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Indiana reports season-high flu activity, 57 deaths
UPDATE (February 13, 2025): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Flu activity in Indiana has reached its peak this season, with 57 flu-related deaths reported, most among seniors. Hospital and urgent care vis...
Feb 10, 2025
Indiana House approves water-based cremation
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) -The Indiana House has approved a bill to allow for water-based cremation in the state. The bill was approved despite religious opposition. Representative Mark Genda, a reti...
Feb 07, 2025
Hoosiers protest Trump in '50501 Movement' rally
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Hundreds of Hoosiers joined others across the country in speaking out against President Donald Trump. People gathered outside the Indiana Statehouse Wednesday as part of t...
Feb 06, 2025
Not just the grocery store - you'll be paying more for eggs at Waffle House
ATLANTA (ADAMS) - Ordering eggs at your local Waffle House will soon cost more. The restaurant has placed a temporary egg surcharge of 50 cents on every egg ordered at the establishment. Waffle House ...
Feb 05, 2025
New bill would offer grants to sheriff's departments that sign ICE agreements
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - The Indiana Senate is passing a measure to offer grants to Indiana sheriff's departments that sign agreements with ICE. Senate Bill 430 would allow the Indiana Department ...
Feb 04, 2025
State Senate to hear bill that would reduce the early voting window
UPDATE (February 5, 2025): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - State lawmakers are considering a bill that would reduce the number of early voting days in Indiana. Senate Bill 284 proposes cutting the early ...
Feb 04, 2025
Governor Braun: Police will fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana police will fully cooperate with all federal immigration enforcement efforts, according to Governor Mike Braun. He is also planning to keep 50 Indiana National Gua...
Jan 29, 2025
Indiana man pardoned for January 6 role killed in deputy-involved shooting
JASPER CO., Ind. (ADAMS) - A Hoosier recently pardoned by President Trump is dead after a deputy-involved shooting in Jasper County. 42-year-old Matthew Huttle of Hobart was recently pardoned for his ...
Jan 28, 2025
Governor Braun signs $44 billion budget
UPDATE (May 8, 2025): INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - Indiana Governor Mike Braun has signed the state's new two-year, $44 billion budget into law. Braun received the budget bills on April 29th, which wa...
Jan 17, 2025
Indiana fentanyl test strips bill advances
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) - State lawmakers are advancing a measure that would clarify that fentanyl test strips are legal in Indiana. The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee looked at a bill au...
Jan 16, 2025
