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Teacher gun training program clears Indiana Senate
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana teachers who carry guns in schools would need to undergo annual training under a proposal advancing in the state Legislature. The state Senate voted 42-7 Tuesday in favor of the bill that specifies…
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Bloomington vape, smoke stores see spike of fake ID usage after buying age rises
Bloomington smoke and vape stores are seeing an increase in underage customers trying to buy tobacco products with fake IDs since a new federal law pushed the legal buying age to 21 in December. Bloomington…
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Indiana prosecutor wants to close loophole on gun law
An Indiana prosecutor wants to close what he says is a loophole in the state’s red flag law. Under the current law in Indiana, if an officer take someone’s gun away, that person can still…
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Wesson scores 15 to power Buckeyes over Indiana 68-59
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kaleb Wesson had 15 points and 11 rebounds to push Ohio State to a 68-59 win over Indiana on Saturday. The Buckeyes (14-7, 4-6 Big Ten), who struggled mightily in January, went…
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State Representative Creates Maternal Health Caucus
A group of Indiana lawmakers is creating a Maternal Health Caucus to help find solutions to the maternal mortality problem in the state. Rep. Vanessa Summers (D-Indianapolis) announced plans for the caucus Thursday. She says…
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State Rep Under Indictment For Impersonating Officer Files For Re-Election
An Indiana state representative under felony indictment is running for re-election. The Indiana Department of State’s education division website shows State Rep. Dan Forestal registered to run in the Democratic Party primary on Jan. 8. The Forestal’s…
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Indiana police officer arrested, accused of abusing girlfriend
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – An Indiana police officer once called a hero has been arrested and accused of abusing his girlfriend. Police said former Henry County Jail officer Michael Nesbitt physically hurt his girlfriend several times.…
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77-year-old Bloomington woman loses $24,000 to scammers
A 77-year-old Bloomington woman was scammed out of $20,000 cash and $4,000 worth of Best Buy gift cards, according to police. Bloomington Police Department Capt. Ryan Pedigo said the woman was targeted by several phone…
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IU quarterback Peyton Ramsey enters transfer portal
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University quarterback Peyton Ramsey has entered the transfer portal, according to a report by the Indy Star. After starting every game for the Hoosiers in 2018, redshirt freshman Michael Penix Jr. beat out…
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Indiana Pacers mourn Kobe Bryant: ‘Sad day for us all’
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers have released a statement about the Sunday death of retired NBA star Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash in California. Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among nine people…