Mirror Indy Story: Dozens of Democratic candidates face challenges from party leader
This story was originally published by Mirror Indy. By Peter Blanchard Mirror Indy February 17, 2026 Teresa Quay is a lifelong Democrat who wanted to get more involved in local politics. She had quietly supported Democratic causes for years. But as a business owner in southern In “...”
When the governor stops to see a local school, administrators hope he also hears their needs
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Anna Cecil TheStatehouseFile.com February 16, 2026 As high-school students wearing scrubs and mechanic’s jumpsuits scurried in and out of the lobby at Central Nine Career Center in Greenwood on Tuesday afternoon, “...”
Based in Lafayette Story: Lt. Gov. Beckwith swipes at Sen. Alting and other primary challenges
This story was originally published by Based in Lafayette. By Dave Bangert Based in Lafayette February 14, 2026 Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, already on board to back his friend and Republican challenger Richard Bagsby in Indiana Senate District 22, went on social media this week with “...”
Votebeat Story: How many voters could be affected by earlier mail ballot deadlines? We ran the numbers.
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Carter Walker Votebeat February 11, 2026 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administratio “...”
Chalkbeat Indiana Story: Indiana’s targeting of degrees with low earnings could eliminate these programs
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters By Aleksandra Appleton Chalkbeat February 11, 2026 Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s townshi “...”
Capital B Gary Story: Soaring NIPSCO Bills Spark Protests Across Northwest Indiana
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Calvin Davis Capital B Gary February 10, 2026 What began as a handful of frustrated Facebook posts has turned into a digital pressure cooker. In recent weeks, a Northwest Indiana Facebook group dedicated to rising NIPSCO b “...”
NEW STATE SENATOR: GOP’s McKinley sworn in for District 17 seat, replacing Zay
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 10, 2026 During the Indiana Senate’s session on Monday, the newest member of the legislative chamber took the oath of office. Nick McKinley, R-Marion, was sworn in by Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush and will serve the remainde “...”
PNS Story: Documentary highlights librarians as ‘first responders’ in U.S. book-banning surge
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Roz Brown, producer Public News Service February 9, 2026 In many states, librarians bear the brunt of anger from people on both sides of book banning, and a new documentary highlights the emotional toll. The organizat “...”
Chalkbeat Indiana Story: Shortridge High School walkout caps week of anti-ICE protests
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters By Amelia Pak-Harvey Chalkbeat February 6, 2026 Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township d “...”
Votebeat Story: Election officials draw on sobering 2020 lessons as Trump calls for nationalizing voting
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Alexander Shur Votebeat February 3, 2026 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration “...”