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A nation of laws

LARRY SMITH - January 29, 2026

Like most Americans, I have had seemingly endless discussions in the wake of the murders of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti at...

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Latriece Watkins makes history as new president and CEO of Sam’s Club

NORAL PARHAM - January 28, 2026

Walmart announced a sweeping realignment of its top executive ranks this month, highlighted by the historic promotion of company veteran Latriece Watkins to president...

Sports

NBA announces 2026 HBCU Classic

NORAL PARHAM - January 23, 2026

The National Basketball Association (NBA) brings the rich tradition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) basketball to the West Coast during its 2026...

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Diversity still a major issue at the Winter Olympics. The US is making some strides

TIM REYNOLDS - January 22, 2026

When USA Bobsled and Skeleton unveils its Olympic rosters, the most likely scenario is that either eight or nine women will wind up competing...

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Leaders from Indiana react to Venezuela operation

WFYI - January 7, 2026

By MICHAEL GALLENBERGER Leaders from Indiana reacted to the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, in posts on the social media platform X on Saturday. Sen. Jim...

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Laila Edwards to make ice hockey history at Winter Olympics

CHLOE McGOWAN - January 6, 2026

Laila Edwards is headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics, continuing to break barriers for Black women in the sport. Originally from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Edwards...

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Trump allows more foreign ag workers, eases off ICE raids on farms

INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE - December 3, 2025

By TIM HENDERSON In a tacit admission that U.S. food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to...

Indianapolis will distribute free food as SNAP benefits set to end

HANNA RAUWORTH - October 31, 2025

Federal food benefits that help feed more than 100,000 Marion County residents are set to expire Saturday as the government shutdown drags on. In response,...

Health

EPA announces plan to repeal climate rule during Indianapolis visit

HANNA RAUWORTH - August 7, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency proposed eliminating the 2009 Endangerment Finding during a visit to Indianapolis on July 29. The rule is a legal cornerstone that...

Politics

US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson chronicles her life at Indiana event

INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE - July 18, 2025

Lawyers, law students and other fans of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson erupted in cheers and a standing ovation — eagerly snapping...

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