state tools to hold utility companies accountable for residents. Residents, business owners and elected officials took aim at NIPSCO during a listening session in Goshen last week. The student responsible for one of Indiana’s most violent school shootings, will soon be free from house arrest and any further monitoring by the court. The Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball team are national champions. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is trying to remove invasive carp from the state’s waterways. Indiana drivers will soon be paying a few more cents per gallon in taxes at the pump.

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Tonight Michigan and UConn will play for the NCAA Men’s National Championship in Indianapolis. A freeze in Indiana's child care voucher program is making it harder for foster parents to take in young children — and that's leaving some infants without placements. Planned Parenthood closes two Indianapolis centers. NIPSCO has locked out about 16-hundred union workers, after the two sides failed to agree on a new contract. Today is the last day to register to vote in the Indiana Primary Election. Who is on the Marion County Primary ballot? The fifth annual HBCU All-Star Game brought the top 24 men’s basketball players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities to showcase their talent in Indianapolis. Indy Parks unveiled improvements at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park last week.

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The question over whether Terre Haute republican Alexandra Wilson can appear on the ballot now heads back to the Indiana Election Commission. A new precedent has been set for eviction in courts around the state. Nearly 1,800 non-citizen truck and bus drivers lost their commercial driver’s licenses this week. Indianapolis based Eli Lilly has announced the approval of a new drug to treat obesity. Indianapolis based Eli Lilly has announced the approval of a new drug to treat obesity. This Saturday the NCAA March Madness men’s Final Four tips off at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis.

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Eli Lilly announced Tuesday that it will acquire drug company Centessa for more than 7 billion dollars. Gas prices around the country are skyrocketing as the war with Iran continues. Mayor Joe Hogsett announced his picks for the new nine-member board that will begin to oversee major financial and facility responsibilities for all schools within the IPS district. The Town of Speedway plans to address a long-abandoned hotel project directly across from Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Clark County, Indiana health officials have implemented new requirements for the county’s syringe services program. The South Shore Line’s new branch to Dyer is now up and running. Living history museum Conner Prairie in Central Indiana] gets a new way for people to interact with history.

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Long wait times are reported nationwide for passengers getting through airport security, but the Indianapolis International Airport says customers only face moderately increased wait times. A new deadly synthetic opioid named cychlorphine has been found in the Midwest. Colon cancer is becoming more common, especially for younger people. One-in-five colon cases will be diagnosed in people under 45. A new state law taking effect July 1st will increase penalties for animal abuse and neglect, remove partial liability for damages when a person removes a domestic animal from a motor vehicle and more. New U.S. Census estimates show Indianapolis and its suburbs continued driving Indiana’s population growth last year. The Indiana State Fair and Indianapolis Indians have announced a partnership for the 2026 Indiana State Fair.

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Thousands packed the statehouse lawn Saturday for a No Kings protest to oppose President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies. The U.S. national debt has now surpassed 39 trillion dollars and Social Security is expected to become insolvent by 2032. A new report explores evictions in Marion County and how renters are impacted. A partnership between the Overdose Lifeline and Indiana University is trying to reduce opioid overdose deaths for Black Hoosiers. People travelling in downtown Indianapolis should expect road closures and increased traffic this week as March Madness comes to the city. The Environmental Protection Agency issued an emergency fuel waiver on Wednesday to allow the nationwide sale of E-15 fuel.

The Indianapolis Public Schools board has a new member. Indiana lags behind other states in primary and preventative care, according to a new report. Elected officials across Central Indiana are raising concerns about a proposal to discharge water from an industrial district in Lebanon to Indianapolis — including into the Eagle Creek Reservoir. A renewed federal order is keeping two aging Indiana coal plants running months after their planned retirement — and utilities say the price tag is quickly climbing into the hundreds of millions. Thousands of college basketball fans from across the country are expected to visit Indianapolis next weekend for the NCAA March Madness Final Four games. The Purdue men’s basketball team is advancing to the Elite Eight of the NCAA March Madness tournament.