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9+ hour, 50+ min ago (627+ words) A committee of Indiana state lawmakers advanced a Republican-drawn congressional map Monday, sending it to the floor of the state Senate, where its outcome remains uncertain. After more than six hours of testimony, the map passed out of the committee on a 6-3 vote, with one Republican, Sen. Greg Walker, joining with two Democrats in opposition. Half of the Republicans who voted "yes" suggested they did so to ensure a full vetting of the legislation on the Senate floor and hinted that their votes may change after further debate. The map, which passed the House last week, is designed to net the GOP two seats in next year's midterm elections. The Senate is expected to vote on it this week. The new district lines were drawn at the urging of President Donald Trump, who has been pressuring Republican legislators across the…...

12+ hour, 27+ min ago (282+ words) The Indiana Hoosiers took their program to new heights this past Saturday with a 13-10 win in the Big Ten Championship against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Although Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti had every reason to celebrate, he is already moving forward to what's next come postseason play. "It's been a little bit surreal, but it's all made sense when you watch the tape," Cignetti said. "We've had a lot of great leaders join this program, guys that can play football. Got a lot of great coaches that have been with me a long time. It's been a lot of fun, I don't look like I'm having fun, but I'm going to have fun when I get in that coaches room." Cignetti said that while the hype around the Hoosiers is fun and a lot that goes into it, both in and…...

12+ hour, 58+ min ago (950+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. " Center Pat Coogan arrived at Indiana around the same time that quarterback Fernando Mendoza did. For an Indiana program that just had a school-record 11-win season and was desperate for more, Coogan and Mendoza were the stars of their transfer portal class. There's no question that their individual successes has led to team success as well. Coogan, a four-year starter at Notre Dame, has helped solidify the Hoosiers' front, and they have one the best offensive lines in the game. And Mendoza? The California transfer is 13-0 and has been the best player in the country all year. He's thrown for 2,970 yards and 33 touchdowns, and he's run for another 240 yards and six touchdowns. He was named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy on Monday night, and he's the odds-on-favorite to win the award when it is announced on Saturday night…...

14+ hour, 22+ min ago (1654+ words) Indiana Basketball Hall Fame women's induction class headlined by 1999 Miss Basketball April (McDivitt) Schilling. The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame announced its 24th annual women's induction class on Tuesday morning with a 12-member class that includes 1999 Miss Basketball April (McDivitt) Schilling and several former Indiana All-Stars. The class will be honored in ceremonies on April 25. Here is a closer look at the class: Rosanne Bohman, North Decatur (1993): Bohman averaged 18.0 points, 9.4 rebounds and 6.2 blocked shots as a senior as she was named an Indiana All-Star. The 6-1 forward totaled 1,263 points, 820 rebounds and 432 blocks while keying the Chargers to a 56-25 record in 81 career games for coach Dennis Crowe. Bohman went on play four seasons at Notre Dame for coach Muffet McGraw, notching 9.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists as a senior starter as the Irish went 31-7 and reached the NCAA women's Final Four for the first…...

20+ hour, 16+ min ago (557+ words) Indiana State defensive back Nic Yatsko and a teammate break up a pass intended for North Dakota State wide receiver Chris Harris during the Sycamores' 38-7 loss on Oct. 18 at Memorial Stadium. On ... Indiana State defensive back Nic Yatsko and a teammate break up a pass intended for North Dakota State wide receiver Chris Harris during the Sycamores' 38-7 loss on Oct. 18 at Memorial Stadium. On Monday, Yatsko earned a spot on the FCS Football Central Freshman All-America squad. The FCS college football world has Terre Haute South alum Nic Yatsko on its radar. After ISU's season ended, the Sycamore defensive back earned a spot on the Missouri Valley Football Conference All-Newcomer team, and was runnerup for the conference Freshman of the Year award and was a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award " the only MVFC player on that prestigious list of…...

20+ hour, 19+ min ago (424+ words) TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) " The Vigo County Homes for Children has been awarded an accreditation by a nationally recognized organization. The three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities is required by the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) for agencies providing long-term residential care for children in need. The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities is a nationally recognized accreditation organization that evaluates the standards in care facilities across the nation. Officials from the Vigo Country Homes for Children said this accreditation is a significant milestone that reflects the organization's commitment to high-quality service and the well-being of the children it serves. Executive Director Norm Loudermilk praised the dedication of the organization's staff, stating, "Months of hard work were put into reaching this goal, and the community should be proud of the dedicated staff and the…...

20+ hour, 22+ min ago (1101+ words) No player has captured the national conversation more than Fernando Mendoza, whose breakout season has propelled Indiana into the spotlight. Mendoza led the Hoosiers to a perfect 130 record, a Big ... Who are the Heisman finalists? Indiana's Fernando Mendoza closes in on top-favorite The 2025 Heisman Trophy race has reached its final stage, and college football fans are turning their attention toward New York City as the sport prepares to crown its most outstanding player. This year's group of finalists reflects a blend of elite quarterback play and dynamic rushing talent, each bringing a unique narrative shaped by big-game moments, consistent production, and program-defining success. The four finalists are Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, and Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. The race has largely centered on who delivered the clearest Heisman moment and…...

22+ hour, 40+ min ago (19+ words) CheapInsurance.com reports on minimum auto insurance coverage requirements in Indiana, highlighting risks of underinsurance and state-specific limits....

22+ hour, 56+ min ago (279+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind.--- The trial in the South Bend police tapes scandal begins Tuesday and ABC57 will have a camera in the courtroom. The Scandal erupted in 2012 when then-Mayor Pete Buttigieg demoted the city's first Black police chief, Darryl Boykins, over some secret recordings of phone calls between South Bend police officers. Tuesday's proceeding will begin what's called a bench trial. That means no jury, or panel of 12 strangers to deliberate the case. In a bench trial, it's all up to the judge. The Honorable Jamie Woods of St. Joseph County Superior Court Six will determine the fate of this case. He was assigned to take over in May of 2023, but the court battle started in 2012. A subpoena from the South Bend Common Council to release the tapes of those recorded police phone calls is at the center of the legal…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (395+ words) The Indiana Pacers are one of the worst teams in the NBA, but they have been picking up a little bit of steam as of late. They have won three of their last five games and are beginning to find a little bit of a rhythm with players coming back from injury. NBA.com writer John Schuhmann conducted his weekly power rankings, and the Pacers jumped up one spot from No. 28 to No. 27. "The Pacers are just 1-13 against teams that are currently over .500, and they were the last teamwithout a road win. But they're 4-1 within the bottom five in the Eastern Conference, with three winsover the Bulls (x 2) and Wizards over the last 10 days, getting a comfortable victory in Chicago on Friday," Schuhmann wrote. "The Pacers are just 1-9 against the Western Conference, but will have one of their best chances…...