Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks at an event in November. Pence officials said a “small number” of documents bearing classified markings were found at the former vice president’s home in Indiana after they were “inadvertently” packed in a box. They were collected by the FBI. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption caption toggle Michael … Read more
Anti-abortion rights protesters fill the hallways of the Indiana Statehouse on August 5 as lawmakers vote on a near-total abortion ban in Indianapolis. An Indiana judge on Thursday blocked enforcement of the state’s abortion ban, putting the law on hold as abortion clinic operators argued the new law violates the state constitution. /AP/Arlie Rogers, file … Read more
Protesters march outside the Indiana State Capitol on July 25, 2022 in Indianapolis as activists gather during a special session. John Cherry/Getty Images hide caption caption toggle John Cherry/Getty Images Protesters march outside the Indiana State Capitol on July 25, 2022 in Indianapolis as activists gather during a special session. John Cherry/Getty Images The first … Read more
Medical residents in Indiana are rethinking their decision to practice medicine in the state after a near-total abortion ban and OB-GYN harassment.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Three people were killed Wednesday in a house explosion in the southern Indiana town of Evansville, authorities said. Dave Anson, chief deputy coroner for Vanderburgh County, told The Associated Press that the identities of the dead will not be released until next of kin are notified. Evansville Fire Chief Mike Connelly … Read more
Dr. Nicole Scott, director of the residency program at Indiana’s largest teaching hospital, worries about what the state’s near-total abortion ban means for her hospital’s ability to recruit and retain the best doctors. Farah Yousry/Side Effects Public Media hide caption caption toggle Farah Yousry/Side Effects Public Media Dr. Nicole Scott, director of the residency program … Read more
Indiana became the first state to pass another new abortion ban following the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision in late June.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana on Friday became the first state in the nation to approve abortion restrictions since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, as the Republican governor quickly signed a near-total ban on the procedure shortly after lawmakers approved it. The ban, which takes effect on September 15, includes some exceptions. Abortions … Read more
WASHINGTON — Republican U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski was killed Wednesday in a car crash in her northern Indiana district, according to her office. “Jackie’s husband has just been informed by the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office that Jackie was killed in a car accident this afternoon. She has returned home to be with her Lord and … Read more